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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1969
Page
13
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal announces Chas A Guy serving as editor and publisher. Details of tenure and responsibilities are outlined, with emphasis on leadership of the newspaper's newsroom and operations.
A Pakistan camel driver who met Lyndon Johnson in 1961 received a Ford pickup and later rented it to the U.S. Embassy in Karachi. When aid faltered and payments stopped, he faced hardship while criticizing shifts in customs and values. The piece argues U.S. foreign aid often backfires as nations adjust to new standards.
The Rev. Niebuhr warns of a tamed religion in the White House as Nixon hosts worship in the East Room with Billy Graham, while Mrs. Madalyn Murray O’Hair sues in Austin over Apollo moon Bible readings and space religion. Both fear establishment yet urge free worship rights.
The Federal Department of Health Education and Welfare declines paying 100000 dollars annually to the National Welfare Rights Organization for serving as a broker for aid to disadvantaged slum dwellers. Officials fear NWRO would use funds to promote and expand its influence. HEW advocates targeted support for the truly needy and handicapped without relying on such organizations.
President Nixon proposes moon rocks as gifts to world leaders in a satirical dialogue. Kissinger and aides joke about rock trading, disarmament talks, and the fallout with Peru, Mexico, Britain, and France. Hawaii
Anatoli V. Kuznetsov, a Soviet writer, has defected and received permission to live permanently in Britain. The article notes Moscow’s tightening control over artists and urges U S intellectuals to heed the change in the USSR leadership’s approach to dissent.
House Speaker Gus Mutscher told Pleasant Grove Chamber that Texans must pay more for state government. The report notes the headline stating Higher Taxes Certain and urges citizens to accept costs for public services and state needs.
An amusement verse laments space travel hype and suggests the church remains the safest booking place. The spoof notes shrinking American families and rising costs while a Martian ponders sightings of flying saucers. A Miami hotel reportedly offers airport meet service.
Kevin Phillips, author of The Emerging Republican Majority, argues for a GOP coalition built from middle class suburbs in the Heartland, the South, and California. He contends expanding the Negro vote helps Republicans by painting Democrats as the Black Party, while elections favor the Electoral College system.
Readers are urged to expect surprises as prospects for progress toward peace at the Paris peace conference surface. The article notes skepticism but hints at possible breakthroughs amid diplomatic efforts and public interest.
Mrs. John E. Eakin of Brownfield argues the United States repeats Korea mistakes in Vietnam and warns negotiations with Communists surrender. She cites Eisenhower era terms, prisoners, and U S prestige, urging firm stance and quoting Syngman Rhee on negotiating with Communists.
In a letter to the editor, Mrs. Fred Allison argues that U.S. space achievement highlights freedoms denied under Communism. She urges national awareness and active efforts to restore democracy and curb cynicism about government.
Editor notes Harvard President Nathan S. Pusey urges campus self governance to curb disorders. The author argues autonomy must come with responsible self rule and warns against outside enforcement of campus lawlessness. Allen Burke Sr. of Wolfforth letters in reply defending law and order.
A letter to the Avalanche-Journal criticizes a proposed promotional film with tasteful nude scenes as an educational aid like the United Fund. The writer, Jerry Henderson, counters his own Rotary Club film and notes his readiness with a G rated production titled The Turning Point from 1969. He asks if he missed the boat.
A Business Tips report based on interviews with many people outlines common myths about African American consumers. It cites the Kerner Commission's conclusions and marketing studies showing blacks read and watch media similarly to whites, argues theft is often internal to stores, and notes black goals align with broader U.S. society outside militant circles.
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