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A fragment from a weekday morning edition credits The Associated Press and United Press with national advertising representation. The note lists publishing details for Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Evening al Publishing Company, Inc. in Lubbock Texas.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Evening al Publishing Company, Inc
Texas
National Advertising Representaague
Dallas
Associated Press
United Press
Lubbock Morning Edition Aug 17 1078 Noted
Lubbock, Texas today includes regional news briefs. Local events noted with community updates and public notices. Details appear in the morning edition for residents and readers requesting city information.
Nixon economic moves across the board boost inflation fight
President Nixon unveiled broad measures to curb inflation including spending cuts of about 4.7 billion and a 4 percent reduction in federal employment. He postponed six months of federal pay raises while maintaining revenue sharing and welfare reform proposals. The plan also proposes income tax breaks and an end to federal excise taxes on auto sales. The strategy hinges on legislative action and public cooperation with wage and price controls now in place.
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Nixon
Congress
U.S
Japan
Dewey
GOP
White House
William Safire
New York
Many Hopefuls Vying for Democratic Nomination
At the 1972 Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach a record number of presidential hopefuls faces delegates. A dozen plus potential entrants swirl, with Sen. William Proxmire of Wisconsin among those hinting at a bid.
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Miami Beach
Tweedledees
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Weather fears and political chatter in West Texas
West Texas life blends weather worry with a mounting chatter about 1972 politics. The piece recalls O L Slaton’s saying to take rain when offered, notes CBS analysts name Proxmire as an instant expert, and discusses his possible candidacy and funding issues versus other Democratic figures.
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West Texas
O. L. Slaton
The
Hirst National Bank
CBS
Senator Proxmire
Sen
Edward Kennedy
George McGovern
Birch Bayh
Eugene McCarthy
Etcc
Proxmire
Fort Worth Gun Incident Sparks Lib Mockery
A Fort Worth bar scene saw a woman fire a pistol at her husband, then aim at the ceiling to alarm patrons in a Dodge City manner. Minutes later she attempted to hijack a nearby Arlington gas station, prompting commentary on women’s lib’s unexpected progress and a critic noting Genesis creation was summarized in 700 words with omissions.
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Fort Worth
Arlington
Lindsay Switch for Presidential Nomination Moves Ahead
Washington reports that Mayor John Lindsay, who left the Republicans, may pursue the Democratic nomination in 1972. Experts question his statewide appeal, fundraising ability, and preconvention organization, though he could attract liberal and youth support. Humphrey remains seen as best poised for the nomination.
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Washington
John Lindsay
New York City
al Smith
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Lindsay
New York
Lindsay
Democratic Party
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Miami
That Girl on Broadway and Witty Observations
A humorous column notes confusion of the day with women wearing hot pants to stay cool and a pharmacist’s query about financing prescriptions. It includes a playful poem about summer comforts and a quip about Bob Nash’s expertise in intimate apparel and how a Scripps-Howard writer focuses on ladies’ lacy underwear.
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Bob Nash
Sir Robert
Scripps-Howard
Mr. Nash
Bob
Milady
Calais
France
Fems
Yesteryear
Dewey Idea Good for Nixon Campaign Strategy
The column notes a secret 1970 Nixon decision that could have weakened GOP defenses against inflation charges. It cites Thomas E. Dewey advising Nixon to blame Democrats for inflation, stressing inherited issues, but the plan was rejected. The piece blends political analysis with humor and personal reminiscences.
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Washington
Nixon
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Truman
Dewey
Wall Street
Middleage
Middle America
Greece Far Reaches in US Greek Aid Debate
Henry J. Taylor criticizes Congress for cutting military aid to Greece while urging continued support. He argues Greece is a crucial NATO ally in the eastern Mediterranean facing Soviet and regional threats, with General Goodpaster and NATO officials cited to press for aid amid rising instability in Turkey and Malta.
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George Papadopoulos
U.S.A
Greece
Nixon
Mediterranean
NATO
Italy
Turkey
Kremlin
Israel
Tunisia
Morocco
Malta
Sicily
Dom Mintoff
Ussr
Houari Boumedienne
Red
Soviet Union
Mers-el-Kebir
Algiers
Gibraltar
Gibbraltar Strait
Congress
Balkan
Albani
Yegoslavia
Bulgaria
Itas
Andrew Crombpaster
General Goodpaster
Moscow
Scotsman’s fare dispute ends with suitcase thrown from train
A Scotsman tried to dodge his train fare and enraged a guard who tossed the man’s suitcase from a moving train. He retorted that the other’s actions were shameful and claimed a stolen opportunity and danger to his son.
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Alex Thien
Milwaukee Sentinel
Pass It On by L. M. Boyd dialogue column
A Q and A style column features L M Boyd discussing topics from Seeing Eye dogs and traffic to childbirth hospital stays and tears. The piece notes salvation army aid, unwed mothers, and a playful remark about hats, concluding with Mrs Mamie Eisenhower owning 200 hats and advice on hair tips.
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Pacific Coast
Salvation Army
Mamie Eisenhower
Trend shows U S aging as under twenty stays steady
Guest editorial from the Wichita Falls Times notes that population aging is advancing. By 1980 the under twenty group remains about 78 million while the 25 to 35 cohort grows from 25 to 37 million and the over-55 group rises from 38 to 44 million, reversing the idea of a youth dominated nation.
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Wichita Falls
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