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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1972

Page

12

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Death Penalty Debate Warns of Prison Violence Risk

The article argues that banning capital punishment could incite in-prison killings as inmates fear life sentences and feel they have nothing to lose. It urges states to craft uniform, swift, and strict capital punishment laws for specific crimes to deter both outside and in-prison violence.

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Silent Cal remembered on Coolidge centennial birthday

A centennial look at Calvin Coolidge 30th president whose sobriquet Silent Cal matched his measured approach. The piece notes his wartime economy stance a business oriented mindset and a record of peaceful prosperity while urging contemporary leaders to emulate his restraint and competence.

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House Approves Indochina Defense Bill Over Doves Opposition

The House rejected efforts to curb weapons development supported by President Nixon and sent a 21.3 billion authorization bill to the Senate retaining naval air ground and missile programs. An amendment to outlaw bombing dams was defeated and a deadline to withdraw forces by September 1 was rejected.

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Libya’s Kadafi Pushes Press Freedom Claim

Col. Muammer Kadafi, Libya’s leader, sought the title of world’s weirdest head of state by declaring Libyan press freedom if newspapers back socialism and the revolutionary regime. Observers note the pledge covers state control while allowing coverage of weddings and funerals on the sand dunes.

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Prominent Washington Figures Map Summer Plans

ART BUCHWALD surveys top Washingtonians about summer plans. McGovern travels to Miami Beach with countless friends to relax and enjoy night life while Humphrey contemplates pouting in Minnesota. Kissinger’s schedule spans many global locales before a hoped beach trip. Laird faces no vacation amid Soviet missile activity. Nixon plans a Washington summer to rest before football season. Agnew lingers on standby for travel. Martha Mitchell remains uncertain as she bursts with a pointed quip before the line is cut.

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Letters tease Tanner Laine on Fort Worth hotels rise and fall

A reader to The Avalanche Journal criticizes Tanner Laine for his hotel stories. The letter praises the Westbrook Hotel of Fort Worth and hints at a future payment, proposing a feature on once grand hotels now faded while urging readers to share public issues.

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Political excess and wartime spending critique in Fort Worth

Virginia Payette rails against deficit heavy governance under Nixon era, arguing the government mimics a failing business. She cites health and education bills, defense boosts, Social Security, Medicare, and vast debt service as drivers of inflation and possible revolt. The piece blends political opinion with a personal Fort Worth travel anecdote and reader letters defending a local spraying incident.

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Berlin border raid by rifle wielding authorities shocks world

Fragmented report notes three American priests and a German driver seized at the Berlin border by Communists and taken into Soviet captivity. Additional lines mention the Senate passing a fair trade bill and a chaotic mix of unrelated topics including polio parallels and grocery shortages.

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Widow Gase Is Debated In Public Column Voice

Washington column argues against raising Supreme Court widow pensions to $10,000 yearly. It notes current salaries and pensions, questions fairness amid higher Court pay, and recalls Frankfurter era wages. The piece also critiques social security and estate planning for widows.

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Fragmented quotes and questions from a jittery clipping

A chaotic OCR fragment features assorted lines about the Dominican Republic, Duluth, fish baits, mileage claims, a Massachusetts Attorney General check of 250 vehicles, and humorous quips about kissing, teetotalers, toast rituals, and evolving job titles for housewives.

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