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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1970
Page
16
Local items from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal dated January 1 1970 include terse updates on community events and notices. Details are sparse in the readable text but reflect typical early year briefs from the Lubbock news page.
The Ala Oklahoma senator attacks the administration and Vice President Nixon in a year end news conference. He accuses Mir Agnes of hollow rhetoric while praising Nixon on Vietnam policy and urges Democratic focus on domestic issues to counter a liberal shift in Oklahoma politics.
The article debates a university decision on Texas Tech football successor to Dr. Jacob Theophilus King. It weighs candidates Carlen and Doakes and promises clear guidance once a hire is made.
The piece laments constant anger and ridicule across politics religion arts and marriage during the decade just past. It notes widespread irritability and insults from comedians and urges a return to civility and goodwill as the 1970s begin.
Washington reports a sweeping tax benefit touted as the largest in history. The law cuts taxes while Social Security rises 13 percent, with income tax exemption increasing to 625 dollars and rising to 730.15 by 1973. Critics warn states may bear the cost and urge caution amid optimistic claims. Raccoon coats make a winter comeback note.
Former President Lyndon B Johnson discusses his reluctance to run in 1968 and his decision to leave office. He recalls doubts about his fitness for the role, notes the Vietnam policy controversy, and remarks that many candidates now seek the nation’s highest office.
The Justice Department nears steps that could end federal enforcement of school desegregation in the Deep South. A Dec 17 Atlanta three judge ruling ordered Georgia to desegregate by next fall, signaling possible similar actions in other states and shifting power toward state officials.
The Democratic Party struggles with an $8 million debt and no national finance chairman. Humphrey aides including Fred Harris and Lawrence O’Brien are being considered for the post, while internal strife and donor indifference hinder fundraising efforts ahead of the new Congressional election year.
In Monte Flavio Italy a group of wives staged a dove strike to regain the town midwife fired by Rome while in Washington the policy toward Formosa was reaffirmed to bar U.S. troops from stopping a Communist takeover. San Jose State beat Texas Tech 20 13 to claim the Raisin Bowl.
Henry J. Taylor argues the Panama Canal Zone remains a crucial U.S. asset amid attacks on U.S. control. He cites Panama's instability, Soviet influence, and Castroist activity as threats, urging Senate debate on Cold War strategic control rather than full turnover. He mentions Admiral Moorer, Fulbright, Torrijos, and regional actors.
At the Valencia Hotel in La Jolla California patrons flock to a Sunday brunch that became a trade conversation piece. Richard Irwin the general manager notes word of mouth filled reservations as about 150 guests pay 4 75 each for lobster Newburgh sweetbreads creamed haddie veal kidneys hash and other dishes plus fruit while drinks and cocktails add to the bill.
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