Zoning OKed for service station at South Lubbock intersection
The Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission approved C-3 commercial zoning for a service station at 66th Street and Avenue U and C-1 nearby, despite opposition from James B. Johnson who argued the area is already served by existing businesses. The decision covers the northeast corner of the South Lubbock intersection with six of seven cases approved.
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Lubbock
J. Q. Warnick Jr
J.C. Davis
Elvis Roberts
Avenue U
James B. Johnson
66Th St
Talks in Paris Falter as New Exploratory Phase Opens
U S sources say a new exploratory phase of the Paris Vietnam peace talks began after Bruce urged private talks and Thuy read a prewritten statement. Hanoi leaders reportedly undertake a broad policy review while the United States insists on preconditions.
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Armibassador
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EL Bruce
U.S
Vietnam
Thuy
Nominemor Bevesit
Althonish
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South Vietnam
United States
Saigon
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Hanoi
Nixon
International medical hoax leads to Australia exile claim
A confused report describes a person sent to Australia by Tenans International and giving a false story about medical travel. It mentions hospital stays, terminal kidney disease, and doctors unsure of the patient’s condition while family or officials seek attention or repatriation.
City Fire Losses Top 3.2 Million in 1970 Seven Months
Fire losses across the city surpassed 3.2 million dollars by July 1970, driven by the Wass Platter fire in February and other blazes. Fire Chief Sharp explains rates are set by the State Board of Insurance, with Lubbock’s rate around 18.09 cents per building premium, reflecting department size and equipment.
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Wass Platter
S29 000 Data Co
Heres Sharp
Larner E
State Board of Insurance
Austin
Lubbock
Lubbbock
Sharp
Former McCormack aide jailed for perjury
A former aide to McCormack received two and a half years in prison for perjury. The ruling highlights ongoing legal actions in a capital case timeline and reflects broader political investigations reported across sections.
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McCormack
Prayer for refuge and peace in our time
A reader offers a short prayer asking God to be their refuge and strength. The plea calls on divine right and truth to guide them toward peace in their era. The tone is devotional and humble.
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Jesus
Texans in Europe Echoes of Cowboys and Wealth
A Texan visitor notes European reactions to Texas origin with jokes about Cowboys and wealth. In Assisi a shopkeeper greets Texans with cheers and the phrase Texans and money. The piece hints at a broader stereotype and promises continuation on Page 10.
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Assisi
Italy
Texas
Mexican President Diaz Ordaz Guests At Coronado Dinner
President Diaz Ordaz of Mexico is honored at a Coronado dinner hosted by President Nixon. The event at Hotel Del Coronado features a motorcade, 700 guests including Lyndon Johnson, and a tone of mutual respect and friendship as officials from both nations mingle with generals, admirals, and publishers.
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North Island Naval Air Station
Hotel del Coronado
Nixon
Diaz Ordaz
Lyndon 15. Johnson
Texas
Soviet Over US in Land ICBMs as US Leads Submarine Missiles
The Institute for Strategic Studies says in Military Balance 1970 71 that Moscow now has about 1300 land based ICBMs vs 1054 for the US, while Washington holds 696 submarine launched missiles to 205 for the Soviet Union. It notes no China deployment yet and rapid build up of nuclear submarines.
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Russia
United States
Institute — For Strategic Studies
International Defense — Studies
China
Peking
Japan
Europe
Vince Lombardi Dies at 57. Packers Coach Remembered
The Associated Press reports Vince Lombardi, famed Green Bay Packers coach and Redskins former ruler of football dominance, died of cancer at 57. Mass will be held in St. Patrick's Cathedral New York. burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery New Jersey. Colleagues recall his blunt discipline and deep care for his players.
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Washington Redskins
Green Bay
Packers
Mount Olivet
Middletown Township
Redbank
N.J
Henry Jordan
Les Sports World
Lamesa Soldier Killed In Action
Florentino Flores of Lamesa was killed August 26 when his helicopter was shot down in Vietnam. A U S Army soldier, funeral arrangements are with Branon Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Sylvia of Lamesa, his parents Mr and Mrs Isabel Flores of Welch, three sisters Juana Guadalupe and Gleiotilde, and two brothers Fernando and Fidencio, all of Welch.
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Lamesa
Florentino Flores
Vietnam
U.S
Branon Funeral Home
Sylvia
Isabel Flores
Welch
Juana
Guadalupe
Gleiotilde
Fernando
I Fidencio
Texas Municipal League warns of rising city problems
Steve Matthews, former Lubbock city manager and now TML executive director, told about 175 members in Region II that Texas cities face housing, pollution, money, and employment challenges. He noted 20 to 30 percent of families live in substandard homes and warned about the surge of mobile and trailer homes in the state.
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Lubbock
Texas
Steve Matthews
Texas Municipal League
South Plains
Matthews
TML
Weather Map Lubbock Area Stays Hot Through Saturday
The forecast for Lubbock and vicinity shows continued hot conditions through Saturday with daytime highs near 100 degrees and overnight lows in the upper 60s. Light southwest winds are expected today.
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Lubbock
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