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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1975

Page

2

Morning Edition Starts The Daim Phe South Plant Ar

The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal details preparations for a morning edition and related services in the South Plant area. The notice lists staff roles and the paper’s wire services, reflecting standard operations for the May 20, 1975 edition.

Lubbock Texas Ratitien Toring Thea Ronchitres J Reorman Jay Garris Canaon Ircuiberanager

Welfare waste hits $1 billion in AFDC payments

Washington reports show state and local officials caused $500 million in erroneous AFDC payments and recipients another $500 million due to misreported information. HEW study notes 9.4 percent ineligible, 20.6 percent overpaid, 8 percent underpaid. Action urged to curb waste and protect taxpayers.

Washington Department of Health AFDC HEW

States Move to Standardize Penalties Over Speed Violations

The piece notes Illinois Tennessee New Mexico Montana and Colorado adopting standard penalties for speeding over 95 mph with Nebraska weighing up to 65 mph. It criticizes Texas for not lowering its 35 mph limit and cites arguments about fuel savings traffic flow and highway funding. The author laments Texas lawmakers failing to adopt common sense. The column closes with a quip about jogging on a hot day.

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Washington's Human Kindness Day Ends in Violence

A Washington crowd of about 125000 gathered for a festival labeled Human Kindness Day sponsored by the National Park Service. Attacks left Steven Laine and Tom Altizer injured as police cleared the area. witnesses reported bystanders failing to aid victims.

Washington Qi Moaun National Park Service What. Inc Hell City Steven Laine Department of Agriculture Laine Monument Grounds Tom Altizer Alexandria Washington Post Altizer Iris Chicago

Vitro and health departments wage war on pit toilets

A brief zipper of a notice notes health departments and local councils arguing pit toilets and private privies demand action. Officials express concern over sanitation and public health risks amid a renewed push to improve waste facilities.

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City finances strain as New York seeks funds for payroll

The piece outlines New York City facing an $880 million year-end deficit with up to $1.6 billion due by mid June. Mayor Beame travels to Washington seeking cash and faster revenue sharing while hoping an economic rebound will fill the coffers.

Sren Ctpy Magne Abraham Rearme Arthur Burns Fedeval Car Burns Cor Treasury William Lamen Washington New York Beame Madison Square Garden Brooklyn

Ace Takes On Boomen’s Lib and Hitler Types Opinion Piece

This fragment rails at women and political parties, musing that a Hitler type might seize power. It mocks both Republicans and Democrats, speculates on a candidate in 7A, and features a crude personal metaphor about taking control of a beast.

Ace Boomen Haditor The Avalanche Journal Tin Ray Mom Atmav Republican Party

Ranger Reader Opposes Refugee Aid Funds

Ranger Reader criticizes emergency aid for Indochina refugees set at five hundred seven million dollars and urges defeat in Congress and the Senate. The piece mentions opposition to the Senate Resolution proposing welcoming these Asians as future U.S. citizens.

Ieditor The Avalanche-Journal Indochina Congress Senate United States Electra Pearson Ranger

State land tax reform sparks debate over productivity basis

Letter writers split on Rep Bill Sallvant’s plan to tax farm ranch and timber land by productivity rather than market value. Some say it could curb land sales while others warn it may inflame speculators and reduce efficient use of land. Included are brief notes on wages for prisoners and miscellaneous column items.

The Avalanche-Journal State Bill Sallvant Mark Shapiro 28Th St

Sadat’s Canal Redeployment Shifts Mideast Pace

Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat outlines reopening of the Suez Canal after a renewal in negotiations. He notes the canal’s past revenue near $250 million yearly and details massive dredging and mine-clearing efforts, the planned 30 mile branch, and foreign assistance to restore two-way traffic amid lingering cost and insurance concerns.

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