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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1975
Page
3
A fragmented April 28 1975 Lubbock Avalanche Journal page shows various names including Robert Angares Hickman Sapy Jay Barris and others connected to the Texas publication. The misspelled lines hint at an editorial or society notes with names and allegiances.
The article reviews German terrorism history, noting Baader Meinhoff and other anarchists, and discusses failed appeasement efforts. It mentions kidnapping of Peter Lorenz, authorities’ responses, and warnings about potential repeats if conditions enable further hostage crises.
A fragmented account recalls opposition and support as lawmakers weigh a speed limit reform. Critics warn it may curb freedoms and invite state overreach while proponents argue firmer limits reduce crashes. The debate cites road safety, enforcement, and potential economic impacts amid national concerns.
The letter argues AMPI should recover $10,000 tied to the Connally bribery trial and suggests funds be used to promote milk consumption. It questions ownership of the cash, notes Jacobsen’s role, and proposes strings attached if AMPI retrieves the money, while deeming AMPI a top Chutapa Award candidate for 1975 valued at $10,000.
A Wolfforth resident offers his own concept on local flooding safety and municipal planning. The fragment suggests a citizen proposal connected to city issues and a journal or paper mention.
Marianne Means decries House land grab on Capitol Hill as overcrowding prompts a costly new office building. She notes faulty foundations and past missteps, including Library of Congress expansion, while warning against razing 100 historic homes to satisfy ego and budget.
Writer RL Bob Denton notes a parallel between World War I alliances and current events, arguing that the fall of Cambodia and South Vietnam into Communist hands mirrors earlier aid cutoffs by the United States and SEATO allies. The piece criticizes policy decisions and warns of history repeating itself.
Editor notes Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh has a U S embassy staff reportedly 200 people with 150 nonessential personnel later flown out. The piece questions why so many diplomats remain in a small country amid refugee flux, linking to a $52 billion deficit claim.
Earl Nations cites a neighbor who won’t be a yes man when the boss says no. Red O'Donnell features the remark in the Nashville Banner. Leo Aikman notes a banquet priced at seven dollars for a two dollar meal in the Atlanta Constitution.
Jay Harris argues Lubbock can boost its image as a visitor destination. He praises Texas Tech, civic centers, and the Ranching Heritage Center while urging city officials to hire a full-time promoter, improve downtown, and promote the Bicentennial Trail to draw conventions and tourism.
U M Boyd notes Soviet Union kindergartens charge parents by income from 222 to 13.88 dollars monthly. Typical centers run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday staffed by 38 including a doctor, dentist and nurse. The column also muses on spaghetti origin and sauerkraut, dynamite versus gasoline energy, ink safety for toddlers, and cautionary advice about colors of ink.
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