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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1973
Page
3
The page shows masthead details for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal dated October 16 1972. It lists publishers editors and staff roles including managing editor advertising director and circulation manager for a weekday morning edition.
The piece discusses Jack Valenti and the Motion Picture Association of America amid the Supreme Court’s June obscenity ruling. It notes local officials apply community standards, the challenge of a united national standard, and concerns about rating systems and industry practices.
Critics challenge the leniency of Spiro Agnew's probation and $10,000 fine after a no contest plea. Attorney General Richardson and Judge Hoffman are defended for their roles, while Ramsey Clark questions whether compassion extends only to the powerful.
Texas Techs Board of Regents approves a new grounds use policy paving the way for the Carol of Lights pageant. a president appointed committee will judge campus use requests, signaling university openness to public gatherings with preserved control. Notes on dental health and a quip about spitballs accompany the item.
Washington notes that Nixon shows an extraordinary ability to endure crises and survive. analysts like James Barber describe his life as a chronic crisis driven by a belief that suffering is the price of public life. Barber cites Nixon’s view of enemies and his focus on form over substance in politics.
Washington reports Roy Ash and OMB experts increasingly shape domestic policy after Haldeman Ehrlichman exits. The new power center challenges Melvin Laird as a return to pre Watergate policy climate looms.
Marianne Means analyzes how the 1976 campaign will loosen party control with possibly 30 primaries, opening field for lesser known candidates and increasing public influence. Laird, Ash, Haig and Ehrlichman era tensions frame White House power as Nixon faces a shifting political landscape.
A 12 acre Ranch Headquarters site near Fourth Street and The Museum, Lubbock, showcases 200 year old buildings and living history exhibits. Notable donors and visitors from Texas and beyond attended the association’s meeting as the project eyes a 1976 Bicentennial opening. Grand plans include a memorial gallery funded by a $100,000 gift from Christine DeWitt and ongoing restoration with open Sundays for free tours.
LM Boyd writes that some people claim Sweden is run by 12 key families, a notion tied to welfare state wealth concentration. The piece notes high tax rates and broader public benefits while wealth and influence may consolidate. Address: L M Boyd, 7.0 Box 17076, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
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