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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1964
Page
4
The Democratic National Convention opens in Atlantic City amid expectations of fireworks rather than dull routine. President Johnson’s renomination is secure, but delegates anticipate tense debates on issues and strategic choices that could shape the campaign and surprise the public.
Special Correspondent notes readers split on Cuba coverage and forecasts Fidel Castro could win an election if allowed. Cuban exiles reply with strong opinions. Julio Lobo argues 90 percent oppose Castro and Communism, challenging a claimed public support.
The piece surveys how presidential nominees from both parties face exhausting schedules and travel by jet and motorcade, noting Nixon's 1960 knee injury and long campaign days that affected televised debates. It highlights concerns over health, succession, and the need for stable leadership in a nuclear era.
A Mississippi split delegates between the MFDP and regular Democrats as the Democratic convention opens in Atlantic City. Lyndon Johnson faces a dilemma whether to back the regulars who claim to represent the party or support the MFDP challenging exclusion of Black voters.
An analysis of a survey by the International Association of Chiefs of Police finds parents as the most cited problem in police work with juvenile delinquency. It notes overprotective parenting and parental disregard for law as factors, while cautions against blaming only parents.
An Iowa newspaper mocks a Russia propaganda claim about Americans taking only one bath a year. It argues the idea is flimsy and notes American mothers would never let their children skip baths. The piece treats the claim as Soviet propaganda and dismisses its plausibility.
A scrambled historical clipping from a Texas regional paper references the Lubbock Avalanche Journal and mentions a Independent Democratic jam publisher with ties to national press networks. It notes mentions of The Associated Press and United Press International in a mixed, unreadable garble.
A humorous remark suggests a wife’s laughter may reflect acting skill rather than the husband’s wit. The line implies perception and social dynamics in a domestic setting without delving into personal details.
Commentator Walter Lippmann quotably condemns rioting while discussing lessons from leading columnists. The remark reflects on public disorder and the media’s role in shaping opinion.
Fragmentary notes mention a world security framework and the idea of a peace world after conflict. A first agreement or treaty is referenced as a distant prospect in the evolving scene of global security discussions.
The piece discusses Senate signals and White House claims about the Tonkin Gulf raid on August 6. It cites Barry Goldwater’s charge that preannouncement jeopardized airmen and examines whether the president’s TV address affected the strike. It notes two planes lost and one pilot captured, with Defense Department sources offering cautious assessments of the warning’s impact.
The report notes specific entities located at 210 Xen Avenue each claim memberships of 50 000 or more. Details on the organizations are limited but the figures indicate unusually large groups or associations tied to that address.
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