Berlin Wall seen as symbol of Communist failure
Nobel laureate John Steinbeck called the Berlin Wall an incredible confession of failure after visiting West and East Berlin. He argued the Wall aimed to block East Germans from escaping to freedom and prosperity in the West, underscoring the West’s view of Communism as a failed system.
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Berlin’ Wall
John Steinbeck
Free World
Steinbeck
Berlin
Russia
Poland
Berlin Wall
West
West Berlin
East Berlin
Lubbock
Germany
Elusive Wealth And The Perils Of Overspending
An economist warns that rising income can trigger lavish purchases and unpayable debt. Illusory wealth, rising taxes, and inflation push both low earners and high salaried executives toward bankruptcy if they live beyond their means.
Adjusting wrench from Hamburg firm uses spring leaves
A Hamburg firm produced an adjustable wrench with a jaw filled by spring steel leaves that bend to the exact opening and reset with a button. It promises easier, less frustrating use for do it yourself mechanics and reduces wear on patience and marriage.
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Hamburg
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Publishing Details 1963
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal announces weekly independent daily editions with morning and Sunday delivery and a consolidated Sunday edition. The notice lists subscription rates for carrier and mail, including regional pricing and options for morning, evening, and Sunday editions. Page 4, Sec. A, Lubbock, Texas, December 14, 1963.
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Waitreng “Star
South Plains
Democratic
Tihubbock
avalanche-Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company
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Ite
al bin Stang Ave
Lubbock
Texan
Natio Advertising
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Texas
Pun
Associated Press
Unites. Press. International
Parker F Prouty Chas. A
Guy Relig
United States of America
Republic
Lubbock, Tex
Considerine's 'On the Line' readers react to Dallas probes
Raymond Markey and others from New York to Dallas express outrage at media coverage of President Kennedy's assassination. Readers defend Dallas police and question Considine's remarks while contrasting national press influence with local reporting. The letter later notes a technical point and hints at continued discussion.
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BOR
Considin
NEW You
Park Avene
Raymond “Ho Markey
A Yating
New York
Pam
Washantston
W. G. Kirkland
Darien
Conn
Considine Sves
Dallas
Oswild
Considine
Changes Likely Succession Law Weak By Ruth Montgomery
Washington reports discuss flaws in the 19 Presidential Succession Act after Kennedy's assassination as observers warn the line of succession favors the Speaker over the President. The piece cites Johnson, McCormack, and Ayres while outlining proposals to reinforce continuity, including a constitutional amendment to name alternate successors and a blue‑ribbon commission option.
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Ruth Montgomery
Washington
Sith Congress
Nenenedy
Tod McCormack
Johnson
Masschusetts
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
McCormack
House
Pless
Republic Central
Mii
Yessialuts
Lyndon B. Johnson
Prident
Kennedy
Presidential Space Council
Powe
Truman
79Th Congress
Senate
Cape Canaveral
Louis Works
Knnedy
Preident Johnson
Me. Johnson
Yule Shopping In Capital Provokes Tough Talk
Andrew Tully writes a satirical riff on Christmas shopping, claiming he will avoid stores until after Dec 25. He lampoons the male fear of female shoppers, describing women as aggressive in December boutiques and men as retreating to safety, all in a humorous, hyperbolic voice.
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Kennedy
Earh
Andrew Tully
Yashington
Rassle
Khrushchev
Red Square
Montgomery County
Pris
Dames
Adam
Lubbock Teachers Support Federal Education Aid Plan
On Memory Lane the Lubbock Classroom Teachers Assn favored federal aid to education without federal control. Dr Doyle D Jackson of Texas Tech explained the aid would mean a salary bump of about 26 a year. Goodfellow Christmas fund contributions rose to 1650 with hope of reaching 2000 for almost 4000 remembered children. City commission began repealing action on the bicycle license ordinance and discussed naming a city traffic director with Ray Farmer of Lubbock Bus Co and two taxi firms as a candidate.
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Lubbock
Office of Defense Transportation
Ray Farmer
Lubbock Bus Co
Naming Kennedy Memorials Sparks Public Debate
A columnist denounces hasty tributes to John F Kennedy as ill judged and premature. He argues it is wrong to rush to rename venues, airports, and seashores, urging time for history to assess Kennedy's true legacy, while defending the need for respectful memory. He notes Lincoln and Jefferson took decades to be honored, cautioning against inflating esteem before mature judgment.
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Chiewyi
Gare Airport
Kennedy
Cape Cid Seashore
West Virginia
Republic
Tate
America
Llame
Lincoln
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John F. Kennedy
South Pole Christmas Slated For Cardinal
In Christchurch New Zealand Cardinal Francis Spellman of New York travels to Antarctica to celebrate Christmas Eve Mass at Amundsen Scott Station and conduct a memorial service marking the end of JFK’s month long mourning. The visit honors U S military service members stationed overseas and includes a South Pole observance.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Vict
U.S
South Pole
America
Amundsen-Scott Station
Antarctica
John F.kennedy
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Geoffrey
Yule Shopping
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Agnes Tuis Wamian
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Phen
Mann
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
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Chief Goodfellow
Cyrus the Great
Henry Carey
James T
Charles
Cuiver Cromwell
Charles Amest
William Iie
Richard
Starnes
Hank
National Cultural Center
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New York City
Tollewild International Airport
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White House
Mr. Kennedy
Khrushchevy
Mane Kind
Cardinal
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