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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1970
Page
3
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The Lubbock preliminary 1970 census figure of 146,379 lags behind projected totals and past counts, prompting the Chamber of Commerce and CC BCD to push for a full, final tally. Officials note yardsticks and early data misalign, urging continued efforts to reach a more accurate count and preserve local population leadership.
A commentary notes Princeton and other schools consider a two week fall pause so students can work for political candidates. The piece argues that hard core campus agitators favor street demonstrations and may react with disruptive acts, raising concern over potential damage from a temporary student majority.
City council assigns a one member rehabilitation advisory commission to oversee rebuilding. Subcommittees from storm areas join the executive group to fast track plans. Two key aims emerge: convert part of devastated 4th Street to a freeway or major thoroughfare and acquire land for a civic convention center. City urges public cooperation and support.
Washington column argues a nationwide communications gap fuels misperceptions about Vietnam. It notes Nixon’s Cambodia action, calls for understanding military needs, and cites student protests and media gaps in explaining policy.
Irwin Spear of UT Austin counters an Avalanche Journal editorial claiming miscontextualization of his remarks to a student rally. He describes a tense scene with 200 police, a DPS helicopter, vigilantes, and armed observers as he urged peaceful, legal student protest to prevent bloodshed. The editor replies with sympathy for Lubbock's tornado aftermath.
Nixon escalation of Southeast Asia troubles Congress as Percy drafts a resolution barring any US troop action without prior congressional approval. Senate and House push to define presidential powers while criticizing the administration over Cambodia and other crises.
May 18 1950 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports Trygve Lie framed shuttle talks in Washington and Moscow as steps toward avoiding a destructive war. Chief Gilbert Newton urged vigilance against negligent policing of drunk or speeding drivers while enforcing law. Roy Smith, Somerville County farmer, was struck by lightning and knocked from his tractor but survived with serious burns and shock.
Andrew Tully denounces college administrators for canceling the rest of the term amid student protests over Vietnam and Nixon policy. He accuses professors of timidity, notes Kent State and ROTC fires, and argues campuses surrender governance to unruly mobs, urging accountability and order.
Federal Judge Alfonso J. Zirpoll of San Francisco limits government power to force reporters to reveal confidential information. The ruling supports press rights, arguing compelled disclosure would drive away sources and weaken public knowledge. The piece cites the West Point Daily Times Leader in weighing the public interest.
Houston consultant Millard C. Faught argues a three day work week can end the rat race and that hippies may influence future work styles. He says computers can handle routine tasks while management focuses on creativity and decisive leadership.
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