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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1970
Page
10
George Gallup reports a nationwide poll showing Americans rank pollution as the top domestic issue for 1970 and 1971, ahead of crime. The May 1965 cross section highlighted pollution as a growing concern.
The State Department confirmed 7 200 M2 carbines were transferred to Cambodia with Nixon signaling support for supplying small arms despite no prior congressional notification. Fulbright urged advance notice and questioned legality, while Barthh said legal opinions are being sought.
Jeff Jones, elected UT student body president, says his avowed radical stance does not indicate a broader movement toward radical student government. The Brentwood N.Y. native, 25, has studied at UT since 1962 and holds a BA from 1965 with Ph.D. work near completion. Jones earlier supported Barry Goldwater and belonged to the Conservative Young Americans for Freedom until 1964.
In Washington AP six members of FADD collected 1600 signatures at noon crowds urging designers to let women choose hemlines and designs. They demand coexistence of miniskirts and longer midi lengths with potential boycotts if midis flood the market. Store managers note minis remain popular despite calls for restraint.
Charles J. Schultze, budget director, backs Nixon era approach to use a budget surplus to finance housing by channeling private funds into mortgages. He argues a $10 billion annual surplus could free investment money, lower interest rates, and expand home construction toward 1978 targets, with the state buying or backing mortgages as an alternative.
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