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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1967
Page
4
A page from the Lubbock Texas edition dated Saturday January 7 1967 features the standard pledge allegiance to the flag oath and notes the publication details SS Charles A Guy as editor and publisher.
The piece condemns U S sanctions on Rhodesia linking them to UN and British aims. It argues the ban criminalizes U S businessmen, cites 10 year prison terms or fines, and accuses the Johnson administration of political expediency and illegality. It calls for congressional questioning.
A reflective column salutesArthur Sylvester the Pentagon information chief who retired after a long career marked by loyalty and controversial honesty The piece criticizes his stance on truth during crises including Cuba and Vietnam and calls for improved government candor at the Pentagon.
A Canada press conference in Kitchener Ontario drew draft eligible U S youths describing a list of grievances. A Cornell graduate led with a long catalog of criticisms while Sandy Baird of the Kitchener News argued Canada should not accept deserters.
A wave of loyalty oath challenges disrupts policy across federal and state levels. Justice and Welfare drop the disclaimer for elderly free medical benefits, State Department keeps passport allegiance but allows visas without it, and a November repeal cited. Commentary cautions about broad patriotism standards and public compliance.
A columnist notes college interviews for admissions unsettle fathers more than teens. Luckhauser and his daughter Linda endure a private interview at a Pennsylvania campus, while the father frets over Linda’s math ability and his daughter's college choice, awaiting a decision in April.
The Johnson presidency tightens its inner circle three weeks after Bill Moyers announced his resignation. Moyers remains briefly in the structure but the move accelerates a shift toward the Texas conservative establishment, with the President leaning inward to a smaller group of advisers.
Andrew Tully assesses the incoming Senate pair Edward Brooke and Chuck Percy as they enter the chamber. He notes the need for them to adopt traditional language and deference to senior colleagues, while detailing the internal Texas establishment dynamics shaping President Johnson’s White House and the Moyers anti Moyers split.
President Truman selected General George C. Marshall to replace James F. Byrnes as Secretary of State. Byrnes, who said doctors warned him to slow down, felt unable to reduce his workload in the post.
The column defends Cardinal Spellman’s wartime stance in Vietnam saying his message supported morale and the defense of civilization. It argues clergy may defend their country without aiding the enemy and notes Vatican views align on self defense and just war.
Mary McGrath offers guidance on balanced nights out with friends and spouses. She warns men to look straight, avoid hanky panky, and enjoy evenings with the gang while ensuring wives feel included and safe with humor about time off and behavior.
A guest editorial notes slower growth despite a record holiday 1965 to 1966 sales rise. Retailers call 1966 a so so season as a 3 to 5 percent expansion margin emerges after six years of growth, signaling possible shift in inflation dynamics.
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