1776 Ours Was War For Freedom
A historical column argues the American War for Independence differed from later revolutionary upheavals. It emphasizes that colonists fought to defend homes and rights against taxation, not as a class expropriation battle, and rejects equating it with modern revolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
George Lke
Russia
Revolutionary Party
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
France
Britain
Home garden aids ease yard work but growth inhibitor missing
A columnist notes many aids simplify lawn care including fertilizers weed killers and reliable equipment. Despite advances a cheap growth inhibitor to limit grass height remains elusive and homeowners must still edge and mow regularly.
Lubbock July 4, 1962 editorial page and rates
A scanned newspaper page from July 4 1962 at Lubbock Texas presents masthead details pricing for Morning and Evening editions, publication logistics, and a patriotic pledge. The page includes page references and section marks, with no clear news item beyond the standard publication metadata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Republic
Lubbock
Texas
Eisenhower Push Signals GOP Hope for Fall Races
The piece reports Republican optimism for major gains in fall congressional and governor contests led by former President Eisenhower. It cites anti Kennedy signals, concerns over the economy, McNamara’s defense contracts shift, and possible GOP gains in Michigan Ohio Indiana Wisconsin and California. The Democrats worry but plan countermeasures while Kennedy may push tax cuts if conditions worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tucker
Washington
Eisenhower
GOP
House Senate
Kennedy
Robert S. McNamara
Ford Motor Company
White House
Pentagon
North Atlantic
Massachusetts
California
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Ilinois
Indiana
Middle West
South
Johnson
Texas
Richard M. Nixon
Tilinnis
Marehin
Sec. McNamara
Nerhans
Georon Ramney
Nagnite
Pracidant
Hich
Tan Hanny
U.S. Seeks Foreign Visitors In Major Travel Push
The United States outlines a government led push to attract more international tourists. It cites a $4 million international promotion budget, discounts from Greyhound and Trailways, rail fare cuts, and worldwide exhibits to boost arrivals toward a million visitors a year while stressing American openness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Cyprus
San Marino
Mets
Congo
Russia
Britain
The
U.S. Travel Service
Com
Merce Department
Greyhound
Trailways
TWA
Pan AM
USA
Air France
Scandinavian
BOAC
American Express
American Automobile Association
Nguyen Thi Hai
J. van der Woude
Amsterdam
United States
July 4 1976 anniversary of Declaration celebrated
Inez Robb envisions a worldwide celebration of the Declaration of Independence on July 4 1976. She notes the document as a blueprint for freedom inspiring revolutions and calls for planning national and local commemorations to mark two centuries of American democracy amid global change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Robb
Ren
Western
Europe
Khrushchev
Seven men go to Dallas for Navy examinations
Seven men traveled to Dallas for Navy examinations per J. E. Calloway, recruiting officer. The list includes Samuel Thomas Carpenter Abernathy Roscoe Epperson Bobby Eugene Stephens Theodore Wilson Thornton William Regan Brown Harold J. Bonham and Jack Robert Derington. Amman in the Netherlands offered a kissing course by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Navy
J. E. Calloway
Samuel Thomas Carpenter
Abernathy
Roscoe Albert Epperson
Floydada
Bobby Eugene Stephens
Midland
Theodore Wilson Thornton
Seagraves
William Regan Brown
Wilson
Harold J. Bonham
Jack Robert Derington
Brownfield
First Signer of Declaration Attended King George II Coronation
The record notes that the first signer of the Declaration of Independence was the sole signer who had attended the coronation of King George II whom the Declaration denounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George II
Position Deserves Respect Critique Of Jacqueline Kennedy
A columnist defends Jacqueline Kennedy against Norman Mailer’s Esquire critique. He argues public scrutiny of presidents wives breaches privacy and dignity, noting the First Lady serves amid national hardship and deserves fair treatment and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Kennedy
Esquire
Norman Mailer
Eleanor Roosevelt
Mailer
Sokolsky
Land
White House
Mrs. Kennedy
British fluoride test shows reduced tooth decay in children
The Health Ministry reports adding one part fluoride per million to water in Watford Anglesey and Kilmarnock has cut decayed or missing teeth among children. Decay fell 66 percent by age 3, 57 percent by age 4, and 50 percent by age 5 versus control regions in Surrey Anglesey and Ayr.
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London
British Health Ministry
Watford
Anglesey
Kilmarnock
Surrey
Ayr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Avalanche-Journal
Eveningdition
BP Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
8Th St
Ave. J. Lubbock
Texas Daily Press League
Associated Pres
United Press International
Phuouty
Guy Panchie
Publisber
Escripvion
Rm Lapcock
Waeels Morse
Oo Monts
Ike
Tucker
Witt
Considine’s
By Bob Considine
Wichita
Venezuela
United States of America
Nikita
Titsy
Amman
Netherlands
Kaltenhof
Germany
Burke Usser
University of Miami
Florida
Jackie
George E. Sokolsky
Jackie Kennedy
Westbrook Pegler
Pegler
By Galbraith
Iowa
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