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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1970
Page
14
Democratic committee chairmen demand more hearings after a report clears Douglas. Gerald Ford and other critics denounce the report as partisan whitewash as Congress convenes. The judiciary subcommittee pledges renewed charges in a speech campaign for removal.
The article outlines several potential successors to Ellis including Denzil Bevers Rod Shaw and Robert C Wright with Blanchard claiming no feud with the governor and listing Clifford Still as first choice. It also notes a leaked report of a confrontation between the governor and Larry Teaver and discusses impeachment processes and CIA connections tied to Justice Douglas amid a Senate committee inquiry.
Defense Secretary Laird projects a slower Vietnam drawdown with withdrawals possibly below 340,000 as planning proceeds. He notes North Vietnamese actions confined to Laos and Cambodia, hints at possible renewed bombing under certain conditions, and stresses U S presence until a satisfactory negotiated settlement is reached.
The Soviet Union launched its 386th unmanned Cosmos satellite into a near circular orbit around the earth. Tass did not reveal the mission goal but stated the flight would continue space studies.
Former Interior Secretary Walter Hickel sought a Nixon briefing last September after a four nation Arctic tour. A Sloan signed reply said an appointment was impossible, delaying three weeks in writing and a month in delivery. Hickel later met Nixon only after being summoned and dismissed on November 2.
A young Hub Homes resident writes to Chief Goodfellow asking for help as volunteers carry on 35 year old Goodfellows act. Anonymous donors fund sleigh visits that deliver candy fruit nuts and toys to needy children next Friday morning. The Avalanche Journal accepts donations at Box 491 Lubbock 79408.
In October 1967 Venus 5 transmitted for 53 minutes, Venus 6 for 96 minutes in May 1969, and Venus 7 shut off after 35 minutes with no further function. Mariner 5 bypassed Venus in October 1967 and found temperatures above 500 degrees plus other data. Tass reported Venus 7 data is being processed but no findings released.
Strong winds and dust battered El Paso causing downed power lines and window damage while light rain measured .06 inch. The western Panhandle saw gusts to 70 mph as travelers faced warnings for Washington Oregon and Northern California mountains with heavy snow possible inland. By 8 p.m. Tuesday the storm was 200 miles off the coast.
Severe weather damaged decorations and a camper, with one injury reported. Jackie Noack, 22, of Lovington was treated after being blown from a utility pole. Gusts reached 59 mph. rain and dust extended east, with cooler temperatures and a warming trend expected later.
Nixon likely to visit Mexico with President Luis Echeverria, confirmed after talks at the National Palace. Donald Nixon and U S Ambassador Robert I McBride accompanied the presidents during the briefing and discussions.
The Senate defeated the push to send the SST measure back to conferees by a voice vote with 205 to 1 against. Opponents pledged a prolonged filibuster unless SST money is removed from the $2.6 billion transportation appropriation, threatening mass transit programs and related projects.
Nixon-era report notes a trillion-dollar milestone in the U.S. economy despite delays and congressional pauses. Officials acknowledge the achievement amid a pace of policy adjustments and federal spending, with experts weighing the impact on growth.
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