Lubbock Avalanche Journal Front Page Note
The item lists newspaper masthead details for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Morning Edition dated Monday Morning Dec. 17, 1973, including staff roles, publishing office address in Lubbock Texas, and advertising and wire service associations.
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P.O. Box
Lubbock
Texas
South Plains
Labbock Avalanche Journal
Southwestern Newspapers Corporation
St. and Ave. J
Labbock
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Associated Press
United Press International
Robert R. Norris
J.C. Rickman
David FE. Knapp Jay Harris
Burle Pettit
Kenneth May
Carl N. Cannon
Robert C. McVay
Scare Tactics Out Of Place In Shortage Fears
The piece argues that shortages are often caused by scare tactics that trigger runs on stores. It warns against panic buying during fuel and beef scares while noting U.S. farmers set production records and export gains. It emphasizes market supply and demand should set availability and prices, not fear.
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Senate
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Nixon
Gov. Love
Middle East
TV Blatherskites
Energy crisis may keep families home for Christmas
National Safety Council projects 550 to 650 traffic deaths over the four day Christmas period and 470 to 570 during New Year’s. Amtrak reports a surge in reservation calls after Nixon energy crisis talks as airlines predict solid bookings. In Lubbock many families delaying cross country trips to stay home this Christmas with a chance for a safer season for children.
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National Safety Council
National Railway System
Amtrak
Nixon
Lubbock
Economic crime growth poses nationwide challenge says expert
Nathaniel E. Kossack, director of a National District Attorneys Association sponsored project, warns white collar crime is widespread and swift, affecting land sales, housing frauds, bribery, and political corruption. He cites about $40 billion yearly losses and urges intensified efforts at all levels.
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Nathaniel E. Kossack
National District Attorneys Association
Kossack
Oregon judge faulted for telling jurors to believe witnesses
Article discusses a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling overturning a Ninth Circuit decision on a Oregon holdup case. It condemns a judge for instructing jurors on a presumption of truthfulness and argues such guidance violated due process and biased the trial. Justice Rehnquist’s opinion defends the presumption of innocence and criticizes the bench’s commentary.
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Washington
Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Oregon
Appeals Court
William Rehnquist
Rehnquist
William Brennan
Save, Sacrifice, and Seek Guidance in Spare-Change Call to Action
A reader urges thrift and shared sacrifice amid hard times echoing President Kennedy. The letter advocates turning down heat and lights, driving slower, and conserving resources while praying for leaders and seeking divine guidance in voting.
Writer Defends Use Of Speed Traps On Lubbock Streets
A Lubbock resident praises police speed traps in residential areas, saying they save lives and enforce local limits. He defends law enforcement and thanks officers, naming Calvin W. Reat of 4815 24th Street.
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Lubbock
Connally GOP remarks draw sharp reader backlash
A Southern Republican gathering sees John Connally proclaim the GOP as the nation’s future hope. A City Reader columnist blasts the remarks as out of touch, forecasting inflation, unemployment, energy shortages, and criticizes Nixon era controls and energy policy. The piece calls for free markets and opposes price and wage controls.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
John Connally
Republican Party
Nixon
America
O.K
Nationalize U.S. oil fields idea prompts reader letter
Portales resident Mary Lee Morris urges nationalizing oil industry citing Mexico's 1930s move and cheaper gasoline. Another letter from Littlefield resident Marilynn Reeves praises law enforcement while stressing driver responsibility and safe speeds in crowded cities.
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Mary Lee Morris
Portales
N.M
A Salute To Youth By Jay Harris From Coronado Choir
A columnist praises young performers from Coronado High School and Lubbock Christian College, urging faith in the future. He notes public worry about Watergate and energy but argues youths embody America’s strength and resilience.
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Jay Harris
Chorale Choir
Coronado High School
Rotary Club
Ken Fulton
Lubbock Christian College
Pass It On and Odd Observations From The Past
A collector notes an antique prerevolutionary tomahawk in superb condition with a replaced handle and head. The item sits among a string of quirky statements about embalm ing honey corsets grand parents and time kept by kettles.
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Siberia
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U.S
Andrew Tully
Kennedy
Los Angeles
Timon Syndicate
Connally
Lubbockite
Gibson D. Kemp
Mexico
Canada
Marilynn Reeves
Littlefield
Mideast
Roy W
Spec) McElroy
Osteopathic
Bob Hope
Spec
Bob
Alaska
Roy
Troy Gordon
The
Tulsa World
Don L. Jones
Jeff Berta
First Presbyterian Church
Bob Nicholson
Mr. Nicholson
L.M. Boyd
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