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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1971
Page
8
The Senate rejected renewal of the foreign aid program amid claims it drains the economy and outlives usefulness. Leaders urged a new policy framework while Nixon faced pressure over veto risks and ongoing humanitarian efforts abroad.
The chamber rejected a renewal bill amid debate over foreign aid and policy riders. Javits called the vote a black day for the U S while Mansfield cautioned against reviving the program. The roll included 76-35 with 17 abstentions and featured amendments on military aid, Vietnam withdrawal, Pakistan aid, and CIA guerrilla support.
In a Texas political dispute, Bob Bullock and former Smith aide discussed Young's pledge to support Orr. Young reported Smith's disappointment at his stance against White, and a committeeman hinted at sending a lawyer for representation with the secretary of state. Teaver denied threatening Young, while Orr framed the outcome as a fair fight and expressed loyalty to Orr.
A U.S. State Department spokesman said the Nixon administration studies ways for Nationalist China to remain in specialized agencies. Peking sent a cable to U Thant accepting the UN decision and informing that a delegation would attend the 26th General Assembly, stressing that expelled agencies should follow the resolution.
The Century Club honored 30 tech staff and faculty with plaques and gifts including a Texas Tech brand insignia and an SMU blanket. Hunt, a former SMU athlete, spoke of growing minor league sports and future seats in such events. AC Chambers led ceremonies as Doamnell Echals announced retirements. Dick and Betty Tolley provided dinner music.
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Unclear OCR text reports a divorce filing involving a former actress. The fragment mentions names and dates but is fragmented, with references to legal actions, support, and property concerns.
Detectives on a stakeout trailing a suspect behind a West Eaybe address arrested two men after observing a suspect pull up and try to sell marijuana. Officials recovered drugs, paraphernalia, and found hashish in a vehicle and capsules at the scene. Det Jerry reported the incident as a notable blaze of activity.
The article discusses daylight saving time debates during wartime, noting farmers wanting extra daylight for work and cities resisting changes. Transportation groups supported the shift, while confusion persisted as regions repeatedly adjusted clocks and faced controversy.
The patrolman was killed by a sniper fired from near a hamburger restaurant about 200 yards away. The Electric Circus nightclub faced closure after owner David M. Gray cited ongoing safety problems. Police found no craps game but arrested one man who threatened an officer. no other arrests were reported.
Panhandle towns report sleet and rain amounts with Lubbock at .05 inch and larger totals at Jayton .70 and Paducah .55. Amarillo freezes near 32, a tornado watch covers 32 South Plains counties, and a Rocky Mountain blizzard causes deaths and wrecks.
UPI reports Mariner 9 will orbit Mars Nov 12 and return thousands of close pictures for three months. Soviet Mars 2 and Mars 6 trail, with arrival dates unspecified but in November. The probes may exchange data, while Mariner 9 could photograph a giant yellow dust storm.
South Vietnamese troops fenced Saigon streets for Thieu's second term inauguration. U.S. official Connally to arrive as Nixon envoy. 29 nations to attend. Communists shot down two U S observation planes as four crewmen were saved. Security tightened with rooftop patrols and blockades around the four square mile area of the platform.
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