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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1970
Page
3
An editorial condemns student rioters at Kent State University for rioting and burning the ROTC building and marching on Kent. It argues the National Guard was needed and blames the rioters, urging nonviolent action and restraint by students and authorities.
A Texas focus on the Bentsen Bush contest notes that campaign outcome depends on issues not personalities. It cites Yarborough’s defeat as a liberal bloc signal and discusses potential shifts in national tides, Gore’s re election bid, and broader Senate dynamics ahead of the November vote.
The ADA meeting approved a resolution opposing aid to Cambodia and then another demanding military aid for Israel. A member questioned consistency with opposing all war but was shushed as both measures passed overwhelmingly. The piece notes nations at bluffing brink of war.
The Australian Prime Minister John G. Gorton argues in Canberra that Australia’s involvement in Vietnam protects national security and counters Communist aggression. He cites Korea and Malaya as precedents and warns that a North Vietnamese victory would threaten Laos Cambodia and Thailand.
A humorous column notes being too big for one’s britches is fashionable at the supermarket. It compares daily life to a jar of peanut butter being shared by many kids. The FCC chief seeks improved television for children and adults. Sudden Thought ends the item.
Washington column critiques Women's Liberation for not intervening in WETA's dismissal of editor William Woestendiek after his wife Kay Woestendiek took a political aide job. The piece contrasts liberal advocacy with the station's actions, questions double standards, and notes other liberal friends of power who face no career bans. It ends urging equal rights and louder stand from Women’s Lib.
Henry J. Taylor derides CBS NBC and ABC accusing them of infiltration and promoting violence and drugs through talk shows and NET. He cites Abbie Hoffman Jerry Rubin and racial demonstrations as proof and urges readers to write sponsors to change programming. He warns against what he calls fast buck networks and urges pen and paper activism.
Schlage Lock Co reports higher demand for double security locks amid rising security concerns. Consumers often miss the added protection of deadwatch and deadbolt features, while sales staff should highlight these benefits. Outdoor pools emerge as a hot item in a $50 billion recreation market, with growth fueled by income and suburban living. Glass use in homes grows injuries, prompting a shift to safety glass and dealer emphasis on safety.
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