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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1966
Page
10
Local column notes a five point lead by Pe Aimar in national town standings with Cambeny rising in regional rankings during the latest edition of the edited press.
Mayor Rogers opened the City Council meeting by pledging to unite Lubbock, urging residents to set aside differences and back a spirit of progress. He aligned with the Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce, urged tax support clarity, and called for objective criticism to build a new era of growth. Rogers received a standing ovation as he framed unity, spirit, and action as the city’s three civic essentials.
The piece surveys a group of over 400 income tax rebels led by figures including Yale professor Staughton Tot hod and folk singer Joan Baez who vow to refuse parts of their taxes. It notes legal risks, past tax disputes, and the broader debate over government spending and obedience to law.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that U S officials debate escalating air war in Vietnam to demonstrate resolve. They note pressure to strike oil storage depots to cut fuel to Ho Chi Minh's forces in the South, while concerns about broader crisis in Saigon and Johnson administration resistance remain.
The piece weighs bombing aims against Ho Chi Minh and Saigon politics as House votes probe federal spending cuts and a pay raise for federal workers. It notes GOP defections and the election influence of the proposed pay increase, amid broader war policy pressures.
David Lawrence critiques UN funding and its inaction on Vietnam. He argues Security Council measures against Rhodesia show bias and warns that UN inaction undermines American confidence and questions the value of continued support amid the Vietnam War. He recalls 1950 Korea actions and urges effective collective action to preserve peace.
Memory Lane reports say Chinese Communists launched an assault on Changchun after overrunning nearby fields, threatening the local garrison's airborne supply route. In Washington, the Security Council adjourned after a three hour debate over Russia's move to remove the Iranian case from the agenda. The House approved a five month holiday and 50 percent pay raise for back privates. Social Security data show 891 people in 19 counties receive benefits, with 384 in Lubbock County.
A fragmentary feature notes perceptions of hair goo and shaving lotion ads failing to sway opinion on male appeal. It wryly cites a biologist linking chest development to behavior and remarks on pride, government aid, and fashion norms, ending with a simile about marching bands.
Washington reports Republicans spar over the $1.7 billion poverty authorization as Howard Smith and William Ayres push for a bipartisan select committee with subpoenas to probe the Great Society program. Senators critique Shriver proceeds while civil service pay contrasts and a Wyoming case draw attention amid broader concerns.
The Dallas area faces water quality concerns as treated sewage and pollutants mix with Trinity River flows. Authorities urge action to meet standards under the 1985 Water Quality Act, risking federal intervention if Texas fails to curb pollution.
A woman in a Street Journal viewing room reacts to President Johnson's talk on price increases. She notes substitutes rising and remarks on male management instincts as the broadcast ends, reflecting domestic concerns amid economic shifts.
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