This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1973
Page
5
The provided text presents a pledge of allegiance to the US flag asserting the nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice. The fragmentary lines suggest a typographical portion from a local paper’s pledge statement.
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal Morning Edition issue dated Thursday September 6 1973 details its 独立 status published on weekdays and consolidated Sundays, listing staff roles including Vice President General Manager Norris and Editor May, with Associated Press and United Press International wiring.
The 93rd Congress resumes work along the Potomac with inflation, interest rates, and recession risks on the agenda. Key items include limits on presidential war powers, impoundment of funds, and a higher minimum wage, with trade reform and revenue sharing bills also in play. House leader ONeill targets Oct 15 adjournment, but passage depends on bipartisan action and voter accountability.
SEC Earl Butz spoke in Amarillo arguing U.S. grain exports, including to Russia, contributed to higher food costs. He cited a $5 billion export rise with one fifth linked to Russian sales, and noted Japan and CM nations increased purchases, while critics say the Russian deal fueled wheat and soybean price spikes.
Virginia Payette argues high costs block new homes and groceries strain budgets as Secretary Butz faces farmers' supply balance. The piece warns rising prices could trigger recession and consumer hardship before supply adjusts, noting tensions over overproduction and price controls while households face tight budgets.
A commentary argues that the low 4 percent unemployment figure clashes with scarce help wanted ads and reports skilled labor shortages. It cites 4.196 million out of work amid 84.6 million employed, noting higher rates for women, teens, and black workers and questioning the economy’s health and policy narratives.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report an intimate close to President Nixon urges a one month vacation to relieve the pressures of Watergate. The suggestion reflects a growing belief among politicians from friendly to hostile that Nixon should step back from the crisis for a period.
The Sirica order forcing Nixon to allow access to White House tapes drums up a looming court battle over presidential privilege. The judge argues only the courts can resolve the issue, while noting the tapes may hold privileged material. The piece surveys Nixon’s travel, focus, and staff roles amid Watergate fallout and shifts in governance.
Jay Harris argues against blanket censorship while urging public debate over The Last Tango seizure. He cites Supreme Court precedent and local trials, noting freedom of choice must balance with community standards and standards of conduct.
In Panmunjom the Communists released 111 American prisoners concluding Opera tion Big Switch. Lubbock area cotton advocates push for designation as a U S cotton spot market. In Freedom Village the first American airmen accused of germ warfare say they were coerced into confessions.
A playful survey recalls the foxtrot’s rise 61 years ago and lists popular animal dances of the era. It notes European university culture valued facial scars from sabre duels, with doctors reportedly profiting from such cosmetic injuries.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.