Lubbock Avalanche-Journal April 26 1973 front page note
Thursday morning edition published in Lubbock Texas by Southwestern Newspapers Corporation. The header lists Robert R Norris as Vice President General Manager Jay Harris business staff Carl McVay advertising relations and editorial page editor. References Associated Press and United Press International.
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Interstate Safety Push Targets Roadside Death Traps
The DOT warns that 75 percent of Interstate fatalities stem from fixed roadside hazards like signposts embankments and guardrails and single vehicle run off crashes. Texas credit for early breakaway sign concept credited to Deleon Hawkins has saved hundreds of tires and lives. The GAO says removing hazards yields five times the life saving value of building new roads.
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General Accounting Office
Charles E. Simons
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Deleon Hawkins
Hawkins
Texas
Toughest base loss sparks civic planning in many towns
The phased closing of several bases hits communities nationwide, with Mineral Wells and Laredo among those losing Camp Wolters and an Air Force facility. Debates center on civilian job impact, federal payroll growth, and whether defense reductions serve the public good amid rising deficits.
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Governor veto ends bill for prison inmate emergency leaves
Gov Dolph Briscar vetoed a Senate bill by Sen Charles Herring of Austin that would have allowed emergency leaves for state prison inmates. The governor ruled the measure unconstitutional since it lacked a clause ensuring a prisoner remains a prisoner and noted existing law already provides for emergency leaves. He warned the legislature has too much serious work to waste time on unnecessary bills.
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Charles Herring
Austin
Nixon forfeits presidency debated amid Watergate fallout
In a dialogue reflecting Watergate turmoil, two figures discuss Nixon forfeiting the election for McGovern, the legitimacy of victory, and potential steps like a new election or a shift to university leadership, amid questions of principle and national fate.
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Osgood
Vietnam
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Tribute for Adenauer mark on Germany and world
Henry J. Taylor notes Adenauer’s lasting impact as Germany’s postwar leader. Bonn guests gather in mourning on the sixth anniversary of his death. Adenauer, aged 73, took over to shape inner convictions of the defeated nation.
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Sinatra New Image Push From Nixon Era Sparks Washington Ties
Marianne Means outlines a White House bid to polish Frank Sinatra’s political standing. Nixon and Agnew back public appearances and a summer in Washington, seeking to tame past controversy and court his influence in social and political circles.
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Vision Of The Future At Civic Center Site
Jay Harris reflects on a dawn smoke signaling a proposed 1975 memorial Civic Center in a Texas town. He recalls a Swami of Sixth Street presenting blueprints for a grand complex, with promises of hotels, a hospital, a library and more, while questioning progress and urging immediate action amid inflation and past tornado damages.
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Weather pills and wool tricks in old columns
L. M. Boyd reports on a Polish weather medicine said to lift rainy day blues from Krakow researchers. A U.S. Agriculture Service drug supposedly narrows wool fibers for a day by shrinking wool cell growth. Proverbs offer a cautionary note about beauty and discretion.
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