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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1969

Page

4

Tough youths basic problem at Gatesville state school

State Rep Vernon Stewart says Gatesville's Mountain View School holds a hard core of chronic offenders. Investigators find brutality claims exaggerated as polygraph tests show guards used only necessary force during a recent escape attempt.

Vernon Stewart Wichita Falls House Gatesville Mountain View School Gatesville State School Texas Youth Council Schoool Mountain View Stewart

Congress Ruling on Electoral Vote Stirs Debate

The article notes the Senate and House affirmed Dr. Lloyd W. Bailey’s North Carolina Electoral College vote for George Wallace, despite the state’s overall result for Nixon. It discusses constitutional allowances, potential reform, and the public fund drive for Raymond Sansoucie’s family, ending with quotes on American identity and Wilde’s paradox.

Senate House North Carolina George Wallace Lloyd W. Bailey Richard Nixon Nixon Hubert Humphrey Wallace Congress Supreme Court Doctor Bailey

Pueblo crewmen mistreatment sparks call for action

Commentator urges international and bilateral steps after North Korea's alleged brutal treatment of Pueblo sailors. The piece argues for UN inquiry, a General Assembly report, or a U S response including possible port blockades if perpetrators are not punished, warning of global consequence if ignored.

Washington United States Pueblo North Korea United Nations International Tribunal

Packard and Kleindienst Named in Nixon Administration

Washington reports Melvin Laird chose David Packard as Deputy Secretary of Defense after consulting experts, despite Texas Republican pressure. Packard’s stock and trust plans could affect Senate approval. Richard Kleindienst emerges as a leading candidate for Deputy Attorney General, potentially advancing to Attorney General as vacancies arise.

Washington Melvin R. Laird Secretary of Defense David Packard Packard Laird John Gardner Southwestern Drilling Co Dallas Texas Nixon Tower O'Donnell Pentagon IBM Tom Watson Hewlett-Packard Co Senate General Motors Charles Wilson Defense Richard G. Kleindienst Justice Department Supreme Court John Mitchell Kleindienst Mitchell

Tax Reform Urged As Burden And Evasions Grow

Sen Jacob Javits argues in Marianne Means column that the income tax system is unfair with many exemptions and loopholes. He cites 1967 figures showing large evasions and calls for a minimum tax and swift reform to curb tax avoidance and ensure fair distribution of government costs.

Marianne Means Jacob K. Javits R-Ny Internal Revenue Service Johnson Congress Capitol Hill Nixon

No Myth After All Desert Birds Prove Desert Water Feeds Nests

A Texarkana Gazette note reveals desert sandgrouse in South Africa indeed soak feathers at waterholes to transfer water to nestlings. Cornell researchers confirm the practice, debunking a long held myth. The second item comments on the trials of choosing women’s attire and grooming.

South Africa Cornell Texarkana Gazette

Blizzards Raise Death Toll in Rocky Mountain Region

The Rocky Mountain blizzard pushed the death toll to 18 as snowfalls threaten more in the region. The Weather Bureau warned of possible additional snow, while President Truman announced goals for jobs and production in 1949. Lava from Mauna Loa threatened Hoonaunau as US bids for sewage plant expansion opened and were sent to the city engineer for analysis.

Lubbock Denver Rocky Mountain U. S. Weather Bureau Washington Truman R. L. Oldham

Tax reform needed, Nixon faces cost of living burden

Henry J Taylor argues deficit financing fuels inflation and high living costs. He cites Arthur Okun, warns 25.4 billion dollar deficit, tax take high but outlays exceed forecasts, and laments declining purchasing power. He urges bold reform and fiscal restraint to restore stability.

Nixon Arthur Okun Council of Economic Advisers Washington

Parrot Auction Becomes Spirited Bid War

A man buys a parrot at auction after lively bidding. The buyer hopes the bird talks, and the auctioneer jokes the parrot has been bidding against the buyer for 10 minutes.

The Science of Mobilography foresees executive succession

Eugene Jennings of Michigan State University explains mobilography, a study of mobility patterns in managers. He says corporations will use computerized scanning boards to identify successors, noting he predicted nine of eleven firms' presidents from 208 candidates in 1966.

Eugene ¥. Jennings Michigan State University Jennings

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