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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1976

Page

3

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal masthead and staff listing

The document shows the Lubbock Avalanche Journal masthead with address 81 Stand Ave Lubbock Texas and notes its association with Southwestern Newspapers Corporation. It lists staff roles including Robert R Norris president, David Knapp advertising manager, Jay Harris associate editor, Kenneth May, and Robert C McVay circulation manager.

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No Mercy Hijacking in Philippines Ends in Bloodshed

A Philippine hijack drama ends with six gunmen dead or captured after demanding 375000 dollars and a DC 8 to Libya. The leader and three hijackers killed, three captured, government rejected ransom, vows no mercy to terrorists. This marks the sixth Philippine hijack since 1972 with violence.

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Freedoms Lamented Beyond The Iron Curtain Sunlight

A reflection on global freedoms contrasts the United States with Soviet and Chinese regimes. It notes Western news outlets closing bureaus in China and ongoing limits on press access in Russia, warning against assuming deep similarity with free nations.

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Defending Pat Nixon Against Nasty Writing

A Washington columnist rebuts Woodward and Bernstein over Pat Nixon’s portrayal in The Final Days. The piece argues the public misuses decorum, defends Nixon’s wife, and cites Julie Nixon Eisenhower’s data on public activity to counter accusations of heavy drinking. It condemns voyeuristic attacks and defends Watergate’s innocent bystander.

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Quotes and quips from varied newspapers

A compilation of humorous lines and wry remarks from multiple editors and readers. Notable bits reference doctors mislabeling illnesses, aging librarians, lawsuits against lawmakers, and a jab about a New York restaurant named Jaws.

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Mail Rating Proposed Criticism of Big Government

Critics of big government urge limits on public sector spending while private firms face market discipline. The piece argues efficiency differs with sector and that irresponsible spending may lead to layoffs or company failure.

Carter and Jackson Talk as Party Edges Edge Toward Unity

Marianne Means reports a cordial Sunday call between Jimmy Carter and Sen. Henry Jackson, signaling potential behind the scenes effort to reunify the fractured Democratic Party before the convention. The piece contrasts Carter’s outreach with McGovern’s approach and notes labor’s evolving stance toward Carter and the Ford administration.

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Bentsen Goes Weekend Swing To Mend Fences In Texas

Sen Lloyd Bentsen tours Texas towns on weekends while campaigning for re election. He meets farmers cotton men and business leaders in Lubbock Amarillo Lamesa Paint Rock and McAllen as he vows to stay connected to constituents and push tax reform and gas deregulation while opposing rival Alan Steelman.

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Banquet Circuit Jokes Highlight Mild Faith Trend

Offhand remarks note that a joke spreads quickly at banquets while suggesting many prefer a gentle form of religion. The speaker quips that people seek faith without hardship, even implying the gullible are easily exploited.

Public Opinion Bits on Animals TV and Cars

A mix of trivia and polls covers mammal birth patterns with rabbits, top TV shows like I Love Lucy, Perry Mason, and Gone With the Wind, and broadcaster rankings for Best Years of Our Lives. It notes early talk of radio controlled car brakes and debates on tamperproofing electronics and seatbelt buzzers.

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