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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1960
Page
2
Nixon argues that communism fails in justice and equality after 40 years while appealing to an intelligent minority in developing nations. He says Americans must understand the cold war and the strengths and weaknesses of communism as a system. no new program is offered.
An Army officer assigned to Ft Meade for top secret security work was found dead in a burned station wagon at the Bowie Race Track entrance. Prince Georges County detectives say Second Lt Harold H Innet 23 of Laurel Md took his own life. He arrived Aug 12 from Ft Devens and had not begun work. He was ROTC and a Denver graduate.
A Pravda article by Boris Ponomarev argues peaceful coexistence is the highest form of class struggle between socialism and capitalism. It portrays Khrushchev’s line as advancing global revolution via national liberation movements and pressure on capitalist governments.
Nixon campaign leaders Robert H. Finch and Herbert G. Klein warned that a sizable share of voters remain undecided as the race tightens. They cited polls showing Kennedy Johnson alignments and said the campaign still believes Nixon leads, with undecided voters potentially deciding the election in closing days. The team shifts focus to independents and swing voters, leveraging national volunteers and a strong advance operation.
In Moscow AP reports that Francis Gary Powers could be sent from a prison cell to a colony within a year if good behavior continues. Powers, 31, U-2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union, was sentenced to up to 10 years with early release for good conduct. His wife Barbara may visit monthly. visits could increase after transfer to a colony.
Police report weekend burglaries across several sites. Items stolen include seven tires valued at 102.74 from Finn Service Station, a bowling ball bag and shoes from Oakwood Lanes, a boat with skiing gear from Carl Gibson’s yard, watches cigarettes rings and 56.52 in value from Joe's Drive In, and small change and cigarettes from Jiffy Car Wash. Damage noted at locations including window glass and a church, with several residences and businesses affected.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower attended National Presbyterian Church services and heard prayers for spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers. Dr. Will W. Orr cited Powers as emblematic of those jailed by the Iron Curtain. Orr spoke in place of the absent pastor. Burma reports six wheat flour mills.
Allen Military Academy in Bryan Texas plans a slight enrollment increase with 20 new dormitories a dining hall and a science building ready as classes begin September 7. The school cites small class sizes an average of one teacher for 11 students and after class tutoring. It marks its seventy fifth anniversary and is listed among top prep schools. Classes run from seventh grade through high school and two years of junior college. An illustrated catalog is available on request.
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