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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1961
Page
5
The piece urges the United States to project a humane democratic image abroad rather than rely on foreign aid alone. It argues truth is the strongest weapon against communism and that misperceptions persist about American imperialism. It invites critics to offer better methods to communicate U S values.
The piece outlines persistently distressed regions in the United States, notably Appalachia in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, relying on coal and facing long-term decline. It discusses migration, long-range remedies, and cautions against risks like economic dictatorship, while noting political promises to ease hardships amid a prolonged slump.
A damaged Lubbock Avalanche-Journal fragment from January 21, 1961 quotes cryptic text about a state flag, the flag name Red Spade and One Nation, with references to justice and a place in Texas. The OCR is garbled, preserving only scattered proper nouns and dates.
Washington notes recount President Kennedy's inaugural address with vivid detail of the crowd, cold air, and the solemn prayers. The correspondent highlights Kennedy's resolve to defend freedoms and pursue civil diplomacy, quoting the call for civil courage and calm negotiation over threats or fear.
In a column by Phyllis Battelle Ashington, a woman critiques the Jackie Kennedy influence on American fashion, noting a Chicago bought suit copied to mimic the era. She argues against uniform trends, defending individual taste and the idea that true style comes from personal creativity rather than sales pitches.
The crowd on Pennsylvania Avenue witnesses Kennedy and Nixon households as the new president speaks. Archibishop Cushing and Eisenhower react to calls for renewal as snowfall challenges the parade, while poet Robert Frost struggles to read his lines.
Ray Tucker analyzes Eisenhower’s final report on policy, arguing the former president leans toward Goldwater conservatism and away from Rockefeller liberals. He contends the 1960s GOP shifts away from Roosevelt-Truman style reform, prompting a divided party ahead of 1964.
L. C. Robertson turns another year older as son E. L. plans a dinner at 1505 Main St. in his honor. Born in Independence County Missouri in 1859 he left for Denton County in 1859 and moved through New Mexico before settling in Lubbock in 1908. Dolores Bizzell nicknamed SLATON’s Westerner Sweetheart is a junior and leads yells at football games. Slaton Chamber banquet is set for Tuesday with retiring directors listed.
George E. Sokolsky argues the Kennedy era faces a grave dollar and gold crisis. He warns gold reserves must be protected to sustain the dollar, fund defense, and keep unemployment down. He cites Britain Italy West Germany Japan and calls for expert, practical action to stabilize gold and the U S economy.
New York police hunt a cab driver who allegedly pocketed 2002 dollars from a 260 clocking fare. A passenger says he tipped with two thousand dollar bills and two singles, and the driver may benefit if he cooperates. Finland's Communists have de-
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