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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1973
Page
4
Union of entities including Sindy Swich and Southemapapers Corporation forms a consolidation. At the core are reps Jabbok Tees Niering and tenant daily regulations. News from The Associated Press and United Press International via ROBERT R NORRIS and DAVID E RNAPP.
President Nixon argues the proposed war powers measure would undermine U S deterrence and delay decisive action in crises. He notes commander in chief powers cannot be removed by law and calls for constitutional amendment if limits are needed. He supports consultation but warns a rigid timetable risks harm in emergencies.
Researchers weigh competing views on impeaching Nixon with Speaker Albert seeking quick Ford confirmation. Rodino aims high in hearings, but impeachment’s history shows only four convictions and one presidential case, underscoring its grave, political nature. Congressional line of succession and conflict concerns loom large as caution urged.
The city and Texas Tech host Homecoming weekend inviting thousands of exes and alumni from Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and beyond for reunions dances and a football game. The piece celebrates former students who helped the city and university grow and wishes them safe memories and a happy visit.
Washington reports a controversy over Nixon choosing Gerald Ford as vice president. The president supposedly decided before submitted names, then had family count envelopes at Camp David. The nightlong tally showed Ford won, with Nixon revealing he decided on Ford a week earlier to avoid dishonoring contributors.
Washington conservatives feel betrayed by Spiro Agnew as his Aug 18 Centreville appearance bolsters Robert Bauman. Bauman, elected days later, embraced Agnew as a reliable conservative leader over Nixon, privately and publicly.
Washington report details Big John Connally pressing George Bush to seek the Texas governorship next year. A statewide Texas GOP poll and possible primary challenges color the prospects, with Briscoe leading Bush and Hank Grover mounting a conservative bid. If Bush runs, Connally gains a political shield and a path to 1976 presidential influence.
Henry J. Taylor argues U S policy falters in the Pacific with Marcos fighting Moscow backed rebels in Sabah and Okinawa bases shrinking. He warns that treaties, leases, and alliances erode U S strategic positions as Moscow allegedly pressures through Manila and Tokyo.
L M Boyd notes a Japan based Hesoten Society promoting daily naval exercises with 160 member organizations. He cites a 1973 trend of rising officer killings, debates on simplifying English spelling, and paratrooper attack dogs in South Africa. Mail to L M Boyd in Fort Worth.
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