Wait And See On New Lubbock Traffic Plan
Citizens debate a plan adding one way streets and removing angle parking in Lubbock. Supporters urge patience and testing while noting benefits of one way measures and coordinated signals to relieve congestion. Opponents fear downtown parallel parking issues and Uni versity Avenue bottlenecks as the plan is tried.
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Lubbock Long
Wayne Sherrell
Lubbock
University Avenue
Tech
Peninsula
University
19Th Street
4Th Street
Pueblo Court Of Inquiry Under Close Watch
The Pueblo court of inquiry has yielded few clear answers and may be aided by secret testimony. Critics fear a scapegoat outcome for Commander Bucher, while questions remain on armament, self destruct measures, air support, rescue readiness, and ship safety protocols. The Navy faces scrutiny over how the investigation handles potential courts martial.
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Navy
Pueblo Court of Inquiry
Naval Establishment
Pueblo
Comdr
Lloyd Bucher
Court of Inquiry
Congress
Bucher
Williams Pushes Roll Call on Pay Rise Vote
Senator John J. Williams of Delaware supports roll call votes when deciding a $12,500 annual pay raise for Senators and Representatives. The pay would rise from $30,000 to $42,500 under a Johnson proposed law that auto-takes effect unless vetoed. Constituents deserve a public record of each member’s vote and stance on inflation.
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Sen
John J. Williams
Delaware
Congress
Johnson
House of Congress
Williams
Nixon’s First Week Seen Shaping His Presidency
Art Buchwald assesses Richard Nixon after six and a half days in office. He notes no crime drop or tax reform, a slow peace process, and a Congress blocking much of his agenda, while praising press relations and hinting at a challenging early tenure.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
United States
Nixon
White House
Democratic Congress
Paris
Soviet Union
Presi
Dent Nixon
Middle East
Latin America
Biafra
San Francisco
Dick Nixon
Nixon Administration Faces Latin Affairs Vacancy
Washington reports a key State Department post, Assistant Secretary for Latin American Affairs, remains unfilled since December 31. Viron Vaky serves as acting secretary while White House aims to recruit amid broader Cabinet hiring strains and competing private-sector incentives.
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Washington
State Department
Nixon
Viron Vaky
Foreign Service
Vaky
Henry Kissinger
White House
Polls Lift Johnson Mood as Retirement Nears
Former President Lyndon Johnson displays upbeat public opinion polls during the final White House days. He cites Apollo 8 success and Vietnam talks, notes health strain, and praises successor Richard Nixon while hinting at a possible one more year.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Lbj Ranch
Vietnam
Congress
Hirshhorn Museum Groundbreaking Acknowledged by Immigrant Donor
Joseph H. Hirshhorn dedicates his art collection to the U S public at a groundbreaking for a museum named after him praising America as a refuge for immigrants. ADA leader John Kenneth Galbraith endorses balanced critique of Richard Nixon when decisions and appointments merit praise or criticism.
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United States
Joseph H. Hirshhorn
Ada
Nixon
John Kenneth Galbraith
The
Americans For Democratic Action
Dissension Growl At Nanking Amid War News
Reported discord in the remaining Nanking government as forces press to save western livestock. In Austin the 51st Legislature faced two contentious school reform bills while the South Plains endured a deep freeze with ice snow and freezing rain across much of the state.
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Austin
South Plains
Will Nixon face a wary presidency after tight election
The Avalanche-Journal notes Nixon inherits a divided Congress and a volatile political climate. It cites a narrow win with 499 704 votes versus Humphrey and a large third party impact. Labor activism and Johnson’s peace moves shaped the race, while experts warn Nixon needs broad support to govern. Nora Billingsley of 2113 21st St. is referenced.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Nixon
Congress
Humphrey
Humvey
Johnson
North Vietnam
Zack
Afl-Cio
Barry Goldwater
Watts
David Lawrence
Richard Nixon
Nora Billingsley
21St St
Taxes and Expenditures Discussed by Reader
A letter from Mrs. D. W. Gaignat of Tahoka criticizes high taxes and the President’s salary, questions double earnings without taxes, and urges scrutiny of federal spending and transportation costs in Washington. She notes a shift from Democratic to Republican views.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Washington
D. W. Gaignat
Tahoka
Increased Tuition Fees Burden for Texas College Students
Calvin I. Hungerford voices concern over a Texas proposal to double tuition at state colleges and universities. He notes personal costs paid for his son at Tech and urges readers to contact legislators to oppose the measure and prevent limiting access to higher education.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Texas
Austin
Tech
Calvin I. Hungerford
43Rd St
Spring Fashion Emphasizes Soft Lines and Sheer Details
The season brings a glowingly feminine look with soft, fitted silhouettes. Princess lines, belted waists, and fuller skirts dominate while underpinnings mold the body for a smooth outer line. Intimate apparel supports the new, freer silhouettes and cut-outs for a complete wardrobe update.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
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Rogers
Elliot Richardson
John Gallagher
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Henry Cabot
Harvard Business School
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Manhattan
Peter Flanigan
John Mitchell
Rogers and Richardson
Frank Hakespeare
U. S. Information Agency
Foreign Aid Agency
Rutherford Poats
William S. Gaud
Peace Corps
Jack Vaughn
Sol Linowitz
Organization of American States
Space Agency
Johnson Administration
James E. Webb
Evans
Marianne
Lyndon Johnson
Harry Truman
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Commission
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