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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1977

Page

2

Morning Editions Plans An Independent South Plains Daily

Lubbock Texas morning edition details Sun day and holiday publication notes from Southwestern Newspaper Corporation. Staff listings include Robert R Norris JC Rickman David Knape Jay Harris Burle Pettit and others. Alternate editors Carlin Cannon Robert C McVay listed. Publication date June 8 1977.

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U S Latin Policy Confusion in Carter Era

An editorial argues U S Latin policy under Carter creates confusion and distrust. It critiques selective human rights actions toward Argentina Uruguay Brazil Guatemala El Salvador and contrasts with overtures to Cuba, suggesting Latin nations feel pressured while Washington signals inconsistency.

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Supreme Court death ruling questions officer focused punishment

The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 to strike down a Louisiana law that protected police and other officers from mandatory death sentences. The ruling says slaying an officer is not inherently a greater crime than killing others, while acknowledging the danger and symbolism of police work. Justices noted objections from four dissenters and discussed deterrence and justice in capital punishment.

Supreme Court Arrelt High Court William H. Rehnquist

North Wall of Eiger Tests Mountaineers Amid Fatal Climb

Henry J. Taylor reports the Alps death toll rises as climbers confront the North Wall of the Eiger in Switzerland. The nearly vertical face, nicknamed the Murder Wall, has claimed many lives and features treacherous routes like the Hinterstoisser Traverse and the White Spider overhang.

Switzerland Alps North Wall Bell Aiches Bager Llegal Wales Heinrich Harren Andreas Heckmar Ludwing Borg Putz Kasparek Hinterstoisser Ander Hinterstoisser Tromoat

Race on as Vorster fails to sway US on Rhodesia raids

In Vienna last month Prime Minister Vorster sought US restraint on Zambian-backed guerrilla raids into Rhodesia. Vice President Mondale reportedly refused the request, signaling a swift shift in Washington policy toward southern Africa. The exchange underscores rising US pressure on front-line states amid white-ruled Rhodesia.

Washington U.S Africa Vienna John Vorster South Africa Rhodesia Vorster Walter Mondale Zambia Ian Smith Smith Mondale Angola

Rhodesia raids spark U.S. response amid cross-border attacks

Virginia Payette reports that the United States has intensified pressure over Rhodesia for launching cross-border raids into African states, drawing sharp political and military concern. The article notes U.S. stance and possible actions in response to the raids.

U.S Rhodesia

Debate on Computers and U S Africa Policy

The piece argues that computers may soon think like humans while contrasting expert opinions on machine intelligence. It then outlines a shift in U S Africa policy toward supporting black armed movements to end white minority rule, with Mondale in Vienna and Young’s role as factors shaping this new stance.

ICN Peyton Place Ivory Tower Carter University of Notre Dame Angola Africa Moscow Washington Ho Chi Minh Fidel Castro Andy Young U.S

Med School Complex at Texas Tech Opens to Public Tour

Gov Briscoe and guests attended dedication ceremonies as the Texas Tech University School of Medicine and Lub bock Teaching Hospital showcased a vast complex on Fourth Street. The project aims to improve rural health care across West Texas with 18 acres of floor space and strategic lab office layouts.

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Princeton Tigers First College Football Nickname Emerges

In 1877 Princeton players wore orange and black striped singlets, earning them the nickname Tigers. The same article discusses post wedding appearance confidence among marred women, noting about half feel improved while half remain unsure of their looks.

Princeton Tigers

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