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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1973
Page
3
The issue presents the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal morning edition masthead and staff credits for Wednesday December 26 1973. It notes publication details, Associated Press and United Press International wire service use, and identifies key executives and editors.
The Alabama governor George Wallace impressed a liberal-leaning late night audience with his performance on a New York show. He championed law and order, practical governance, and blunt views on bureaucratic overreach. He argued against strict gun control while urging support for police and fire services. His foreign affairs depth was noted as lacking, but his potential national role remains significant if he wins re election.
A widespread concern grows over the monk parakeet and other imported species as pet releases and accidental introductions threaten crops, gardens, and ecosystems. The piece lists numerous pests from birds to plants and urges stricter preventive measures to avoid further invasions.
A sentiment by Ray Cromley argues United States should promote Arab unity through federation of oil rich and poorer Arab states to channel funds into development. The plan envisions Israeli participation in a Point 4 program and warns Israel must avoid repeated mobilizations as regional prosperity grows.
A spoof oil auction lampoons high priced barrels from the Middle East, featuring fake vintages 1973 1974 1975 and names like Sheik Aba Jihad and Chateau Haut Bedoun. Bids rise from hundreds to ten thousand dollars as playful bidders include Japanese French German Swiss and Richard Burton.
A reader writes to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal offering practical ideas to cut energy use. He urges lowering heat, driving slower, turning off unnecessary lights, and other conservation steps.
The piece weighs in on Ralph Nader as a potential 1976 candidate, noting stance shifts and staff activity while contrasting his consumer crusade image with political candidacy. It also comments on energy use in sports, weather cuts, and public debate over national priorities, including a citizen letter about gas rationing and patriotism.
A letter to the editor denounces federal bureaucrats and specific figures led by Ralph Nader as overreaching. The writer argues elected officials should govern, condemns inflation and the OSHSA act, and warns against restrictive environmental and anti pollution measures. Nader’s crusader image is considered unsuited for campaign leadership.
The writer questions why refrigerator models lack safe like combination locks to aid those hiring babysitters. They note that people will trade money for tasks and some will work honestly for pay, implying a safety measure could help households.
A Nebraskan notes a new cologne Ebb Tide with sharp humor comparing seaside aromas to daily life. The column jests about phone technology advances including call waiting, call forwarding, and multi-party conferencing now entering service. It cites charitable bequests and a quip on Samuel Clemens. It ends with Sweden's 900,000 new surnames and citizens invited to adopt new last names.
Henry J. Taylor examines the Voice of Assifa or Voice of Storm, a potent radio force founded in 1953 in Amman. It unifies Arabs by vilifying Zionism and Israel, backed by Yasir Arafat and Al Fatah, with Soviet support and a call to jihad. Its reach creates a self conscious Arab community fueling revenge narratives.
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