Review of 1962 Sees Cuban Crisis as Defining Year
An end of year reflection argues 1962, dominated by the Cuban confrontation, pushed the United States and the Soviet Union toward a brink of war and shaped Western resolve. It notes Castro's stay and Russian caution ahead, with a claim that the year strengthened unity against Red aggression despite global failures.
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Cuba
Russia
United States
Kremlin
Castro
Free World
Budget Cutting Doubts Loom Over Federal Tax Plan
The administration discusses a tax cut tied to trimming wasteful spending though skeptics doubt drastic cuts will occur before the 1964 election. A $19,400 Area Redevelopment Administration skiing study prompts criticism of spending for a limited region.
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Washington
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Area Redevelopment Administration
United States
U.S
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal subscription rates 1962
The Dec 29 1962 Lubbock Avalanche Journal lists subscription prices for morning, Sunday, and combined editions in Lubbock and outside areas. Rates cover carrier and mail options for 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, and 1 month. Page 4i specifically notes the publisher and offices in Lubbock Texas.
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South Plains
Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
Stn St
Ave. J
Texas
National
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Associated Press
United Press International
Parker F. Prouty Chas. A. Guy
Around The World Too Fast By Bob Considine
Special dispatch describes a rushed globe trotter losing money and memories after a stalled Moscow departure. A brutal wait at the airport bar reveals language barriers and a delayed Air India flight, forcing a return to the National hotel near Red Square.
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Bob Considine
Moscow
National Hotel
Red Square
New Delhi
Air India
London
England
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Monaco
Russia
Pan Am
P.S
Edward Stone
U. S
India
Household Help Problem For A Queen
A humorous look at Buckingham Palace staffing as Queen Elizabeth II faces a time and motion study amid unionized servants. Prince Philip推 pushes for modernization while resistance to change grows. The piece ties global servant talk to palace woes and notes passport quirks and an Indian travel anecdote.
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Inez Robb
H. M
Elizabeth II
Prince Philip
Buckingham Palace
Girl Guides
ATS
Philip
Savoy
Prince Andrew
Victoria
Elizabeth
Buckingham
Women Bear Brunt of Household Labor Say Critics
A quoted remark argues men enjoy freedom while women shoulder all home duties, reflecting gender role tensions. The statement contrasts male public life with female domestic labor, highlighting ongoing debates about equality and labor distribution.
Stakes High Rules Fight In Next Congress
The Rules Committee, lowest friction point for Kennedy era bills, could determine whether welfare and Medicare proposals reach the floor. Smith favors a 12 member panel to keep control, while Alpert backs a 15 member setup to ease legislation passage. Freshmen recruits on both sides loom as key players in a battle likely to shape early 88th Congress.
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Ray Tucker
Ashington
Congress
Rules Committee
House of Representatives
Rules
House
Kennedy
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Howard W. Smith
Smith
White House
Bobby Kennedy
Friends of the Administration
WPB halts desk sharpener and office supply production
The War Production Board ordered a halt to manufacture of desk pencil sharpeners and restricted copper engravings for calling cards and business stationery. Prohibitions also covered metallic file fasteners and most metal repair parts for office supplies except stapler and puncher parts. Additionally, local politics saw D. B. Williamson resign as chair of the Lubbock County Agricultural Adjustment Agency committee, with R. A. Boyd named to succeed him.
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Washington
WPB
D. B. Williamson
Lubbock County
Flying Windmills From Earth
A Venus family watches for life on Earth after Mariner II. The Vils debate time, atmosphere, and a flying windmill sighting. The scene ends with the Thought Police at the door as the curtain falls.
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Mariner II
Venus
Vilinders
Mr. V
Measles Link Sought to Multiple Sclerosis in UCLA Study
UCLA researchers Dr. John M. Adams and Dr. David T. Imagawa suggest an indirect link between measles and multiple sclerosis. Their December Proceedings of Experimental Medicine report notes high measles antibody presence in MS patients’ spinal fluid and proposes a disguised measles virus may affect the central nervous system.
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Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
John M. Adams
David T. Imagawa
Proceedings of Experimental Biology and Medicine
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Sofia
Paradise
Air India Nyet
the National
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
Considine
Tizzy
By Kate Osann
Cong. Smith
Virginia
John F. Kennedy
Robert Smith
Mr. Noyet
Anorica
The
Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Canton
China
Santa Maria
Degli Angeli
Rome
Diocletian
By Richard Starnes
Mrs. V
Starnes
Earth
R. V
Tunbridge Wells
UPI
Maureen Butler
By Galbraith
Tommy
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