30 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
1
The commentary argues that for a law to be valid it must be applied uniformly across states and federal levels. It contends that leaving questions to juries leads to inconsistent outcomes and undermines constitutional requirements.
California delegates realigned against McGovern in a dramatic vote that stripped him of front runner status. The 72 to result signals a tougher path for McGovern to secure support from pledged delegates ahead of the Miami Beach convention. Humphrey allies claim the decision violates party rules and could boost the Humphrey bid.
Prisoners and prison staff reacted with jubilation as the Supreme Court invalidated capital punishment in a key ruling. Inmates at Raiford in Florida and Holman in Alabama cheered after radio bulletins announced the decision, while governors and officials weighed future legislation.
The report notes motorists in cities across the nation face gasoline prices that rise by two to ten cents per gallon. It highlights widespread hikes and points to economic pressures affecting drivers.
Texas senators, split 15 15, blocked an attempt by Sen. Joe Christie to open a secret session on gubernatorial appointments to state boards. Sen. A R Schwartz proposed new rules to allow such sessions next Wednesday, amid opposition led by Sen. William T. Moore.
Saigon reports counteroffensive advancing toward Quang Tri City with over 200 enemy killed in several clashes. An American adviser says the drive to retake the province is going better than expected as paratroopers enter Hai Xuan village with little resistance.
A two car head on crash about four miles east of Muleshoe on U.S. 70 fatally injured Leonard Martinez, 10 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mateo Martinez. Seven others from Muleshoe were injured, two seriously. Rosa Martinez, Olga Vaiero, and Mrs Rita Hawkins were among the injured. Three others were treated and released at West Plains Memorial Hospital. Services for the child are pending.
A bill to outlaw revolvers under three inches and pistols under six inches gains Senate Judiciary Committee approval amid outrage after Governor George C. Wallace's assassination attempt. Sponsor Birch Pe bec and Bayh voice support while police cite rising robberies.
A pilots association spokesman said negotiations broke down at 8 15 pm sparking an imminent walkout plan at Northwest Airlines. The Minneapolis based carrier faced fresh labor tensions as talks stalled late Thursday triggering industry concern.
President Nixon announced a return to the Paris peace talks in two weeks with no pre conditions and urged serious negotiations to end the Vietnam War. He said talks could end the war before his second term, reiterated a July restart, and kept bombing and mining leverage while offering a four month withdrawal after a ceasefire and prisoner release. He noted the talks were suspended two months earlier amid behind the scenes diplomacy with Soviets and Kissinger discussions with Chinese leaders. The East Room press conference covered Vietnam and some domestic questions.
President Nixon extended price controls via executive order to vegetables fruits eggs fish and other farm level products sold by grocers wholesalers and others. Retailers now must keep prices in line with past markups while farmers and fishermen remain exempt.
A stationary front and thunderstorms moved through the South Plains late Thursday into Friday, dropping light rain across about 40 percent of the area from Earth to near Lamesa. The storm system brought sheet lightning and thunder into Lubbock, with a tornado report noted in New Mexico earlier.
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs near the mid 90s and overnight lows in the upper 60s.
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