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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1970

Page

11

Nixon Era Dissent Sparks House Cleaning Call

The piece discusses a push for tighter control over federal agencies amid pushback from about 700 Health Education and Welfare employees meeting with Secretary Robert Finch. Critics say the administration’s desegregation and Vietnam War priorities strain budgets, while supporters warn against chaos if policies aren’t followed.

Nixon Department of Health, Education and Welfare Robert Finch Finch Justice Department Civil Rights Division Civil Service United States

Tornado Relief Bill Unites Diverse Senators

A crisis prompts unusual bipartisan unity as Senate sponsors Sen. Ralph Yarborough and Sen. John G. Tower back a relief bill for Texas storm victims. The measure would extend emergency aid statewide beyond local needs.

Texas Senate Ralph Yarborough John G. Tower

Nancy Rubin Plans Diplomatic Visit To Hanoi From The Spot

Nancy Rubin wife of Yippie leader Jerry Rubin travels with two companions to Hanoi to seek diplomatic ties with North Vietnam and the United States via the Youth International Party. The piece also notes Senators Yarborough and Tower sponsoring a bill to relocate Louisiana hurricane victims, praising bipartisan action.

Nancy Rubin Jerry Rubin Hanoi United States Youth International Party Jerry Louisiana Lubbock Yarborough Avalanche-Journal Washington Republican Tower Senator Tower Texas Congress

Beer Therapy for Senile Patients At Boston Hospital

A psychiatrist at Boston State Hospital reports beer therapy outperforms fruit punch or drugs for senile psychosis. A hospital pub will provide geriatric patients with regulated beer, echoing Sir William Osler’s view that alcohol is a specific for old age. Breweries are praised for contributing to care.

Boston State Hospital William Osler

Vietnam War Dominates U.S. Student Debates Abroad

Washington reports that foreign press views the U.S. college disturbances as centered on the Vietnam War. Editors note youth unrest stems from draft fears and antiwar sentiment, with prospects uncertain for the 1968 election as Nixon consdiders troop withdrawals and global arms talks unfold.

London Hisory Nixon South Viet

Neil Armstrong Loved Texan Community and Houston Suburbs

The text honors Neil Armstrong as a valued Texan and Houston neighbor, highlighting his civic work with Rotary and the Masonic Lodge, his warmth and ordinary good character, and noting his transfer to Washington to head the Spare agency's Aeronautics program, which Texans will miss as a world figure and local hero.

Neil Armstrong Houston Washington Navy Armstrong Houston Space Center Rotary Masonic Lodge Joe

Nixon Cambodia row deepens as senators defy White House

ROWLAND EVANS and ROBERT NOVAK report a widening rift between President Nixon and the Senate over Cambodia troop withdrawals. A Republican moderate canceled a White House aide meeting to avoid explaining resistance to the Cooper Church amendment mandating troop withdrawal by June 30. Some GOP moderates and conservatives increasingly back the measure, using it to protest intervention and assert Senate prerogatives.

Congress Nixon Cambodia Soviet Union Middle East Washington Senate U.S White House Midwest Middle West John Sherman Cooper Kentucky Frank Church Idaho Sen Norris Cotton New Hampshire Supreme Court Len Hush Scott Pennsylvana Jeader Scott Ron Ziegler

Tax Boosts Can't Win Nixon Budget Clash Grows

Washington reports Congress is likely to block tax increases next year while Nixon pushes cuts and higher spending. Mills signals pursuit of de tax measures and a larger military budget amid Cambodia concerns. Senate leaders clash with White House over limits on presidential power and antiwar strategy.

Washington Dent Nixon Capitol Hill Congress Wilbur Mills D-Ark House Ways and Means Committee Nixon Mills Defense Melvin Laird Pentagon State Department Cambodia

Quotes on borders law and theater careers

Orson Welles warns about diplomatic visa effects on borders and a joke about Nixon’s name on a death notice. Hugo Black supports trial judges’ power to control unruly defendants in court. George Oppenheimer notes Susann’s off Broadway performance as a potential loss for theater and gain for literature.

Orson Welles Nixon Supreme Court Hugo Black George Oppenheimer Jacqueline Susann

Restrictions on Soviet missions and U S military plans

United States and Britain impose sharp limits on Soviet military missions in Western Germany. President Truman calls for universal military training while military chiefs urge defenses against potential Russian atomic warfare. Gov Shivers addresses soil and water conservation in Tulsa. Idalou man cited as top census taker contender with 4,389 forms in six weeks and $1,000 prize claim.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Frankfurt United States Britain Germany Washington Truman Idalou U.S J. D. Whiteley Lubbock Whiteley Lawrence M. Brunson

Lindy Spirit Uplift Amid Drizzle as Lindbergh Reaches Paris

Henry J. Taylor recalls Lindberghs solo Atlantic flight of 1927 and the nation’s hushed, hopeful joy. The narrative follows the perilous takeoff in poor weather, the Atlantic crossing, reports from Ireland and France, and the Paris welcome.

Lindberg Dongle Ireland Cape Ring of Kenny Killarney Dingle Lindbergh English Channel Cherbourg Europe France United Press Paris Parisjang le Bourget

Pass It On Open Question Then Mild Jokes On Body and Pop

A collage of questions and answers touches on light topics from why miniskirts may aid back health to why Wally Schirra left NASA. It includes trivia about Taft, penicillin versus aspirin, and the odd claim about arm length matching a waist measurement, ending with remarks on facial allergies and the earth’s crust compared to an eggshell.

Wally Schirra NASA Ireland

Fragmented OCR Item from Inn Notice Page

Readable fragments mention an inn related event with unclear names and dates. No complete actions or entities emerge to form a full item.

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