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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1973

Page

3

Lubbock Morning Ledger Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows internal staff names and titles from Lubbock publication with indecipherable lines. Mentions include Robert R Norris vice president J C Rickman San Harris and David E Knapp among editorial staff.

Maine Imsnaner ice-Journal Avenid Corporaton Newananets Lubbock Balleraea Robert R. Norris J.C. Rickman SAN Harris Slanage Ealitor Cannon David E. Knapp William E. McIntosh Baller Lubbock, Texas

Anti Crime Package Aids Texas Legislature Push

A Houston senator leads the Ogg Anti Crime Bill package aiming to strengthen penalties and procedures. Measures cover death penalty scope for murder cases, stricter drug penalties, joinder of offenses, firearms rules, Pawnbrokers records, Saturday Night Special bans, and treble damages for receipt of stolen property. Support favored with noted caveat on handgun restrictions.

Texas Jack Ogg Houston Ogg Lubbock and Plains Houston Solon Supreme Court Sen. Ogg

Robbery Trend Sees Hostage Setups At Dallas Drive-Ins

Dallas police report a new pattern in robberies where a young woman is taken hostage inside drive-in stores and forced to direct customers and staff, then disappears with loot. The note cites explanations from the Avalanche Journal about crafty criminals and their evolving methods.

Dallas Avalanche-Journal

Massachusetts first coeducational prison experiment reported

Reports from Framingham prisoners and administrators describe the new coeducational system as a hopeful start. Legal challenges loom as outside spouses and friends plan lawsuits alleging marital breakdowns and damages against prison officials and the state.

Massachusetts Framingham Frauingha

Watt clarifies use-fee distinction for picnic area entry

James G. Watt, director of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, told the Senate Parks and Recreation Committee that government reservoir visits incur a facilities use fee rather than an entrance fee. He stressed the 1972 law prohibits entrance charges, but fees apply for facility use.

James G. Watt Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Senate Parks and Recreation Committee

Welfare spending debate frames Nixon era policy

Washington columnist argues public supports reducing federal spending while backing aid to the poor. He notes polls show anti inflation measures clash with support for OC elimination, cites Model Cities program as costly and inefficient, and defends limited welfare programs as targeting those in need.

Washington Louis Harris Amethrsins Harris Linge Int Nixon Gallup Office of Economic Opportunity Walter Lippmann Ronald Steel Lyndon Johnson New England Richard Nixon Capitol Hill

Letters to the Eiliton Readers Fight Over POW Coverage

Readers criticize coverage of POW abuses and government policy debate. The letter cites U S senators and network news, condemns Hanoi treatment, and urges accountability. It also discusses alleged dictatorship claims and references Gary Allen’s None Dare Call It Conspiracy.

Lubbock Avalanche Journal United States Republic U. S Dept. of Housing and Urban Development DEO SBA Gary Allen Barry Goldwater Geo Wallace Robert Welch Tom W. McCullough, Jr

Beef Industry Defended By Denver City Woman

Sue Stevens of Denver City argues for support of cattle farmers and ranchers amid high costs and weather hardships. She cites Willard F. Williams of Texas Tech as accurately describing the industry from cow-calf to feeders and warns that policies and energy concerns could threaten farm viability and local markets.

Fastor Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Willard F. Williams Texas Tech Russia Sue Stevens Denver City

Instant Millionaire threatens amateur sport and ethics

The piece argues that soaring professional sport salaries and lucrative bonus deals are inflating costs and eroding standards in college and amateur athletics. It cites UCLA basketball star Bill Walton and Donny Anderson as examples, warns of fans and networks supporting price inflation, and calls for restoring balance to protect sport integrity.

White House Tom Amity Walla Walla UCLA Big Bill Walton Walton Tech Donny Anderson Green Bay Packers Donny

One Family Budget Sparks Debate On Spending Norms

Avalanche Journal editor argues that a $26 000 family budget is not representative of American hardships and questions the relevance of focusing on grocery cuts. The letter cites broader issues of hunger and rising prices and challenges the premise of the AP story.

Luibbock Avalanche-Journal Avalanche Journal

Communists Use Prisoners as Shields in Korea Moves

In Munsan Korea on Wednesday Communist convoys of disabled Allied prisoners were used to shield large supply movements. They repelled U S spotter planes with anti aircraft fire while U S officials floated a plan to reopen truce talks and proposed Switzer intermediary for prisoner repatriation.

Lubbock Munsan Korea U. S Washington INL United Sates

Do Pass It On And Surgical Progress In 50 Years

A sweeping column notes surgery evolved from hand tool scavenging to organized operating rooms sparked by Mrs. Lillian Gilbreth saving lives. It covers begging letters from Philippines wives of lepers and Nigerian student fund drives while mocking mail order panhandling and noting social quirks such as couples rarely eating breakfast together and language quirks in Written Chinese.

Everyberry Nixon Congress Main Street Lillian Gilbreth Philippines Nigeria San Antonio

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