US firmness on Cuba paid off as missiles removed
The United States prepared to strike Cuba if Khrushchev did not order removal of Soviet missiles. A mobilization at sea and in the southeast signaled readiness for invasion if Kennedy ordered it, though the aim was to dismantle bases before they threatened the hemisphere. Khrushchev promised removal and the US awaits on site verification.
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Castro
Cuba
Khrushchev
U. S
Pentagon
Russia
Kennedy
Right Decision DeBusk Re-signs Dallas County Democratic Post
Right Decision DeBusk resigns as secretary of the Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee after eight years of service. The Texas Tech College directorate chair notes his college and political duties cannot mix, a choice others say reflects his long history of doing the right thing.
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Anel Debusk
Dallas County
Democratic Executive Committee
DeBusk
Texas Technological College
Idalou
Manny” DeBusk
Good Advice from Robert Frost on an Arts Career
Poet Robert Frost warns that a career in the arts invites both praise and brickbats. He stresses that only those who can endure public scrutiny should pursue writing painting or music, as critics are certain and thin skins will fail in the artistic life.
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Robert Frost
Frost
Lesson Unlearned in Budget Lessons
A magazine writer argues Americans learn not to save to get ahead, while the Federal budget shows the government still struggles with saving or spending. The piece critiques modern misery despite more luxuries and money than before.
Testing Luck With Two Dollar Bills
A brief note discusses accepting two dollar bills to gauge luck, noting superstition about their misfortune while proceeding with a practical test. The item frames a small gamble as a light human interest moment.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Publication Note December 1, 1962
Page 4 section A announces publication details for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal with pricing for subscriptions by carrier and mail. It lists offices at the South St and Ave J building, advertising representation, wire service affiliations, and standard pledge of allegiance text. The item is a catalog-style front-page notice rather than news.
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South Plains
Democratic
Lubbock
Chas
A. Guy
United States of America
Republic
Texas
Khrushchev Not Ready for War Yet Say U S Intel
Special correspondent Ruth Montgomery notes four recent moves cited by U S intelligence suggesting Soviet Premier Khrushchev seeks to avoid all-out war. He stepped back in the Cuban crisis, delayed Berlin action, restrained Red ChinaIndia border hostilities, and may have pressured China with petroleum cuts.
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Ashington
Nikita Khrushchev
U.S
Khrushchev
Life Under Sea Khrushchev Speech Reported by Central Committee
Khrushchev’s central committee plenary address was unusually lengthy with an 87 page translation. He did not rant or harangue, but spoke in a chiding, fatherly tone and urged like a mother hoping for better prospects for the people.
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Khrushchev
Central Committee
Communist Party
Fidel Castro
How To Escape It All by Phyllis Battelle
Special Correspondent describes Cousteau's underwater life concept and its appeal with thoughts on a sea-dwelling utopia. It follows two divers adapting to an aquatic villa, experiencing euphoria and a shift in perspective that questions life above water.
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Phyllis Battelle
York
Promised Land
Jacques Cousteau
Cousteau
Mediterranean
Oceanauts
Liberals Propose A New Scheme To Reshape Congress
The Kennedy faction backs a major reform to curb Czar like powers of House and Senate committees. A proposed 60 to 90 day reporting trigger would force action by steering leaders in both chambers, potentially loosening committee control but sparking fears of White House influence and reduced expertise.
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Cannon
Missouri
Hayden
Arizona
Treasury
Kennedy
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House
House Rules Committee
Howard W. Smith
Virginia
Senate
White House
Why Congress Shouldn’t Waste Time On Chestnut Extract
In a satirical critique, the author questions why Congress stockpiles chestnut extract and why 4000 tons are released. He notes the lack of public knowledge, urges lawmakers to focus on substantive duties, oversight of officials, and pressing issues like industrial piracy and tariff policies.
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Turkey
Fidel Castro
Maywood
N. J
Congress
Smathers
State Department
New Jersey
Railway to Acapulco Project Planned in Mexico
National Railways director Benjamin Mend ez says construction will begin next year on a century old idea of a railroad from Mexico City to Acapulco. He declined to elaborate after a meeting with President Adolfo Lopez Mateos at the National Palace.
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UPI
Acapulco
National Railways
Benjamin Mendez
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
National Palace
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Herbie
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