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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1970
Page
12
Supreme Court rules exemptions extend to those with sincerely held ethical or religious beliefs against war. Analysts predict more conscientious objectors and evasion, but boards may grant leniency sparing exhaustive inquiries. Draft observers expect little impact on manpower as boards focus on genuine duty rather than loopholes.
A renewed public health push stresses polio's danger after a recent uptick in Rio Grande Valley among Spanish-speaking families. Health officials urge consistent inoculation and continued precautions to prevent outbreaks and protect children.
Thirty four local firms join the Art in Business program sponsored by the West Texas Museum now in its 13th year. For 100 dollars yearly a firm can display paintings in showrooms, bringing art to visitors and enhancing surroundings under leaders Troy Myers Gene Alderson and Bill Edd McLaughlin.
The piece urges protecting the Big Thicket as a National Park. Senator Ralph Yarborough first proposed creating a 100000 acre park six years ago, joined by supporters across Texas. It warns against timber cutting and urban development, arguing open wild spaces are scarce and must be safeguarded.
The piece jokes that red lights and concrete cannot solve the traffic problem and suggests the real dream is building expressways in Lubbock by 1985 to ease peak hour congestion. It emphasizes a city goal rather than a literal plan.
In June 1970 politicians face a weak economy with unemployment over 4.1 million and doubts about layoffs. Treasury Secretary Kennedy says a deep recession is unlikely while Congress weighs tax plans on gasoline lead and the administration seeks to sustain jobs ahead of autumn elections.
The piece contrasts two types of anger in modern culture and recounts a satirical verse about money spent to impress neighbors. It references Jess Unruh, a liberal Democrat once seeking to unseat Governor Reagan in California, noting ongoing chatter about his West Texas residence.
President Nixon outlines a fall campaign theme that voters see the Republicans as the peace party. He cites troop withdrawals from Vietnam and planned defense budget cuts as part of a broader push to present a fiscally prudent, war-weary image ahead of the 1970 campaign.
Yale publicity at commencement contrasts with Harvard President Pusey who questions student protests. Montana professor Toole calls generation gaps an experience gap and urges tested knowledge. Clark links education to excellence, quoting Jefferson and stressing discipline, management, and responsible university leadership to avoid widespread harm.
A reader column from L. M. Boyd asks for questions and comments, inviting mail to J. M. Boyd at P O Box 3368, Monee California. The page also includes quirky notes about doctors car plates, henpecked roosters, Japanese noses, and elephant toothaches.
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