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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1973
Page
3
A fragment shows the Lubbock Avalanche Journal masthead for Monday morning June 18 1973 with staff roles and publishing details. It lists editors and managing staff including Jay Harris David KN APP William E. McIntosh and reference to Associated Press information.
The Watergate hearings sharpen focus on campaign finance across the two major parties. Sen Sam Ervin pressed Maurice Stans on pre disclosure cash donations while the panel floated subpoenaing Democratic National Committee and major party candidate records to study funding. The piece argues a higher duty beyond law exists and calls for scrutiny of party headquarters and campaign finances.
Article argues Nixon should exploit the U S position in talks with Soviet leader Brezhnev due to Moscow's dependence on American aid amid economic and strategic strains. It cautions against concessions and urges firm, realistic diplomacy to protect U S interests and avoid repeating past missteps.
An analysis cites calls for a presidential focus on fuel supply and price controls. It details critics alleging oil industry manipulation, government collusion, and energy crisis debates across states including New York and Connecticut with figures like Assistant Attorney General Charles Ao La and others challenging pricing and shortages.
The Illinois governor Daniel Walker gains backing among voters by railing against the political establishment. He cites a tax cut as his key pledge while clashing with Chicago’s Daley machine and state lawmakers. His anti-government populism worries establishment critics even as his polls show strong support.
Nixon trends show resilience with 44 percent in recent polls, a drop from landslide highs but not decisive defeat. Analysts note past recoveries under wage price actions and foreign travel boosts, while reformist candidates face mixed reactions from voters and party affiliates.
A collage of anecdotes and remarks about actors politicians and public figures. It mentions Marlon Brando John Wayne and Eisenhower Kennedy Johnson along with varied cultural references and a nod to political and social issues of the era.
The column reflects on Loop 289 in Lubbock and compares its 1959 to 1980 completion timeline with Houston’s Gulf Freeway. It notes costs near 26 million, traffic needs, and calls for state funding for Indiana and University widening, with Tech and city meetings set for June 20 and August board approval. The piece emphasizes safety, cross-town arteries, and avoids jeopardizing Indiana and University projects.
Supreme Court will meet in special session to review the stay of execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg granted by Justice Douglas. Thousands of anti Communist prisoners break from UN camps in South Korea as a truce nears. A Russian armored division attacked anti Communist strike leaders in East Berlin with casualties reported.
In a quoted exchange L M Boyd relays Mr Lawrence, a famed cosmetologist, arguing lipstick should be darker than surrounding skin and only those with pernicious anemia should wear paler lips. A student asks about pitching ball mechanics, prompting an explanation that spin alters air friction to steer the ball off course.
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