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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1971
Page
4
Historic publication entry notes Lubbock Texas based newspaper details on a Saturday morning dated August 7 1971. The brief describes the publisher and location with archival newspaper identity context.
Senator Barry Goldwater, defending former President Johnson, argues against charges that Johnson misled Congress and the public about U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He condemns exaggerated criticism from Fulbright and neo-isolationists, urging prudent congressional control without politicizing the war powers issue.
Democratic hopefuls including George McGovern and Fred Harris spark debate over credibility as Kennedy remain out of contention. Polls show McGovern at five percent among self-identified voters, while surveys suggest Kennedy supporters may shift to Humphrey or Muskie. Harris backs John Connally as Nixon running mate, arguing Connally’s policies worsen inflation and unemployment, though Connally does not dictate Administration policy.
A Bavarian ministry statement raised questions about the status of Bavaria. It said, with one exception, that unmarried prison inmates may advertise for brides. The sole exception applies to those convicted of breach of marriage promises.
Secretary of State Rogers announced the United States favors admitting the Beijing government to the United Nations while opposing any move to expel Nationalist China from its Security Council seat. The plan aims to keep Taiwan in the UN and recognize Red China's growing role, with potential shifts in diplomacy and trade.
Cm Plainman notes pollution in modern food for thought. Best Definition of the Week mocks optimist as a relative lender. Mayor James H. Granberry discussed in Downstate Republican circles as a possible 1973 Texas GOP gubernatorial candidate. Local Republicans favor the idea though Granberry remains noncommittal. Timeframe unclear as 1972 politics begin.
Andrew Tully critiques toy safety and FDA regulation while lampooning a Senate Commerce panel. He recaps a 1968 incident with a flammable play tunnel, the 1969 ban, and touches on consumer protection. The piece also analyzes Texas politics, praising Jim Granberry and debating a governor race with local color.
Henry J Taylor critiques American detachment as he travels Europe and North Africa. He argues Europe doubts U S resolve against Sino Soviet power, and warns Nixon faces widespread apathy in the Free World while seeking to redefine commitment, presence, and strategy.
Charles S. Tansill, Georgetown historian, hid rainy day dollars in Dante's Inferno to recall their location. Gene Brown of Danbury Times-News cites his quip about finding money. Joe Browne of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette adds a joke about rooms at the top.
A collage of language quirks and curious questions features L M Boyd on definitions and Sunday rail crossings. It cites word roots, an Ivanhoe rearrangement, a snake egg riddle, and a bicycle industry revival cycle. The piece also recalls Austin O Malley on national character and quotes a client crediting Catharine Greene with the cotton gin design.
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