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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1973

Page

3

Advertising Director Names in Lubbock Edition

ROBERT R NORRIS, RICKMAN sou Bane, DAVID FE KNAPP, JAY HARRIS, KENNETH MAY, CARLN CANNON, ROBERT C MCVAY named. Advertising Director and editor roles listed for Lubbock, Texas edition. Mentions Lust of Freer neeze check and team matwal raven tea.

Nteeseheck Sethu Ewtppert Oprah Wiel Sting Alediawrh Matwal Raven ROBERT R_ NORRIS Fade Rickman Sou Bane David FE Knapp Jay Harris Kenneth May Carln Cannon Robert C McVay Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock Council Faces Crucial Decision Over Tax Hike

Thursday pits the City Council against a pivotal choice tied to a seven cent tax increase approved last week with the aim of funding the Airport Terminal and Civic Center. The mayor seeks to time bids for both projects, urging unity and responsible action to avoid delays and future political fallout.

Lubbock Morris Turner Airport Terminal Civic Center Council

Death Still Takes No Holiday

The National Safety Council reports the U S traffic death rate reached a historic low in May to July with 4.4 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles. Yet total deaths rose, with 26 500 killed in the first half of 1973, driven by speed and alcohol. The council urges driver education stricter enforcement and personal responsibility to reduce fatalities.

National Safety Council NSC U.S University Tech

Blackout Ended Beloved Status Symbol for Redskins Fans

ART BUCHWALD decries the removal of TV blackouts that let Washington area fans watch home games. He argues season tickets created elite social status, with immunity from ordinary viewers and perks from banks and stores, now erased by Congress and the president. He laments the loss of privilege and the rise of televised access for all.

Washington America Washington, D.C Redskins United States Tom, Dick Harry

McGovern's Backlash Lingered In 1972 Postscript

ROWLAND EVANS AND ROBERT NOVAK report on a lingering threat to the Democratic Party 10 months after McGovern's defeat. The postscript comes from Goodbye, Mr. Christian by Richard Dougherty, a former McGovern campaign press secretary.

Washington J. George McGovern Mr. Christian McGovern Doubleday Richard Dougherty Middle America Christian Dougherty

Unsettled Times and McGovern Debacle Reflections

A columnist laments wild political events and pop culture shocks, lampoons Watergate era absurdities, and critiques media handling of the 1972 McGovern campaign. It notes figures like Billie Jean King and references to Eagleton and Humphrey, with concerns about liberal backlash and future Democratic missteps.

Tech City clash tests Indiana extension and tax hike

A Lubbock City Council and Texas Tech Board of Regents meet to decide on Indiana Avenue expansion and a seven cent tax increase. The column urges residents to weigh the traffic need, funding options, and long run goodwill toward Tech while stressing council accountability and civic duty.

Lubbock Texas Tech Board of Regents Tech Indiana City Hall Indiana Avenue Fourth Street Quaker South Plains West Texas

Pass It On DRACULA Q And Lugosi Recalled By Nostalgia

A quirky column recalls Bela Lugosi as the original Dracula and notes Chaney the Elder was initially slated for the role before dying in 1930. The piece blends humor about horse talk and a health tip on waist measurement, ending with a stat on twin beds in American bedrooms.

Georgia Tennessee United Auto Workers Chrysler Nevada John Ashbrook Ohio State Department Nicholas Romanoff Ashbrook England Dracula Q Dracula Bela Lugosi Lugosi Chaney

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