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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1975

Page

3

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Staff Directory Begins July 1 1975

An entry from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal dated Tuesday morning July 1, 1975 lists staff roles and city offices. It names Robert Rndreis as Nace President General Manager and others including Rickman, David Rsaep, Jay Harris, Carl Cannnon, and Robert Mev as Advertising Directors and managers.

Labbek South Plains Lubbock Avalanche Journal Philiot Southwestern Newspapers Bt Stand Ave Lubbock Texas National Advartning Representatives Terad Daily Press League Dallas Proce International Robert Rndreis Nace Rickman Davit Rsaep Jay Harris Bavealice Bate Farter Rurle Tir Mahaging Ida Carl N Cannon Robert Mev Anemone Texas

Speed Trap Law Signed To Curb Texas Speeding

Gov Dolph Briscoe signs HB 405 aimed at ending municipal speed traps. Rep Bennie Bock of New Braunfels and Rep Elmer Tarbox of Lubbock back the measure requiring violator fines above two miles per hour to be turned over to the State Treasurer. Leaders say the law reduces incentives to trap motorists and restores trust in law enforcement.

Dolph ‘Briscoe Bennie Bock New Braunfels Elmer Tarbox D.lubbock Bock Tarbox Briscoe Justices of the Peace Messrs

Farm Gas Breakthrough Hailed By FPC Move

Federal Power Commission staff recommended No 2 priority for natural gas used in irrigation, reversing a December ruling that would have curbed farmer supplies. Plains Irrigation Gas Users Association hopes the order will be rescinded, as Rep George Mahon and others warn curtailment would devastate agriculture.

South Plains Federal Power Commission FPC el Paso Natural Gas Co Plains Irrigation Gas Users Association John Atkin Hereford George Mahon Lubbock

Readable Language Law for Texas Policies

The Texas law requires insurers to rewrite health and accident policies in plain English. Critics worry policyholders may still struggle to understand the text. Potential new jobs could open for writers who create readable policy language.

Texas

Albert under pressure to get tough as House faces transition

Washington reports Speaker Carl Albert, 87, may retire after this term amid rising demands for stronger leadership. Dean of the caucus faces criticism over tone and tactics while younger members push for more aggressive direction and hints of a 1977 leadership race involving Tip O Neill and Phillip Burton.

Washington House Carl Albert Albert Tip O'Neill Phillip Burton

Thai tensions rise over Meo refugees in Thailand

Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report Bangkok faces U S Thai rift as backstage bickering over more than 8600 Meo refugees from Laos strains postwar Southeast Asia relations. Thailand seeks survival by embracing Communist neighbors amid regional pressures.

Bangkok Laos Thailand Southeast Asia

Meos drift in Thailand and US air base frictions noted

The Thai government fears Meo guerrillas may be forced back into Laos or fall under Communist influence as Washington's policy shifts. Kukrit Pramoj seeks balancing talks with Hanoi while dispute over U.S. air bases and aircraft donated to Thailand looms. A future column will assess insurgency trends in Indochina.

Washington Thailand CIA Laos Indochina U.S Mayaguez Bangkok Vang Pao Mekong River Colorado Hills Foreign Ministry Kukrit Pramoj Hanoi Vietnam Kukrit Peking North Vietnam Royal Thai Air Force Southeast Asia

Letter to the Editor criticizes Social Security funding

Davie E. Anderson of 3513 49th PI argues Washington leaders will rob the public. He endorses private retirement options and criticizes government management, vowing to vote against lawmakers who support the current Social Security setup or tax increases.

Avalanche Journal Washington Davie E. Anderson

Has Her Say About City Pets Running Loose

A reader letter from Mrs. S R Clark criticizes roaming pets in the city. She argues owners fail to spay or neuter, leading to damaged property and ruined beds and likens pet lovers to neglecting city controls, urging action by city officials and residents.

Oman The Avalanche-Journal S.R. Clark

Bees and doctors praised in Lubbock letter

A reader defends beekeeping as non harming when treated right, and praises doctors at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock for saving a life in 1970. The letter honors physicians as human, dedicated professionals who sacrifice time with family to help others. Mrs Elbert Derr signs from 522 43rd St.

Avalanche Journal Ace Lambert Lubbock Methodist Hospital Elbert Derr 43Rd St

Pass It On Whales and Paul Newman Facts

A trivia item notes whale hearts can reach about 1300 pounds with examples from a blue whale of 85 feet and 150 tons having a 950 pound heart. It also states some whales approach 120 feet and mentions actor Paul Newman standing 5 feet 11 inches.

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