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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1971
Page
4
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal published weekday mornings with Sunday consolidation. Parker F Proutvale and Chas A Guy serve as president and editor. The issue is dated Friday January 15 1971 in Lubbock Texas.
Texas lawmakers push rapid committee appointments and early budget work. Lieutenant Governor Barnes eyes five to six day work weeks and an early appropriation bill conference. Speaker Mutscher speeds up, Governor Smith to deliver recommendations soon, signaling constitutional change potential.
The Texas Water Development Board sees a leadership clash between Gov. Preston Smith and Marvin Shurbet of Petersburg over priorities. Shurbet favors implementing the Texas Water Plan and importing water, while Smith prioritizes developing local resources first. Searcy Bracewell of Houston shifts to chairman as budget and staff disputes rise, yet both men pledge to pursue West Texas water security.
In Trumbull County Court a jury found Bernard Nemacosky not guilty after being charged with possessing a bird other than a wild bird. He had nursed an injured brown thrasher back to health before two game wardens freed and charged him. The piece questions local priorities and public policy.
Larry OBrien, Democratic national chairman, argues Nixon is extremely vulnerable and a Democrat can defeat him in 1972. The column notes OBrien’s lengthy 4000 word forecast and questions the strength of his party’s hopefuls.
Ernie Miller, owner of a San Diego County skin club, labels the so called sexual revolution as fueling nudist camp activity in the region. The piece urges readers to note the issue for October 7, 2006 as a public worry.
David Lawrence argues that Soviet and American policing reflect broader political systems. He cites harassment of Americans and damage to property as harming world opinion and jeopardizing hopes for arms talks. He cautions Moscow to show restraint and improve publicity to gain trust.
The column notes that Cold Duck, a mix of champagne and burgundy, is regarded as a status symbol among the social elite. It contrasts domestic and imported versions, emphasizing public interest in the drink within fashionable gatherings.
Washington reports President Nixon limits direct control of major departments by moving policy work to the White House staff. He plans further selective personnel changes while critics warn of entrenched bureaucrats impeding action.
L. M. Boyd shares humorous anecdotes from social settings and Q A exchanges. The column riffs on old dance bands, pranks at business dinners, trivia about presidents and explorers, and bemused reflections on language and daily life. Address provided for submissions.
Columnist argues the House Crime Committee's call for preventive detention reflects a shift toward tougher narcotics policy. He cites bail-jumping cases in narcotics conspiracies and questions about court safeguards while praising panel members across party lines for seeking a broader, saner approach to policing and evidence standards.
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