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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1972
Page
12
A historic skyjacking case ends with the hijacker exiting via parachute and taking $200,000, while authorities refine pursuit methods. The incident spurs public debate over safety, constitutional rights, and FBI tactics amid ongoing calls for stronger safeguards against future attempts.
The piece portrays President Anwar Sadat amid warnings of renewed conflict with Israel and asserts Cairo seeks U S backing through renewed economic aid and favorable credits. It notes Egypt’s debt to the Soviet Union, growing exports to the United States, and past loan defaults, framing Sadat’s stance as calculated statesmanship.
An University of Pennsylvania expert says Nixon’s New Economic Policy is a mixed blessing after examining a “looked up a computer” result. The commentator notes cost and access concerns, likening the insight to a barbershop consultation.
The new United Nations chief Kurt Waldheim urges members to pay portions of this year's assessments early to alleviate a financial crisis. Officials say many pledge late or not at all, with back payments totaling over 150 million dollars led by the Soviet Union and France. Some suggest bankruptcy as a theoretical solution and sale of the UN.
The State of the Union message to Congress outlines defense budget cuts and shifts, aims to strengthen strategic forces, shipbuilding, and missile programs. It also covers domestic policy on welfare reform, revenue sharing, education funding, urban renewal, and minority employment, signaling a detailed legislative agenda.
A brief miscellaneous column notes air quality jabs about smoke and peace pipes, pokes fun at President’s speech delivery, and praises Texas A&M for an early promising development.
The Payette column recalls political assurances from 1960s and early 70s, noting budget boosts, crime promises, and federal programs now seen as unfulfilled. It cites Nixon era outlines on spending, crime, and postal service delays, plus McGovern and Kennedy quotes, as context for a general housecleaning before November 7.
Henry J. Taylor notes Secretary Rogers faces bureaucratic overreach with 45 agencies shaping foreign policy. He cites 281 embassies, 24 000 staff, and a $500 million budget as evidence of misperceived overstaffing and underfunding.
The two month old Yalu ceasefire line has not paused the fighting in Korea. More than 4,000 U.S. soldiers have died in the so called twilight war. In Texas Gov. Allen Shivers urged at a Good Roads meeting that Austin needs at least 100 million dollars annually to maintain the highway system.
Observer reports on Barbie and Ken wedding rumors with photos promising proof that the dolls from Mattel tied the knot. The writeup notes they are not living in sin in a Mattel camper sold during Christmas. Further verification sought.
A California man urged National Washboard Co to advertise a washboard promising to increase bustlines. He cites his wife growing from 32B to 34C without weight change, while noting many women avoid strenuous exercise. The Dallas Morning News suggests laundries need not panic.
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