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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1970

Page

6

The Day On The Bouthwests Pubs In Lubbock Texas

The page notes weekday morning publication with Sunday consolidation by Avalanche Company Inc in Lubbock Texas. It lists advertising reps in Dallas and ties to The Associated Press and United Press International. Parker Prouty and Chas A Guy are noted as president and editor publisher with pledges to the flag. Published Tuesday morning December 15 1670.

Lubbock Avalancheseut Avalanchetoniouropiabing Company, Inc Tte 8Th St Ave. J Li K Texas National Texas Daily Press Eat Dallas Tex Associated Press United Press International Parker Prouty Chas. A Guy United States of America Lubbock

Misplaced Emphasis in Scranton Report Sparks Debate

President Nixon commends some Scranton Commission recommendations while criticizing its neglect of academic responsibility and campus safety. The piece notes a rising Campus Coalition movement at Chicago and urges leaders to shield learning and maintain order without overcommitting blame to the President.

Scranton Commission Nixon William Scranton Pennsylvania Costumaes Chicago Scranton Commission

Connally Named Secretary of the Treasury in Nixon Admin

President Nixon announces John Connally will succeed David Kennedy as Secretary of the Treasury. The former Texas governor and Navy secretary joins George Bush as Texas figures shaping a bipartisan cabinet approach amid federal revenue sharing plans.

Texas Nixon George Bush United Nations John Connally David Kennedy Treasury Connally Navy Kennedy Mr. Connally Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board Presidential Advisory Council On Executive Organization Washington

Price Daniel Named To Texas Supreme Court Seat

The article notes Price Daniel, a former Texas Attorney General U S Senator Governor and Presidential Assistant, is appointed to fill Justice Clyde Smith’s vacancy on the Texas Supreme Court. Gov Preston Smith praises Daniel’s integrity and public service record including his work on auto insurance study and the Sabine River dispute.

Price Daniel Texas Supreme Court Texas U.S Ighest Court Clyde Smith Preston Smith Daniel Liberty Supreme Court

Ultra‑practical gifts for the man who has everything

A Houston store offers a clear plastic dome to cover a house for air pollution at 322500 dollars. A Dallas department store promotes a Noahs Ark for 588247 dollars with four years delivery, boasting many staff quarters and animal decks for 92 mammals, 10 reptiles, 26 birds, 14 fish and 38 insects.

Houston Dallas Park Avenue Texas A&m Ark

Finish Of Laughter In U S A

Washington reports that the last person to laugh in the United States was Robert Ketchum of Salem Massachusetts on a public street in 1978. The piece cites cultural decline and government actions blamed for suppressing humor while noting clubs and performances faded as older generations died.

Washington United States Robert Ketchum Volun America Johnson Nix‘ Rm Putnam Toynbee Et Culture Group Toynbee Salem Mass

GOP Regulars Press to Purge Moderate Anderson

A secretive bloc of 60 to 70 conservative Republicans in the House led a month long effort to oust moderate Rep. John Anderson of Illinois from leadership. The group, known as the Republican Regulars or the Sam Devine group, wields steady rightward pressure on Capitol Hill and the White House. Rep. Sam Devine of Columbus, Ohio, serves as its informal referee.

Washington John Anderson Ilinois House Capitol Hill White House Sam Devine Rep Columbus Ohio Novak Anderson House Republican Caucus Devine Nixon Gerald Ford Michigan John Ashbrook American Conservative Union Toponlloga William Scherle Iowa John Hunt New Jersey William Dickinson Alabama Delbert Latta Don Clancy Chowder and Marching Society Costin Richard Blumenthal VISTA Ford Melvin R. Laird Rules Committee White ‘House

Controversy Over Cuban Bases and CIA Defector Secrets

Washington debate rages over whether the Soviet submarine tender in Caribbean waters signals bases at Havana and Cienfuegos. CIA cites solid intelligence via a defected official, while Defense Secretary Laird questions base implications and urges caution with Moscow.

Washington Nixon Caribbean Cuban Havana Cienfuegos Central Intelligence Agency Defense Melvin Laird Laird U.S Moscow North Vietnam CIA

UN Assembly committee seeks Korea peace bid move

Fifty two governments back a three man UN Assembly committee to push a final Korea peace bid. New York Governor Dewey calls for the greatest mobilization in American history including universal national service registration for all men and women over 17. highway traffic details appear as garbled notes in the semi monthly meeting record.

New York Thomas E. Dewey

A critic blasts front page bias in Avalanche Journal

Roy E Wikstrom of 2714 63rd St criticizes the Avalanche Journal editorials as biased and destructive. He denounces front page editorializing and calls for objectivity and balance in reporting.

The Avalanche-Journal Ronald Hartsell Lach Sharon Tate Roy E. Wikstrom 63Rd St

Opening Generation Gap at O L Slaton Junior High

A resident laments ongoing mischief by O L Slaton Junior High boys entering mail and trash issues. She notes school officials claim it is a community problem and asks what action stops the pattern, suggesting possible jail time to curb behavior. Public concern voiced by Mrs. Leo Guthrie.

The Avalanche Journal O. L. Slaton Junior High Leo Guthrie 29Th St

Hope Expressed Football Season Will Reach End

Letter from Lillian C. Rountree requests the football season end and expresses desire to hear Meet The Press again to hear policy-makers on SST and tariff bills. She mentions limited radio fare and frustration with access to current issues and repair costs for a black-and-white set.

Avalanche Journal Lillian C. Rountree W. 18Th

Pot And Kettle Bit Attacks Kettle Back

Pat Sanders of 5306 46th St accuses the Lubbock Avalanche Pot column of hypocritical remarks toward Columbia Broadcasting, citing repeated critiques as evidence of bias.

Avalanche-Journal Lubbock-Avalanche Columbia Broadcasting Pat Sanders 46Th St

L. M. Boyd Dispatches Quick Q&A and Quirky Facts

Column blends humorous tips and trivia from L. M. Boyd. Notable items include household hints on cleaning, tales of animal escapes, a joke about Juarez, Mexico, and remarks on social habits. Readers are invited to send letters to the Santa Monica address.

Bass Albio L. M. Boyd Santa Monica

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