The Day On The South Plains Preview
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal announces its weekday morning edition with Associated Press and United Press International content. Staff credits include Robert Norris, J C Rickman, David Knapp, and William McIntose. Published February 19, 1973 in Lubbock Texas.
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David E. Knapp
School Order Must Be Appealed Against Pratt Ruling
Washington judge John H Pratt orders federal action to halt funds to by then racially segregated schools citing the Civil Rights Act of 1904. The piece argues Pratt misreads desegregation and warns that many districts face funding cuts and costly busing while residential patterns drive resegregation.
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John H. Pratt
Washington
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Pratt
HEW
Nixon
Congress
U S backs Thai bombing deterring Southeast Asia clash
U S keeps a small Thai bombing force to deter a major Viet Nam peace breach. Nixon's decision aims to pressure Hanoi while reinforcements are flown in from Pacific bases. The move signals readiness to enforce cease fire and support reconstruction aid, edging toward a possible U.S. withdrawal in coming years.
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United States
Southeast Asia
Nixon
Thailand
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Pacific
Asia
Arkansas Bill Seeks Refuge for White Riser Monster
The Arkansas legislature considers a measure to create a White Riser Monster Sanctuary and Refuge making it unlawful to molest or harm the creature. The monster, a century old attraction for tourists, is described as less famous than Loch Ness but prominent in local lore.
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Arkansas
Scotland
Arkansas Lasanakers
India and France on cease-fire and Gandhi remarks
Andrew Tully criticizes Indira Gandhi on Vietnam peace efforts and India's role in South Asia. He argues Gandhi is unpredictable and accuses France of pro-Communist bias while praising peace talks. He questions US influence and suggests America should spend on psychoanalysis of identity.
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France
Pompidou Jos Lchumann
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Vietnam
Faugie
Secord
Paris
Uncle Sam
Carter Snub Ghosts Carter White House Ties
Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter faced dismissal from President Nixon's inner circle as White House officials scorned federal state spending reform. Carter sought meetings with Ehrlichman and a domestic council head but received no response, prompting public criticism in Atlanta where Senator Wiley Walden expressed quiet support.
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Washington
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
White House
Nixon
Carter
Kelly
Kenneth Cole
Nisi
John Ehrlichman
Ehrlichnger
Wiley Walden
Atlanta
Cole
Burris
James H. Falk
Falk
Spire Agnew
Agnew
Kenneth R. Cole
Virginia Workers Speak of Discontent Amid Rising Economy
A government survey shows 19 percent of 82 million workers unhappy with their jobs with 32 percent in offices and factories expressing restlessness. The piece notes management and labor frustrations, rising wages, leisure time, and a push for more meaningful work, plus Carter's welfare concerns and White House handling.
Sclons Debate Death Penalty Revival in Texas
In Austin a movement to restore the death penalty under certain crimes prompts opposition. A Houston official cites murder rates rising since the Supreme Court ban, while Rep Dean Cobb seeks penalties for police, guards, kidnapping, rape, burglary, robbery, arson, or prior murder with depravity. A letter column discusses public opinion and paternalism concerns as lawmakers weigh safeguards and state regulation of home brew kits.
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Austin
Texas
Associated Press
Dist
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Carel Vance
Houston
U.S. Supreme Court
Harris County
Dean Cobb
D-Dumas
Joe Salem
Corpus Christi
Rey Salom
Taft warns Republicans on farm prices and electoral risk
Senate Majority Leader Taft of Ohio warned that if Republicans fail to improve farm prices as Democrats did in recent years, they may lose the next election. In other brief items, ten inmates escaped from the Tarrant County jail after overpowering guards following a $258,000 Oct. holdup involving Cuban gun runners. A Senate committee approved creating a Canadian River Municipal Water Authority to allow Panhandle and Plains cities to tap the river as a water source.
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Washington
API
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Tarrant County
Pam
Wedwand
Austin
UPI
Panhandle
Plains
Football Solutions and a Sponsor’s Scoreboard Quote
A New York News item quotes Bob Sylvester on a humorous view of football strategy. The piece depicts a married woman attempting to enjoy the game while noting a sponsor’s perceived advantage when a team retreats.
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Bob Sylvester
New York News
Royd promotes Library of Congress folk music vault
L M Boyd notes the World's Largest collection of American folk music lies at the Library of Congress in Washington D C not Nashville New York or Los Angeles He mentions musicians visit to seek fresh ideas and hints at motel construction near hospitals to house convalescents while noting possible profits and inviting future reports on investments medical advances and astrology signs.
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New York City
Los Angeles
Library of Congress
Washington
D.C
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