Democrats Back Two Year Draft Extension Fight Rages
United Press International reports House Democrats backed ending U S involvement in Indochina by 1972 while opposing a draft abolition. The House defeated a bid to expire the draft on June 30 by 350 to 62 and rejected a one year extension by 200 to 198. Final action on the extension was expected today as Democrats split on withdrawal deadlines and volunteer incentives.
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Washington
House
U.S
Indochina
Nixon
Senate
Gerald R. Ford
United States
Charles W. Whalen Jr
Ohio
Congress
Levy Keyed To Federal Take Eyed By The Associated Press
Rep Honore Ligarde’s tax plan would shift a portion of Texas tax liability to others by tying state income taxes to federal levels. The proposal would allow a $1,000 federal bill to incur $10 state tax with no payments until October 1973, aiming to raise $42 million from individuals and $20 million from corporations annually. Critics warned it could worsen business climate. supporters called it courageous and necessary for tax relief.
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Honore. Ligarde
Texas
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Laredo
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Galveston
Cynthia Snider
Corpus Chris
Daniel C. Morgan
University of Texas
How Citizens Can Register Opinion On Calley Case
The Avalanche-Journal notes citizens disapprove of Lt. William Calley’s guilt or penalty and urges direct action. Readers are advised to write or wire the President at the White House and to contact Melvin Laird at the Pentagon. Personal letters, postcards, or telegrams carry weight. coupons or mass promotions do not.
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White House
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Department of Defense
Pentagon
Washington
Avalanche- Journal
Governing board sets May 12 date for power boat races
In Lubbock area the Buffalo Springs governing board selects May 12 as the race date for power boat events. The announcement appears in the local sectional pages. The piece notes page placement and related civic items.
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Buffalo Spring Lake
Prayer for Understanding Hearts and Helping Hands
A devotional note asking God to grant understanding hearts and aiding hands for those in need. It seeks timely words in trouble and comfort in prayer, closing with a reverent Amen from a reader.
Army Chief Westmoreland to receive Vietnam Veteran bronze
Gen. W. C. Westmoreland will attend ceremonies at Lubbock Christian College to accept a bronze tribute sculpture titled Vietnam Veteran. The piece, created by Bill Leftwich, depicts an M16 rifle with bayonet, helmet, and combat boots, cast using a Lost Wax process.
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Lubbock Christian College
W. C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
LCC
Lost Wax
Leftwich
Westmoreland
Tragic Night Remembered In Family Memoir
Karen Wright recalls the 1970 crash that killed Jean Cunningham and Jesse Cunningham after a late shift at The Avalanche Journal. Jean, 40, had just begun her linotype job and cherished returning to work. The couple’s memories haunt a life filled with family, loss, and grief.
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Jean Cunningham
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Tohoka
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Texas Avenue
Hoffa Loses Parole Bid As Teamsters Head Faces More Prison Time
United Press International reports Teamster President James R Hoffa, confined at Lewisburg federal prison for mail fraud and jury tampering, lost a second parole bid. The Parole Board deferred further action until June 1972, leaving Hoffa to serve at least 14 more months and potentially seek re election at the Miami convention this July.
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Washington
Teamster
James R. Hofta
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Hoffa
Lewisburg
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George J. Reed
Supreme Court
Tterm
Miami
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Teamsters
Lee Hoffa
Officer Calley Life Sentence Sparks National Outcry
The nation reacts with anger after Lt. William L. Calley Jr. is sentenced to life in prison for the My Lai massacre. The White House reports heavy telegram and phone in favor of clemency as appeals proceed. Parole possible after 19 years. Calley to be dismissed from the Army.
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Pearl Harbor
Selective Service
White House
Ronald J. Ziegler
Washington
Hugh
Indiana House of Representatives
Nixon
Ilinois
Athens
Blairsville
Nation
Hijack Plans Upset By Stewardess In Birmingham
A 14 year old boy delayed a hijack aboard Delta’s DC9 by a stewardess who invited him to spend the summer with her family The hijacked Eastern Airlines jet carrying 82 aboard was diverted to Cuba landing in Havana at 5 25 p m CST Authorities provided few details as the gunman surrendered after the boy walked off at Birmingham Airport with a nickel plated pistol.
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Cuba
Birmingham
Ala
Eastern Dcs
New York
Puerto Rico
Federal Aeronautics Authority
Havana
John Mathews
G. P. Busenlehner
Mathews
Delta Air Lines
Chicago
April Fools Day Forecast and 1971 Auto Tags Reminder
The item notes an April Fools Day gag mood with playful weather quips and a serious reminder that today is the last chance to renew 1971 auto tags. It mentions potential bogies like green attire, sleighs in Santa outfits, or sudden tax cuts by government groups, then reassures the reader.
Radio Turns On Chief Turns Off
Police Chief Frank Dyson promoted William Fulgham to assistant chief using the radio network. A voice heard on the northeast patrol said God help us all, prompting an immediate manhunt for the officer believed to be involved.
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Dallas
Frank Dyson
Dyson
William Fulgham
Times Herald
Calley Sentence Sparks Lubbock Backlash in Survey
In Lubbock, residents denounce the Army court martial verdict sentencing Lt. William L. Calley Jr. to life with hard labor, calling him a scapegoat and asking for clemency. Veterans groups push for pardons while many families with draftees express anger and concern over the war’s portrayal in Southeast Asia.
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William L. Calley Jr
Calley
Avalanche Journal
Allen Brothers Post
American Legion
Nixon
Congress
Southeast Asia
Weather outlook for Lubbock area: warming trend ahead
Partly cloudy and cooler today then warmer temperatures. High near 70 with a low in the 30s. Friday expected to reach the 70s.
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Lubbock
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