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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1971
Page
4
A partial headline discusses the United States of America under God with emphasis on unity. It references leadership and a national editorial stance, hinting at ongoing political discourse and the role of the Punisher as a symbol or nickname within the dialogue.
The article attacks a Justice Department demand to immediately desegregate Lubbock faculty based on a 1970 Jackson Mississippi ruling. It argues racial quotas for teachers are misguided, warns abrupt redeployments harm students and staff, and supports Judge Woodward delaying a ruling until long term study through late spring.
Texas House members blocked a 25 percent surtax on snuff. Rep Billy Williamson argued the levy would hurt the poor who use snuff as a luxury and that snuff could curb cigarette smoking, urging no tax on ordinary snuff use.
A Houston movement led by Sen. John Tower aims to lure the 1972 Democratic and Republican national conventions to the city. Proposals tout financial benefits and visitor exposure to the Astrodome though its size could hurt crowd intimacy. Officials urge strict press access controls on the floor.
After debating morality, the article argues New Jersey’s state run lottery succeeds where New Hampshire and New York fell short. It cites 50 cent tickets, 600 outlets, and higher revenue as proof, and contrasts with illegal raffles in Texas. The piece suggests other states may adopt similar non tax revenue plans.
The high court will hear cases on using public funds for church linked education including grants for facilities and teacher salaries in private religious schooling. The issue centers on whether government aid to religious schools violates the constitutional separation of church and state while allowing nonsectarian education.
A reader defends the Sweet Bird of Youth production, praising Dinah Upshaw Jane Abbot and Glen Thomason for standout performances while criticizing the review’s scope and the omission of the actors who stole the show.
Labor leaders show cool reception to McGovern and Hughes after AFL-CIO executive council and COPE meetings. Muskie Humphrey Bayh Jackson Kennedy show up, while McGovern seeks a last minute invite. Meany and older leaders back Humphrey as the surest anti Nixon ally.
A reader from 5461 6th Place criticizes prior editorials on Pioneer Natural Gas and Southwestern Public Service rate increases. The writer notes the paper's own price rise and disputes the editor’s attribution of a comment about cutting costs to the paper, pointing to E. K. Hufstedler’s remarks in a city electric board story.
March 8 1951 item notes a 1952 statewide prohibition election proposal in Texas. It also cites Gov Shivers seeking a 2 million emergency civil defense fund to back a full scale Texas war plan. Pacific O Oscar Collazo sentenced to death for action at President Tru mans residence on Nov 1. Chairman McMahon of the Atomic Energy committee says atomic program is being stepped up.
Henry J. Taylor reviews the Martinique-born Josephine de Beauharnais, her marriage to Napoleon, their stormy union, and the enduring bond formed in the island’s shadow. The piece traces Josephine’s early life, marriage, separation, and enduring influence on Napoleon.
A collage of humorous snippets and opinions on brides music misreads, the koto, Addison's quip, a joke about Lincoln’s cabin logs, miscarriage statistics, and a joke on Julia Child. The piece skims social stereotypes and light banter with brief mentions of named individuals and themes.
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