Calls for National Primary To Reform Expensive Nomination
The piece reviews Democratic hopefuls spending over eight million dollars and the DNC debt, noting Muskie Humphrey and George McGovern as top spenders. It argues primaries drain funds, cites Virginia independent Harry Byrd Jr, and questions the current system. A national primary is proposed as a possible fix, with concerns about wealth advantage and costs.
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Sen
Harry Byrd, Jr
Virginia Independent
Barnum and Bailey
Lincoln
Douglas
Saeh
Peet
Santa Fe Band Apology Stirs Amarillo Reflections
A Santa Fe high school band faced alleged mistreatment during a festival in Amarillo. Officials from New Mexico and Amarillo offered sincere regrets, stressing that incidents described are not representative of Amarillo or Texas communities. Mayor Vahue extended a personal apology to affected students.
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Santa Fe
Amarillo
New Mexico
Cerernor
Apol
Araneta
Particul
Texas
Tega
Occu
Longview
el Paso
Dalhart
Beaumont
Garcia
Gonzalez
Smith
Brown
R. A. Vahue
Postal Service Faces Copyright Push in Modern Competition
The U S Postal Service seeks copyrights on U S Mail and the postal eagle amid private delivery rivals. Postmaster General Elmer Klassens cites United Parcel Corp as a major competitor with lower breakage, cheaper rates, and $650 million in business, arguing for protection while noting efficiency and subsidies issues.
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UD. S. Postal Service
U. S
Elmer Klassens
United Parcel Corp
Postal Service
Mr. Klassens
UPC
U.S
Congress
Post Office Department
New York City
Avalanche Journal
Nixon's peace approach outlined amid Vietnam talks
President Nixon proposes a new path to peace in Indochina, linking troop withdrawal to achievement of American objectives and an international settlement led by a neutral body like the United Nations, while critics press for a fixed withdrawal date. The plan emphasizes leveraging international mediation and a staged disengagement from Vietnam.
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Washington
Nixon
Attress
Tians
United States
United Nations
Dee
Tiachen
Capitol Hill
Vietnam
McGovern Humphrey Talk Quietly After Primary
In late evening sessions on three Tuesdays after primaries, Senators George McGovern and Hubert Humphrey spoke by phone, signaling a mutual aim to keep lines open, maintain goodwill, and seek cooperation should either win the Democratic nomination. Both are pragmatists wary that party division could aid Nixon.
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Washington
George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
Nixon
Readers respond to taxes and trust in election aftermath
The Avalanche Journal editor highlights letters urging readers to share views on public issues. The piece notes voters punished Governor Smith for tax promises, honors Frances, Dolph Briscoe’s win, and mentions Texas Tech University class of ’63 letters ignored by officials, ending with Mrs. C. W. Easary at 2212 Sth St.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Smith
Barnes
Frances
Dante Loccet
Dolph Briscoe
Feelt
Nelwin Jones
FR. B. McAlister
Texas Tech’ ‘University
Shere
C. W. Easary
Sth
Remembering a City Recovery Leader After the Lubbock Disaster
A letter from Guenith Reedy praises Bil Bisclaweles, former City Manager, for leading quick recovery actions after the Lubbock disaster on May 11. The author lauds his steady command, daily work through the crisis, and inspiring public service while inviting a citywide "Thank You!"
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Bisclaweles
Bil
Poer
Guenith Reedy
29Th St
Kennedy Struggles Highlight Democratic Primary Puzzle
The column analyzes polls showing Nixon leading Kennedy and Muskie with Jackson and McGovern gaining. It notes Ed Muskie and Henry Jackson withdrawing, Kennedy's fragility amid shifting support, and potential scenarios from a brokered convention. The piece weighs McGovern as a rising candidate and questions Kennedy’s invincibility.
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Ed Muskie
Henry Jackson
Ted Kennedy
Sinai
Richard Nixon
Kennedy
Blondie Reader Finds Aging Comic Strip Stars
The note jokes about redhead hair texture and bats, cites Mother and Father’s Day card costs, and asks Blondie’s age. It recalls characters like Li’l Abner, Annie, and Superman in a playful, dated pane. The tone resembles a quirky newspaper snippet reflecting era humor and pop culture references.
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