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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1963
Page
5
An editorial notes Rusk and McNamara urge defense of foreign aid against cuts. It says Congress may trim the 4.5 billion dollar request, with scalpel or ax, amid strong opposition and calls for reassessment. The piece warns of a growing public push to curb the worldwide boondoggle.
An Illinois newspaper quotes the Midlothian Messenger on averages mislead. A prominent economist notes a man with one foot on a stove and one in a freezer would be called comfortable on average. The piece highlights the faulty concept of a mythical average.
The head of Moscow's All-Union Scientific Research Institute for Experimental Endocrinology says his team helps 100 dwarfs grow taller using growth vitamins. He claims future humans could choose height by desire, though the claim raises skepticism about its credibility.
The nameless figure resembles a man who slept for two decades and was repeatedly disturbed by a practical joker. The tale plays on the classic Sleepy Hollow motif with a modern twist as errands and routines resume.
A historical reflection notes that early settlers chose to colonize the region despite concerns for safety, arguing that fear would have prevented their persistence and progress.
The page prints the paper's masthead and publishing details for Lubbock Avalanche Journal with subscriptions and pledge. It lists staff titles Parker F. Prouty Chas A Quy as president and editor publisher. The notice marks page 8 section A and a 1963 date.
Mortimer Caplin outlined stricter rules on entertainment and business travel deductions in Washington before the National Institute of Dry Cleaning. The new language tightens eligibility for business meals, travel costs and related expenses, signaling scrutiny by tax advisers and potential broader impact on transportation, hospitality, and service sectors.
Inez Robb asserts the nation endures despite a prolonged strike and political distrust. She notes Wall Street Journal coverage of business growth and tax fights while urging readers to stay tuned to multiple papers for a fuller view.
The United States refuses to pay more than its 32.02 percent share of the UN budget until other nations settle back dues totaling about 121,604. The Congo operation and UNEF costs weigh heavily, with Britain the only major ally aside from France and Russia who have paid something. A proposed 21‑nation plan would base future funding on a sliding scale, leaving the US paying the largest share, while 10 states face loss of votes if past due.
A light social trend shows motorists frequently meeting acquaintances on the road. The behavior reflects common daily interactions and compact community ties among drivers.
Dr J T Hutchinson was re-elected president of the Lubbock Independent School District board of trustees at a special meeting. He has served 31 years on the board, with R F Bayless re-elected secretary and W G Alderson named vice president. E J Parsons also serves a 10 year term and was re-elected last week. Pythian Sister Temple initiated 15 candidates including Steve Etter and J J Tipps. Mrs Russell Hardin presided for the business hour.
Henry J. Taylor criticizes the Cuban blockade policy as incoherent and manipulative. He argues the United States abandons pledges and betrays freedom fighters, likening policy shifts to Alice in Wonderland and Humpty Dumpty, and warns of moral decline amid a nonpartisan crisis. He cites Kennedy era diplomacy and NATO echoes, urging a return to principled action.
U S Gen Lyman L Lemnitzer supreme commander of NATO in Europe arrived in London for talks with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and Britain's defense chiefs. The visit precedes the arrival of Defense Secretary Robert S McNamara to discuss speeding up NATO nuclear force formation.
A government tribunal investigating security leaks at the Admiralty has completed its report. Portions will be published starting probably April 23, with the body releasing sections in the near future.
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