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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1963
Page
3
UBBOCK County Commissioners resolve a long running dispute over County funds disbursement by creating a warrants based system. The County Auditor approves claims, the County Treasurer issues warrants signed by the Clerk, with counter sign by the Auditor before payment.
BW YORK Randolph Church ill seeks to craft a Churchill biography from an immense collection of papers, letters, writings, bibliography, and memos. A son is assigned by his father to undertake the writing project that could rival great literary efforts.
In a lively essay, Inez Robe argues that men spend heavily on barbering and grooming, countering the common claim that women bear the beauty budget. She notes the long history of vanity, cites Julius Caesar and other eras, and predicts a forthcoming Churchill biography by Randolph with rich archival promise.
A team of investigators says a large living creature inhabits Loch Ness after reviewing expedition evidence including photographs. Debates over the monster persist as tourist season nears, with many doubting the claims while others insist sightings exist.
The text mocks Soviet plans to count Atlantic herrings using a new submarine camera. It jokes that after counting they might claim discovery rights and be “red herring” in a pun referencing Truman’s use of the term for soft-on-Communism hints.
The note observes that many women with stable employment now marry readily, signaling social shifts in gender roles. It hints at evolving expectations around partnership and economic independence guiding matrimonial choices.
Publication details state the paper’s East Texas and national wire affiliations, pricing plans, and masthead leaders Parker F. Prouty and Chas. A. Guy. Advertising and postal information appear with subscription rates for various formats including morning only and morning plus evening.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr seeks higher office while facing Senate Commerce Committee scrutiny for advising Rafael Trujillo’s regime. Critics question ethics and business experience as Republicans prepare pointed inquiries into his nomination for Undersecretary of Commerce and possible future runs for higher posts.
Henry J. Taylor reports from Montreal and Ottawa that Canadian observers view U S Cuba policy under Kennedy as dual faced. They cite rhetoric versus deeds on communism in Cuba, comparing Bay of Pigs fallout and February 1963 remarks to earlier pledges, and condemn what they call political hypocrisy.
Medico argues that lighter dress increases longevity, noting women typically live longer than men. The remark draws on gender differences in life expectancy and attire impact.
A reader notes a sharp distinction between formal church membership and living Christian faith, arguing that belonging to a congregation does not guarantee spiritual devotion or ethical practice. The piece urges personal commitment beyond ritual participation.
Fire investigators comb smoke darkened ruins in Macon to determine the cause of a four hour blaze that destroyed the old Wesleyan College and three apartment buildings. The four story brick shell of the torn down structure remained. Two firemen were injured and more than 30 families were displaced by the Sunday fire with damage estimated at 250000 dollars.
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