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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1969
Page
14
The speaker urged total planned self contained communities to curb chaotic growth. He cited substandard housing, downtown overuse for apartments, and the need for balanced residential recreational and industrial facilities in the Southwest and beyond.
In Eutaw Alabama a Tuesday special election produced NDPA green county victories in four commission seats and two school board posts, granting black control of both major governing bodies for the first time in the state. Official canvass due Friday will certify the results amid absentee vote challenges.
Lubbock police hunt a female bandit described as a 12 year old, about 100 pounds with short black hair, who entered a cleaners shop, demanded money, and fled after ordering the clerk not to resist. The clerk rang the front bell and alerted officers as the suspect slipped away.
The article outlines a split over a major water project to meet demand by 2026. Backers like Bill Clayton and Allan Shivers push a master water district approach with up to 13 million acre feet, while opponents warn of coastal impacts and high costs. A statewide vote looms.
On Sark Channel Island Dame Sibyl Hathaway 85 resigns as ruler after clashes with the Chief Pleas over licensing laws and calls for modernization. She contemplates transferring administration to Guernsey, signaling potential income tax adoption and a shift away from feudal practices.
An upbeat pitch touts Maverick as easy to service repair and drive. The narrator claims it is a simple machine, contrasting it with other cars that demand more from owners. Frequent emphasis on simplicity and quick understanding.
The article notes a low price of 1995 dollars for a Maverick and mentions optional whitewalls for 32 dollars. It adds that dealer preparation, transportation, and taxes may apply, keeping costs additional.
The Maverick provides 10.4 cubic feet of cargo space, nearly double that of the leading import, enabling the whole family’s luggage to accompany the ride without cramming or leaving items behind.
The copy touts a larger interior with extra legroom and shoulder room aimed at the average American family. It contrasts Maverick with leading imports and emphasizes real life size comfort in all seating positions.
The Maverick is smaller than the compacts and maneuvers tightly, making parking easier and handling lively. It turns in a tighter circle than leading imports and zips through traffic with ease.
The piece contrasts a simple car's maintenance with that of foreign imports. It notes oil changes at 6,000 miles and chassis lubrication at 36,000 miles, while a leading import would require oil changes twice as often and lubrication six times as often. It ends with a light jab about seeing more of your car than your mechanic.
With savings in mind and the owner's manual, owners can perform routine maintenance such as changing spark plugs and replacing fuel filters. Maverick's simple design allows quick tasks like dented grille replacements in about 13 minutes, saving time and money by enabling faster do it yourself or mechanic work.
The Maverick highlights advanced engineering with brakes built to stop heavier cars and a 3 speed transmission handling more horsepower. It touts unitized body construction rust proofing and four coats of paint promising durability.
Professional drivers tested Maverick on varied terrain and conditions, achieving an average 22.5 miles per gallon. Tests simulated real driving with stop and go traffic, inclines, and rough surfaces. Some owners report 25 mpg and higher.
The text touts turning on the engine to release 105 big horses nearly twice the leading impot highlighting power for passing trucks moving goods swiftly on highways and aiding rapid exits from tricky driving situations.
The advertisement touts Maverick as a stable, weather ready vehicle with a wider tread than height and bold colors. It claims Maverick offers a simple machine approach and a bold new driving experience while urging readers to visit Ford dealers to learn more about why it’s the hottest new car since Mustang.
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