Lubbock Avalanche-Journal July 12
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1972
Page
5
Delegates Seat McGovern Backed. Daley Challenge Denied
The Democratic National Convention faced criticism for inconsistent decisions on seating delegates. California backed McGovern by seating all 271 delegates despite only 50 percent primary support. Conversely Daley and 58 Illinois delegates were denied seating, despite valid elections under state and party rules. The convention resolved differences themselves, not by federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGovern
California
Richard Daley
Chicago
Daley
Ulinois
Hinois
Democratic Party
McGovern
Convention
Lawmaker Privilege Abuse Delays Texas Trial
The Tenas law allowing 30 day postponements for lawyer-legislators is cited as abused to delay a Pearland murder trial. State Sen. Jim Bates joined as lead defense on the scheduled case, pushing the trial to September 11. Critics urge amendments to curb misuse of the provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soc
Jim Bates
Edinburg
Heal
District Court
Rainmaking Debate Touches Indochina Weather Warfare
The piece argues about rainmaking claims in Indochina involving cloud seeding and weather modification tied to U S military awareness. It notes officials denial of official programs while suggesting limited use to slow supply movements and pressure Hanoi, highlighting environmental warfare debates and uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensionat
Indochina
Central Intelligence Agency 1
Defense Department
Etary of
Defense
Taird
Th Department
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
North
U.S
Hanoi
Officials seek new term as Welfare word falls out of favor
A group from the Department of Health Education and Welfare proposes replacing the worn term welfare with alternatives amid calls for broader reform. They argue the issue is not the word alone but the entire system it labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of “Health, Education and Welfare
Welfare
Americaid
Vdivare
Fastud
Yourfare
Wireare
Americare Amerishare
Wiirshare
Bea
Princeton
Outback Appeal for Ralph Narative Causes Debate
Fragmentary text notes a suggestion that Ralph NAD E might emigrate to the Outback, with mentions of several kangaroo species facing extinction and a playful U S citizen reaction. The passage is garbled and lacks clear dates or places.
Johnsons Absence Highlights Democratic Party Divisions Ahead of Nixon Clash
Marianne Means notes Lyndon Johnson, the party’s last living former president, did not attend the convention. His absence signals deep divisions over McGovern’s antiwar stance and a drift toward domestic radicalism, threatening party unity and potential impact on the Nixon race. Johnson remains a possible but cautious fundraising asset and adviser, though his influence is limited by his disengagement from active politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mianne Beach
Democratic Party
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic National Committee
George McGovern
Romnsson
McGovern
Johnson
White House
John Connally
Democratic
Lawrence O'Brien
Jose
Richard Nixon
Opinion: City tax hike needed to support bonds
One Man's Opinion argues residents must accept a 16.67 cents per $100 valuation property tax increase approved by the Lubbock City Council to fund bonds. The piece criticizes crime gun policies and calls the tax hike a necessary measure, noting prior self-imposed tax boosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Computers and budgets loom in Virginia Payette column
A lengthy column weighs the cost of bonds for city projects and the strain of inflation on budgets and taxes. It argues for careful cuts and targeted spending while praising computer advances and warning against false economies in public services and personnel. It also critiques rate hikes and maps highlighting Texas regions around Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Public Service Co
Ma Bell
State Capitol
Texas
Natural Resources
Midland
Amarillo
Fort Worth
San Angelo
Lubbock
Six Flags
LBJ
Palo Duro Canyon
McGovern or nobody in Miami Beach Democratic showdown
Andrew Tully reports a tense Miami Beach convention where George McGovern faces pressure from anti McGovern forces yet may be named the nominee to save the party. His campaign insists he would run independent if denied properly. The outcome hinges on factional maneuvers and primary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
George McGovern
Terror
Democratic Party
South
McGovern
Richard Nixon
South Dakotan's Legion
Frank ‘Mankiewicz
Rick Stearns
Mankiewicz - Stearns
Stearns
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
New Hampshire
Florida
Maryland
Wisconsin
Hubert Humphrey
Nebraska
Pass It On: Professional men and marriage experts weigh in
A satirical collection cites doctors facing temptations in marriage and notes on newborn name trends, animal questions, and quirky facts. It contrasts male and female driving alertness and remarks on Colorado veterans and word puzzles in a playful, opinionated column.
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