Ford Carter Campaign Swing Through Southern States
Ford and Carter staged separate tours through the Deep South and California as they battle for momentum. Ford sailed along the Mississippi on the Natchez riverboat in Lutcher and Reserve Louisiana while pledging not to concede a vote. Carter blasted the administration on nuclear policy during a California speech and prepared for an Oregon stop as his schedule faced cuts for rest.
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America No. 1
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California
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Playboy Magazine
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Associated Press
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Old Man River
Mark Twain
New Orleans
Panhandle South Plains Fair Opens With Record Crowd
Clouds broke to a sunset crowd of 45,525 for the 59th Panhandle South Plains Fair opening. Charley Pride headlines a two show Coliseum stand at 5:30 and 8:30, with Dave and Sugar and a new oldtime fiddlers showcase. Highlights include open horse and livestock shows and vivid displays from Arabian riders and poultry pavilions.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Dave
Sugar
Ion
Rabbit and Poultry
Poverty Rolls Grow In Record Numbers
Washington Census Bureau figures show 25.9 million people lived in poverty in 1975, the largest total since 1967, with inflation shrinking buying power. The report links the rise to high inflation, recession, and tapering unemployment benefits while noting median family income rose to 13 720 annually but buying power fell 2.6 percent.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Bureau
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Recreational Vehicle Parking To Be Aired
A Planning and Zoning Commission subcommittee will hold a quasi public hearing Monday night to determine if there is sufficient need or concern about recreational vehicle parking or storage in the area. The session aims to assess community impact and potential policy action.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Study on parking of recreational and commercial vehicles
Ben Stribling of a four member study group says a special session at 7 30 p m in the Emergency Operation Center will air the issue of regulating parking of recreational and commercial vehicles A mail notice went to 56 organizations for written and verbal comments Jerrel Northcutt says Monday's informal meeting aims for open exchange of ideas and does not predict turnout or outcome
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Ben Stribling
Stribling
P&i
Striblin
Adaptable Ex Bootlegger Faces Dope Ring In Lubbock
Dwayne Cox profiles a longtime Lubbock figure known for extensive marijuana dealing out of a East Lubbock home. Police say she maintains a large teen clientele, with prices cited as a dollar per joint and ten dollars per lid, spanning a 25 year run since a 1951 liquor-law conviction.
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Dwayne Cox
Lubbock
Texas
Teen Marijuana Mart
Barefoot Art Moves Youngster
A young artist gains attention as barefoot performances draw onlookers in a local scene. The feature notes emerging talent and community response, highlighting the artist and venue involvement.
Texas Bank Moves to New Location with Grand Opening Plans
Texas Bank moved about $200000 securely to its new site at 19th Street and University Avenue, guarded by FBI and city police. Bank president Bill Edd McLaughlin describes expanded facilities, energy features, and future tower plans, with grand opening set for October 20 22 and prize drawings for attendees.
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University Avenue
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Texas Tech
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B.R. “Rip” Griffin
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Bud Aderton
Bill McLaughlin
Royce Lewis
Preston Smith
Ethel McLeod
Prayer for light and love from readers prayer
A devotional prayer asks for divine light to illuminate hearts and homes and to dispel darkness. The seeker expresses faith in Christ and ends with Amen.
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