Extension of Treaty Debated as Japan Near Renewal
Japan faces domestic debate over extending the U S security treaty as it nears automatic renewal Tuesday. Critics urge more burden sharing in Asian security and push back against U S trade policy while U S lawmakers seek textile protections. Public opinion weighs Japan expanding military roles in Asia after U S troop withdrawals.
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Southeast Asia
New Abortion Law Is Must, Texas Faces Update
The piece argues for a general overhaul of abortion law after a Supreme Court ruling. It urges a middle ground, emphasizes updating and simplifying statutes, and calls for greater latitude for individuals in early pregnancy cases amid contested debates. It notes legislative action on the horizon and warns of partisan conflict.
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Texas
U.S
Supreme Court
Army Engineers Add To List Of Yeomen Service In Post Tornado Texas
The Corps of Army Engineers receive high praise for ongoing cleanup after the twister wrecked Lubbock. The article credits their universal effort and dedication with helping the city recover from rubble and instability. It also notes broad appreciation from the community for all ranks. A brief allusion to student cheating protests in India closes the piece.
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Corps of Army Engineers
Lubbock
Jack
Corps of Engineers
Churchill’s Grandson Wins Seat in Commons
Americans welcome Winston Spencer Churchill as he is elected to Parliament from Stratford Lancashire. The piece notes the Churchill name evokes strong international recognition and wishes him luck, while reflecting on whether he will match his grandfather’s legacy. It then shifts to warn that saccharin may cause cancer and questions the safety of everyday consumption.
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Lancashire
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Steve Smith
Nixon Seeks Peacetime Economy Through Productivity Governing
President Nixon frames moving into a peacetime economy with cuts in defense spending, boosted human resource programs, and new bodies like a National Commission on Productivity and a Regulations and Purchasing Review Board to curb inflation. He urges Congress to pass unemployment insurance measures, manpower training, and housing financing to spur growth while stressing voluntary cooperation among business, labor, and the public.
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Nixon
United States
National Commission On Productivity
Council of Economic Advisers
Congress
Pro Smith Myth Debunked In New York Gubernatorial Race
Marianne Means portrays Steve Smith as the weak link in Arthur Goldberg’s Democratic primary campaign. She argues Smith’s Kennedy era aura masks disorganization and poor planning, contrasting past glamour with current missteps and missed events that jeopardize fundraising and momentum.
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Arthur Goldberg
Reader protests editorials on American government balance
Ralph H. Brock of Lubbock criticizes Avalanche Journal editorials for bias toward the Executive. He argues for respect for all three branches and warns that unchecked attacks on Legislative and Judicial branches erode constitutional balance, citing Nixon era voting patterns and war protests.
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Ralph H. Brock
Lubbock
Picnic Tables Wading Pools Urged For Parks
Letter writers urge city action to improve parks in Lubbock. They argue for unlocked restrooms, restored wading pools, and picnic tables, citing voter fatigue over bonds and the need for park access and safety. Residents James Farrar and Mrs John W Dorsey Jr sign their appeals.
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Kiddle
John W. Dorsey, Jr
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Paris Proposes July 3 Plan to End War With Germany
Paris announced it will formally propose July 3 that the Western allies end the state of war with Germany though no peace treaty is in sight. Washington Senator Ferguson accused Democrats of pigeonholing GOP senators demand for a new Justice Department investigation into the 1945 Amerasia case. Austin the state supreme court killed the effort to bar J B McDonald from the July 22 ballot and ordered certification for Agriculture commissioner candidate. Opening event of ABC Boys Club Rodeo drew about 20 000 people to the Lubbock parade.
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A Lesson From 1897 on Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
Henry J. Taylor reflects on Queen Victoria and Britain's 1897 Diamond Jubilee, arguing that despite imperial might the era showed signs of decline. He links European power shifts, Boer War outcomes, and rising nationalism to Britain's waning security and warns the United States to heed history's patterns.
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Balkans
England
Popular Names Shift as John Drops from Top Ten
A reader column notes that the most popular male name has shifted with Michael entering the top ranks while older favorites like Charles George Edward James and Lewis fade. The piece weaves trivia on habits and odd facts, ending with reader mail to J. M. Bord in Santa Monica to PASS IT ON.
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