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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1973

Page

5

Day On The South Plains Lubbock Avalanche Journal March 16 1973

The Lubbock Avalanche Journal edition from Friday morning March 16 1973 lists staff roles for the paper including Robert R. Norris as Vice President and General Manager J C Rickman Jay Harris as Business Manager Carl N Can Advertising Director Robert C McVay and circulation editor positions. The paper is published by Southwestern Newspapers Corporation and distributed nationally by Associated Press and United Press International.

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Nixon Crime Proposals Make Sense

The article argues President Nixon’s plan for a broad overhaul of the Federal Criminal Code, including reimposing the death penalty for certain crimes, is well reasoned and potentially deterrent. It notes political hurdles in Congress, with liberal opposition to capital punishment and a Massachusetts bill to abolish federal death penalty.

Nixon Congress America Mr. Nixon Senate Judiciary Massachuetts Robert Drinan

Texas Settlement Over Champion Paper Pollution Fines

Texas agrees to a 100000 dollar pollution suit settlement with Champion Paper Co. and requires 15 million dollars in emission controls by July 1 1974. Prosecutors say the fine is the nation's highest but locals fear ongoing odor and air quality issues from three emissions described as skunk rotten egg and decaying cabbage.

State of Texas Champion Paper Co Champion

Advocation of Marijuana Legalization Drawn Into Question

The piece cites Henry Duval in American Mercury arguing marijuana is not simply another drug like alcohol. It notes alcohol’s depressant effects versus marijuana’s mixed stimulant and depressant actions. It warns legalization would raise use and bring trouble, opposing claims that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol.

Henry Duval American Mercury Duval King

Hair length dispute reaches federal court

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans hears another case over high school male students hair length. Parents object to Kimball High School music groups required to keep hair above ears and collars. The federal court time is described as wasted on cases lacking federal issues.

Vietsh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans New Orleah Las Mile Justin F. Kimball High School

Best Reason TT Fad Center In Seattle Closes

The Chattanooga News Free Press notes that Seattle shut down a so called ru mor center once common for trouble areas. It cites no money as not the issue but lack of rumors and demonstrations, with traffic dropping from four cars daily to sixteen and the center no longer needed.

Seattle Chattanooga News-Free Press Keely Smith Louis Prima Keely Boston Canada New Zealand Israel

Postmaster General Kl asen chided over Congress remarks

An editorial criticizes Postmaster General Elmer T. Klassen after he said he would not seek more money. Senators Randolph and Hollings pressed him to clarify, noting Congress oversees the postal system. The piece mocks Congress yet warns Klassen to engage lawmakers as the Postal Service relies on Capitol Hill funding and oversight.

Washington Richard Nixon Elmer T. Klassen Congres Ol Klassen Klassen Congress American Can Ca Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee Sens Jennings Randolph Ernest Hollings D-S.c Randolph Gale McGee Dwyo Randephani Hollings Republic Jook Gametines Amitil Capitol Hill

Agnew Faces Increasing White House Pressure

The piece reports Vice President Spiro T. Agnew amid rising hostility at the White House. A Nixon staffer bluntly asked an Agnew aide what Agnew is doing for the President and the President's program, with the reply indicating attempts at improvement.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew White House Nixon Agnew

Jogging changes men as Psychology Today reports

A Purdue study of 60 middle aged men shows four months of jogging boosts fitness and triggers notable personality shifts toward self sufficiency emotional stability and imagination. Researchers Ismail and Trachtman note increased brain glucose circulation and a strong drive to improve performance while some mood guilt rises may reflect time spent training rather than work.

Psychology Today Purdue University Ali Ismail Trachtman Ismail Wally

Changing athletic team names stirs national debate

Jay Harris critiques the move to rename teams with Indian names and argues it diverts from real progress on equality. The piece notes Stanford Cardinals and Utah Utes shifts, mentions broader renaming chatter including the Braves and Chiefs, and warns against losing sight of freedom and opportunity.

Wounded Knee Stanford Cardinals Red Raider Utah Redskins Utes Atlanta Braves Kansas City Chiefs Cleveland Indians Washington Redskins Washington Dallas Cowboys

Soviet premier says no issues with US unsolvable by peace

Moscow dispatch reports Prime Minister Georgi Malenkov states there are no controversial issues with the United States or any nation that cannot be settled peacefully. In Texas a tornado devastates towns leaving fatalities and destruction to be endured.

Moscow Georgi Malenkoy Supreme Soviet United States

Geese lead birds in V formations change roles

In migrating geese the front bird often shifts every 50 flights with another taking the lead. Scientists think aerodynamics play a part as the lead breaks through the air while others ride the drafts. The front position changes to share the workload.

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