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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1970
Page
7
A Senate House conference headway is reported as Nixon seeks a fast break in the veterans affairs bill deadlock. Cranston leads the Senate committee. concern is raised over inflationary effects and possible veto hints as House action on pay provisions advances.
The Senate on October 22 raised veterans college aid from 130 to 190 dollars with dependents, while the administration backed a 147 dollar payment. House leaders pushed for 350 SE and a return to the original figure as 1968 ended. Senators Cranston Yarborough and others argued for a 180 dollar level to match Korea War benefits. The Veterans Administration cites 736000 veterans in college this year. Nixon cites 1,285,000 potential beneficiaries across programs. The proposal faces cost concerns, with an extra 2.2 billion dollars over four years.
Harvard Medical School psychiatrist Dr. Martin Berezin argues age does not erase sexuality and society's attitudes create guilt in seniors. Research shows interest remains though few seek partners and only a small share of singles over 60 remain active, versus a majority of married individuals.
Two top Red players have vanished from public sight since December 16 when they left the opening of the season. Officials report they are on a month long vacation retreat away from East Coast duties.
Hilary Sandoval Jr the new SBA administrator and former Tech student will headline a Monday talk at the Lubbock Club. A El Paso native he was appointed by President Nixon as SBA chief and is noted as the first Latino in such a presidential administration. Sandoval has long Republican ties in West Texas and engaged in civic and business groups nationally.
Texans face key deadlines as registration ends January 31 and candidate filing closes February 2. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes plans a re election bid while potential rivals include John Trice, Lloyd Bentsen Jr., and George Bush. Governor contests feature Preston Smith versus Paul Eggers, with other races for land and supreme court seats drawing notable contenders.
Honolulu UPI report says Michael J. Brody Jr. the 21 year old heir to an oleomar garine fortune, handed out cash at a Grateful Dead show at the Honolulu Civic Center. He claimed about 5 million dollars given away but said much of it was other people’s money.
Floydada note says Floyd County Fat Stock Show runs March 2 and March 4. Jim Simpson president of the fat stock association says cattle will be weighed and sifted March 2, judging swine lambs and steers on March 2 and 4, with the annual auction sale at 1 p.m. March 4.
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