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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1963
Page
8
James Marlow observes the new 88th Congress opens with expectations of conservative action, limited tax cuts debate, and steady, routine work. He notes Kennedy will avoid sparking conflict and predicts ongoing bickering without drastic shifts in policy.
The piece discusses Kennedy's lagging domestic agenda amid a conservative House and a Rules Committee wary of liberal bills. It notes stalled medical care and education aid, and how the 1963-64 political cycle shapes lawmakers' leverage and timing. It also highlights a historical tension over expanding the committee to 15 members and Kennedy's concerns about blockages.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals by the New York Times and four ministers from a $500000 libel judgment tied to an ad published during Alabama racial strife. The ruling named Police Commissioner L B Sullivan and the ministers Ralph Abernathy Fred L Shuttlesworth S S Seay Jr and J E Lowery.
The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District plans an election with three directors to two-year terms. Holdover directors Henry J. Schmidly and J. R. Belt Jr. remain, representing multiple counties. Each of 13 counties selects one county committeeman for a three-year term. committees have five members. Any resident with a valid poll tax receipt or exemption may vote regardless of land ownership or irrigation wells.
Knight, Jackson, Runnels and Northey injured after car crash linked to confession. Young admitted robbing about five Black victims. Loot from the robberies totaled five dollars with two dollars taken in the final theft while fleeing pursuing officers.
Senate Armed Services Committee will review any commitment to deliver weapons to India amid border conflict with China. Senator Russell criticizes India as unreliable and incapable of fighting, citing past losses and Nehru’s leadership. United States already agreed to supply light arms, mortars, land mines, and 12 Air Force transports to New Delhi.
Publicans enlarge the committee and leaders from both parties and the White House prepare for the 88th Congress opening. McCormack schedules a 10:30 a.m. caucus to push Rules Committee enlargement while Republicans meet at 2 p.m. and Senate Republicans at 2:30. Kennedy returns from Palm Beach to receive a bipartisan delegation at 4:30 p.m. The President seeks a slate of measures, including Social Security health care and education aid, with a new economic tax-cut bill to follow.
Vegetable crops research at the Crystal City Experiment Station will be discussed at 3 15 p.m by Dr Bruce Perry superintendent and horticulturist. Results of High Plains vegetable variety trials will be reviewed at 3 45 p.m by Kyle and Robert R Reed assistant professor of horticulture at Tech. A banquet is scheduled at 6 30 p.m in the Student Union Blog at Tech.
As presiding officer of the Senate the speaker pledges orderly fair and expeditious handling of key 1963 issues including tourism highway upgrades education reform and small loan legislation while scrutinizing oil and gas regulatory practices and municipal growth.
The program featured Leo Sowerby's Requiescat in Pace and Marcel Dupre's Prelude and Fugue in G minor. Wilson's meditative touch and Bach like structure highlighted the pieces with color and nuance. He closed with the Sonata on the 94th Psalm, a virtuosic finale that drew strong applause. The concert tops last year's Virgil Fox recital for excitement and musical gratification.
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