Berlin Wall seen as confession of failure by communism
Nobel laureate John Steinbeck called the Berlin Wall incredible and a confession of failure. He argued the wall proves the West’s freedoms and prosperity while spotlighting the East’s regimentation. Visitors from the West see the contrast as evidence of communist shortcomings and the futility of currency claims.
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Berlin Wall
John Steinbeck
Free World
Steinbeck
Berlin
Russia
Poland
West
East Berlin
West Berlin
Lubbock
Germany
Elusive Wealth and the Debt Trap
An economist notes that rising income can trigger overspending and debt leading to bankruptcy. Wealth seen as illusory hides factors like taxes and inflation. Living beyond means, whether poor or rich, risks trouble. many fail to learn this lesson until too late.
Self adjusting wrench from Hamburg firm draws praise
A Hamburg firm produced a self adjusting wrench with a jaw filled by spring steel leaves that open to the exact size of the nut and reset with a handle button. The device promises to aid the do it yourself mechanic by easing stubborn fittings and reducing wear on patience and temper.
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Hamburg
Man Reflects on Simpler Times and Big Economy
In a reflective note, a man recalls quieter days when people could relax and smoke a pipe, contrasting with modern life where everything comes in large economy sizes, except families with children.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 1963 Dec 14 front page ad details
Historic newspaper clipping shows publication info, pricing, and pledge text. It lists staff like Parker F Prouty and Chas A, describes editions Morning Sunday and pricing by carrier or mail, and prints the Pledge of Allegiance. This page reflects 1963 Lubbock Texas formatting and publishing details.
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Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company
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Monte
United States of America
Lubbock, Tex
Tyrol report cites firings and work absence
A fragment from a Tyrol correspondence describes six women being fired by a park avenue official amid a work attendance dispute. It notes a crossover with a nonresident spouse and a Dallas event, mentioning personal actions and a presidential figure. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations.
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Tyrol
Considine
Speckal
Park Avenue
Ho Markey
New York
Usta
Changes Likely Succession Law Weaker By Ruthie Montgomery
A legislative reform debate follows President Kennedy's assassination and the risk of a succession gap. Observers question the line of succession to Speaker John McCormack should Johnson be incapacitated, urging a constitutional amendment or new order to ensure continuity. The piece notes Truman and Rayburn precedents, critiques current cabinet reliance, and cites proposals for multi-name nominations or a white ribbon committee while discussing political feasibility.
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Ruthie Montgomery
Kennedy
Vic Rey
John McCormack
Johnson
Machusetts
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Legislative Branch
McCormack
Troversial
Dean Aches
Congress
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Republiccans
William Ayres
Ohio
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Truman
Tath Congress
Yule Shopping in Capital Sparks Humorous War on Women
A satire by Andrew Tully explores Christmas shopping as a perilous arena dominated by women. The piece lampoons holiday crowds, noting men should avoid downtown stores between December and early January while joking about lavish gifts after the season ends.
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Andrew Tully
Gestive Ton
Rassle
Khrushchev
Red Square
Taj Mahal
Tully
Rolls Royees
Montgomery County
Proverb Sketch on Manners and Friendship
A compact musing notes that wealth alone does not excuse bad manners and that true friends respond in need, while some people let a letter speak for itself. It closes with a ragtag aphorism about a friend in need seeking you out.
Teachers favor federal aid to education without control
On Memory Lane notes from the Lubbock Morning Avalanche dated December 1 1913 report the Lubbock Classroom Teachers Association backing federal aid to education without federal control Dr Doyle D Jackson of Texas Tech says the aid would raise salaries by about a year Charity for Goodfellows Christmas fund grows to 1650 dollars aiming for 2000 as nearly 4000 children must be remembered City commission takes first step to repeal the bicycle license ordinance and discusses a proposal to appoint a city traffic director Ray Farmer of Lubbock Bus Co and two firms is mentioned for the job
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Lubbock
Assa
Doyle D. Jackson
Texas Tech
Office of Defense Transportation
Ray Farmer
Lubbock Bus Co
Naming Sites For Kennedy
Special correspondent Richard Starnes argues against rushing to memorialize John F Kennedy. He cites proposed public buildings and sites named after Kennedy and urges patience, noting the need for time to judge his true historical impact. He compares Kennedy to Lincoln and Jefferson as patient, lasting tributes.
South Pole Christmas Slated For Cardinal Spellman
Francis Cardinal Spellman of New York will visit U S military servicemen overseas this Christmas and celebrate Mass at the Amundsen Scott Station at the South Pole. He will also conduct a memorial service in Antarctica marking the end of a month-long mourning period for President John F Kennedy.
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New Zealand
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Vic Ar
U.S
South Pole
America
Amundsen-Scott Stafinn
Antarctica
John F."kenneily
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