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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1971
Page
6
The Army cleared the last four enlisted men accused in the My Lai massacre on Friday, ending their trial phase. Responsibility remains with higher officers, including Mrs Lt Gen Albert C Connor, commanding general, according to UPI dispatch from Ft McPherson, Georgia.
Senators and party leaders offered mixed critiques of President Nixon's State of the Union style address. Humphrey said it offered broad promises, Sisk called it full of pious hopes, Mansfield urged specifics, and Scott praised bold innovation. In a separate report, Third Army dismissed charges against Sgt Torres, leaving three officers charged in the massacre case.
President Nixon proposes a two tier revenue sharing program to aid states and cities. He calls the move historic in scope and bold, seeking $5 billion in untied new funds and $11 billion for urban rural education and other needs with no matching requirements. He also pushes a separate $100 million campaign to cure cancer and mentions aid to medical schools and health personnel.
The piece recalls people recalling No 21 bus rides and spring excitement while contrasting past transit nostalgia with political critique. It frames a vision for reorganizing government to align with future aims, urging a shift from fragmented agencies to a purposeful, people-centered revival. Citizens reflect on optimism and a call for decisive change as Nixon outlines reform and a broader revolution.
Discordant casualty report from sources notes damage after bombardment of Phnom Penh. United States forces provided air support, including helicopters donated for combat assistance to South Vietnam. Aimed at Highway 4 and an airport, the attack involved South Vietnamese and Namese planes, with several aircraft destroyed or damaged.
A report from an airport near Phnom cited extensive losses with ten planes destroyed and four helicopters wiped out. The same dispatch noted wrecked South Vietnamese helicopters and ongoing community concerns about the medical transport franchise and security implications.
Nixon discussed an army of federal aid tied to a revenue sharing program for Snyder and Scurry County. The plan envisions shared revenues from a 13 percent take of the lease and an annual $100 maintenance payment per vehicle. Ambulances will serve city and county calls. McIntosh was chosen for a $1 year contract with a three year term.
Mrs Rusha Velle Jackson 8 died in Littlefield Hospital. Services 3 p m today at Crescent Park Church of Christ with Bob Weare officiating. Burial in Littlefield Memorial Park under Hammons Funeral Home. Survivors include husband Sidney a son William Fort Worth a daughter Inez Foster Springfield Mo brother Lindsey Sasser Sumitt Ark two grandchildren two great grandchildren.
Houston businessman Michael Makris faces SEC civil action over Sharpstown banking and stock dealings. The case names NBL, Sharpstown Bank, Loyola University ties, and involved figures like Father Kennelly and Joseph Novotny. Proceedings froze assets. Feb 8 hearing set amid allegations of misrepresentation and attempts to influence banking legislation.
More than half of the Lions Club members from 62 clubs in district 271-2 attend the mid winter convention in Plainview. District Governor Roy Lynn Kahlich of Wilson will preside as reports and plans for the next six months in West Texas are presented. International President Orly Sorrel of Seattle will speak at a Sunday luncheon. The conference opens at 4 PM with a cabinet session at City National Bank, followed by a supper at the Holiday Inn and entertainment by Miss Texas Belinda Myrick of Odessa.
Blan Ramsey, 77, Tahoka farmer, died Friday evening at Lynn County Hospital in Tahoka. Services are pending with White's Funeral Home. Born in Timpson, he lived in Lynn County for 37 years in Grasslands and Westpoint. Survived by three daughters, three sons, 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. memorials to be announced.
Sands Point, N.Y. AP reports Harry F. Guggenheim founder of Newsday and longtime diplomat and industrialist died at his Long Island home at age 80. He built a philanthropic legacy and helped fund rocketry pioneer Dr. Robert H. Goddard, and with his wife founded Newsday in 1940 with a $50,000 initial investment.
The SEC charges a Houston banker aided by Jesuit Fathers of Houston Inc in a $641,250 deal from July last year. Fathers allegedly bought stock for $50 a share when market price was $3 and received no stock. Father Kennelly, once allied with Frank Sharp, faced questions over guidance and loans totaling millions. Notes backed by Sharpstown Bank stock were not paid. the Fathers reportedly owe about $6 million to several banks.
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