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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1971
Page
4
A damaged local OCR fragment mentions Lubbock Texas and October. it references a political action or election matter tied to a national or republic context. The text is incomplete but indicates a regional civic notice related to voting or allegiance.
Texas Democrats debate unity after SDEC session in Dallas as Gov. Preston Smith, Orr, and Yarborough clash with Barns and Briscoe. party factions strain to avoid a split if national Democratic leadership shifts left.
Cairo reports and statements from Syrian President Assad claim Syria and Egypt could field up to 250000 troops along Israel’s borders. Western analysts note Arab forces could threaten any confrontation while Israel stresses military readiness and potential arms advances amid Cold War tensions.
Arkansas Rep Wilbur Mills told a National Press Club audience that President Nixon has struck out with economic policies and used a good hit no field perk after Spiro Agnew. The speech was circulated under new “ills For President” letterheads amid talk Mills may be a dark horse candidate.
U S negotiators seek voluntary restraints on textile exports while Japan China Hong Kong and South Korea agree to limits. A 10 percent import surcharge may be lifted selectively and a quota system used to curb unemployment while protecting domestic industry in a shifting global trade landscape.
WHITE PLAINS New York. A Westchester County polling survey of middle and low income suburbs on Oct 11 and 12 found significant support for the view that a Muskie ticket with a Black running mate would be unelectable, reinforcing concerns about diversity in the Democratic presidential race.
The piece honors Bob Ruark after his death in London and recalls his writing, life, and struggles with critics. It analyzes a political poll comparing Muskie Nixon and related ticket pairings, noting how African American figures affected voter support and white attitudes, with Roark’s memory framing the reflection.
In Cairo British warships seal both ends of the Suez Canal as Egypt accelerates military preparations. In Washington the Voice of America reports Russia has not explained up to 3 million WWII prisoners. In Brownfield a 34 year old man is killed trying to save another from a short circuited conveyor at Frontier Salt. Iturbis Jose and Amparo arrive in Lubbock to rehearse with the Lubbock Symphony for two season openings at the Senior High School auditorium.
Egyptian President Anwar el Sadat promotes a 14 nation Arab League federation amid Kremlin ties and regional upheaval. He faces internal purges at home and persistent Arab disunity despite Soviet backing as he seeks a united front against Israel.
L M Boyd collects reader questions and light trivia for his Pass It On column. The piece riffs on bicycles themes past and present, asks a three item choice quiz about lipstick vacuum cleaner bra or candy, and notes quirky facts about sugar brown beet etc. Readers may send letters to Boyd at Fort Worth Texas.
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