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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1973
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads a Lubbock based newspaper item mentioning the Lubbock Avalanche Journal and Associated Press United Press International. It references addresses, publishing details, and corporate ties to Southwest News papers Corporation with scattered names and positions.
Today’s meeting brings County Commissioners Court Hospital District Chamber of Commerce and Texas Tech officials to discuss a teaching hospital medical school complex in Lubbock. State and federal funding reps will attend as the community pledges transparency and timely action including Indiana Avenue extension to ensure access and financial soundness.
Justice Thurgood Marshall defers ruling on a bid to halt U S bombing in Cambodia, citing lack of authority to intervene alone. He notes the full Court will treat such attempts as in the past, aligning with the Warren and Burger Court traditions that war policy rests with the Executive and Legislative branches.
Rep. Drinan of Massachusetts introduces an impeachment resolution against Nixon with Rep. Roberts supporting. The move draws attention from Rep. Abzug and Rep. Dellums who hesitate to join, while critics say clergy aims are headline grabbing and unlikely to advance.
Barry Fry, 18, wins the Lubbock derby to earn a shot at the national Akron contest. He defeated competitor Brian Harrison after hosting his sister Belinda, 12, who previously placed fourth. The event drew 17 entrants despite a sponsor slump and featured local support from both genders.
A columnist likens Watergate to quarrels among kids in a sandbox as officials trade mud and countercharges. The piece portrays politicians and aides as childish players, with perjury and burglary hearings devolving into a free for all and the president blamed for partisan attacks.
Henry J. Taylor hedges on Juan Peron returning to power noting it would complete a cycle of harm driven by political manipulation. The piece compares Peron’s tactics to suppressing citizens and cites violence and kidnappings while praising Argentina’s strong, productive economy and large cities.
The article argues Nixon’s erratic economic policy confuses producers and consumers, while Argentina under Peron faces deficits and inefficiencies. It notes Phase IV may be unenforceable, with suspected leaks, high prices, and a slowing economy. It warns that policy volatility risks global economic stability.
In Washington 36 000 mourners paid silent homage as Sen Robert A Taft lay in state under the Capitol dome. In Korea the UN Command rejected a Communist bid to limit Red Cross activity in the prisoner exchange starting Wednesday.
A lighthearted column recalls late night mishaps as pets are struck by cars and treated by a veterinarian, praises the Humane Society, and urges civic care for animals. It segues to reflections on life, weathered by Watergate era talk, regional news, and quirky observations about airports and traffic.
A reader questions post birth blues with about half of new mothers affected. A quip explains a rubbersnake as a boa like reptile with a head formed by its tail. EPA notes burping cows emit 50 million tons of hydrocarbons yearly, a claim labeling cows as top air pollution source. Adlai E Stevenson quotes on human contrasts end the column.
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