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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1973
Page
3
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal dated Thursday February 1 1973 lists staff and advertising details. Publisher is Norris Vive Pissitent, with Jay Harris as business manager and Carl N. Cannon as editor. Regular editions are published weekday mornings with consolidated sections.
The February 17 Paris meeting aims to drum up international amnesty for draft dodgers and deserters. American exiles demand total amnesty or partial amnesty with amends, while pessimism grows that Nixon's administration will scapegoat draft evaders amid a broader military impasse.
The Great Plains Building owner eases toward a $500,000 SBA disaster loan and a $300,000 rehab loan from Realty Equities Corp of New York to restore the torn skyscraper as offices at Broadway Ave 1. The plan aims to fill the pigeon roosting site with activity and avoid demolition. In other news, officials state no amnesty for draft dodgers after the war, urging those who wish to return home to do so and forget generalized amnesty dreams.
The report notes an attack near Senator John Stennis's Washington home where robbers shot him after he complied with a demand for his wallet and watch. It contrasts security around federal buildings with what it terms a rise in crime, urging tough crackdowns to protect lawmakers and staff.
Continuity in the Governor's Office leadership is seen as well assured by former Gay Prostar Smith and Gon Delph Briscoe. Smith outlined progressive steps for vocational-technical education and plans for further improvement via a speech to a labor organization. Bristoe endorsed pairing vocational training with academic programs to upgrade workers and align with labor market needs.
The Federal government will require written disclosure of true vehicle mileage as of March 1, aiming to curb tampering and aid anti theft efforts. The rule, under a new federal law, addresses interstate car resale and enforcement gaps while reassuring honest sellers.
The text records ART BUCHWALD and Sufferman dissecting Hollywood and public sentiment about the Vietnam War. They criticize film advocacy, lack of real wartime participation, and the shift in American attitudes toward war driven by media and government messaging. They urge tangible stakes and community involvement to sustain public support.
Henry J. Taylor recalls July 21 1954 in Geneva as French Brig. Gen. Delteil signs the Indochina truce with Ta Quang Buu. The scene is described with stark imagery of Buu's defiant reaction and the tense atmosphere surrounding the peace agreement.
Nixon stands alone after Johnson's death and the end of an informal presidents club. The piece reflects on shared burdens, wartime choices in Korea and Vietnam, and the fragile balance of power, noting Nixon's isolation and the hard realities of leadership. It recalls Geneva talks, Indochina costs, and past leaders' counsel while urging cautious, steadier course ahead.
The Union of San Diego reports a Soviet editorial opposing UN dues reductions, calling the United States stingy while the General Assembly approves a cut to 25 percent. It notes the U.S. would pay about 417 million in assessments and 317 million voluntarily as the vote passes. The piece cites hypocrisy seen by the world watching the scene.
Andrew Tully assesses George McGovern’s Oxford University speech and his critique of Congress, the Democratic Party, the press, and the American people. He argues McGovern’s defeat rhetoric mirrors Nixon’s 1962 moment, labeling him a poor loser while noting McGovern’s continued fight remains in opposition.
The Sun emits vast energy per second far exceeding human use since civilization. A quiz-style column notes Valentine cards ranking behind Christmas and birthdays, a University study questions poison beliefs, and light trivia on aging, weight loss, and golf ball dimples.
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