Lubbock Avalanche-Journal masthead features editors and president
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal is described as an independent Democratic daily, published on weekdays with a Sunday consolidation, and includes arrangements with AP UPI wires. Parker F. Prouty is named as president and Chas A. Guy as editor and publisher.
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Howe's Excesses Must Be Curbed by Congress
A critique of U S Commissioner of Education Howe accusing him of overreaching directives to push school integration. The article warns against forced attendance districts educational parks and neighborhood disruption and calls for Congressional action to stop executive overreach.
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Carmichael calls for civil rights fighters to stay home
Stokely Carmichael urged Negroes at a Detroit rally to refuse to fight in Viet Nam and to fight on the home front instead. He said Negroes would take what was taken from them and suggested treason and insurrection. The piece questions whether civil rights workers deserve such privileges.
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Victims of Crimes Spur State Legislation Debate
The piece notes New York's new crime victims law as potentially the first in a wave of state measures. California already has a limited version, while Texas lawmakers respond to the Charles Whitman shootings. It urges tougher criminal laws and enforcement alongside victim aid.
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Longer Vacations Gain Ground For Lengthier Trips
The article notes a trend toward longer vacations with four week periods becoming common. It cites crowded highways and resorts as drawbacks but suggests many workers seek two weeks for rest plus an additional two weeks to recover from the first period.
Global rise in crime mirrors US trends
The piece notes crime rates climbing in many nations, including a Moscow report about a new department to handle an uptick in hooliganism. It argues that crime is a worldwide issue, counters claims of uniquely American crime, and cites the old proverb about judging others by one's own faults.
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Licensing Gun Ownership Aimed To Curb Tragedies
President Johnson urged Congress to pass broad gun control, including licensing and periodic exams for owners. The Austin tragedy revived debate on firearms regulation, with supporters arguing for sane responsible ownership and opposition noting constitutional rights. Experts and officials advocate registration and closer dealer oversight to prevent access by mentally unfit individuals.
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Johnson ducks stance on airline strike amid labor pressure
LBJ hesitates to endorse or oppose anti strike legislation leaving Congress to act. He had previously intervened to settle the dispute but the Machinists Union rejected the deal and he then refused to state a position, yielding to AFL CIO chief Meany.
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Johnson Favors Labor Stand in Airline Strike Fallout
The piece argues President Johnson mishandled the airline machinists dispute, failing to push new labor laws and alienating labor allies while criticizing European steel deals with Communist China. It cites Sen. Fulbright and Sen. Pastore, notes Senate censure, and warns of broader labor and foreign policy risks.
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Western Allies win on peace referenda rules decision
In Paris the Rules committee ruled simple majority peace conference decisions go to the foreign ministers council as recommendations. In Maroc California the Army reports unmanned B-17 drone landings from Hawaii marking a record unmanned flight. In Washington Senate investigations Mead says tax experts will probe Garsson munitions case. Missouri Sth District primary shows Enos Axtell leading Slaughter by 3,301 with 173 of 255 precincts reporting.
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Looking at Twelve Americas in the Great Society
Henry J. Taylor critiques the Johnson era Great Society arguing 12 Americas reveal failures in policy and outlook. He condemns inflation rising farm land values and government waste while praising free enterprise and self reliance as the path to national strength and honesty.
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Dallas Editorial Questions Juvenile Curfew Efficacy
Guest editorial argues that Dallas should enforce existing youth and auto laws before enacting a curfew. It notes police to teen ratios and cites data on 16 versus 17 year old car thieves and calls for firm punishment and proper enforcement structures.
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A Private Matter Sparks Call for Douglas Moral Probe
A Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas recently married Cathleen Heffernan, his fourth wife. Rep. George W. Andrews urges a House inquiry into his moral character, though he admits impeachment is unlikely and predicts ugly, unnecessary hearings amid a broader privacy debate.
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