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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1971

Page

4

Helpful On Mail Hectic Week On Tap For Mr ZIP

The article notes the early ZIP program led by Postmaster Ernest Ohnemus and the transition from no ZIP on letters to full ZIP deployment. It describes the planned April 1 full gearing of the system as the LSM receives ZIP data.

Mr. Zip Ernest Ohnemus Capitol Zip Ohnemussai Post Office Houston International Houston Vic-1 Joria Prac Ohnemus Beaumont Victoria Palacios Galveston

Capitol blast and threats disrupt Washington during attacks

A bomb blasted a Capitol room early Sunday causing collapsed floors and damaged walls, with police and FBI investigating. A warning call claimed the building would blow up, prompting evacuations as authorities searched for other devices and noted prior threats since Christmas.

Ing Capitol Chic Powell Senate Chamber Sens Caleb Boggs R-Del B. Everett Jordan D-N.c Capitol James Powell Nixon Laos Powell FBI Army District of Columbia William “Fishbait” Miller Justice ‘Department Department Antitrusts Division Justice Department

Wintry Weather Slips In Amid Cold Front Passages

A cold front moving east from West Texas chilled the plains from the north to Texas. Lubbock reached 57 after a 22 degree low, while snow and blowing dust warnings spread across New Mexico Arizona and eastern Colorado. The weather system brought fog along the coast and threatened hazardous driving in several states.

Lubbock Arizona New Mexico Colorado NWS Texas Plains States East Texas Houston Fort Worth Dallas

Volpe presses to continue SST funding amid debate

Secretary Volpe and SST project chief Mageu lder urged continued funding of the supersonic transport program, arguing it secures U.S. aviation leadership and jobs. They disputed claims of environmental harm while noting prototypes and test flights planned for 1973 and stressing investment already totaling around 1.3 billion dollars.

Washington UPI Conlan Ton John A. Volpe U.S House Appropriations House Senate Congress Cites Investment Volpe Magruder

Public figures react to bombing and terrorism

Senator Adlai Stevenson warns that bombing spurs security needs but calls for ending the Indochina war and reducing arms. Vice President Agnew condemns the act as outrage to be punished. Senator McClellan notes anarchist elements seek revolution and violence to disrupt government.

Vietnam Adlai E. Stevenson Indochina Spiro

Legislation Pushes Campus Discipline And Identity Bills

A Cobb bill would empower universities to expel students for disruptive on campus actions and authorize action against on campus demonstrators. Rep. Caldwell proposed extending the bill to public institutions and keeping identified protesters off campuses, amid reports of campus unrest and property damage including seven fires and a confrontation with police.

Cobb Uni Lal Erwin Tee Austin Themj Campu Capitol Win

Boston Women Deaths Probed in Jamaica Plain

Two women were found dead in a Jamaica Plain first floor apartment likely strangled with an ironing cord. Theresa French, 29, was identified among the deceased, police said, recalling Boston stranglings from 1962 to 1964 and the case of Albert DeSalvo.

Boston Jamaica Plain Theresa French Albert DeSalvo de Salvo

In House Revenue Bill Debated Over Millions

A House revenue program debates a 431 million dollar package with proposed tax boosts including motor vehicle sales tax to 4 percent and hotel occupancy tax to 4 percent. The plan also targets corporate taxes and school tuition changes, with figures varying by source and pending comptroller input.

Smith Tgz Hale Center Texas Tech Grover E Texas Lather Amusements T. J. Orbun Hale Ion Atwell Mutscher Appropriations Committee Monlday House

Medina says Army bars testimony in Calley trial

Capt. Medina says orders block his testimony in the Calley court martial at Fort Benning. He and Col. Henderson accuse the Army of trying to suppress their side of the My Lai killings dispute. Medina awaits permission to testify as a rebuttal witness in Calley’s trial.

Erwin AAUP American Association of University Professors Enwin U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals ACLU American Civil Liberties Union Billy Williamson Tyler East Texas Frank Erwin U.S. Supreme Court University of Texas Williamson Washiton Crnest Medina Army William Calley Jr My Lai Medina Oran K. Henderson Ft. MecPhersin Daniel Calley Charlie Company George ” Latimer Ion Gerald Alch F. Lee Bailey Aleh Bar Sec. of the Army Stanley R. Resor Kenneth J. Hodson Wilson Freeman 3Rd Army Ft. McPherson William G. Eckham Robert M. Lathrop Ft. Benning

US Planes Hit Tanks as Laos Operation Opens

Helicopters fly gunship, troop lift, resupply, and medevac missions in Laos. U.S. reports losses of 36 helicopters and notes heavy fighting along the Ho Chi Minh trail area near Lang Vei. South Vietnamese officials deny increases in enemy activity, while a tax bill discussion dominates U.S. political debate back home.

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal George Mahon Sec. of Transportation John A. Volpe Mahon House Appropriations Committee Garwin James Beggs William M. Mageulder Transportation Department Ens Neil Caldwell Angle Kuala Lumpur Middle East Herbert Moore Lubbock Post Office Charles Hines Donnie Nelson Doyle Yancey Eloy J. Virgil Lance Horne Murray
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