Debate Over Direct Election Plan Faces Senate Hurdles
The Senate Judiciary Committee backed a constitutional amendment for direct national vote only if a 40 percent threshold is met, else a runoff. Critics warn the plan risks weakening the Electoral College and invite complex amendments, urging retention of state electoral votes with congressional selection if needed.
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Birch Bayh
Indiana
Texas blue law battles linger after Supreme Court ruling
Post ruling several Texas cities including Lubbock face ongoing lawsuits over Sunday sales. Merchants seek loopholes while public demand for Sunday shopping grows. Debate echoes Prohibition era tensions as state courts decide on weekend ownership moves.
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High Court
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Court of Appeals Seeks Smith for Texas High Court
Earl W. Smith of San Angelo seeks the five-judge seat on the Court of Criminal Appeals vacated by Judge Ernest Belcher. Supporters in West Texas back his bid in the May 2 Democratic Primary, citing his criminal law expertise and prior service as district, county, and city attorney.
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Earl W. Smith
San Angelo
Ernest Belcher
Texas
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Hall
Plainview
Avalanche Journal
Victor Cargile
8Th St
Campus Notation on Abbie Hoffman Visit Sparks Uproar
On Rice University campus a protest during Abbie Hoffman visit drew about 60 students and 250 non students attempting to enter a building. A 150 member student security force, including six foot seven inch 240 pound freshman football player Robert Jonischkies of Yorktown Texas, dispersed the crowd by removing planned chains and preventing window damage.
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Abbie Hoffman
Chicago Seven
Robert Jonischkies
Yorktown
Texas
Indochina strain tests a journalist’s nerves
A Washington observer recalls talks at the National Press Club about Vietnam policy. The exchange, clipped with jokes, covers Nixon troop withdrawals, Cambodia Laos ramifications, Laos military aid, Meo mercenaries, and concerns that Phnom Penh could fall if conditions worsen.
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Laos
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Favors Shutdown of Space Exploration in Reader Letter
A reader argues against continuing planetary exploration, urging funds be redirected to domestic issues. He cites fatalities in space programs, questions the pursuit as ego-driven, and calls for a shared tax-funded goal to fight poverty rather than collecting moon dust samples.
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Avalanche Journal
Union
Washington Clash Over Justice Department Versus Democrats
Senate figures including Inouye and Eastland are lobbied to probe Justice motives amid fear of a political vendetta against Democratic incumbents. White House leaks spur comparisons as Wilson denies any vendetta, signaling deep distrust of Attorney General Mitchell and the Nixon administration.
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Louisiana
Russell Long
Maryland
Daniel Brewster
White House
FBI
Indiana
Vance Hartke
Hubert Humphrey
Daniel Inouye
Hawaii
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Inouye
John Eastland
Miss
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Senate
Eastland
Capitol Hill
Wii
GOP
Texas
John Connally
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic
Wilson
Nixon
Department of Justices
Navy seeks 75 million for atomic submarine program
The Navy asked Congress to authorize more than 75 million dollars to begin building an atomic submarine expected to revolutionize underwater warfare. Also notes Mrs. B H Rucker led the Hopesville Home Demonstration Club and a district meeting of the Texas Home Demonstration association. Conn Wer pene completed on No 1 aE vee Te as the second produce Canyon in the Vi Von Roeder southeast Borden County ete Monday.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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Navy
Congress
Littlefield
B. H. Rucker
Hopesville Home Demonstration Club
District Two
Texas Home Demonstration Association
Vi von ‘Roeder
Borden County
Earth Reveals Hidden Mysteries Beyond Our Knowledge
Henry J. Taylor explores Earth’s lingering enigmas with notes on Earth Day proposed by Sen. Gaylord Nelson. He cites continental drift, ocean floor activity, undersea mountains, volcanic eruptions, the Gulf Stream and palm trees in Ireland, land tides, and gravimeters showing US rise and fall.
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Sen
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Earth
Gulf of Mexico
West Indies
Atlantic
British Isles
Caribbean
Irish
South China Sea
Straits
Philippines
Japan
Columbia University
United States
Worthy Cause in Newsrooms Transparency Debate
A guest editorial snubs the idea of public financial disclosures for reporters in Congress. Rep Fletcher Thompson of Georgia proposes gallery access reporters file disclosures to reveal potential legislative conflicts. The column jestingly suggests disclosures would embarrass congressmen and trigger fund-raising for journalists.
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Fletcher Thompson
Georgia
Thompson
Greenville
S.C
Giants Diversify to Meet 1970s Retail Shifts
The article notes a shift toward diversification in department stores to address changing consumer spending. Giants like Rich's, Hess's, and Federated are expanding into specialty shops and discount formats to appeal to educated, affluent shoppers and budget-conscious families.
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Rich's
Atlanta
Hess's
Allentown
Federated Department Stores
Federated and Venture Stores, Inc
May Department Stores
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