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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1972
Page
3
Parcels of editorial garble and misread text appear in a faded clipping. Names such as Parker F. Pro and A. Guy surface among scattered phrases about journalism, advertising, and an avalanche of unreadable lines.
The piece previews Ralph Yarborough's decision to run for the U.S. Senate, noting labor support and a costly campaign. It highlights his age near 70 if elected, questions his path past incumbent John Tower, and suggests Barefoot Sanders may vie for the party nomination.
The article recalls Hubert Humphrey’s prior losses to Kennedy in the 1960 race and Nixon in 1968, noting his retread image and the dual handicap of Southeast Asia policy and party left wing demands. It mentions the Democratic National Convention stigma as the 1968 ticket struggled.
Senator Humphrey positions to take his message to the people while backing Vietnam withdrawal, space program support, and substantial federal spending. He faces competition within the Democratic field as deficits loom and public sentiment weighs economy versus policy shifts.
The 10 page Nixon administration summary outlines achievements across fields from Prosperity to Peace. It notes increased minority representation in government and defense, housing and employment gains, and a shift of federal spending toward human resources from defense.
A humorous lament contrasts an underprivileged family with two cars to the music of modern life. The piece ends with a light jab at taxes and the persistence of law failing to cut taxes as a harsh reminder.
Washington notes a secret plan to nominate Sen Edward Brooke as Nixon running mate at the Republican National Convention. The scheme aims to attract television attention and appeal to liberal wings while risking backlash if exposed as a stunt. Brooke may draw liberal delegates and boost his national profile for future leadership.
Andrew Tully criticizes U Thant for neutrality in the Vietnam War and for resisting Rusk's peace efforts. He argues Thant protected North Vietnam and treated the NLF as Hanoi’s tool, while urging a halt to bombing and de escalation. The piece labels Thant as ineffective and ideologically driven.
The piece collects witty lines on shorthand origins, ranks, and explorers, with tangential quips about dentures and pest costs. It notes Marcus Tulius Tiro as shorthand originator and corrects claims about de Gaulle’s rank, Vespucci’s naming, and Amerycke. The column closes with medical diet advice and a gentlemanly witticism on temper and debt.
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