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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1971
Page
8
Lubbock officials report rising hard drug use among youth with cocaine and heroin appearing more often. District Attorney Cherry notes high dismissals and a two year lag on the docket while probation tends to dominate narcotics sentences and sales cases face stiffer scrutiny elsewhere.
Jury weighs possible sentences after Calley is convicted of premeditated murder in My Lai case. Prosecutor argues for a matching sentence while defense pleads for life or clemency, noting the broader impact on service members and national mood.
A Texas bill legalizing mixed drink sales passed the House committee stage on Tuesday and appears headed for approval. The measure, already cleared by the Senate, faced criticism over a Senate provision that would bar 2,600 unincorporated towns from holding any beer or liquor elections.
U S raids eastern Cambodia as South Vietnamese seek out enemy bases near the Chup rubber plantation thirty miles from the border. North Vietnamese attacked a task force headquarters five hours, with 225 killed. South Vietnamese losses 50 dead and 130 wounded. A US fire base on the Cambodian border near Saigon was hit by mortars. one American died and eight wounded.
Mayor James Granberry says buyers must take the bonds or the city may resell. councilmen fear rising interest rates since the original sale. Rose sought to void last summer’s bond election and February bidding ordinances as emergency measures without a stated emergency. Judge Pat Moore found no grounds for suit but may appeal. Legislation awaiting the governor validates emergency bond ordinances, bids, and undelivered bonds.
The Texas Senate concurred with House amendments to license automobile dealers and add members to the State Board of Health raising its size from nine to twelve with a veterinarian a nurse and a hospital administrator. A constitutional amendment to allow wage garnishment for child support failed on a 14 to 21 vote. The tax bill was the subject of the Senate State Affairs Committee’s public hearings on a $492.5 million package.
Lt. Gov Ben Barnes expects the tax proposals to be ready for debate on April 12. The Senate Appropriations Committee finalized a $643 million general spending bill for state operations over the next two years. The panel may push the measure for debate before the Easter recess around April 8.
Nationwide protests and formal clemency pleas erupt after Army Lt. William L. Calley Jr. is found guilty of premeditated murder in the My Lai massacre. Lawmakers, veterans groups, and local boards consider petitions, fund drives, and resolutions while some GIs and officials criticize the verdict as harsh and others call for broader accountability.
Texans express anger over the My Lai court martial verdict and plan sympathy marches in San Antonio and Dallas to protest. Calls flood newspapers and stations as residents debate guilt and responsibility amid national antiwar tensions.
Monterey High School protests in May 1970 center on a draft issue. Charles Almack, 1-A with a high lottery number, states his letter to President Nixon, the vice president, Texas senators, his congressman, House and Senate Armed Services Committee members, and the Defense Department and Navy secretaries.
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and welfare consultants said public funds will be shifted to avert a May 1 one third cut in aid to families with dependent children. He urged a deeper study of the welfare system and noted needed funds and federal matching money to cover through August 31.
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