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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1963
Page
3
The article argues that federal tax cuts may be offset by higher state and local taxes as governments seek new revenue. It notes rising municipal taxes nationwide and the likelihood that any savings for individuals or corporations will be eaten by local levies and spending needs.
Richard Russell asks how the term euphoria appeared in testimony by Secretary Rusk Defense Secretary McNamara and General Taylor at a Senate hearing on the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. He notes the word is unusual in his dialect and jokes about carrying dictionaries to hearings.
A middle-of-the-road stance earns ridicule from both Left and Right critics yet avoids the extremes. The author notes the advantage of moderation, contrasting with past times when a boy wouldn’t talk back to his dad.
The page lists subscription prices for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal in 1963, including morning and Sunday editions, with yearly, six month, and monthly rates for options in Lubbock and surrounding areas. It also shows an official pledge and page reference.
Special Correspondent Ruth Montgomery reports a sharp GOP split in New Hampshire over Barry Goldwater. Moderate backers fear alienation of regular conservatives as Goldwater faces a potential three slate clash with Nelson Rockefeller in the crucial early primary. Cotton of New Hampshire may soon back Goldwater, aiming to lead the state delegation at next year’s convention.
A reader recounts medical talk and humor from a doctor who jokes about general diet and socialized medicine. It also describes Joan Caulfield's rubber-band face exercise shown at a talk, highlighting reactions and a playful backstage scene with reporters and attendees.
The 1960s GOP feud between Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater energizes the party, with both men trading barbs over radical right leanings and presidential chances. The intraparty clash fuels headlines and boosts public interest ahead of potential nominations.
A humorous line contrasts a bachelor who can enter a bathroom without dodging hosiery on the tine with an old timer who recalls counting up rather than down, highlighting curio of era language.
United States and United Nations resolve rubber crisis with synthetic production. Goodyear chairman Litchfield predicts October output matching prewar natural rubber and January levels equaling all prewar UN use. Lubbock demonstrations send delegates to Dallas. local names include Mrs S H Robinson and Mrs Paul Judah. Mohseud local potatoes deliver 11 cars to Army QM with 19 more booked by Aug 18.
Washington columnist Richard Starnes notes that public debate on rotary lawn mowers and civil rights marches reflects a persistent strain in American discourse. He recalls Bayh’s mower injury and contrasts past colorful senators with today’s earnest lawmakers as Washington braces for a planned equal rights march amid embassies and diplomatic immunity tensions.
The Post Office Department offers Ernst Tom Lea of El Paso a commission to design a five cent postage stamp honoring Sam Houston. The stamp will be color on color and depict Houston's strength of character and forceful personality. Houston led the Texas Army in the War for Independence and became the first president of the Republic of Texas. Lea is a recognized artist and illustrator, noted for works such as George Catlin Westward Bound and The King Ranch.
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