Senate defeat sinks proposed strong consumer protection agency
The Senate filibuster defeat likely ends this year’s push for a sweeping Consumer Protection Agency. Backers led by Javits Percy Rihicoff Moss sought authority to intervene in federal agency cases, a power opposed as risky overreach. House supporters favored a limited role, but amendments were defeated and critics warned of a bloated bureaucracy.
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Jacob Javits
New York
Charles Percy
Illinois
Abraham Rihicoff
Connecticut
Frank Moss
Utah
House
Nixon
Consumer Protection Agency
U.S
Hew
James Allen
Alabama
Highway funds steered to transit stalled by House vote
The House rejected a bill to divert federal highway funds to mass transit in a 200 to 168 vote, defeating Secretary Volpe who lobbied outside the chamber. President Nixon backed the idea, which critics say ignores statutes and the needs to complete the Interstate System. The fund lacks a surplus and should fund highways and gaps in the system, including regions like Lubbock waiting for Interstate participation.
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House
John A. Volpe
Nixon
Inter
Lubbock
Harvest Festival at Brownfield The Terry County event returns
The Harvest Festival in Brownfield will be held Saturday Oct. 14 featuring a parade bands speechmaking and awards for best floats. It echoes a long tradition of area reunions and showcases agricultural products inviting locals to greet neighbors and enjoy community festivities.
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South Plains
Brownfield
Terry County
Voluntary prayer in schools debated in political platforms
The piece argues voluntary prayer in public schools can exist without constitutional violation if the sessions are student led and unsupervised by officials. It contrasts Republican and Democratic views and cites the 1962 Supreme Court ruling opposing government prescribed prayers. The article stresses independence from state control and the moral aims of daily student prayer.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Platform Committee
Democratic Party
National Convention
United States
Senate
House of Representativs
God
Cowboy Slang Echoes From Cow Camps in Pacific Northwest
Edward R. Potter has issued Cowboy Slang with phrases from cow camps and regional twists. Examples include tough meat descriptions and tall or skinny jokes. Readers are invited to share more West Texas and Eastern New Mexico expressions.
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Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Pacific Northwest
Edward R. Potter
Hangman Press
Seattle
Evergreen Press
Vancouver
B.C
Marianne Means Sudden Thought on Hallowe'en Parties
A columnist notes many people may attend Hallowe'en events dressed in everyday clothes, highlighting a trend toward simplicity and common fashion choices this year.
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Hallowe'en
Nixon overconfidence blamed for GOP campaign trouble
Washington report says Nixon campaign suffers from complacency and weak precinct work, with Illinois and Missouri GOP leaders criticizing lack of all out effort and younger volunteers. Reagan notes McGovern edge in California despite polls. Aide warns volunteers fall off when hope fades, while Chotiner clashes with a young staffer over tactics.
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McGovern
National
Illinois
Thomas Houser
Nixon
Missouri
GOP
Washington
Kenny
Murray Chotiner
Chotiner
Ronald Reagan
Texas
California
Poole
Senate votes to fund kitchen police in the Army amid defense budget debate
The Senate approved 70 to 5 a $74.6 billion defense budget after removing a $60 million cut aimed at ending kitchen police in the Army. Proxmire questioned why troops should do KP while civilians clean up, while Pastry/Pastore argued the move would create jobs for minority groups. The article notes restorations for aircraft purchases by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, and paints a critical view of political maneuvering surrounding defense spending.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Nixon
Pentagon
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Proxmire
Army
Armed Services
John O. Pastore
D-R.i
Pastore
Wisconsin
House
Boeing Co
Seattle
Warren Magnuson
Henry Jackson
McDonnell Douglas Corp
St. Louis
Stuart Symington
Thomas Eagleton
Missouri
Iranian women counterattack proposal in Tehran garb call
In Tehran women demand equal stance after attacks on unveiled women and propose men wear western dress less turbans wear beard plans. government to suspend price controls next week with action set for men and boys clothing next month.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Tehran
Iran
Bulldogging origin story and quirky dated notes
A 1910 barnstorming rodeo tale credits Bill Pickett with originating bulldogging after a stunt in a California corral. The piece also ponders a red haired woman on first dates a math puzzle about cities and canines, plus a jab about portable bedrooms and pocket whetstones.
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Bill Pickett
Les
Corral
Pickett
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