Memory tricks and Bond fantasy in a fluid essay
An eclectic column riffs on memory as magic tricks and praises James Bond as the counterpoint to French affairs. It mocks de Gaulle, extols Bond’s spy feats, and contrasts British and American leadership while noting a Lubbock karting fundraiser and local college corps changes at Texas A&M.
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France
Secret Service
Mehdi Ben Barka
Palais de l’Elysee
White House
de Gaulle
Charlie
Paris
Paul Jacquier
James Bond
Ben Barka
Benny
Kingdom Come
Britain
007
Her Majesty's Secret Service
Jacquier
James
Switzerland
la Belle France
Ian Fleming
Charlie de Gaulle
Bond
Ducky
Bliss Hunts Lost Funds and Big Goals for GOP
Washington Republicans scramble over a $700000 discrepancy as Ray Bliss pushes to double the fund-raising target to $10 million for 1968 elections. He seeks full control of staff and policy while urging urgent support from the National Committee amid regional voting analyses. Governor Romney's 1968 bid gains pace as Nixon laments party ingratitude and limited support from GOP leaders.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Ray Bliss
National Committee
Bliss
Lucius Clay
GOP
Johnson
Ohioan
Republican Party
Eisenhower
U.S
U. S
Nixon
Bennett Cerf Time Out To Laugh column fragment
A fragment from Bennett Cerf’s Time Out To Laugh mentions a woman hearing something humorous and an odd back event, reflecting light column humor and social observations of the era.
Can a Christian avoid piety and still follow Christ
Billy Graham argues that true Christianity rejects holier-than-thou piety. Jesus ate with sinners, spoke plainly, and was a normal man. He says one can be a Christian without the priggish, pharisaical display often called piosity.
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Christ
C. R
Jesus
Earth
Fragmentary Sermon Snippet Warns Against False Piety
The text shows a scattered sermon urging true living over outward piety and calling for reconciliation with a genuine moral norm, addressed to followers and emphasizing inner legitimacy over ritual display.
Skilled Tradesmen In Demand Amid Labor Shortage
Editorial argues a growing shortage of skilled tradesmen such as carpenters plumbers painters auto mechanics and electricians. It cites rising demand from population and housing growth while youth neglect of trades deepens the gap and notes Texas education debates on college need versus skilled labor.
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Charleston
W. Va
Daily Mail
Census Bureau
Dallas News
Dick West
Connally
Texas
West
Mr. West
du Pont
Rail union leader clocks in on public interest and strikes
Venerable labor chief H E Gilbert head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine Men warns that a railroad strike could paralyze 190 major lines while asserting that public interest is defined by Madison Avenue He argues that strikes are a normal weapon in labor relations and questions what public means in this era amid rising wage demands and a broader labor movement influence
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Washington
Pennsylvania Ave
New York
San Francisco
H. E. Gilbert
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Gilbert
Madigan Avenue
Quote on strike and war from early socialist founder
The founder of the American Socialist Party defined a strike as war and war as resistance to wrong, recalling a 7 year old memory of an officer of the Locomotive Firemen who posed the question what is a strike.
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The
U. S
American Socialist Party
Fragmented political quotes prompt mixed public reaction
A garbled text block quotes figures from New York City transit debates and British media policy, referencing Henry Barnes and Lord Hill. It mentions Republican strategy tied to candidate appeal and includes jumbled phrases about U S figures and Stevenson, suggesting a noisy, unclear editorial summary of contemporary politics.
Beeroary o Hel and Web Fare Gardner Leaders
Fragmentary text mentions Beeroary o Hel and individuals Gardner, with unclear context. No coherent event or action is detectable from the readable portion. Further readable details would be required to craft a precise summary.
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Beeroary O Hel
Euestion
Web
Price outlook and inflation prospects in 1960s economy
Analysts say prices of goods rise more often than not while services climb steadily. Hoarding is discouraged as inflation is unlikely to runaway but CPI may rise 2 to 2.5 percent this year. Material costs, wages, and mortgage rates point to higher home costs. some foods slip while staples may drop.
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Texas A&m
A&m
U.S
MR. Gilbert
Outer Space
Labor Dept
Portraits of Angel Girls
Poem by J. C. Metcalfe reflects on little girls as angels whose smiles calm the night and bring warmth, springlike breezes, and hope. Imagery ties their presence to stars, chimes, and blue skies, pondering what life would be without them.
Memo to teenage girls on marriage odds and timing
Ruth Millett urges teen girls to delay marriage to improve happiness. She cites that half of this year’s brides under 20 will face separation or divorce, and argues waiting until 22 allows education, training, dating, and maturity to choose a suitable partner, reducing the risk of an unhappy marriage.
Lubbock Journal Cites Local Publication Changes
A brief note indicates changes in the Lubbock based newspaper group including reference to the Journal and related publication names. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Avenue Q
House
Lubbock Karting Association
Goodfellows
Karting World
International Karting Federation
Lowrey Field
Pete Harper
Lubbock Association
Avalanche-Journal
Ambrose Bierce
Allen & Scott
Bliss Hunts
Romney
Robert
Jack) McIntosh
Michigan
Department of Commerce
Ohio
Ilinois
Allen
Bennett Cerf
Billy Graham
Victor Riesel
Mike Quill
Brother Quill
Socialist Party
Eugene Victor Debs
Congress
New York City
Henry Barnes
Sefe
Nenaee Ees
Ambas- Stevenson
J. C. Metcalfe
Ruth Millett
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Jabbock 4 Journal
Lubbock, Texas
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