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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1971
Page
9
An old friend recalls Justice Hugo Black before his death at Bethesda Naval Hospital fearing a possible mental lapse and outlining his devotion to the Constitution and civil liberties. He warned against catastrophic errors that could harm the Court and the nation in a turbulent era.
Senator Harris touts a New Populism aimed at workers and minorities, targeting General Motors as a symbol of corporate power. He calls for wealth redistribution, higher wages, tax reform, job guarantees, and police reform while urging national voter registration and changes to foreign policy. The push risks alienating Oklahoma supporters.
The text jokes about cloud science by quoting a Soviet source on cloud weights while listing political gibes. It notes Senator Harris as the second announced Democratic candidate for President and compares his prospects to George McGovern, referencing Vietnam and reactions to civil disorder inquiries.
Senator George McGovern alleging President Thieu orchestrated a riot at a Saigon meeting he attended. He remained upset by rock throwing and fire bombs and criticized Thieu’s influence over U S presidential politics. He notes Thieu could have avoided the trouble.
With 218 signatures a discharge petition moves to pass a constitutional amendment for nondenominational prayers in public buildings including schools. Opponents say government should not define prayer content. supporters argue a voluntary, noncoercive framework could be constitutional. The debate centers on church state separation and the role of schools in religion.
Maj. Gen. Vang Pao, leader of the Meo guerrillas at Long Tieng, warns that without renewed U.S. offensive support the Meo force may withdraw from Laos. He says abandoning Long Tieng could collapse northern Laos and pushVientiane toward Hanoi, amid wavering Washington policy and peace pressures.
Washington reacts as Senator Edmund Muskie faces backlash for ruling out a black vice presidential candidate. Polls show conflicting signals in California and Florida as Meo refugee concerns and Laos policy also unfold, shaping Republican and Democratic positioning.
State Sen Seymour R Thaler notes Democratic leaders overreact to New York Mayor John V Lindsay changing parties. He says the response shows unease among Republicans and Democrats alike in the political climate of the era.
Washington record notes Ed Muskie's remark that a black person on a presidential ticket was not electable now, drawing Nixon and others into a debate on race and politics. The column argues Muskie spoke truth and contrasts with alleged liberal deflection, praising candor amid a hostile climate.
Column style excerpt with miscellany including biblical CAT reference, eye color trivia, marriage history conjecture, medical transplant claim, consumer trends, spelling quirks, and a Nixon price freeze note. Contains detached observations and speculative anecdotes rather than a single event or narrative.
Partial OCR fragment mentions addresses and box numbers in Fort Worth context. No clear event or action readable. Summary reflects lack of concrete details and reads as an incomplete public notice fragment.
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