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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1971
Page
3
A Hobbs New Mexico poll shows 2,073 against and 920 in favor of a $2 monthly garbage charge, prompting calls to test Lubbock voters as city leaders weigh a similar plan. Critics warn taxes tend to rise and never fall, while supporters urge eventual savings.
Col Clyde Morganti, assistant to President Grover Murray, studies a possible public viewing day for campus activities. If approved, visitors could see buildings and operations firsthand, in a format similar to Armed Services Day.
The piece mocks politicians including Wilbur Mills and Rep. Mills for rapid political rhetoric while noting Walnut Ridge like Reese Air Force Base visits. It highlights Dr. Jack D. Steele planning informal discussions between local business people and Texas Tech University faculty to foster two way understanding and campus community ties.
The piece contrasts China’s PLA leadership in agriculture, industry, and education with American attitudes, noting influence from senators Harris and Kennedy and their network publicists. It suggests the armed services are drawn into domestic political issues, described as a reluctant role in peanut politics.
Art Buchwald muses on how Washington debates a new name for the People's Republic of China ahead of Nixon's trip. He notes chopsticks, Mao posters, and the odd fear that friendly overtures could bring a flood of tourists and a trading pact, while debates over terminology linger.
A mix of humorous asides and local commentary on governance, society, and politics. The city council on garbage rules gains a playful approval while national campaign finance is analyzed as big business, noting heavy costs and strategic bets ahead of primaries and conventions.
Marianne Means critiques blame game over trash pickup and a proposed $2 monthly garbage tax. The Chamber’s beautification panel urged cleaner alleys and restored trash collection, while residents fear a sanitation tax amid salary boosts for city officials.
Washington observers say Nixon's China trip could lift the economy by expanding trade and easing inflation while Republicans tout a broader market for farm goods. Democrats plan to stress unemployment and policy limits as campaign focus shifts to domestic issues.
Nixon's trip to China boosts Muskie's standing among Democrats as the party seeks a moderate candidate to unite the field. Harris Poll shows Muskie beating Nixon 42 to 40 pre-visit, with strong support across regions and demographics. Conservatives worry over détente but have few viable alternatives to Nixon. A canceled trip could upend the race.
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