Lubbock Avalanche-Journal June 9 1975 page note
The fragment shows the Lubbock Avalanche Journal masthead with date Monday Morning June 9 1975 and staff roles including associate editor advertising director circulation manager and names like ROBERT R NORRIS J CRICKMAN JAY HARRIS KENNETH MAY CARLIN CANNON-ROBERT C.McVAY.
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Senate votes withstand cuts on B 1 and AWACS arms program
Liberal efforts to slash a 30.3 billion weapons bill fail as the Senate refuses to halt B 1 bomber development or AWACS production. Senator Cranston defends abroad posture while Senator Gravel seeks troop reductions and Senator McGovern argues limited deterrence impact. Senate arms votes send a message to allies and rivals.
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Suez Canal Reopening Sparks Hopes of Peace
The Suez Canal reopens eight years after its closure, prompting Anwar Sadat to frame the move as practical peace. The 102 mile waterway linked Indian Ocean ports with Europe, handling 6000 ships and about a quarter billion dollars in Egyptian revenue last full year. Sadat spoke aboard his destroyer at Port Said, calling the action a real step toward peace.
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Port of Entry Opens in Lubbock Area Commerce Boost
The newly opened U S Customs port of entry in Lubbock benefits the local business community and travelers. Importers exporters gain direct shipments saving time and money while travelers may avoid unexpected duties by checking through here. Chamber manager John Logan led the project to completion amid broader Middle East tensions and Suez reopening implications.
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Diane Bryan a top three national spelling bee contender
Diane Bryan of Evans Junior High School in Lubbock and The Avalanche Journal ranks among the top three spellers in the nation in Washington. She finished third after previously winning regional honors in 1973 and competing again for the national title.
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A Thinking Man’s Baseball Pageant and Passion
This column elevates baseball as the real season's sport for thoughtful fans. It praises box scores, the pace and strategy of pitching, catching, and fielding, and compares baseball to chess, ballet, and dueling swordsmen, celebrating the sport’s depth.
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Ford Focuses on 1976 Campaign Amid Kennedy Rivalry
Washington reports President Ford intensifies effort for a 1976 bid as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy emerges as a leading opponent. The outlook hinges on campaign strategy and party dynamics shaping the race.
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Ford's 1976 Ticket Prospects Highlight Williamsbury Focus
Marianne Means notes potential Democratic challenger and Nelson Rockefeller doubts while President Ford weighs Kennedy and Reagan dynamics. Williamsburg fears tourist clash with Busch Gardens as Old Country competes for bicentennial attention.
Ben Ezell Warns Voting Is a Weapon in Freedom Debate
The Canadian Record editor Ben Ezell argues in a brash column that voting can be as dangerous as a loaded gun if misused. He warns voters must be educated and responsible, urging a campaign for voting safety and informed participation. He contrasts voting with jury deliberations and urges knowledge driven civic action.
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Stamp collecting roots traced to Penny Black birth century
The dialogue notes philatelists date to 1840 the year England issued the Penny Black the first postage stamp. It also recounts Johnny Miller learning golf around age five with his father teaching him in a San Francisco basement using a canvas drill.
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