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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1975
Page
3
Lubbock, Texas Saturday morning May 1, 975 reports a new roster move as a local gridiron manager promotes a rising talent. Roberto McVay is named to a key role, signaling a strategic shift for the Nuarts club.
In Lubbock Texas Plainview and Hale County officers with the Department of Public Safety solved a bagged hold up quickly. Hostages were unharmed and a suspect was apprehended. The community commends the rapid coordinated response by local and state agencies.
Lubbock officials announce re ordering about 3 000 additional garbage containers after delays and cost pressures. The program, started four years ago, aims to serve all homes but faced shortages with 9 000 delivered and 7 060 unused. The city seeks settlement on a 1 791 000 dollar contract while back burner status ends as orders rise.
California physicians strike and walkouts intensify debate over medical malpractice costs. Annual premiums rose from about 61 million in 1980 to over 900 million, provoking anger at contingency fee lawyers and prompting proposals for arbitration boards, claim caps, fee limits, and insurer pooling to reform the fault‑based system.
Washington report notes Sen. Javits urged Ripon Society to back Ford and called the GOP Neanderthal wing a group of losers. The remarks, seen as a broadside against conservatives, widen the party split and risk aiding a Democratic victory in 1978. Javits favors broadening party appeal to mainstream America.
Cape May and South Jersey Republicans pay $105 each for a lavish seafood buffet and handshake with Ronald Reagan at Charles W. Sandman’s estate. The event underscores backing for Reagan and foreshadows potential threats to Ford’s 1976 nomination as the party barnstorms New Jersey and other states.
The D C Circuit Court of Appeals may strike down all or part of the 1974 reform act affecting campaign spending. The case, brought by James Buckley Eugene McCarthy and others, argues limits violate First Amendment free speech. If reversed, primaries and general election rules could shift dramatically before 1976 contests.
Alan Greenspan voices alarm over a 10.4 percent annualized drop in real GNP and a broad slowdown in investment and housing. He cites 1.12 million housing starts, 431,000 unsold homes, and rising unemployment as inflation looms from excessive federal spending and stalled demand.
A lively column ponders whether rabbits are carnivorous after a Florida claim of cannibalism and a reader debate. The piece also cites rising female enrollment in med and law schools and mentions automotive trivia and a Roman census question. Mail address provided for reader submissions.
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