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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1964
Page
3
The economy in 1963 showed Gross National Product over 600 billion dollars, per capita income around 2,500, and civilian unemployment above 7 million. The President urged a tax cut to keep momentum and warned of inflationary pressures while aiming to trim government spending where possible.
Special Correspondent Bob Constine reports Nie Yore describes public support drives tied to the Kennedy legacy. The draft press notes the first lady will not appeal for funds on TV after the recent tragedy, but promises to answer 800,000 letters with personal responses.
Jack Valenti, a Texas-born, Harvard-educated ad executive, becomes the White House aide to President Johnson. His rise mirrors Horatio Alger, from paperboy to influential adviser, after aiding the Kennedy-Johnson campaign and witnessing the Kennedy assassination.
Don Nivens, a writer for the prison newspaper at San Quentin, questions the idea of criminals as inherently criminal. He suggests we err by blaming misdeeds on emotional disturbance and notes the irony in the urge to avoid getting caught. The remark underscores a blunt, provocative philosophy about crime.
A longtime observer recalls a era when securing a dentist appointment was simple and accessible. He contrasts past convenience with present scheduling challenges.
The note reflects on spring styles and social attitudes with lines about fashion, optimism, and politics. It mentions a fish dinner metaphor, contrasts old days, and critiques cheap politicians amid higher costs without subsidies to enemies.
The Avalanche Journal Morning and Sunday edition details subscription options and prices in Lubbock Texas dated January 21, 1964. Rates cover 1 year six months and quarterly terms for local and outside subscriptions with publisher information and pledge.
A South regional assessment notes slow integration since 1954, with Virginia at 1.6 percent desegregated and Louisiana at 1814 Negro students in mixed schools. It cites continued segregated schools, resistance in Congress, and legal concerns over public accommodations while President Johnson pushes civil rights measures amid constitutional doubts.
In a January 21 1944 decision the Supreme Court declined to review a suit by a religious sect against Amarillo Independent School District over pledges of allegiance, finding the case moot after students were suspended and no proof showed future attendance. Also notes 1200 Texas Tech spring registrations and a House action on military pay amendments.
From Cairo comes a warning that Arab leaders may soon resume hostilities with Israel. The column highlights Israel’s Jordan River Negev irrigation project, Arab fear of Israeli expansion, and U S oil interests. It cautions President Johnson to heed growing regional flashpoints.
A five man Chinese delegation arrived in Karachi for a meeting of the Chinese Pakistan boundary commission. The talks will cover technical boundary demarcation aspects and resume in April.
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