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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1966

Page

4

Forgotten shelters urged as tornado season nears

Article notes many people lack shelter during tornado warnings and prefer staying at home or evacuation to safer structures. It urges local planning to provide basement retreats in schools churches and businesses with volunteer supervisors to save lives during twisters.

Comenne Larbbosk Persiny Civil Defense

Railway Strike Struggles Over Hireback and Court Restraints

The union led walkouts disrupted service on eight railroads, with 8900 of 38000 members idle as President Gilbert faced public dissent and court orders. Observers call for balancing union power against public interest amid wage and policy disputes.

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Great Story-Teller ANOTHI 2 OF death in 7 The

fragmentary text mentions death and scattered phrases about authors and commended establishments. No clear events or facts are readable to summarize a coherent news item.

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Accelerator bid sparks debate over Texas site choice

Local business groups and the Lab te and Chamber of Commerce celebrate a request to the Atomic Energy Commission while criticism grows over six proposed accelerator sites led by the National Academy of Sciences. Fort Worth and Lubbock remain key players amid planned hearings on April 14 and ongoing research interest.

Lab Te & Chamber of Commerce Lubbock National Academy of Scences South Bar Texas Cms Fort Worth Nofithe Lubtech Texas Rude Am Sen Washington

Adage Questioned As Prices Trim Truth Of Old Sayings

A columnist notes that many classic adages once deemed universally true now face scrutiny amid several years of rising and falling prices. The piece argues public perception shifts as economic trends challenge long held beliefs.

Menu Changes Amid Inflation From President Johnson Aides

The scene inside the White House shows President Johnson debating meat substitutes and price controls with Lady Bird and aides as inflation pressures force cutbacks on food. The dialogue touches on cheaper meat, neck bones, bread, and even Luci's wedding cake with questions about eggs.

Washington Johnson White House Lady Bird Lyndon Dame Gandhi Orville Freeman Luci

Johnson orders pressure drive as rent aid squeaks through

President Johnson amid a bleak House outlook pushes a high pressure lobbying effort to pass federal subsidies aiding low income renters. Administration stalwarts rush to Capitol and key lawmakers, including Joseph Addabbo, are persuaded to back the measure after late drama and intense bargaining.

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Murder laws need stronger wording say editorial

The piece argues that federal indictments in 1964 Mississippi killings show murder should be prosecutable as such under civil rights cases. It laments courts and Congress for not codifying murder clearly and urges explicit anti murder language in law while noting political moves around Great Society funding and urban renewal debates.

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OPA Lifespan Extended in House Vote and Draft Extension Hurdles

In Washington the House banking committee approved a one year extension for the OPA after adding an amendment that could raise consumer costs by over 500 million dollars annually. Separately in Washington the House military committee advanced a plan to extend the draft law to February 15 1947 effectively halting new inductions after May 15. In Pilot Nevada an eastbound Western Pacific Exposition Flyer derailed in the mountains, killing two and injuring about 58.

Lubbock Morning Avalanche Washington OPA House Banking Committee House Military Committee Western Pacific Nevada

Offhand Thoughts on Age, Traffic, and Liberty

A series of witty aphorisms on middle age the jet set and mobility. It notes the appeal of returning home over space travel and pokes at liberal spending and practical transportation limits.

That House for No 2 Washington a presidential mansion tale

Ruth Montgomery reports on the long evolving plan to build the official residence for the vice president in Washington. Officials from the Fine Arts Commission and National Capital Planning Commission will select an architect amid political maneuvering while Congress debates funding, design, and furnishings for the future presidential mansion.

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Latin American Development Faces Political Instability

The piece notes mixed progress in Latin America with large agricultural areas such as papas production and mechanization. It stresses political instability hindering reform and suggests improvements hinge on regional resolve, wealthier elites engaging for national interests, and internal progress rather than external imposition.

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Old Andwn legend and crop yields tied to wind at sunrise

The piece contemplates a legend linking March sunrise wind direction to crop outcomes. It notes nature offers signs but interpretation is uncertain and speculative. The text also comments on actors entering politics and the impact of televised hearings on political aspirations.

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