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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1966

Page

5

Local News Snippet From Lubbock Avalanche Journal

A brief, garbled clipping mentions the Lubbock Avalanche Journal weekly publication, a Texas based press league connection, and references to studio and wire service sources. The legible elements point to traditional newspaper publishing details and syndicated content.

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Lubbock urged to match Amarillo growth efforts

A three part Amarillo style series urges Lubbock residents and leaders to act, calling for freeway style thoroughfares, a downtown civic convention center, and an integrated traffic control system. The piece stresses immediate action for mayoral and council campaigns.

Amarillo Lubbock Kenneth May May City Hall Texas

GI Bill Is Timely Passes through House for Cold War GIs

Congress moves a timely GI Bill package for Cold War veterans combining educational and vocational aid, home and farm loans, and limited medical care. Senate action is expected soon as President Johnson signals support, with cost around 435 million annually amid Great Society funding. The measure honors veterans amid Viet Nam era concerns.

Congress Fexas Cong Olin Fo Teague Senate Ralph Yarborough Johnson

Secrecy in Congress and Vietnam War Debate

Discussion notes irony in calls for open hearings on U S involvement in Vietnam while Congress increasingly conducts business behind closed doors Congressional Quarterly reports 34 percent of 3608 meetings this session were secret with executive sessions common on foreign affairs and security matters Yet Ways and Means stayed secret 62 percent focusing on aged care policy The piece questions public access versus concealment and urges better informing the American people.

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Hoffa's Plan To Organize Pros Athletes Faces Doubts

A fragmented critique suggests Jimmie Hoffa aims to rally professional athletes into Teamsters backed entities. It parodies alignments among sports, noting football players' size, basketball players, and others choosing between various unions or associations while doubting Hoffa's staff strength.

Jimmie Hoffa Teamsters Union Association of Tree Surgeons Leather Workers Brotherhood of Ash Lathers Brother Hoffa

Indifferent Public Seen Blocking 14 B Repeal Effort

David Lawrence argues public apathy fuels loss of liberty as Congress debates compulsory unionization. He cites Senator Sam Ervin Jr and Virginia Bar notes, noting the risk to state labor relations power and potential federal overreach. The piece traces Senate filibuster, union influence, and political pressures shaping the debate.

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New Viet Nam Priority Aims for Village Cadres Shift

President Johnson orders a highly selective pacification effort in South Vietnam with up to 85 Vietnamese experts per village for a year. Cadre groups, to be trained at a political action school for up to 2001 recruits, will include at least one American. Four areas around Saigon, the Mekong Delta, and regions near Da Nang and Qui Nhon are targeted to win rural support and bring the central government’s influence to the countryside.

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UN debt crisis sparks new French Communist plan

A Paris led UN analysis by 14 nations seeks a formula to force deadbeat members into compliance. France allies with Communist states to pressure assessments and funding, arguing UN finances verge on collapse amid refusals to pay. US context tied to Vietnam policy and pacification plans loom.

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Memory Lane and Parcels of Public Plans Echoes

Rudolf Hess seeks peace terms to render the United States and Britain unable to oppose his designs. In San Antonio, the Gulls face a tournament exit as Tewan Hom Nelson struggles through rounds while the city plans a new public library in Lubbock County led by Mos HF Godeke. Bascom Giles warns federal tideland control would undermine his foundation amid a striking public wellness note on advertising and societal changes.

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Who Owns The War in Viet Nam December 1963 opinion

Henry J Taylor argues the Vietnam War is opaque and misreported by the Defense Department and White House. He questions casualty accounting methods, asserts a lack of straight totals, and condemns official deceit while urging honest disclosure and public accountability in the national war effort.

Defense Department Defense Arthur Sylvester

City trims overhanging trees to ease traffic

The Hereford City Commission plans a two step approach to tree trimming. Citizens get time to trim branches themselves and then city crews will do the work. The policy favors safety and public rights over private neglect.

Herefort Thix Plains

Not For Sale An 80 Year Old Chicago Financier Divorced

An 80 year old Chicago businessman was successfully sued for divorce on grounds including cruelty and adultery amid a publicity tied case. The dispute involves high society circles and public attention in Illinois.

Chicago Arkansas Garontes

Dear Turnrow Tuner Te Thinks He Likeness Needs Fixing

O C McBride complains that a photo is not a good likeness and urges a new one. He jokes about leaving it as is and jokes about a future portrait turning out like Bill Hart. He muses about missing ball point pens and their disappearance alongside wire coat hangers.

Bill Hart

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