Lubbock Avalanche Journal March 5 1973 edition note
Newspapers and staff lines from the Lubbock Avalanche Journal dated March 5 1973 are shown with city and staff roles. The fragment lists publishing details and personnel including general manager business editor and editorial staff in Lubbock Texas.
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LAPT
Lubbock
Texas
South Plains
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Wsth
Vapapers Corporation
Natonal Advertising Representatives
Dallas
Associated Press
United Press Internasonal
Robert R. Norris
Tce
Ue Co. Rickman
Jay Harris
Carl N. Cannon
David E. Oknapp
TC. McVay
William E. McIntosh
Arab terror actions condemned after Khartoum embassy killings
An editorial denounces Black September and similar Arab groups for the Khartoum embassy attack and prior Israel-related deaths. It condemns Arab governments for supporting terrorists and urges disarmament and disbanding to prevent further tragedies.
Constitutional Commission Is In All But One Of Several
The Texas Constitutional Commission faces objections over its makeup with calls for quotas. Critics argue underrepresentation of Republicans blacks Mexican Americans and West Texans though supporters say strict quotas are impractical. Legislature must decide by March 9 to approve or reject the six member official panel.
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Texas
Lubbock
Texas Tech University
Vagrancy Laws Debated After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court voided most Texas vagrancy statutes after federal courts ruled the Texas laws violated the U.S. Constitution. The decision centered on who can hear vagrancy cases and what acts qualify, with officials noting enforcement historically targeted petty criminals and hustlers. The piece compares public interest to a Lady Godiva stunt to illustrate societal curiosity.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Staufe
Sant Antonio
Texas
Ariel
U.S
Nixon faces farm price policy and housewife anger over costs
A lengthy critique argues President Nixon aims to shift costs to consumers by reducing farm subsidies while keeping high farm prices. It notes rising food prices, potential wage pressures from Meany and AFL-CIO, and skepticism about price controls, inflation, and the political fallout for Housewife readers.
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Becaust
Bella Abaues
Gloria Stenems
Nixon
Agrculture Department
Pochard Nixon
AFLA/CIO
George Meany
Readers urge respect for funeral processions in Avalanche Journal
A reader argues cars should stop for funeral processions, saying it shows respect for the dead. The letter, signed Karen Pitellock from 4411 28th St, blames a rushed public for failing to pause even briefly for funeral corteges.
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Avalanche Journal
Karen Pitellock
28Th St
Nixon's Public Relations Crisis Over Dismantling ORO
Nixon faced political backlash as the White House moved to dismantle the Office of Economic Opportunity. Critics say the plan harms the poor, with Congress and activists challenging legality while White House public relations flounders and officials scramble to defend the strategy.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Office of Economic Opportunity
Lyndon Johnson
Nixon
White House
John Ehrlichman
OKO
U.S
Bhalpa Nader
ORO
Legal Aid Services Program
Louis Harris
Oho Waill
Barry Locke
Transportation
John Volpe
Phillips
HEW
Caspar Weinberger
Spiro Agnew
Editor urges tech school to train workers in Lubbock
The Avalanche-Journal argues for a vocational technical school in Lubbock to train mechanics, boilermakers, electricians and repair workers, noting employers’ labor shortages and welfare households that could gain self sufficiency with training. It mentions State Rep. McAlister's Bill No. 205 and urges local support for St. J. L. Downs.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Midland
McAlister
Revenue Sharing Funding for Housing Relief Urged
Letter to the editor from I L Cergin Abernathy argues revenue sharing funds should be used to ease the burden on Lubbock Housing Authority. He urges local officials to be consistent and push for federal and local cooperation to address housing problems.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Lubbock
Cergin
1St Street
Abernathy
Midland Man Calls Gun Critics Hypocritical Opinion
A letter from A B Tibbetts of 2211 W Texas Midland criticizes gun control advocates cited after the Stennis shooting. He argues that arming lawabiding citizens is preferable and notes Washington DC has pistol carriage restrictions.
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Epitor
The
Avalanche-Journal
Washington
D. C
Sen. Stennis
A.B. Tibbetts
Texas, Midland
Stalin in coma as Moscow Radio reports condition update
Moscow Radio reports Joseph Stalin has lapsed into a deep coma and is kept alive with heart stimulants and oxygen. General James A. Van Fleet urges military victory in Korea with longer draft and tougher troop rotation to build sea air and land forces. A 55 year old Seminole man dies in a late model sedan crash eight miles west of here on U S Highway 180.
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Lubbock
London
Moscow Radio
Joseph Stalin
Washington
UPL
James A. van Fleet
Korea
Gail
Here
U. S. Highway 180
The POWs Return Home Amid Mixed Feelings and Pride
Readers are reminded of the complex homecoming as POWs return from North Vietnam. Accounts describe pride in veterans like Capt. Galand Kramer and Lt. Cmdr. Ed Davis, while some still fear retribution and critique from critics. Officials urge measured welcomes coordinated with families, and discussions touch on amnesty and accountability for deserters.
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Hanoi
Washington
U.S
Tulsa
Todd
Cynthia
Capt
Kramer
Hayden J. Lockhart Jr
Jamie
Cmdr
Ed Davis
Leola
Peon
Ma Co
Hanes Hilton
Air Force
Kevin McManus
Mary
Andrews
Afb
North Vietnam
Navy
Everett Alvarez
Legion
Joe L. Matthews
James EK
Ray
Houston
Cmdr. Alvarez
International standard dates adopted by 25 nations
L M Boyd notes the ISO date format with year first then month and day, predicting wider adoption for computers. He asks readers if children have higher pinworm rates than adults and whether whites show more pinworms than blacks or women than men, inviting further reports. Address for mail: L M Boyd Fort Worth Texas.
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International Standardization Organization
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