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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
11
A fragment from the Lubbock Avalanche Journal presents the Pledge of Allegiance as printed in Friday morning edition. The text resembles the familiar oath with Liberty and Justice for all and notes Lubbock, Texas context dated 1971.
After a mid air collision near Los Angeles the article argues that replacing many smaller airliners with fewer larger planes could cut airport and airspace congestion. It estimates 16 000 older DC 3s would be needed today vs about 5 000 larger jets, suggesting fewer planes reduce collision risk and stress on takeoff and landing patterns.
Sen. Hubert Humphrey rejects Edward Kennedy's charge that Nixon aims to prolong the Vietnam war for electoral gain. He calls for Kennedy to be named by Dole and denounces Kennedy as unworthy of Democratic support. Humphrey seeks decency and fair play as he notes past Chappaquiddick criticisms.
Maridene Margolis from Big Spring reached the Washington finals, displaying poise beyond her 13 years. She lasted to the 13th round before trip on the word epee, a French fencing term, and met Mrs. Nixon at the White House during the event.
Residents in Southeast Missouri must prove wandering bears originate in Arkansas by inspecting the bear’s left ear for state markings. Arkansas officials demand this direct ear examination, a task deemed ironic for Bootheel residents who would perform it.
New York Congresswoman Bella Abzug dominates floor protests with secession talk and calls for rapid U S withdrawal from Southeast Asia. Critics label her loudest House figure, dubbing her Bullhorn Bella as she pushes bold, controversial positions.
U S and NATO face rising involvement as Israel seeks assured arms from the United States amid Egypt Soviet treaty signals. Analysts warn of increased Soviet bases and naval strength in the Mediterranean, pressuring Western Europe and NATO to reinforce deterrence while pursuing negotiations to avert war.
Washington reports reveal a well organized broad based coalition led by the Coalition on National Priorities and Military Policy pushing a drastic 58 billion dollar ceiling on yearly defense outlays. The drive is fueled by anti-Vietnam sentiment and a rising inward looking mood, prompting White House concern over private, closed door discussions held earlier this year.
Nixon jokes with Wilbur Mills as Muskie leads polls among governors. Mills, seen as center, could back Muskie or Jackson, while the Coalition pressures for a slashed defense budget and a broader political realignment.
In Tokyo the Chinese Red Army pulled back from the iron triangle after U S First Corps forces captured the base seen as a gateway to North Korea. In Washington Congress committees rushed to draft new economic controls but likely without broad anti inflation powers for President Truman.
In a Vatican secret archive speculation on Columbus grows as curator Lawrenc Co Wroth argues a Florentine named Giovann da Verrazzano found new continents with royal approval. The article traces Columbus remains moves and debates his belief that his discovery pointed to Asia not a new world.
A survey of 2.28 expectant mothers in California shows 22 delivered on doctors dates and 27 later, noting common public peeves like high prices. The piece also entertains tongue depressor tests and eye lens trends while discussing stereotypes about eye spacing and aggression. It ends with a playful poke at public health, kissing hygiene, and contamination fears.
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