Critics Ignore Cambodian Strikes in Senate Debate
The piece argues that some critics dismiss benefits of U.S. and South Vietnamese incursions into Cambodia. It contends reports show stockpile destruction and base-camp damage will pay off, aiding Vietnamization and South Vietnamese morale, while critics remain blind to any positives. It urges them to stop opposing the operation.
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U.S
Cambodia
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nixon
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
Washington
Creighton Abrams
Vietnam
Nixon to Seek Johnson Help on Internal Critics
The piece notes President Nixon may seek counsel from former presidents Eisenhower and Truman, echoing Johnson’s experience with internal critics. It highlights pressure from Secretary Hickel and James E. Allen Jr, suggesting possible replacements. It also covers a separate Lubbock tornado relief benefit at the Winchester Theater featuring Airport, with all proceeds to the Lubbock Disaster Relief Fund.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Great Oval Office
White House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Nixon
Johnson
Walter Hickel
Interior
James E. Allen, Jr
Office of Education
Health, Education & Welfare Department
Winchester
Lindsey
Indiana Avenue
50Th Street
Airport
Hickel
Allen
Memorial Day in Lubbock with tornadic victims tribute
A Lubbock Memorial Day program will include a new tribute to neighbors who died in the May 11 tornado attack. The editorial urges unity and tolerance, noting the tragedy should shape every future Memorial Day as part of community remembrance.
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Lubbock
Gail Aldridge
Motor City
Young People Advised To Watch Russian Strategy
Washington reports that the Soviet Union seeks to align with China to pressure the U S withdrawal from Southeast Asia. Moscow aims to boost arms to North Vietnam while pressing Israel’s withdrawal, with naval build up in the Mediterranean. Pentagon plans move toward an all volunteer force in Southeast Asia with a reduced U S presence by mid 1971, and draft calls likely to shrink. The administration aims to withdraw forces from Vietnam, while training South Vietnamese forces for years to come.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Red China
Southeast Asia
Russ
China
North Vietnam
Middle East
Israel
Mediterranean
Tass
Greece
Peking
Moscow
America
Melvin Laird
U.S
Beatiwast Asia
Vietnam
Laird
Pentagon
Cambodia
Hanoi
South Vietnam
South Vietnamese
South Korea
That Girl on Broadway and a Pome of the Pedagogue
A playful item from Om Plainsman jokes about conscience on a trouser leg and warns a man to have an alibi while TODAY'S POME critiques the bachelor’s degree as a prideful but burdened credential. Walter E Howell Fellow quips about a man shopping with his wife delaying payment as a meter maid marks him.
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Walter E. Howell
Muskie cited as front runner but damaged by Nader attack
A RALPH NADER critique of Senator Muskie over anti pollution efforts harms his image as a liberal leader and fuels rivals' attacks. The piece notes Muskie's defensive response and questions his toughness for a national campaign, while praising his long history on pollution issues.
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Washington
Sen
Emund Muskie
Gallup
Nader
Muskie
Maine
Humphrey
New Push For Burns “New Way” Faces Nixon Dilemma
Washington reports a sign that President Nixon may tilt toward Arthur Burns and wage price jawboning as inflation pressures persist. Paul McCracken softens opposition, suggesting a shift in thinking aided by Burns, with potential budget cuts or tax steps debated in Congress amid political risk.
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Washington
Nixon
Council of Economic Advisers
Federal Reserve Board
Arthur F. Burns
Paul McCracken
McCracken
Burns
Richard Nixon
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Kennedy
Johnson
Congress
House
Capitol Hill
Cambodia
Arthur Burns
Pass It On History and Favorite Spots Quips
L M Boyd reflects on a historical Russian roulette origin citing a Cambridge student in 1808 and Byron's circle. Q and A samples cover fish scales, long surfboard rides, and Don Quixote as second most reprinted book. Favorite spots list includes Elwah mouth, Butchart Gardens, Coeur dAlene Lake, Stuttgart old town, and Lake Lugano.
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Cambridge University
Lord Byron
Lermontov
Byron
A. A
Hobie Alter
Catalina
California
Don Quixote
Elwah River
Washington State
Olympic Peninsula
Butchart Gardens
Canada
Vancouver Island
Coeur D'Alene Lake
Idaho
Old Town
Stuttgart
Switzerland
Lake Lugano
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David Lawrence
Om Plainsman
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Sam Robbins
Jerk
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Haun
Ralph Nader
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Moon
Lubbock Idem
U. S
Steve Matthews
Lynn Andrews
Andrew Tully
L. M. Boyd
Sra ‘Pote
Hickel Who
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