Heritage Reveres Past Amid Modern Shifts in Attitude
An essay champions preserving national heritage as a duty in the face of modern trends. It cites the Texas Heritage Foundation led by Maj. Gen. Paul Wakefield and argues Western civilization endures beyond contemporary criticisms about its origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmairs
Sacighem
Hare
U.S
Texas Heritage Foundation
Paul }. Wakefield
Austin
Ome
Otto Mayers
Comite Internationale Olympique
United States
Texas Insurance Board Announces Auto Rate Break
The Texas State Insurance Board unveiled a new automobile insurance rate schedule set to take effect August 1. The board cites lower company expenses as the main driver of reduced costs for motorists, while a merit rating plan linking premiums to accident history was postponed.
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California
Texas
Independence Day Utility Courthouse Note Raises A/C Question
A cheeky note urges caution for July Fourth revelers and links a courtroom adage to a Union Suit case. The column coyly questions whether air conditioning should be provided at courthouses during holiday festivities.
Lubbock Avalanche Journal July 4 1959 front page
The fragmentary OCR shows masthead details for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal with staff names, publishing company, ad reps, wire service affiliations, and a subscription rate table. The readable date is July 4, 1959, with a pledge of allegiance note and page reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Lubbock, Tex
Missing child returns to town with Teddy bear clue
Diane Paige helps a silent girl found on a beach brought to Mel Calder's shop as Jeff Blanchard, a prominent local figure, intervenes. The girl clutches a Teddy bear and hints at a family connection while questions about her identity and guardianship unfold.
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Yin
Mel Calder
Ace
Couirse
Diane
Duane
Paige
Kavinia
Dianne
Thane
Seth
Wittles
Jeff
Sir Dusty
Diane Wa
Calder
Qwen Blanchard
Casey
Mr Blanchard
Blanchard
Gil
Wedding rings and politics spark domestic debate
A humorous column riffing on wedding rings for men, Eisenhower endorsement, and a dermatologist warning about ring related dermatitis. The piece weighs social change, marriage symbols, and a cautionary note on personal risk in adopting wedding bands for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fir
Maury D. Sanger
Albert Einstein Medical College
Inez
Strauss Case Shows Shifting Attitudes In 1960 Race
Washington coverage argues Kennedy popularity and the Strauss clash reflect waning religious prejudice and growing Southern acquiescence to the Supreme Court’s school integration ruling. Analysts note the issue emerged from Strauss supporters and highlight anti bigotry as a diminishing force in national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tucker
Ashington
John F. Kennedy
Strauss
Supreme Court
educa_tors
Madison Square Garden
Hoover Smith
Burn ‘Pean
Russia
Philip Slomavitz
Washington
Detroit Jewish News
Admiral Strauss
Stephen B. Derounian
New York
Sen
Scott
Brevius
France
Slornovite
Slomevitz
North
World tensions and July Fourth joy in 1849 excerpt
Britain and allies near a mutual assistance accord while notices of German Polish tensions echo in Danzig. Slaton marks Independence Day with Miss Rebecca Tudor crowned queen before 5,000 as residents celebrate across the South Plains. Senate Republicans press to extend presidential monetary powers amid a tense vote on stabilisation. The page ends with pithy moral quips on modern life and Liberty era flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaton
Rebecca Tudor
R. F. Tudor
Raymond Lee Johns
Washington
Senate
Tey
Olympic Committee meddling sparks China name debate
George Fr. Sokolski questions IOC neutrality over Nationalist China and Formosa naming. The Munich meeting and Taipei recognition show tensions as Brundage defends nonpolitical stance while critics urge clarity on China representation and legitimacy.
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Comite Internationale
Olympique
China
United States
Fo Evhan
Otto Mayer
Ehancelor
Comite
Sokolsky
Sui Yat-sen
Republic of China
Formosa
Avery Brandage
International Olympic Committee
State Department
Soviet
Russia
U.S
Mayer
Brundage
Munich
Itas
Peking
Taiwan
Taipei
Chom
Mexico Gains From Tourism and Farm Remittances
Mexico earned 98 million dollars from tourists in the first two months of this year, up from 88 million in 1958, while farm workers abroad sent home 3.8 million dollars, down from 5.1 million last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Bureait
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Lubbock Avalanche: Journal
Banttor
Consulid
Lubbock
Avalanche Journal
Avalanche Journal Publicshing Company. Inc
Stand Ave
Vegas National Advertising
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Texgo
Associated Press
United Press International
Ya Bhd
Chas
A. Guy
Parker Fo Pryuty
W. Ratliff
Carner
Om Moyne
Ors
Blasehard
Liffie Igeic
Treox
Blancherd
Diané
Tom
Pres Fisenhower
At Risenhower
GOP
the. Society
Cof
Orchins
Pres -Eisenhower
Tizzy
By Kate Osann
Rey LI
Pat, OF
Italia
Richard
Tucker
Slomonvitz
Wayne Morse
Morse
South
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Maine
North Dakota
William Langer
Alice Routledge
Ann Rutlidge
Abraham Lincoln
Linhbock
London
Britain
Soviet Russia
Germany
Poland
Free City of
Danzig
Foreign Affairs Committee
Howard William Isennard
Berlin
Neville Henderson
Man
Rip
van Winkle
Thomas Pleasants
Uni
Pat Rotmar
Chante Iin
George
FR. Sokolsky
Europe
Mr. Brundage
Mmeke
Red
Chita
John Vo Grombach
Mount Blane
By Galbraith
Nem Bervicg
Toa
Homer
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