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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1965
Page
3
A House subcommittee approved a bill to extend federal minimum wage coverage to farm workers, a move described as revolutionary by Rep. James Roosevelt. The proposal would affect about 40 percent of farm labor and raise concerns over seasonal hiring and wage types during peak harvest periods.
The piece outlines FDR Jr. as chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission facing weak enforcement powers under Title VII. It notes legal experts predicting a quagmire, pressure for quotas, and pushback from civil rights leaders and labor groups. It also discusses farm wage laws and the impact of compensation schemes on farm labor and production costs.
Al Gomhouria in Cairo charges that the U S Central Intelligence Agency wants to oust Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser and install a stooge. The claim remains unverified, while critics question Nasser’s leadership and U S financial ties.
A notice warns about 10 million veterans who have not yet used VA home loan guarantees and notes many live near Lubbock. It states the final cutoff date is July 25 1967, with a rule of ten years after discharge plus one year per month on active duty. Forewarned is forearmed.
In West Lake Louisiana Kenneth Dixon recalls a protest meeting over a proposed West Fork Calcasieu River bridge. Citizens from both sides testified their motives ranged from property value to traffic concerns while lawmakers listened. The session ended with a shared aim to gain a bridge, leaving the neighborhood closer than before.
A private summer White House dinner for former President Eisenhower highlighted LBJ’s ability to rally Republican support over Vietnam. Attendees included Barry Leithead Bill Robinson Cliff Roberts Walter Thayer and top Republican senators. The event marked the first such gathering in at least a generation.
Senator Kennedy spurs a CAB inquiry into Eastern Air Lines shuttle service Washington to New York to Boston. Eastern raised fares after touting profits, sparking debate over rate increases and potential anti competitive effects. The piece weighs competition, cockpit age jets, and political maneuvering around Viet Nam policy.
The writer challenges Schlesinger as a historian and reviewer, accusing him of self interest and bias in his MacArthur and Dulles era analyses. The piece cites misdated claims about ambassadorial authority and Bohlen’s nomination, arguing Schlesinger distorts facts and ignoring public records.
Washington reports the atomic energy weapon is being used against Japan with Hiroshima bombed 16 hours earlier. President Truman announced the weapon’s existence at 11 a.m. and warned of utter desolation as talks toward capitulation may quicken.
Guest editorial argues Eastern Air Lines holds a de facto monopoly on the Boston New York route due to the shuttle service. It questions the monopoly claim noting seven airlines operate the route and government regulators set schedules and fares, while the shuttle’s popularity may mislead.
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