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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1975
Page
3
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal issue from Tuesday morning June 24 1975 is described. It lists advertising representatives and staff roles including president publisher general manager and business manager with city of Lubbock Texas as the locale.
The housing sector rivals autos in importance for economic revival. Lower interest rates, reduced construction costs, and stabilized fuel costs could boost single family home building and resale, though wage demands and lending practices complicate access. Analysts urge policy and market tweaks to sustain demand and curb cost pressures across regions.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy plans a new measure targeting false or misleading statements by government officials about official policy or action. The bill would require truth when discussing U S government matters and may draw criticism over past questions surrounding the Mary Jo Kopechne drowning case.
A new Texas House Administration Committee plan backed by Rep James E Pete cuts interim studies and fixes a flat between session budget. It also caps legislators trips to Austin at four per month and aims for more businesslike operations, according to House Speaker Bill Clayton.
The Lubbock city manager and nine department heads reportedly drive unmarked city-owned cars. Officials warn a fine up to 100 dollars may be imposed for violating the two-inch lettering requirement but questions arise about enforcement and the rationale for marking vehicles.
Economists warn oil rich nations led by OPEC may swing from record surpluses to deficits by the early 1980s as falling demand and higher prices shift. They predict surpluses peak around 196 billion in 1979 with a downturn expected despite oil at about 9.10 a barrel.
In Seoul, President Chung Hee Park faces growing sentiment among rivals that unity is strengthening within the political landscape. The development signals potential shifts as opponents seek cohesion ahead of any major policy contest.
Washington reporters recount a Senate push for a bill requiring explicit average taxpayer cost estimates in all proposed laws. Beall and Proxmire back the plan amid doubts over how to fairly calculate the per family figures and impact on programs from defense to education.
Andrew Tully notes rising joblessness among youths with officials predicting unrest. He cites The New York Times and Andy Rooney's take, contrasting job ads in Washington Post and Times with pleas for work. The piece reflects on poverty programs and personal anecdotes about finding entry level tasks.
The piece compares tax funded workers to private wage earners and includes humorous anecdotes about memory lapses birds and dog lore. It notes a quiz on lip readers the Turnspit dog and collective animal names while ending with a forwarded address in Fort Worth Texas.
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