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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1972
Page
11
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The piece argues the United States must pursue a space shuttle program despite critics. It cites a $4.9 billion six year cost, promising reduced long term costs, satellite work, rescue missions, and broader scientific and economic gains to maintain US leadership against the Soviet Union.
The National Council of Churches faces renewed criticism for its stance on church investments in five defense-linked corporations totaling 203 million. Critics say the NCC and involved denominations display moral failings for fund allocations while warning that dropping NCC support could cripple church investment policy reviews.
The Los Angeles Times reports belly dancing grows in California with Van Nuys schools drawing 3700-year-old Middle Eastern harem appeal. Most participants are housewives and grandmothers who seek privacy at home rather than public performances, while instructors note a developing classical style and broader cultural impact.
The piece argues for reexamining U S entry into World War I and World War II, noting submarine warfare fear, neutrality shifts, and alliances. It traces Soviet expansion, Eastern Europe satellites, and the Far East developments from World War II through the early Cold War, questioning current policy toward Red China and regional power shifts. It discusses ongoing uncertainty about Soviet and Chinese aims and implications for future American strategy.
A columnist notes hope Russia will reach the American standard of living, reducing global tensions as citizens focus on domestic bills. The piece uses humor and dated references to urge vigilance and cautious optimism about international relations.
The piece surveys a trend to early retirement among middle aged men with pension plans, the economic reasoning behind it, and how it may shape labor and social life. It notes potential effects on women, the push toward a state income tax to fund education, and broader fiscal politics. It also touches on aviation traffic rankings and a joke about a hospital stay.
A compilation of letters to The Avalanche Journal covers Cold War concerns over Korea and Chinese imprisonment, calls to halt public hangings, a reader's gripe about Southwestern Bell billing and service, and criticism of Congress members voting themselves raises. Named writers include A. B. Tibbetts of Midland, Dean Ingle of Levelland, J B Corlett of Lubbock, and Lillian Rountree of Lubbock.
The excerpt presents Q and A style items on hunting laws movie profitability and whimsical wisdom hair. It also notes social stereotypes about Stanford coeds and marital faults. Address mail to L. M. Boyd at P O Box 17076 Fort Worth Texas 76102.
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