Military planes show progress on broad air program
Signs point to gains in the air front with a cargo craft for 600 plus troops, the F-111 project advancing 10 days early at Fort Worth, and a $40 million bomber update plan in the works. Senate probes may reopen on the General Dynamics vs Boeing bid as A 11 spying efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Pentagon
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
General Dynamics
Boeing Company
John J. McClellan
Subcommittee
Navy
Fred Korth
United States
Congress
Defense
McNamara
Air Force
Victoria Abolishes Automobile Ad Valorem Tax
Victoria Texas votes to end the automobile ad valorem tax amid poor collection rates with only about 40 percent of owners paying. Officials note revenue loss of roughly 25 000 dollars annually and reference similar issues in Lubbock, where collection obstacles and constitutional questions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Texas
Lubbock
Max Tidmore
Secrecy Critiques Spark Debate Over Johnson News Policy
Observers allege a Johnson administration trend toward restricting executive branch news and press access. They cite discouraging salary disclosures, short notice conferences, and Saturday briefings as signs of tightened communications amid leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OCH
Johnson
White House
Executive Branch
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Morning Edition 1964 Dec 24
The paper outlines publication details for Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Evening Edition with subscription rates for various regions and formats. It includes pledge text and notes staff positions and date December 24, 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Republic
Lubbock, Tex
Lubbock Morning Avalanche
In Face Of Laden Yule Tables Fitness Kick Falters
The piece reviews the shifting U S fitness fad from Kennedy era hikes to Musial and Thurmond moves. It notes Stan Musial’s fitness program, Thurmond’s surgery after displaying pushups, LBJ’s walking and pool routines, and officials urging regular exercise while offering pamphlets on adult and youth fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
America
Kennedy
Bobby
Ike
Mamie
Musial
Sen. Strom Thurmond
LBJ
Johnson
White House
Washington
Lawrence E. Lamb
Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
Montgomery
Battle of the Bulge remembered through Second Armored Division clash
Twenty years ago near Dixson Est Lake La the Second Armored Division under Maj. Gen. Harmon halted a German thrust at the Bulge. The author recalls the dawn march, heavy snow and fog, and a brutal tank engagement that stopped the German advance before sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennetip II
Dixon
Lake
Rocer River
Second Armored Division
Ernie Harmon
Johnny Boretsky
Brooklyn
Harmon
Bulge
Myrrh and Magi in Persias Lore Across Biblical Lore
Andrew Tully surveys myrrh’s role from Christ’s birth to burial and traces Magi origins from Persia. He notes frankincense as an ancient resin with ritual use and modern medicine’s rejection of its curative claims. The piece reflects on Magi identities, their legends, and enduring cultural echoes from Ormazd to Mazda lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Tully
Africa
Asia
Jesus
Galvaro
Jerusalem
Persia
India
Ormazd
Mazda
Casper
Jasper
Tarsus
Melchior
Nubia
Balthazar
Chaldea
Orient
Bethlehem
Entitled Battle Rages Across Belgium as Allied Lines Hold
In memory lane dispatches from December 24 1944 reports a major German push 32 miles into Belgium threatening a key Allied highway near Liege. Tens of thousands of troops flood the field as Americans and British wage a growing, pivotal engagement. Texan Sgt Clifton Holland muscles a unique K-9 cobbler role aiding war dogs. Also noted are Christmas luncheon events with club officers elected for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Belgium
Liege
The White Reindeer of Mongolia
A passage notes the white reindeer of Mongolia can be crossed with darker breeds, yet their offspring remain white. The observation highlights a unique heredity pattern across reindeer varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MongOlia
Borrowed Boy for Christmas Nostalgia in Ohio Holiday Tale
A Henry J. Taylor Christmas column reprint recalls a boy’s Christmas Eve visit to grandparents near Columbus Ohio. An uncle borrows him for a day of warmth, kindness, and the Golden Rule, with scenes of snowbound travel, a cottage, singing, and family affection. Kennecott Copper reports a controlling stake agreement expected to lift profits and cut Chilean taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Taylor
Columbus
Ohio
Taylor
Ned
Madie
New York
Kennecott Copper
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Avalanche-Journal
Avalanche Journal Publishing Company, Inc
Butldeeefi
Oere Cubbork
National 4
Ballasee Daily Press League
Ullceased
Associates
United Press International
Sintid Parker F. Pruouty
Chas
AL Guy
Carrer
Ruth Montgomery
Robert F. Kennedy
C&o Canal
Roly - Poly
Pierre Salinger
Pierre
By Kate Osann
Callece
Dad
Dobbin
Hell
Mysteyina
Clifton Holland
Ross
Tex
K-9 Corps
U. S
Burma
Holland
Klever Kraft Klub
F. A. Tipton
C. M. Chandler
Charles N. Wood
A. S. Meinecke
Las Park
J.H Christmas
Santa Claus
Aunt Madie
Henry
Uncle Ned
Dreamland
By Galbraith
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