Name Change Furor at Arlington State College Spurs Debate
Arlington State College residents clash over proposed label shift to Texas A&M University at Arlington as lawmakers consider renaming the institution to Texas Tech University style. Critics fear loss of identity and control while the A&M System links and future graduate work drive the push.
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Arlington State College
Dallas
Fort Worth
Tech
Texas A&m University At
Arlington
Arlington State
A&m University
A&m
General Revenue Fund
A&M’s
University
Santa Claus Jobs Become Hazardous To Fill
Difficult role for department store Santas as kids recall past requests and kick Santas in the shins when promises are not kept. Henry J. McCloskey of the Texas Employment Commission notes memory pressure and high job vacancy as Santa Clauses struggle to meet demands.
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Santa Claus
Henry J. McCloskey
Texas Employment Commission
Saint Nick
Santa
Judge Hoffman Orders 60 Days Jail For Oakland Mother
Judge William Hoffman of Oakland rules 35 year old Evelyn Coleman must serve 60 days in jail and three months probation for battery and disturbing school grounds. She slapped a woman elementary school teacher, believing the teacher had slapped her daughter aged 8. Coleman, a welfare recipient of 15 years, has until January 4 to arrange housing for her 13 children, with Oakland juvenile authorities to step in if needed. The decision aims to set an example for others, regardless of status.
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William Hoffman
Oakland
Calif
Evelyn Coleman
Record of Observations and Dated Sayings
A mix of aphorisms and social commentary notes tobacco use rising to a record high. The text parodies money loss to smoke and jokes about pride, lawn care, lists, and attention seeking behavior.
When One Does a Good Turn He Wants Quick Repayment
A concise remark notes that modern good deeds are often repaid immediately rather than later, reflecting a trend toward instant reciprocity and self-interest in everyday acts.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Dawn Page From 1964
A damaged front matter snippet shows the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal masthead from December 31, 1964. It lists editors and publishers Charles A. Guy and Parker F. Prouty, addresses on 8th Street and Avenue J, Dallas press reps, and wire service affiliations with AP and UPI.
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South Plains
Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
8Th St
Ave. J. Lubbock
Texas
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Associated Press
United Press International
Parker F. Prouty
If I Were Queen for a Day Reforms Outlined by Ruth Montgomery
A special column proposes five year UN probation for new members with voteless observer status. It also urges automatic loss of vote for aggressor nations after world court ruling. U S campaign reforms limit to seven weeks with regional rallies. Government to fund ten speeches per candidate, seven regional. Ballot counting to wait until all polls close to curb premature results.
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Ruth Montgomery
Ashington
United Nations
World Court
U. S
New England
Mid-Atlantic States
Washington
Rhode Island
U.S
California
New York
Zambia
Togo
Somalia
Sierra Leone
United Nations Assembly
Louisiana Won't Welcome Wide Open Gambling, Governor Says
In an interview and press conference, Gov. John J. McKeithen says he will not tolerate widespread gambling while warning local officials to clean up existing spots. He pledges action against racketeers and insists outsiders are not welcome. The governor asks media cooperation to expose flagrantly illegal activity and emphasizes local responsibility before state intervention.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
Aton Rouge
Louisiana
John J. McKeithen
Pat
Press
Up To You Congress Reform Call From Senator Clark
Senator Joseph S. Clark argues Congress lags in majority rule and is hampered by rules and delays. He urges a bipartisan study, curb on debate and Rules Committee powers, and a Committee Bill of Rights to strengthen the legislature and engage the public. He warns reform depends on citizen demand and congressional accountability.
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Joseph S. Clark
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Ashington
Congress
United States
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Clifford Case
New Jersey
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
House
Nimitz Broadcast Aims At Japanese Home Radio
Admiral Nimitz declares US Navy will fight to the vitals of Japan in a recorded message broadcast to Japanese homes. He urges a future government of free men as Under Secretary Grew appeals for political overthrow of military rule. Royal news from London reports Archbishop Damaskinos named regent of Greece amid unrest and possible monarchy referendum.
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Washington
Chester Nimitz
United States Navy
Japan
Pacific Fleet
Joseph C
London
George II
Greece
Damaskinos
Athens
New Year Hope Amid 1964's Shadow in World Peace
Henry J. Taylor reflects on 1964's losses in Congo Nam and Vietnam and questions the future of freedom under communist tyranny. He contrasts Nero and Khrushchev with a faith in human meaning and peace, urging belief in progress and a brighter 1965.
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Henry J. Taylor
Father Time
Congo
Paul Carlson
South Viet
Nam
Nero
Cato
Rome
Soviet Bloc
Siegfried Sassoon
West German Aid to Africans Continue Despite Cutback
Bonn Germany AP West Germany agreed to keep providing educational help to Africans arriving from Communist nations after U S pressure to reverse a planned cut in the student program About 400 African students came to West Germany yearly from the Soviet Union and East Europe on scholarships seeking to study there.
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Germany
West Germany
U.S
United States
Soviet Union
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
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Ace Cope
Blondie Wood
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Troika
Khrushchev
Kosygin
Brezhnev
Cuba
Geneva
Switzerland
Mao Tse-tung
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