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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1975
Page
3
A fragmentary Section A text shows a list of names including ROBERT R NORRIS J RICKMAN TAY HARRIS KENNI ASPEATE ROBERT C MCVAY. The legibility is limited with several missing letters, suggesting a formal roster or notice page.
Lubbock Texas, January 3, 1975. The piece notes 92 new members in the House, largely liberal Democrats, shaping a Congress that weakens the seniority system and strengthens the Speaker’s influence. It warns of a rush of liberal legislation and shifts toward metropolitan power, with reforms dating to Cannon’s era and 1910 changes.
Washington observers note George Wallace shifted from a radical image to woo a wide spectrum from lower income workers to country club members. The piece argues his message targets blue collar voters and the better educated alike, suggesting a potential middle ground in GOP and Democratic politics.
An opinion piece playfully questions whether the CIA could be involved in break-ins in Washington. It imagines conversations about national security justified by spying on the USSR, debating if such acts are street crime or white collar, and noting the CIA’s secrecy and training as reasons for possible harm.
In Dallas a parade of conservative Texas businessmen praise Robert S. Strauss, Democratic chairman, hoping he has checked radical control of the party. The scene signals grim omens for the Texas Republicans once dominant in the New South.
Washington dispatch notes Chicago's informal bid for the 1976 Democratic National Convention, hoping to symbolize party unity after 1968 and 1972 turmoil. It contrasts Chicago’s hotel space and weather with concerns over demonstrations and police conduct, while Los Angeles and Kansas City also seek host status and Miami Beach reconsiders. The piece also surveys Texas GOP decline, noting Nixon Watergate baggage, Ford’s leadership doubts, and Democratic gains through Lloyd Bentsen and Dolph Briscoe amid a shifting political landscape.
Charles M. McLaughlin of Mechanicsburg, a veteran of SPAAF at Lubbock’s eastern airfield, returns after 30 years for a five day reunion. He recalls tough glider crews, his strict but compassionate leadership, and renewed ties with old friends like Raymond Lee Johns. The piece notes Lubbock’s strong military ties and the city’s growth since World War II.
A brief note explains how the phrase lacrosse arose and why citizens petition the courts to have their homes renamed. The item records local interest and the public inquiry into the term’s origins.
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