King's Congress and the unequal justice in America
A reader laments selective punishment in crime cases from Lubbock to Watergate. Juveniles from prominent families avoid charges, receiving probation, while harsher outcomes threaten ordinary citizens. The author questions legal equality and cites a Kansas axe-murderer case and the Halderman Mitchell prison scenes as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lubbock
Federal Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Kansas
Meadow Singer Mary Beth Ashburn Aims For Stardom In Dallas
Meadow Texas teen Mary Beth Ashburn 19 leads her band Mary Beth and the West Texas Travelers after winning a Dallas radio audition. At 16 she placed second in a nationwide talent search in Colorado Springs where Charley Pride was also spotted. Mary Beth, SPC graduate, has long pursued music with classical training, guitar, and stage gigs including Bushs Steakhouse Lubbock and the Globe Odessa.
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Mary Beth Ashburn
Colorado Springs
Colo
Charley Pride
Mary Beth
Meadow
Texas
West Texas Travelers
Dallas
South Plains College
SPC
John Luckie
Brownfield
George Ashburn
Bush’s
Lubbock
Globe Theatre
Odessa
Tony Douglas
Jeannie C. Riley
Anson
Eddie
Jadon Ashburn
Ronnie Scarborough
Abilene
Country
Neighborhood Watch as Crime Prevention Asset
A neighbor can be your asset in protecting home from burglary and fires. Plan a neighborhood watch with a police rep to learn how to deter crime, report suspicious activity, and keep your block secure while away. Regular meetings, security tips, and open communication strengthen community safety.
Age, work, and purpose in 1970s Texas reflections
A column argues against mandatory 65 retirement, citing life expectancy shifts and proposed federal bills to end age discrimination in hiring. It recalls professor Joel Hildebrand's long career and emphasizes using inner values and service over outward props. The piece promotes finding one’s place and pursuing meaningful work.
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America
United States
Texas
Walker
Vigorous American Scientist Defies Retirement Echoes
Paul Harvey highlights a long life of achievement in science and sport. The subject, 96, remains active with walking, gardening, hiking, and ongoing research while reflecting on retirement as a waste. He has a large family including three sons, a daughter, 12 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He led the US Winter Olympic team in 1936 and took up skiing at 40.
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Congress
Carter
Joel Hildebrand
University of California
Hildebrand
The
American
Berkeley
Desirable names tied to IQ and crime theories
A reader cites Wall Street Journal and Good Housekeeping findings linking name desirability to IQ and school success while noting research on allergies malnutrition and hypoglycemia affecting behavior. Examples include a New York man citing chocolate and sugar as triggers and a Canadian doctor claiming most murderers have vitamin deficiencies.
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Wall Street Journal
Good Housekeeping Magazine
United States
Good Housekeeping
New York
Kim
Oklahoma
Canada
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King’s Congress
By Kenneth King
H.R. Halderman
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Alabama
Donna Swaringen
Bill Swaringen
Evening Lions Club
Donna
Brownfield High School
Sherry Terral
Terwerfield NR
Terry County Herald
West Hill Street
Terry County
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Plains
State OF Texas
Lynn Brisendine
Ken King
W. Hill
Bismarck
Paul Harvey
Babe
Thomas
Barbara
Carol
Cindy
Diane
Dorothy
Jane
Jean
Karen
Linda
Lisa
Virginia
Albert
Bernard
Chester
Curtis
Carel
Elmer
Gerald
Henry
Horace
Hubert
Jerome
Maurice
Roderick
Samuel
Bertha
Brigit
Hallie
Hillary
Lola Mae
Mildred
Rhoebe
Risa
Simone
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