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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1965
Page
5
Johnson’s Tanpual address praises American belief in liberty justice and Union while acknowledging domestic and global challenges. He vows a better life for people and the world, notes loyal opposition supportive yet wary, and signals a strong presidential mandate as Congress moves ahead.
Richardson legislator BEN LEWIS introduces a bill requiring a picture and thumbprint on licenses with a traffic record on the back. He argues photos deter borrowings but critics warn of higher fees and privacy concerns. The measure faces tough odds amid Austin politics.
The piece notes that while instant options exist for coffee and tea, readers desire a device that would yield instant affluence. It emphasizes the absence of such a gadget and the persistent search for quick wealth.
Inch President Charles de Gaulle says a fully settled world would be dull. The piece notes that unpredictability keeps life interesting for Free World citizens while contrasting Robinson Crusoe’s quiet isolation with modern pressures. The column pokes at idle rumors and the cost of leading a double life.
The archival snippet shows the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal imprint with publication notes. It lists the paper as an independent Democratic morning edition on weekdays and consolidated Sundays, printed by Lubbock Publishing Company Inc at 1816 Sand Avenue, Lubbock Texas. It mentions Associated Press wire services and Pabliber Epic public for Ged indivisible with Libe. Page 8 Sec A dated January 21 1965.
President Johnson creates a recruiting office led by John Macy but the White House still lacks a broad on board. Macy works from scratch, and Johnson must personally beg top officials not to resign while replacements are sought. The process proves difficult across agencies including Agriculture where a Commodity Credit Corp. official cites delays.
A Ruth Montgomery report sketches Vice President Humphrey resisting a government house while LBJ weighs a formal vice presidential residence. The piece notes cabinet shifts, the Dean ranks, and talent sourcing as Johnson builds a new administration after Kennedy. It mentions McDermott’s resignation drama and merit promotions within the Veterans Administration and Home Loan Bank Board.
The piece notes congressional anger over Vietnam funding and support for General Khanh. It describes Khanh bowing to Capitol Hill pressure, promising a civilian-led push toward a constitutional framework and elections, with Ambassador Taylor warning that aid hinges on order in Saigon.
Henry J. Taylor argues against Johnson's spending and debt, warning that devalued dollars will erode wages and savings. He cites rising government spending, high tax burdens, and a bloated Bureau of Internal Revenue, claiming inflation harms workers and that the presidency talks of freebies while eroding wealth.
London radio broadcasts that Berlin responds never to Churchill’s demand for unconditional surrender. In Dallas, FBI reports say wearing a uniform is a serious offense with convictions 155 percent above 1942 43 levels. Demonstration club members attended an afternoon gathering with Mesdames Carter Shaw R C Hall E E Wilson Lucille McEver Forney Henry and Douglas Wilson.
Mrs John F Kennedy spent the day in seclusion at her Fifth Avenue apartment. A spokesman said they did not know if she would watch any part of President Kennedy s inauguration on television. She was invited but declined.
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