Independent weekly news tabloid from Lubbock 1978
The page, dated Wednesday Morning January 31 1978 from Lubbock Avalanche Journal lists staff roles including Robert H Norris president general manager J C Rickman Jay Harris and David E Knapp director. It notes Associated Press coverage and advertising by Southwestern Newspapers and Dallas Texas affiliates.
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Abbot Eations
Southwestern” Newspapery. Corporation
Finstant Ave
Triowcle Exes
National Wavertising
Eans Wily Treen League
Dallas
Texas
Fuliensea Ice
Tor United Proteternational
Robert H. Norris Ive
J.C. Rickman
Jay Harris
David E. Knapp
Altar Evay
William E. McIntosh
Vaitional Pave vAttorening
Ilvenice
Aid To North Vietnam Questioned Amid Capitol Hill Skepticism
The article notes strong opposition in Congress to any U.S. aid for rebuilding North Vietnam with speculation on a possible $2.5 billion regional total. It highlights varied views from officials and lawmakers including Ser Leader Mike Mansfield and Iowa Republican Grass, with concerns about prisoner issues and cease fire adherence.
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Ser
Mike Mansfield
Capitol Hill
U.S
North Vietnam
Congress
White House
Indochina
Nixon
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Darge
Len Mansfield
Bo Grass
Iowa
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Soviet Union
China
Public Interest in State Legislature Comment
John W Gard chairman of Common Cause lauds mood reform among Lagidature members in Texas. Gardner notes a full time lobbyist presence and pledges to avoid overreach for any party while stressing public interest and health concerns amid intense political climate.
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Austin
John W Gard
Common Cause
Lbt
Gardner
Health, Education and Welfare
Ale
Texpo
George W. Dupree Dies at 82 After 61 Years as Lawyer
George W. Dupree a longtime Lubbock attorney died at age 82 after a career spanning nearly six decades. He practiced law until health limited him, earning broad respect for civic and religious contributions and his devotion to West Texas heritage.
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George
W. Dupree
Dupree
Lubbock
West Texas
Notable Actors Remembered As Generations Benefit From Classics
Edward G Robinson and J. Carol Naish are noted among the major theatrical figures who have died recently. Their work across film and television spans decades, influencing younger actors who can learn from their professionalism and enduring portrayals. Both actors will be missed.
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Edward G Robinson
Hi World of Entertainment
J. Carol Naish
Robinson
Caesar
Postal Service Crisis Sparks Political Joust Over Mail Costs
A critical review of the U S Postal Service faults growing delays and proposed reforms. Critics claim standardization, higher rates, and reduced service threaten businesses and the public, with lawmakers debating self sufficiency and funding timelines.
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Klassen
American Can Cio
Ukea Bunnies
Snsead
Klassen Tid
Hart
Larry O'Bnen
Ohio
New York
Vinx Washington
Mac. Klaswen
Capitol Hal
Congress
Kassen
Postal Service
Colson Threatens Time Over Watergate Denial
Colson, Nixon aide, threatens Time with a multi million dollar libel suit unless this week’s issue carries a regretful statement about not publishing his denial of links to the Watergate conspiracy. Lawyers for Time consider Colson’s demand serious and seek counsel guidance.
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Washington
Charles
Colson
Nixon
Time
Watergate
White House
CIA
E. Howard Hunt
Hunt
Mitchell
David Beckwith
Beckwith
Anthem Sparks Praise and Protest in Nation and White House Moves
The piece notes renewed American patriotism at public events despite dissent, the Olympic Invitational returning the Star Spangled Banner to ceremony, and Colson leaving the White House March 1 to rejoin private law practice with ongoing influence. It details Watergate libel questions, Time magazine reporting disputes, and Morton pressing for his Interior solicitor post amid cabinet shifts.
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Vietnam
Olympic
Alogether
New York
Madison Square Garden
Boyn Ws
Colson
White House
Washington
Watergate
Atty
John Mitchell
Nixon
Morton Va
Hagers Morton
Interior Department
Morton
Department of Natural Resources
Agriculture
Earl Butz
White
John Whitaker
Interior
Jum Walker
National Parks Service
Chile
Cear
Frederick Malek
Stanton D. Anderson
Department
Malek
Ander
Congress
Views From A Soap Box on City Hall and Streets
Guest editorial by Jay Harris laments disorganized city governance at City Hall. It criticizes oversized street light boxes and misplaced markers in downtown Lubbock, calls for improved traffic signals at Fourth Street and the Tech Freeway, and urges enforcement of flashing advertising light laws to reduce driver distraction. It notes positive notes from Mrs. R C Hay about Avalanche Journal carrier boys and reflects on local clergy contributing to civic life.
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City Hall
Lubbock
Fourth Street
Tech Freeway
Tech
Fourth
Ave. M
Amarillo
Big A
R C. Hay
33Rd St
Doe Holmes
J. P. Holmen
L. M. Boyd’s Mixed Musings From a Fort Worth Writer
A montage of quips and observations by L. M. Boyd, touching on medical trends, a lawyer’s last will, ancient stirrups, biblical knowledge, plastic surgery, and Montana figures, concluding with a sardonic note about brain food and a postal address in Fort Worth.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Labbork
Texan
Haren
Viet
Stone
George W. Dupree
Ully
Johniean
Larry O'Bren
Ep Morris Udall
Arizona
Sen
Teddy Kennedy
Raing Portal
Vank
Life Magazines
American Can Co
Ibs Rhakholdens
Henry Kissinger
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
JA _PAYETTE
Scott Key
Henry Fuss
Free
Bed of the Free
Attenton
Chixem
Supreme Court
Sullivan
Colnon
Thomas Hogan
Henry Grunwald
Calon
Evana
Lasbhock
L. M. Boyd
Mlinoia
Susan Hook
Helena
Dale Dye
Royal County Coroner
Montana
Fort Worth
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