Lubbock City Bonds On Electric Plant Expansion Featured On Ballot
The City Commission-backed plan to issue 7,500,000 in revenue bonds to expand the municipally owned electric light and power system tops today's ballot. Advocates claim the plant generated about 4.13 million in profit last year and is vital to city finances, while opponents warn of financial risk. The broader “Program for Progress” includes six additional measures supported by a Citizens Study committee and local officials aiming to continue city services without tax increases.
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Growing Interest in Lubbock Bond Election Vote
Lubbock voters prepare to cast ballots on a 15,668,000 five year municipal bonds program. Observers predict 8,000 to 10,000 voters, with more than 19,490 eligible. Polls open at 2 pm and close at 7 pm. Voter eligibility includes residency, poll tax receipt, and property taxes. Ballot items include streets, sewers, parks, and electric plant expansions totaling 7,500,004 for electric improvements.
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Queen Awaits Fourth Child In Unclear Report
A fragmented OCR item mentions a Queen and a possible fourth child along with scattered names and places. The text is garbled and does not clearly identify persons, events, or locations.
Canada Soviet Wheat Deal Sparks Cuban Shipment Controversy
The Soviet Union sold Canada 500 million dollars of wheat, with 83 million shipped to Cuba, prompting U S concern over easing isolation of Fidel Castro’s regime. Senate debates label the pact shortsighted profit seeking, while Humphrey argues the wheat sale is not a weapon of war and questions Canadian earnings.
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Prayer and policy mix in tense wartime tone
A fragmentary wire-style report notes domestic prayer language and public policy discussions. It mentions US Canadian economic talks in Washington and the State Department denying Soviet wheat overtures while US elevators hold about 12 billion bushels of surplus wheat.
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Fischer Quintuplets Named In Aberdeen Hospital Birth
Mrs. Fischer and Dr. Bester welcomed the Fischer quintuplets born last Saturday morning. Mary Ann, Mary Catherine, and Mary Mercedahens are among siblings noted as in good shape though still in danger, with maternal care ongoing.
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Industrial Zoning Set Faces Approval Move
The plan seeks changes to zoning for a Bran wed shopping center at Hwy and Slide Rd. City officials propose removing uses from existing zones and revising procedural rules. Mayor explains the push aims to align zoning with district guidelines and industrial interests.
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Nonviolence urged as Birmingham endures city tension
In Birmingham Alabama, authorities report ongoing tensions after a sequence of crowd confrontations and fatal shootings. Police say two teens admitted involvement in a shooting that killed a one year old riding a bicycle near the Saberbean area, with bricks and mobs causing street disorder after sunset.
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Legislator mocks lawmaking in blunt humor
Editorial cartoon comments on a legislator who keeps proposing new laws, joking that even if they pass, they may be too many to break. The piece blends satire with a sharp political critique typical of the section's voice.
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Upperclassmen Sign Up Amid Busy Orientation Day
Fresh faces filled the campus as upperclassmen began signup during a busy orientation. Students gathered in the auditorium for initial orientation and early sessions, with participants lining up at 7 am and later continuing activities at Banzai Ave.
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