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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1963
Page
3
Business Week surveyed 65 leading forecasters who expect continued growth in 1963 with GNP near 577 billion, rising to about 585 to 590 billion by year end. 56 percent forecast a moderate rise, 28 percent a stronger upturn, 16 percent a slower second half, with no recession anticipated.
Archaeologists report the discovery of a 4000 year old city ruin in Israel’s Negev desert. The find is hailed as one of the most exciting discoveries in years reflecting mankind’s urge to uncover origins while reaching for future knowledge.
A British child health authority advises against forcing bed rest on ill children except in extreme cases like polio and hepatitis. Doctors argue the child is the best judge of the need for rest, noting sick youngsters usually want to stay in bed. Parents facing resistant children welcome this stance.
Report notes that some of President Kennedy's Harvard peers left teaching to pursue plumbing, seeking what was described as real earnings in the trade.
A reader asks how to instill discipline in children when adults struggle with self control. The piece explores practical, simple methods for consistent parenting and setting boundaries.
Observers note that people increasingly pursue public roles and performances in daily life. The piece frames social behavior as a shared act with audiences watching and characters adapting to the spotlight.
Page 4 of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal dated April 22, 1963 lists subscription prices for morning, evening and Sunday editions, carrier and mail options, and rates for various timeframes. It includes publishing house details and pledge text.
Special Correspondent reports rising Sino Indian tension as China may resume hostilities after a decades pause. Chinese forces allegedly mass ground troops with ground to air and air to air missiles aimed at intercepting supply C 130 cargo planes used by Prime Minister Nehru to support troops at the frontier under harsh winter conditions.
The article reports a major liquor probe in the Rockefeller circle affecting Governor Nelson Rockefeller. It details resignations, investigations into figures like Judson Morhouse Walter Mahoney and Louis Lefkowitz, and Rockefeller's swift actions including firing the liquor authority chair and appointing a new clean-up team.
In Arizona, Democrats openly mock Senator Barry Goldwater’s presidential hopes while plotting his defeat in the Senate race. Names floated include Stewart Udall and Moe Udall with other possible challengers like Judge Menz Jennings, amid GOP intra-party dissension over Mecham and Shadegg.
The Scottish Rite Masons hold the Maundy Thursday ritual at 8 p.m. in the Hilton hotel ballroom directed by Dr. J. M. Gordon with DeWitt Landis chairing the dinner program and an after-dinner election for officers follows. Durwood H. Bradley is president and E. D. Parker is secretary treasurer with several vice presidents listed.
Henry J. Taylor recalls childhood visits to Woodrow Wilson at the White House and later meeting him in 1923. He portrays Wilson as generous, dignified, and faithful to routine, notes on his health, and ends with reverent assessment of Wilson as a giant of free thought and liberty.
Visitors to St George Utah will soon see the restored winter home of Brigham Young built in 1870. The State Parks Commission funds the project to revive a key era in Utah history. Young, founder and second president of the LDS Church, spent his winters here until his death in 1877.
The world land speed record of 394.2 mph was set at Bonneville Salt Flats in 197 by John R. Cobb of England. The mark still stands despite attempts to break it by Mickey Thompson and Donald Campbell.
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