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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1970

Page

11

Nixon's Civil Rights Commitment Questioned by Black Leaders

Critics inside and outside the Nixon administration challenge the White House stance on racial justice. Ralph Bunche cites doubts about true commitment, while Carl Rowan labels some Black leaders as intelligent but wavering voices. The piece contrasts Nixon with Lyndon Johnson and cautions against self styled leaders' blunt rhetoric.

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Motoring Notions Challenged by Road Trip Observations

A motorist recounts long trip observations that speed demons are not only youth drivers. He notes many fast cars are older or economy models rather than new luxury vehicles. He adds that mature drivers often pilot what he calls grandpa cars, debunking common speed myths.

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Irish tax break proposal raises writer migration fears

Columnist Art Buchwald mocks Ireland’s tax exemption idea for writers and artists while urging U S action. He argues such breaks could lure Americans abroad, risking loss of creative output and tax revenue, and compares to oil depreciation incentives. He calls for similar writer relief at home.

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Reform for Labor Union Elections Lies With Congress

Discussion centers on whether national labor union elections should be policed by the federal government after the Yablonski murders. The DOJ and FBI are ordered to probe while advocates urge stronger congressional action to curb intimidation and corruption in union polls.

Washington Joseph A Yablonski Yablonski United Air Workers Joseph Yablonske Department of Labor Secretary of Labor Department Department of Justice Internal Revenue Service FBI Union Ins Tas Jared Congress Dabor National Labor Relations Board

Agnew Rising as Campaign Fundraiser for Senate Bid

At a White House breakfast discussion of the 1970 elections, Sen. Robert Dole praised Vice President Agnew as the Republican who can raise money without trouble, signaling Agnew’s status as the party’s top campaign force for the Senate. Nixon plans and Agnew schedule show a heavy fundraising role with dinners across several states, aiming near a $1 million target despite liberal pushback over past interventions in key races.

Washington White House Robert Dole Kansas Nixon Agnew Batte Senate Atr Nisen Hind Cam Paign Virginia New Jersey Linwood Holton William Cahill Spear Point Minnesota St. Paul John Agnewes New York State Suffolk County Republican Committee Goodell South Midwest Republican National Committee Unnon Nevada Paul Lanai Howard Cannon Peter Frelinghuysen Harrison Willams Rogers Morton Maryland Joseph D. Tydings Oval Office Laurence Burton Utah Mark Andrews S. D Frank Eb Moss

White House Ends HEW Pre-Appoinment Blacklists

Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Robert Finch dropped pre appointment security checks for part time advisers, ending a system that spawned blacklists of scientists. The move followed pressure from scientists and a broad public debate on McCarthy era practices.

Washington Health, Education and Welfare Robert Frich Finch Nixon California AQA Dan Singer HRW Johnson Wilbur Cohen Bude Dhe Anty AOA HIEW Congress Justice Department Wan John Mitchell Capitol Hill

Lost Tibet warned by astrologers amid foreign interests

London astrologers warn the lost fiovnizon kingdom of Tibet faces danger from foreign powers as Russia and Communist China seek influence. Massachusetts legislators may face a beer fine for absence if rules are changed, replacing four bushels of malt with a simple penalty. Texas Tech Hardin–Simmons and West Virginia University teams were cited by an El Paso sportscaster as leaders in a Texas Western College football matchup.

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Eldridge Cleaver Move Sparks US Return Debate

Washington settles into debate as Eldridge Cleaver, former Black Panther leader, may have returned from exile in Algiers. Reports quote Cleaver vowing armed revolution to transform America while officials weigh how to respond amid security concerns.

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Jest For Fun Telegram Joke Returns Heavy Parcel

Roman sent a late night telegram to a friend as a prank. A week later he collected a heavy parcel with charges due and found a concrete weight with the message This is the weight your telegram hit from my mind Oriandea Sentine.

Roman Oriandea Sentine

S Sell the Idea First to Create Desire in Sales

The piece argues that effective selling hinges on presenting a compelling idea rather than just a product. It cites insurance, real estate, and pet sales as examples where sellers evoke imagined benefits to persuade customers, noting humorous anecdotes about a canary and a goldfinch.

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