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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1971

Page

6

Nixon Defends Hoover and War Prisoners Policy in Address

On his 94th birthday a former cowboy recalls longhorn stampedes while Nixon pledges a fair final review of Calley’s murder conviction and defends Hoover against unfair criticism. He praises Hoover and forecasts a strong economic second half, hints at troop withdrawals from South Vietnam planned for mid November, and commends Agnew as an effective envoy.

Calley FBI J. Edgar Hoover Sayling Nixon Hoover South Vietnam United States Vietnam U.S White House Cline Jones Place Texas Lembio Ist Red River Sopote Lubbock Qimiurter Calieoe Street Dadonia Pires Southside Baptist Church Ted Southeast Asia Thailand North Vietnam Sec. of Melvin BR Aad Hessiddard Pepe Nicole Avery Wei Aresents

Vietnam War Front Reports Heavy Fighting and Logistics

Reports from Southeast Asia describe renewed pressure on the Ho Chi Minh Trail region with South Vietnamese and U.S. forces launching operations to disrupt North Vietnamese units. Battles and skirmishes near key passes and base 6 are noted, with emphasis on blockades, airpower, and efforts to reopen supply routes.

Poportec Rege Mspatopas Moeunwbhik Cameroda Todas Kompong Som Chant Phnom Penh Soca Perth Males Sructon Hichlands Fiee Dire Base Lovers Saigon

Wered prose headline remains in history ledger

The fragment appears to discuss a drought in West Texas and a figure described as a doctor from North Latte, mentioning attempts to work toward relief. The readable text is highly fragmented with misspellings, limiting precise reconstruction of events or identities.

New York Aspermont Homer Berry North Latte Bresko West Texas

Widespread FTC report on unnotified credit card changes

The Federal Trade Commission notes broad noncompliance by major credit card issuers with new notification rules. Consumers Union cites indifference to lawful collection actions while some accounts remain inactive and statements fail to warn of limits.

Sheldons Feldman Federal Trade Commission Consumers Union American Inpress American Bixpress Beaverthe

Texas budget record omits 300 million welfare funds

Texas legislators approve a record two year budget while omitting 300 million in future welfare funds in hopes federal action may restore the aid. House Appropriations work on the bill continues as Senate finance holds a broad package with tax proposals to cover rising state costs and redistricting focus.

Blanchard Barnes Senate

Pattern Set Recalls Storms Across Southwest Regions

Turbulent patterns from last year return as a severe storm system sweeps multiple counties. The derecho type winds topple structures along a shopping district and injure dozens, with casualties in several towns including Claren and Silverton.

Ieonere Dan Miegesothoet Osmos Anton Padibe Lawbuddie Sherwood Nes Clarendons Silverton Whitharral

Plainview Tornado Devastates Hale County Area

A powerful tornado struck Hale County causing widespread destruction in Plainview and surrounding towns. The storm toppled railroad cars and knocked out power, with Sherwood Shores suffering heavy loss among senior residents. Whitharral's school facility also sustained severe damage, halting local activities.

Hale County Plainview

Tentative Showdown Over Liquor Legislation Amid Proposals

Legislators debated a liquor by the drink bill with House sponsors Rep. DeWitt Hale and McWissack fending off amendments. Hannah sought a dram shop clause and others proposed license fees, but many amendments failed as the vote remained tentative. A long roll of names shows wide participation and many members voting present or absent.

Proworld Jones DeWitt Hale Corps Christe Dick Melwissack Dallas House Pade Hale John Hannah Lufkin McWissack Neal Solomon Mount Vernen

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