Mann Backers Cite Mann Role In Texas Campaign
In a column response critics say Gerald C. Mann is a former Texas Attorney General not a former Secretary of State. The piece notes Mann heads the Kennedy Johnson drive in Texas and his long association with Clint Murchison supports Johnson, with Texans acknowledging the ticket’s rocky path in the state.
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Gerald C. Mann
Mr. Mann
Texas
Gerald Mann
Clint Murchison
Mann
Murchison
Lyndon Johnson
Local Soap Box Derby Champ Falls Short at Akron
Real Champion Roger Gale Sage from Idalou did not win the Akron prize amid 168 entrants with 167 to 1 odds. He conducted himself with quiet, gentlemanly conduct after both events, earning meritorious praise for his behavior and representing the South Plains well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Gale Sage
Akron
Roger
Idalou
South Plains
American space progress and civilian goals praised
The piece hails U S space achievements as proof of scientific capability, notes many satellites and diverse missile types, and emphasizes non military benefits and openness to international sharing. It speculates on upcoming firsts and a potential manned spaceflight sooner than expected, framing progress as American pride.
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U.S
Thomases
Ussr
Rusia
Washington
Parody invasion note from Texas daily press writer
Fragmentary text shows a parody notice or editorial note by CHAS. W. RATLIFFY of the Associated Press era with references to Lubbock Texas and a date Aug 16 1960. Names appear obliquely and cryptic, mentioning meetings and legal terms amid incomplete phrases.
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Oniz
Ain
National Feprosestatives
Texas Daily Press
Laasue
Texas
Chas
W. Ratlivy
Carfee
Fafa 'Es
Carmen Ovine
Speuke
Ilegiense
Fey
Adicide
Lubbock
Powers Pleads Guilty In U S Spy Case Trial
New York report outlines Francis Powers guilty plea in the U two spy case. He admits flying over Soviet territory with CIA contract duties and collecting military information. The defense may shape arguments around U S policy as the trial proceeds.
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Zpos Conmogre
Corresz
New York
Pila Francis Powers
U-2
Sverdlovsk
Powers
Soviet Ter
CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
USA
Special Air Detachment
Soviet Union
Montgomery
Nation to Survive Politics Get Once-Over
Special Correspondent Inez Robb reports from an Overseas Press Club session where Democrats and Republicans shared a panel. The group agrees both parties can win in November, platforms align more than differ, money and media shape campaigns, and conventions and television influence political life.
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Inez Robb
Overseas Press Club
E. Wiltred May
Commercial and Financial Chronicle
Sam Zelman
Columbia Broadcasting System
Bob Considine
Victor Lasky
United States
Tahiti
Riviera
Majorca
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Ress
Kennedy
Schmage
Nixon
Sean
Teevee
Zelman
Los Angeles
Japan the Key to Asia and Hawaii Politics in 1960
Hawaii voters face a presidential choice as Japan dominates regional security concerns. Widespread support for Nixon and local Republicans centers on Governor Quinn, Hiram L. Fong, and Neal Blaisdell, with Inouye seen as a strong Democrat incumbent. Union backing and looming national ticket dynamics shape the race for Hawaii’s electoral votes.
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Japan
Asia
Peking
Moscow
Europe
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
California
William F. Quinn
Hiram L. Fong
Fong
Congress
Daniel K. Inouye
Inouye
Duke Kahanamoku
Duke
Honolulu
Nixon
James K. Kealoha
Neal K. Blaisdell
Kealoha
Quinn
Blaisdell
Frank F. Fasi
Fasi
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
Jack W. Hall
Hall
Kennedy
Afl-Cio
Representative Inouye
Johnson
Lodge
Rockefeller
West Texas Old Settlers gather for Hank Smith Memorial Park event
Crosbyton hosts the 15th annual West Texas Old Settlers Association gathering at Hank Smith Memorial Park with several thousand expected over two days. R. B. Smith oversees park prep as D S Dudley shows set up a carnival. Local and state officials including Crosbyton’s mayor and State Senator Nelson speak. Registration led by Evelyn Smith Lowrie and Jeffie Smith assists.
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Crosbyton
South Plains
Hank Smith
West Texas
Old Settlers ‘Assn
R. B
Blanco Bob) Smith
Hank
D. S. Dudley
Evelyn Smith Lowrie
Jeffie Smith
Crosby County
Ben F. Hicks
Glad Snodgrass
Floydada
G. H. Nelson
Lubbock
Jeff Spikes
Cone
W. T. Dunn
Tom Montgomery
Television public service debate and pay TV concerns
A debate among Madison Avenue television executives questions private control of airwaves, public service obligations, and the idea of knuckling under to government charter terms. Dialogue covers FCC, conventions broadcasts, sponsorships, and the rise of pay television versus advertiser revenue. The report also notes South Carolina Democrats reconvening to decide on endorsing national candidates, with Gov. Hollings overseeing potential elector slates.
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Ccm
George Sokolsky
Madison Avenue
United States
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Newman McEvoy
Cunningham
Donald Leonard
Fuller and
Smith and Ross
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Hoover
Columbia, S. C
UPI
South Carolina
National Democratic Party
Ernest Hollings
South
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RED Star
Considine’s
Reem
Ameri- Insirlic
Turkey
Tran
Inert 1
Black Sea
Civil Aviation and Air Force Service
Tizzy
By Kate Osann
Waren
Drummonds
GOP
William Ewing
Star-Bulletin
Onolulu
Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Citim E. Reid
Brussels
Leopold
Belgium
France
Germany
Williams
Petersturs
Mary le Bow
London
Television Public Service
Ing
Ind
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