Convention Critique Calls For End To Party Machine Nominating
In 1932 editorials warned that full convention exposure would spark revolt and prompt reform. The piece endorses Senator Mansfield’s view that national primaries under federal supervision may replace the old system. It argues modern coverage reveals a machine-driven process and urges a system where individual opinions count more than boss influence.
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Chicago
United States
Franklin Renevelt
John Nance Garner
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
Few Refusals Highlight Census Privacy Dissent
The Census Bureau reports that out of about 180 million people counted, only six refused to answer. One man declined to disclose how he refrigerates his son, calling it an invasion of privacy. He questions why anyone would refuse, while noting objectors exist but do not cause a rift with the majority.
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Calien
IRF
Sen Geile Water
Arizona
Len Goldner
Democrat Party
Len Goldwater
Anniversary of modern consumer installment buying era
A New York bank started consumer installment credit in 1910, marking a five year milestone as 1460 began with total outstanding credits around 39.4 billion dollars. The piece notes few observers mark the anniversary, yet many people face payments and financial pressures at year’s start.
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New York
Hue
Fragmented 1960 Lubbock publicity page fragment
A damaged OCR fragment from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal dated August 27, 1960 shows scattered text about United States postage, publishing notes, and pledge. The readable items include partial names, prices, and a mix of column headings, with page reference and a public notice style imprint.
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Kibveeavaierene Eurnal
Asus
Lubbora
Texas
Parker
Prouty
Annette Ear
C. Lubbock
Rome Olympics blackout shocks modern era debut
Special correspondent notes Rome marks XVII Olympiad amid a rare blackout delaying events. The piece cites Dr Willy Meisal of Word Sports blaming Roman officials and Nero for political meddling that disrupted the games once held in Athens and Greece.
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Bob Considin
Rome
Teodosius the Great
Athens
Willy Meisal
Nyane
Sention
Willy
Christ
Nero
Sulla
Greece
Augustis
Tiberius
Solon Note Praises Goldwater Yet Questions Punditry
Inez Robb notes Sen. Barry Goldwater's pleasant demeanor and strong stance while criticizing professional pundits. The column recalls his Chicago convention remarks, media earnings from a column, and debates over payola for labor unions, ending with a satirical jab about delaying the 211th Olympiad for a staged moment.
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Sen’ Goldwater
Hailiwick
Sen ’Goldwater
Chicago
Thad
Contested Race Sparks Oblique Attacks On Bribery
An improvised singing and drama contest ends with a chaotic chase as a horse drawn race halts Apollo fronted by accusations and sly references to Avery Brundage. The piece skewers bribery in sport, citing Olympic era scandals and players shifted by money.
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Ave Hole
Senate of Fogh
Avery Brudange
Mar
Willy
Nero
Astilus
Croton
Tithamos
Syracuse
Craton
Ephesians
Wally
Seven Union
Southern View On Wage Bill Sparks National Debate
Southern leaders denounce Kennedy Johnson wage bills as a drastic burden, arguing a $1.25 minimum foes Southern industry and jobs. They warn Northern backing could hasten union drives and threaten Southern commerce while noting lower Southern living costs complicate equalization.
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Read
Althoich
South
Kennedy-Johnson
Afl-Cio
Stedt
Los Angeles
Consrese
Meany Reuther
Brownfield Cotton Bile Delivered and Old Settlers Meet
Brownfield Roy McNeal brought in the county s first bale of cotton from land settled early in Terry County The bale weighed 4 5 pounds The West Texas gin displayed the bale in the public square as county oldtimers plan their annual reunion at the fairgrounds sponsored by the Lubbock County Old Settlers Assn Judged Dillard presides and a short program is planned The gathering defines an oldtimer as someone who has lived in Lubbock County since 1905 In Washington Senate debates wartime draft measures with limited conscripts and regional scope while Britain endures a six hour German air raid over London with extensive damage and nightlong bombardment.
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Roy McNeal
Terry County
Hale West Texas Gin Co
Park County
Fairgrounds
Labbocs County Old Settlers Assn
Judged Dillard
Fider Litt Sanders Wall
Dillard
WP Florance
Slaton
Lubbock County
Political rancor tempers Kennedy Roosevelt split
A turbulent week sees George EF and Sokolski factions mend fences as Kennedy and Roosevelt families vie for Liberal and Democratic support. Nixon is defended against anti Semite charges while New York liberals waver. A Chicago cat estate tale closes the column.
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George EF
Sokolsky
Ohn Kenney
Eleanor Rouse
Sokolskyvelt
Harry Truman
Ronsevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Ibn Kennedy
David Dubinsky
Alex Rose
Daech Patofski
Mis Kanenelt
Notanis
Serpene
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Ray Tucker
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