Loyalty oaths face decline amid modern doubts and court rulings
The piece reviews loyalty oaths in Texas and other states, noting Medicare and Arizona cases, Supreme Court rulings against public employee oaths, and criticism from academics. It highlights Texas 1953 oath practice, minimal enforcement, and the era's liberal backlash without graphic detail.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Arizona
U.S
Supreme Court
Texas
Arkansas
Florida
Washington
Texas Conference of the American Association of University Professors
Chilling forecast flags rising Great Society costs
Eugene F. Rinta of the Council of State Chambers of Commerce predicts Great Society operations will rise from 3.1 billion in 1965 to 21.5 billion in 1970 as built in increases follow pilot programs and demonstrations. He argues fiscally responsible Congress members can curb such soaring legislations and appropriations.
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Eugene F. Rinta
Council of State Chambers of Commerce
Washington
Congress
Why bother to climb the ladder of success
The Escalator comments ponder ease from government power and social trend. It questions the need to exert effort for advancement when tasks appear made simple for all. The piece uses satire to critique rapid change and prompts readers to reflect on individual striving.
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Iowa
Fire Chief Picked for Lubbock Department from 19 Applicants
The Selection Board chose William Hershel Sharp, longtime Garland Fire Department chief and former Dallas administrator and instructor, as Lubbock Fire Department chief. The paper notes local sentiment favored internal promotion but endorses Sharp for high caliber leadership and calls for a Deputy Chief post to be created via the Civil Service system.
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Lubbock
Glenn W. Smith
William Hershel Sharp
Garland
Dallas
Avalanche-Journal
Sharp
Department
Mrs Murphy and the Bumblebee Car Prank Call
Washington tale of an auto dealer Octavius Packard who telephones Mrs Murphy to coax her Bumblebee convertible into the showroom for a prank. He jokes about defects and asks her to bring the car that night so he can sleep in it, promising generous deals in return.
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Washington
Senate
Mrs. Murphy
Mra. Murphy
Harry
Mr. Packard
B 52 raid targets Viet Nam infiltration route
ROWLAND EVANS and ROBERT NOVAK report that a B 52 raid on the Ho Chi Minh Trail aimed to block a key infiltration ravine used by Communist trucks since a bombing pause ended two months ago The operation reveals a shift to non nuclear strategic bombing and could lead to greater use of B 52s in Vietnam for choke point disruption.
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Washington
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Viet Nam
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh
Air Force
Riots At Glen Echo Spark Politics Of Law And Order
Washington column blasts riot at Glen Echo in Montgomery County with property damage and arrests, blaming lax official response and calling for deterrence. It notes broader U S policy clashes over civil rights, policing, and federal stance in D C.
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Washington
Johnson
National Guard
Glen Echo
Montgomery County
Universe origins and divine beings debated in letters to the editor
D. H. Rudd of 4507 Ave. D writes to The Avalanche Journal disputing readers' questions on how the universe began and whether it will end, citing Genesis Revelation and 2 Peter. He affirms belief in God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, angels, and Satan, urging more space for these facts than for "wild theories."
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Avalanche Journal
Webster
Jesus Christ
John the Divine
Peter
God
Father
Son
Holy Spirit
Satan
D. H. Rudd
God's Help In Teaching Others Is Recommended
Editorial urges using God given talents to teach others and help the less fortunate. The piece emphasizes the cost of meaningful work, biblical guidance on giving, and the duty to develop better methods in America. Signed by Mrs. T. G. Martin of 2701 40th St.
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Avalanche Journal
Jesus Christ
America
T. G. Martin
40Th St
Lubbock Man Supports Rhodesia Amid Embargo Debate
Ken Kinneer of 5419 9th St voices staunch support for Rhodesia against U N and Western embargos. He criticizes U S and British policy, praises Rhodesia’s standards and segregation stance, and calls for truthful U S discourse while noting gendered comments from a psychologist about girls.
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Australia
New Zealand
Rhodesia
U. N
U. S
Ken Kinneer
9Th
Poisons Hit German POW Camp. U S Orders Flour Cut
From April 20 1946 report the Lubbock Avalanche notes nineteen hundred German POWs in Stalag 13 were poisoned by arsenic in bread and were seriously ill though no deaths were recorded. Washington later reports a one fourth flour ration cut to avert mass starvation. A Houston judge grants a restraining order in a romantic dispute. Powell Pickering allows an 11-9 Hubber win over Abilene with eight runs in the second.
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Lubbock
Frankfurt
Germany
U.S
Stalag 13
Washington
Truman
Houston
Ben Wilson
Powell Pickering
Abilene Blue Sox
Hubbers
Dear Turnrow Tunker on Indian Affairs Appointees
O C McBride comments on Robert Bennett being named Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and questions future cabinet appointments. He notes Pan American ordered a large plane and jokes about a flying movie theater with ushers rather than stewardesses. He also mentions executives taking up home vegetable gardening as a hobby amid high grocery prices.
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Robert Bennett
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Pan American
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Schwartz
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Bill Higgs
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