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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1966
Page
8
The article reflects on New Year’s Day as a time for hope and fresh starts. It urges courage and determination to uphold American ideals as people step into an uncharted year filled with promise and challenges. It frames 1966 as an Land of Beginning Again and a journey into a brighter day.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeks broader powers to tackle age based hiring discrimination, focusing on women over 35 and pushing for hearings and cease and desist authority. Lawmakers face questions on constitutional rights and the impact on employers in the next session.
A Knoaville Tennessee tale notes a plant worker kept his janitor role but is labeled specialist in environmental control after automation and a new building. Knoxville residents may not notice the change as long as sewage disposal remains efficient.
British historian Arnold J Toynbee argues that humans are less safe now due to the veto power held by a dangerous minority who might unleash mass destruction. He notes the fear of reprisal as a deterrent but questions how long that restraint will last.
Commentary argues the Christmas truce in Vietnam may be extended to talks. It weighs whether violations were deliberate or accidental and how US patience could pressure North Vietnam and China toward a formal armistice while maintaining bombing options if talks fail.
ROWLAND EVANS and ROBERT NOVAK report that Texas Democrats face a potential liberal challenge from precinct conventions on May 7 while Gov. John Connally and the party leadership seek to restrain reforms. The piece notes Tower’s conservative rise and Carr's nomination bid amid liberal opposition. Lyndon B. Johnson watches the turmoil.
Across nations the new year begins with Marshall named as potential mediator in a split government stance while Britain honors Winston Churchill with the Order of the Garter. In the U S President Truman orders steel price review as 268 violent deaths over the weekend highlight ongoing turmoil. Lubbock joins national sentiment with hopeful scenes and celebrations as the world aims for peace.
An economic survey notes continued increases in luxury item prices causing households to scrimp on necessities. A judge states no law prevents women or men from playing poker, though it is unwise. A vandalized country image shows youths enjoying wrecking a school building.
Henry J. Taylor argues in a 1966 speech that America must confront domestic and global crises to sustain progress. He cites space achievement, scientific heritage, and wartime unity while warning of moral and economic challenges, urging collective effort for a better 1968.
A guest editorial from Wichita Falls Record-News reports a UT South Western Medical School division plans an ambitious long term human growth and development study. Dr A J Gill announces the project with Dr Thomas Jian Jr of Harvard Medical School heading research spanning prenatal to later life, aiming for preventive medicine through deep analysis of physical emotional and environmental factors.
The French Quarter in New Orleans is deemed eligible for National Historic Landmark designation to protect it from freeway development. The piece notes the Quarter as a preserved living reminder of city and regional history and urges safeguarding heritage against modernization.
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