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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

5

New Era Of Comedy Says Laugh Getters Don’t Need To Be Funny

Expert Joe Finnigan discusses Ed Wynn and modern standups shaping a new era of comedy. He notes Red Skelton Mort Sahl and Bob Newhart influence while citing restrictions on dialect and race jokes. Wynn argues audiences still crave amusement despite limits and sponsors narrowing material.

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Disarmament Debate Highlights Air Force Viewpoints

Air Force Secretary Dude College criticized isolated talks on disarmament and urged a practical path to arms control. He warned against discarding all armaments and noted dangers of universal power shifts. F Jeffery commented on the era’s challenges during a Belfast student conference. Netherlands New Guinea surveys indicate nickel copper gold and bauxite prospects.

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Tito Guizar Charro Blanco Charms Lubbock Audiences

Tito Guizar, famed Mexican singer guitarist, wowed Farr Supermarket staff in Lubbock with his romantic native music and vibrant stage persona. He discussed training with Segovia and Schipa, his Cuban roots, and plans to study at Columbia before singing as a global ambassador.

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Calcutta Puja Fest Sees Low Violence in 1960

Calcutta’s Puja festival passed with unusually little violence as 1000 extra police were deployed to maintain order. Loudspeakers were largely barred and about 900 people described as bad characters were arrested.

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