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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1960
Page
9
A year of drownings in area tanks and lakes prompts warnings on water safety. Officials urge constant supervision, swimming with adults only, and avoiding lone or unsupervised water access as heavy spring rains keep dangerous water depths common.
John F. Kennedy via DNC chairman Henry Jackson says he will carry all 50 states in the upcoming election. The piece notes the public awaits a reply from Nixon and questions whether he can claim the same victory.
Senate Commerce panel begins public hearings on House payola reform to curb deceptive broadcasting practices. Proposals include criminalizing secret contestant assistance and balancing FCC authority with protections against federal overreach. Writers warn against political dictation while urging safeguards for public rights.
Morning edition details from Lubbock newspapers in the south Plains region including the Lubbock Avalanche Journal and The Day. Publication notes indicate morning and Sunday consolidation and press information with dates and page references.
Special correspondent outlines the long White House access of George Allen from 1933 through Eisenhower era and hints at his possible future in Washington. The column notes alliances with Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower Nixon Kennedy Baruch and potential new roles after a generational shift.
A columnist declares forming Conventions Anonymous to resist the urge to attend national political party conventions. The piece mocks convention fashion and pageantry, notes past efforts to quit, and laments the pull of 1964 conventions while advocating mutual support.
Charleston Evening Post details the Polaris missile program, noting the Charleston Naval Weapons Annex as the sole site assembling testing and storage of 16 missiles per submarine. It cites the George Washington in harbor for tests and recalls the Hunley sinking the Housatonic in 1864 as a historical contrast to today’s underwater deterrent.
The Memory Lane South Plains Ginners Association holds its annual meeting today at the Palace Theater with 300+ expected. George A. Simmons of Lubbock Cotton Oil Mill and a ginning committee plan an entertainment program and luncheon at the Hilton Hotel. W S Posey will welcome attendees. Lon M. Davis will report on finances. John C. Thompson will deliver the principal address. A Spur water well is now complete, with pumps to be installed to restore irrigation rates. Former residents from Blanco and Burnet counties will reunite in Mackenzie State Park, with Clove Aten and Meta Ulrich in leadership. International and national news follows with Egypt preparing for potential conflict and U S Senate debates on conscription and war policy.
The article discusses British base agreements with the United States, noting Labour Party opposition and calls for a new understanding. It cites Attlee Truman Potsdam talks, Macmillan’s clarification, and ongoing parliamentary debate on the Anglo American alliance and Britain’s future foreign policy.
Irving places about 44 square miles under annexation first reading in an effort to block Dallas expansion. The area includes 38 square miles in south Denton County and would bring Irving’s limits within three fourths of a mile of Lewisville. City Manager Morris Howard stated the move aims to curb future Dallas growth.
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