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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1963
Page
11
The 88th Congress opens next week with a likely stormy year ahead as liberals and conservatives clash over House Rules Committee size and power. President Kennedy faces tougher opposition than in 1962, and the session may test his legislative agenda amid a wary nation.
Washington reports the and and a growing program that pairs American cities with foreign counterparts. Milan links with Milan and Sao Paulo, while New York aligns with Tokyo. Other pairs include Washington Bangkok Houston Taipei Boston Kyoto Los Angeles Nagoya Salvador Bahia San Francisco Osaka and Pittsburgh Bilbao. Philadelphia hoped for Paris but was turned away.
A nostalgic column notes Dr. Johnson on appetite and catalogs recent cook book treasures from The Epicure's Companion to The Fifteenth Century Cookry Boke. It celebrates literary food writing and mock-epicurean zeal while reporting cultural exchange links between American and global cities in diplomacy and romance.
Congress eyes a broad inquiry into Kennedy and McNamara's decision to cancel the Skybolt missile. Industry and labor groups press back with Navy and Army support for the weapon, while Sen. Symington warns of possible funding backlash and anti foreign aid sentiment.
New York appellate court declared the Korean conflict of 1950 53 a war for the purpose of an insurance policy double indemnity clause. The decision rests on whether the action qualified as war under the policy terms. The ruling counters views held by Washington and President Truman who called it a police action.
A historical note claims a woman can perform counting using her fingers instead of relying on an electronic computer. The remark highlights simple arithmetic as sufficient for certain tasks.
The article asserts that head hunting is not limited to savag e countries and is practiced in Washington, highlighting a provocative comparison between cultures.
Classified style page shows subscription rates for various print editions in Lubbock Texas. Shipping options include Morning and Sunday and Morning and Evening plans with prices for in town and by mail. The note closes with the pledge of allegiance and page citation Page 10 Sec B.
Jenny Lou Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Ed Watson wins the Avalanche Journal New Year baby contest and is born at 8 53 a m at Lubbock General Hospital. Second newborn is daughter of Mr and Mrs Polk Robison born at 9 35 a m in St Marys Hospital. Watson works as an aircraft worker at South Plains Army Flying School. Robison teaches physical education at Texas Tech University. Police report 1942 traffic deathless status for Lubbock among towns 25000 to 50000.
A bizarre belief from childhood claims that not wearing earrings will cause reincarnation as donkeys. It centers on the superstition that pierced ears protect against an animal rebirth.
Henry J. Taylor argues that American corporations and individuals fund the federal government. He claims corporate taxes exceed distributed dividends and that stockowners face double taxation. He warns government spending drains workers and consumers, urging awareness and tax reform.
John C. Phillips of Austin was sworn in as associate justice of the Third Court of Civil Appeals succeeding Justice C. K. Richards. Phillips was sworn in by Associate Justice Joe R. Greenhill of the Texas Supreme Court.
Five state governors will be elected this year Hidalgo votes January 20 Mexico conducts its election June 2 Coahuila August 25 Nayarit November 3 Yucatan November 24 officials said AP report in Mexico City.
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