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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1973
Page
3
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal weekly edition lists staff roles and office details. It notes publication under Southwestern Newspapers Corporation with address in Lubbock Texas and credits for Associated Press and United Press International wires.
The article critiques a Gallup poll on world leaders' views of the U S role in Indochina. It notes leaders blame U S intervention for loss of prestige, foresee North Vietnamese control of South Vietnam, and calls U S rebuilding obligations into question. It cites the poll’s 1 353 respondents across various sectors and dismisses Communist leaders’ limited representation.
Commentary notes potential federal funding reductions for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge and Hagerman and Buffalo Lake refuges in Texas. If enacted, Muleshoe could lose all funds for next year, Hagerman none, Buffalo Lake only 17000 of 77000. Managers would shift to Bitter Lake staff, affecting local protection efforts.
The public generally approved VP Spiro Agnew's prompt response to accusations of bribery extortion conspiracy and tax evasion. He held a news conference, called the charges damned lies, and said the vice presidency should stand on its own feet.
Washington report notes a Senate bill led by Senator Pastore and a House companion would ban blackout of sold out pro games, aiming to curb NFL network televise restrictions. NBA commissioner Kennedy and Rep. Macdonald challenge congressional meddling while critics warn about airwave public property and season-ticket monopolies.
Senate investigators reviewed memo documents showing Charles W. Colson and deputy Richard Howard proposed interventions for supporters of two Mixon allies. One memo urged settling a Federal indictment against labor leader Gualtieri, another sought to clear Maryland contributor Rodgers III. No charges followed, and possible White House relay of these memos remains unproven. Colson to face questioning by the Ervin committee.
Column argues the 1958 law keeping service secretaries out of chain of command weakens civilian oversight of the Pentagon. It links this to top policy failures, personnel recruitment issues, and the Watergate era tactics tied to Colson Nixon and Fielding, detailing internal memos and legal probes.
Berlin reports four major Soviet air bases in East Germany have been evacuated. Allied officers debate strategic implications as international observers assess the move amid wartime tensions. The Geneva prisoners issue and hydrogen bomb claims are also noted in Washington and Moscow.
The piece reviews Gallup polls on U S role in Vietnam, surveying world leaders and the public. It notes a 2 500 page Gallup book, mentions Roosevelt Churchill Nixon and others, and discusses how polls shaped views of war and society, while cautioning over their influence.
A British doctor posits the Mona Lisa portrait indicates she was pregnant. He suggests the enigmatic smile reflects both regret and anticipation in the sitter’s mood.
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