LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL STAFF LIST 1975
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal dated Monday July 14 1975 lists staff positions including advertising director tenure consumer sales circulation manager and editorial roles. Names mentioned include Carl N Cannon Robert R Norris Jay Harris and others in Texas operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seahoys
Lubbock Avalanen Southarstere
New
Apers Corporation
Mleted
Aber
Sheerising Reproventares
Pimontee
Fantotes
Prom Sal United Preach International
Robert R. Norris
Rhea Iceman
Jay Harris Kesnell
May Revine
Rtn TC Omcway
Rate Hike Debate Prompts Call for Reconsideration
City Council approved a 20 percent commercial and 15 percent residential rate increase for Southwestern Public Service Co. and automatic fuel cost pass through. Critics say the move overgenerous, raising annual costs by about 9.6 million and boosting utility profits, urging a third opinion and study before final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Public Service Co
Southwestern
Economic debate over recession and recovery
A national discussion on whether a recession is real or recovery underway rages. President Ford cites improving basics like orders and inventories while noting housing remains weak. Meany emphasizes unemployment and high prices and favors continued government programs. Both leaders acknowledge gains and uncertainties.
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Ford
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Lubbock
South Plains
Mr. Meany
Visit to Times Past and Childhood Books in Cape May
A two day weekend in Cape May prompts a library chat with Mrs. Elwell and a reunion with boyhood reads. The piece recalls Joseph A Altsheler and the novels of E Phillips Oppenheim and Sax Rohmer creator of Fu Manchu. The author recounts early fascination, fear, and late night terror inspired by Rohmer’s works and the lure of dangerous fiction.
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Cape May
N.J
Mrs. Elwell
Joseph A. Altsheler
Republic
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Sax Rohmer
Oppenheim
Worcester
Mass
Fu Manchu
Rohmer
Arthur Sarafield Warde
Soviet Naval Threat at Berbera Port Revealed
Eyewitness accounts describe a thriving Soviet naval facility at Berbera in Somalia, tagging Moscow as aiming to dominate Indian Ocean oil routes. Reports detail a $100 million base built with merchant ship crews collecting information aboard vessels like the U.S. owned Greek-flag Lord Byron returning to Greece.
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Washington
Berbera
Moscow
Indian Ocean
U.S
Soviet Union
Somalia
Diego Garcia
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
U.S. Congress
Arab League
Siad Barre
KGB
Mogadishu
Aden
Gulf of Aden
South Yemen
Mideast
Sokotra
Ford
Garcia
Indiat
Public protest rides helmet law capstoneed by cyclists
Hundreds of motorcyclists rode bareheaded around the Capitol and White House in a publicity stunt against helmet laws. They argued personal choice, while officials cite safety and federal funding ties. The piece links to wider debates on government protection versus individual liberty and notes broader Cold War context in Berbera and Indian Ocean strategic moves.
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Washington
Capitol
White House
Hell's Angels
Easy Rider
National Highway Safety Administration
Illinois
California
Iowa
Hits and Misses on public utilities and ERA debates
Jay Harris reflects on the city council delay over electric rate hikes, noting higher costs for Lubbock residents and the pass through of fuel prices. He urges balanced bargaining between big business and the public while warning against nationalization. The column cites Betty Ford’s ERA stance and Rotary leadership changes, finishing with praise for Memorial Civic Center goals and cultural development.
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Lubbock
Memorial Civic Center
Nico Malan
Cape Town
Hypnotism Q A: Could compel anti social act under belief
LM Boyd explains that hypnosis can push a subject toward anti social behavior. He cites 1947 research showing a person might strip in public if convinced such action was necessary and believed they were alone and exposed to biting ants in their environment.
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Italy
England
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Carl N. Cannon
Labbeck
Texas
Mn puRpee
Amarillo
Lp&l
Pioneer Natural Gas Co
Alan Henry
MR. Ford
INDRE
Eyrie
Dr. F. M
Thames
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Evans
Jay. Harris
Sam
Dorothy B. Robbins
Betty Ford
Pony Express
Cora Armistead
J. Davis Armisteads
J. Davis
Rotary Club
Jerry Henderson
Rotary
LM. Boyd
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