De Gaulle’s move toward recognizing Red China unsettles NATO allies
The article notes Charles de Gaulle’s push to recognize Red China despite Western concerns. It argues France’s stance weakens the Atlantic Alliance, with the United States and Britain wary of the shift, while Russia favors a fractured NATO and questions future Western unity. France plans recognition early this week amid Western cautious response.
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France
United States
Russia
Britain
de Gaulle
Atlantic Alliance
Peking
NATO
China
Eve
Europe
President Johnson Eyes Cutting White House Costs
The article notes President Johnson's hints at trimming government expenditures, starting with the White House electric bill. It discusses whether he will extend cost reductions across the executive mansion and other Washington operations, a rare focus in high office.
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Johnson
White House
Mr. Johnson
Washington
School journal debates dropping exclamation points
The Blase Age mood jokes about whether a school publication may remove exclamation points from writing. The piece notes widespread desensitization and mocks shock value as it muses on language style and public reaction.
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Fk Gratmarians
Optimist Sees Glove Hidden in Compart ment
A playful optimist remarks that hope lies in finding a glove inside the glove compartment. The quip reflects a lighthearted view on expectations and daily misplacement.
Classified pricing and publication note from Lubbock paper 1964
A scanned page from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal dated January 27 1964 shows advertising rates for Morning and Sunday editions in various durations and regions. It includes subscription prices in dollars and cents and a pledge of allegiance text. The page is labeled Page 2 Section A Lubbook Tex.
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Oity
Wih Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Eoening Beitan
Fis Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company
Goat Systand Ave A Labbeth
Tes Nainina
Advertiing Representativen
Texas “Daily Press League
Dallas
Texas
Associated Prods
Pied On International
ROUTY
Guy Parker
Es Orient
East Far Ang
Ayrin Lee
HoSk
Monica
ATE
United States of America
Republic
Lubbook, Tex
Glenn Gains Presidential Touch From Kennedy Meeting
Astronaut John Glenn first heard the political lure from John F. Kennedy after meeting at a White House reception for Alan Shepard. The president and the spaceman formed a quick rapport as crowds cheered during the parade along Pennsylvania Avenue toward the Capitol.
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York
John
Glenn
John F. Kennedy
White Horse
Alan Shepard
Shepard
Penissilta Avenue
Hie Capitol
Johnson on running mate in 1964 race
Ruth Montgomery outlines the Kennedy clan influence on Lyndon B. Johnsons choice for vice president. Sargent Shriver and Eugene McCarthy top the potential list, with Bobby Kennedy still leading in polls among Democrats though trailing in others. The piece notes JFKs family succession and the pressure on LBJ to balance party unity and electability.
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Ruth Montgomery
Tashington
Johnson
Adlai Stevenson
Peace Cars
Sargent Shriver
Sen
Euegene McCarthy
Minnesota
Bobby Kennedy
Bobby
Shriver
McCarthy
Arty
Robert Kennedy
JFK
Teddy
Senate
Bob Kennedy
Senate ethics under fire over Baker affair and deals
The piece questions why Sen George Smathers was offered a share in a Florida land deal and why Bobby Baker and aide Scott Peek were involved. It notes MGIC stock favors and a Rep. Byrnes profit, arguing that lawmakers may trade favors for business access and urging accountability from the Bobby Baker investigating committee.
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THERS
George Smathers
Fla
Central Florida
Bobby Baker
Scowt Peek
Smathers
Ee IL
Retina
Congress
Jordan
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp
MGIC
John W. Byrnes
Wisi
Capitol Hill
Sen. Jordan
United States Senate
Senate
Baker
Trigger Happy Talking Sparks Cautionary Image
A sharp quip on loose lips frames a cautionary note about bravado and speech. The line likens talkative men to trigger happy personalities, warning of rash, impulsive remarks.
Texas soil sent to North Carolina Texas team posts 1200 pound soil gift
A Dallas dirt shipment reaches Fort Davis North Carolina to honor a Texas flag bed. Gov Coke Stevenson aids the effort while Dallas Morning News and Lubbock farm agent Jobson depart after nine years in service. Red Army advances near Leningrad during WWII. Colonel Hilburn named in Fourth War Bond Drive with El Parsons announcing.
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Dallas
Texas
North Carolina
Fort Davis
N.C
Coke Stevenson
Dallas: Morning News
Lubbock Courtly
C.C. Jobson
Jobson
el, J. Parsons
Grief Stricken Widower Faces Widow’s Death and Embalming Disclosures
Grief stricken Paes Ye hselown Wale mourns the death of his wife Elizabeth. The report notes her embalmed state and alleges he disposed of both bodies at the insistence of his third wife. Police investigation follows into the husband’s actions and the contentious family dynamics.
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Elizabeth
Panama Warning Ignored by State Department In 1964 Crisis
A Washington correspondent argues President Johnson must replace or fix top State Department leadership after Ambassador Farland’s Panama dispatches were ignored. The piece accuses Dean Rusk and CIA chief John A. McCone of withholding critical briefings amid Castro covert operations, Cuba tensions, and Soviet infiltration. It warns of deep security failures and urges action to restore internal top-level security.
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Henry J. Taylor
Gre
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Panama
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Mn Farland
Farland
A Vieta Riesel
Tay
Washington
Johnson
Garvie
State Department
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Yalla
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Goa
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Zanzibar
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Farand
Efri
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Fay
Cuban
Pana
Castro
Julio Sunel
Havana
Costa Rica
la Colma Cabal
Tamas
Thelma
King Vicious
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San Antonio
de Los Banos
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Radio
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Ies
Switzerland
Adenauer
Macmilan
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