Editorial Speaking Of Justice
A commentary questions the idea that poverty drives crime and critiques reliance on welfare. It cites FBI chief J Edgar Hoover, Lord Justice Widgery, and observes that crime rises despite public spending and welfare. It warns against assuming relief of poverty reduces crime.
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J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Great Britain
John Passmore Widgery
Court of Appeals
American Bar Association
Philadelphia
Britain
Widgery
West Texas lawmakers rally to push water program
Memo from Mac West Texas legislators notes the need for hundreds of months to sell the Water Program and secure more water by 1985. They foresee a stronger West Texas coalition, aim to chair the delegation, and highlight Levelland’s banquet as boosting support. The piece also hints at possible tougher DWI penalties in the 61st legislature.
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West Texas
Houston Post
Texas
Southwest
Moses
Israel
Paul
Nixon wins, Shaw trial to proceed and cabinet announced
The article notes the Supreme Court allowing the Clay Shaw trial for Kennedy assassination conspiracy. It cites Jim Garrison’s stance and calls for the trial. It reports Nixon’s seven state vote lead, Wallace’s third party impact, and overall turnout. It also details Nixon’s cabinet being composed of mainstream Republicans with no African American members.
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Supreme Court
Clay Shaw
Kennedy
New Orleans
Jim Garrison
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Crossword clues mirror cabinet talk in Nixon era
The text notes no Democrats in Nixon’s Cabinet yet offers posts to several. It cites early judgments on the cabinet and highlights William Rogers as Secretary of State and Melvin Laird as Secretary of Defense. Rogers aims to realign foreign policy and improve the U S image while Laird tackles the industrial military complex and defense spending.
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Ing
Nixon
William Rogers
Melvin Laird
Defense
Rogers
U.S
Laird
Massive Texas water plan outlined by state board
The Texas Water Development Board unveiled a 10 billion plan to move water west and south via canals and pipelines from Mississippi and East Texas. It envisions dams and storage in West Texas, Rio Grande and Coastal basins with cost shares and speeds targets through 1980s and 1990s. Authorities expect federal authorization by 1972 and coastal canal links by 1973, with first deliveries aimed for 1980 and full movement by 1988.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Texas Water Resources
Texas Water Development Board
Louisiana
East
Mississippi
Sabine River
Lubbock
Rio Grande Valley
West Texas
New Mexico
East Texas
Fl Paso
Goliad
Sabine
Beaumont
Fast Texas
Chireno’s Oil Dawn in East Texas History
In 1867 Chireno, Texas near Nacogdoches, saw its first oil discovery. Two men found crude oil in a stream bank and a shallow well later yielded 250 barrels daily. The eight inch hole at 70 feet spurred Chireno’s growth to about 500, marking Texas’ broader oil heritage.
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Chireno
Nacogdoches
East Texas
Rooster Shortage Threatens Flu Vaccine Supply
In a humorous editorial tone a Health Authority warns that a shortage of roosters may impede egg production needed to grow chick embryos for vaccine production. The Hong Kong influenza strain discovered late in the year compounds the problem, threatening winter vaccine supply.
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United States
Hong Kong
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