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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1963

Page

5

Cuba Debate Highlights Public Skepticism Over Cuban Policy

Congressional critics from both parties question the Kennedy administration's Cuba explanations while the world still sees Moscow backed forces in Havana. Senators Stennis and Jackson warn the issue is grave and cannot be dismissed despite New Frontier messaging.

Kennedy Cuba Roman Hruska Nebraska Mr. Kennedy New Frontier Pentagon Moscow Hemisphere John Stennis Henry Jackson

TO A WELLROUNDED EDUCATION

The article discusses whether American children should study abroad as a broadened experience. It notes many parents want foreign schooling but cannot afford it and weighs risks to family ties against cultural benefits. Richard Condon cautions delaying until after high school though he supports some abroad schooling for his daughters Debbie and Wendy.

Phyllis Battelle York International Rover Richard Condon Maryland Massachusetts Condon Evelyn Debbie Wendy Johnny

Oliver Twist musical delight hides social grit

Critics praise the Broadway hit Oliver with strong acting and music while noting the cheerful misreading of Dickens. Fagin becomes a comic rogue and the workhouse torture is toned down amid songs like Food Glorious Food. The piece prompts reflection on Dickenss social protest and urges reading the original.

Inez Robb Fagin Robin Hood London Sherwood Forest Oliver Broadway Heath Twist Oliver Twist Elsie Dinsmore Virginia Woolf Nancy Bill Sikes Bumble Widow Corner Dickens Dostoievski Bert Lahr Hugo Zero Mastel Raskolnikov Siberia

Not Obsolete as Horses Find New Roles in Film Industry

The piece notes that while horses are largely replaced by machines for farm work, the American Humane Association reports over 1,200 horses employed in film shows in a single month, suggesting a new role for the animal in Hollywood.

Dobbin American Humane Association Hollywood

H For The Days When There Wasn't Anything To Worry About

The fragment hints at a lighthearted period, possibly a nostalgic column. It shows a casual opening referencing carefree days without concerns, likely part of a larger reminiscence or humor piece. The text provides little concrete detail or named entities to identify a specific event.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 1963 Price List and Pledge Page

The page from February 8 1963 lists subscription rates for morning and Sunday editions for various delivery areas and formats in Lubbock Texas. It includes prices for in town carrier, out of town mail and combinations with evening editions. A pledge of allegiance message to the flag appears, stating One Nation under God indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all.

South Plains Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc Sth Bt Ave. J. Lubbock Texas Texas Daily Press League United Frese. International Chas. A Guy Ahe United States of America Republic

U.S. tops world in car ownership in 1962

The United States led the world in per capita car ownership in 1962 with 421 cars per 1,000 people, according to Wegenstein Management Inc. of Switzerland. New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Sweden, France, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Switzerland followed with lower figures.

New York UPI United States Wegenstein Management, Inc New Zealand Canada Australia Sweden France United Kingdom Denmark Switzerland

Coal Use Seen Doubling as National Fuels Policy Sought

Ray Tucker Ashington reports that after a major victory over the coal industry competitors fear renewed congressional push for government fuel regulation. A Senate Interior study finds oil and gas ample for centuries and that interruptible gas is fair. Yet the 20 year forecast shows coal use more than doubling.

Ray Tucker Ashington Chambers of Congress Senate Interior Committee America Senate Samuel G. Lasky Department of Interior Herbert J. Bickel Texas Eastern Transmission Corp Joseph J. Quinn Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co John M. Ryan Oil and Gas Industries Congress

Senator Mansfield Advocates Brief Senate Speeches

Mansfield urges concise debate in the Senate and favors shorter remarks from lawmakers. The proposal aims to speed legislation and reduce lengthy floor speeches.

Mansfield Senate

Afterparty Blues Hit the Morning After Party Life

A concise reflection on the hangover feeling many face after revelry. The line suggests common experience of waking sluggish and regretful following a lively night. The mood captures universal social consequences of late celebrations.

Biologist Debunks Abominable Snowman Myth

A biologist calls the Abominable Snowman a large myth while noting snow conditions often worsen when notable plans are in place. The casual remark implies skepticism about legendary creatures and ties weather to event timing.

Memory Lane and Local Initiatives Highlight Feb 8 1943

Lt Karl Kimbro, veteran of 650 combat hours and 102 flights in Europe, visited his parents in Lubbock before a West coast assignment. A special committee of three chamber presidents, R C Hopping Hubert L Allen and J D Hassell Jr, led grain alcohol plant prospects for Lubbock tied to the national synthetic rubber program. Gen Mahon noted Army Air Corps and Corps of Engineers will use Texas Tech facilities soon with a preflight detachment for study. A Lubbock delegation previously visited Washington for nine days to discuss the college training program with Army officers, including Dr Harry L Kent A B Davis and Chas A Guy.

Karl Kimbro Z. A. Kimbro 29Th St Chamber of Commerce Lubbock R. C. Hopping Hubert L. Allen J.D. Hassell Jr George H. Mahon Army Air Corps Corps of Engineers Texas Tech Tech Washington Army Harry L. Kent A. B. Davis Chas A. Guy

Believe It Or Not

Submitted by Mrs. W C Mackenzie from Charlottetown Canada 2ELL a brief reader item appears as a personal submission with no additional context or details provided.

W.C. MacKenzie Charlottetown Canada

Byrd Calls for Gordon Resignation Over Budget Policy

Sen. Harry F. Byrd of Virginia urges Budget Director Kermit Gordon to resign arguing his stance on a balanced budget jeopardizes national solvency. The piece criticizes deficits, cites Treasury figures, and questions Kennedy administration fiscal policy.

Henry J. Taylor Enate Finance Committee Harry F. Byrd Kermit Gordon White House Sen. Byrd Gordon Joint Economic Committee Treasury Sec Dillon Secretary of the Treasury Rome Sen Byrd The New Frontier

Disinfectant Proves Aid To Nurserymen

A Texas A&M College extension service official says a commercial disinfectant helps nursery men florists and home gardeners control algae on clay flower pots. Plant pathologist Halan Smith notes the product name para diisobutyl phenoxy ethoxy ethyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride as effective.

College Station UPS Texas A&m College Extension Service Halan Smith

Lisbon Plans Steps to Ease Trade Restrictions

Portugal will move to lift additional trade barriers as part of its economic agenda. Government officials indicated forthcoming measures aim to boost exports, investment, and market access while balancing EU rules and domestic sectors.

Lisbon Portugal

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