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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1975
Page
3
A partial clipping from the LuBBock Avalanche-Journal notes a pledge to the flag with unidentified text and attribution to Associated Press and United Press International. It lists staff names including Robert Norris and David Knapp among others.
The article warns that a proposed statewide property appraisal system based on fair market value could centralize power in the state comptroller and raise taxes for districts like Lubbock County Hospital. It notes potential for both equity and revenue increases, with rural and urban disparities and rush risks in implementation.
State officials call the $800 million teacher pay raise bill impractical and costly. The Texas State Teachers Association backs a substantial raise, including a $100 monthly target, arguing it is essential while opponents warn it would require higher taxes amid a slow economy.
The Texas Senate tentatively backed an ambulance bill affecting a 25 009 population area. It would mandate a driver and attendant per unit and allow the Health Department to set qualifications, risking withdrawal of local emergency services and forcing costly equipment and staffing. House opposition remains likely to kill the measure.
Andrew Tully argues Ford’s Yale speech moves away from Nixon era law and order toward insuring domestic tranquillity while acknowledging flaws in crime policy. He praises a crackdown on violent criminals, pleads for justice without vindictiveness, and notes the need to protect victims and uphold due process.
The Washington Star on April 19 published a letter by Mrs Ann Cameron Siegal of Alexandria Virginia. The message is quoted for consideration by readers of The Avalanche Journal.
A column mix highlights President Ford facing a spending clash with a new House majority of freshmen, predicting veto overruns and a push toward large welfare and military bills. It also reflects a veteran protest letter about Vietnam relief efforts and domestic crime concerns.
At Reese AFB the change of command welcomes Col Mendel as the new commander. Lt Gen George H. McKee underscores peacetime strength and readiness while praising the base’s role in the Lubbock area and the contributions of Air Force personnel and civilian leaders. Col Bissell departs for a post as defense attaché in Israel.
A fragmented column riffs on Liberty Island history and a mix of trivia. It muses about the Statue of Liberty’s original placement and odd connections to health myths and visual tests, ending with a humorous nod to an X rated cartoon.
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