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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1970

Page

5

Chas A Guy Editor and Publisher Remembered

Obituary notice honoring Chas A Guy longtime editor and publisher of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal with reflections on his career, leadership, and impact on the newspaper and community.

Senate Farm Subsidy Limit Sparks House Debate

The Senate backs a $20,000 annual cap on individual farm subsidies amid criticism by urban lawmakers. Advocates say subsidies protect national interests and farm solvency, while opponents urge placing limits in the general farm bill, not the Agriculture Department appropriation, and require recording votes on reforms.

Senate LT. S George H. Mahon House Appropriations Committee Department of Agriculture U.S House

Record vote push to open House hearings and votes

A bipartisan group of Congressmen backs record votes in the House under the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. They argue secrecy erodes democracy and public confidence and seek public roll calls on major issues, with other changes like fewer secret hearings and open committee meetings.

House House of Representatives Congress

ABA President Attacks Agnew Amid Riot Accusations

The ABA leader Bern ie Segal accuses Vice President Spiro Agnew of muzzling dissent by opposing rioters and fomenters of violence. He urges the ABA to counter incitement within its ranks and critiques judges for decisions linked to violent crime. The piece suggests Segal focus on domestic reform before criticizing the Vice President.

San Antonio American Bar Association Spiro Agnew Muzzale Bernie Segal Agnew Segal ABA William Kunstler

Liberal critics attack withdrawal plan as politics for politics’ sake

The piece accuses California Senator Alan Cranston and Averell Harriman of constant carping after the U S announces stepped up Asia troop withdrawals. It argues opponents attack the system rather than the plan and warns political maneuvering harms national interests.

U.S Asia California Alan Cranston Averell Harriman Paris Williams Harriman

Nixon faces mixed support as Congress battle shapes 1970s vote

President Nixon faces a Congress split with Republicans defecting on key issues and Democrats backing some administration steps. He seeks a bipartisan majority in both houses to push his fiscal plan and wartime policies, while independents emerge as potential swing votes. The aim is to win support for the next two years of his term amid inflation and Vietnam casualties.

Washington Nixon Congress House Senate Alan Administration Vietnam America Agnew White House Capitol Hill Averell Harriman Minnesota Edmund Muskie Maine Sen Edward Kennedy Massachusetts National Party Clark MacGregor Hubert Humphrey MacGregor Humphrey The Avalanche Journal Lubbock Jim Granberry Denton Rigsby Chamber of Commerce Wayne Finner Joe Mat Smith 22Nd St Behilf Psychiatric Hellbroth Doe Charalan Tent Shenandoah Downs

Nixon Needs an October campaign push in key states

Nixon weighs campaign appearances this fall to support GOP candidates amid Senate prospects and public sympathy for his war and economy stance. advisers urge a broader trek through Texas Utah Nevada Wyoming North Dakota Florida Ohio Indiana and New Mexico to boost in-person fundraising and influence swing voters.

Texas Utah Nevada Wyoming North Dakota Nixon Florida Ohio Indiana New Mexco

Swingy rerun dispute prompts editor apology

Readers challenge The Avalanche Journal on Hey Swingy reruns duplicating 1969 strips. Editor apologizes after checking with the syndicate and explains the artist is sick causing a temporary switch. Second letter opposes civic center funding citing hospital and airport costs borne by most taxpayers.

Swingy Avalanche Journal Ricky Anderson Abernathy Avalanche-Journal Elmer Y. Wright Wright Los Angeles Times Civic Center The Mary Johnson 59Th St

South Korea war update and baseball score at Lamesa

U.S. forces entered the Korean conflict a week ago and face strong North Korean resistance. In sports, Burly John Fetzer led the Lamesa Lobos past the Hubbers 6 to 1 before 2,159 fans, with 500-plus from Lamesa in the stands.

Lubbock Morning Avalanche South Korea U.S John Fetzer Lubbock Bob Cladfelter Lamesa Lobos Hubbers Lamesa

Omaha Opponents School Drug Policy Sparks Debate

Washington report notes reactions to proposed Act Tully and Omaha critics, arguing against banning psychiatrists and educators from schools. The piece warns against medicines replacing education and mocks public health quacks while condemning classroom behavior drugs.

Washington Omaha Neb

Oddities and Studies from a Curious Column mix

The column riffs on personality based on preferences and a university study, notes about a Chicago vulture trade, and a medical expert’s quips. It also covers earnings in professional sports, street solicitation research by Columbia University, a pitch method for beggars, and a misprinted name snippet regarding Harry Smith and Jay Silverheels.

Secret Israeli base tour reveals vanished fighters

Foreign correspondents toured a top secret Negev air base home to 45 fighters. The base was empty as a reporter asked about the missing planes. The tour leader said the aircraft were all lost this morning to small arms fire over the Dead Sea.

Negev Dead Sea

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