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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1954
Page
12
A humorous newspaper cartoon shows two travelers at an expensive spa joking about squeezing in every activity. It lampoons the American tendency to cram too much into brief breaks, linking overwork and overindulgence to ulcers heart disease and high blood pressure.
A column criticizes fringe views by public officials who warn about exiting the UN or expelling Red China. It argues withdrawal would have no official status and that Congress must cut UN funding to resolve the issue, upholding the U.S. Constitution and public will.
The piece argues the Republican Party is deeply divided between Old Guard and Eisenhower wings, with some conservatives backing New Deal era Democrats in key races. It notes New York Republicans may secretly back Roosevelt Jr for governor, signaling intra party rifts and suggesting Democratic alignment could aid Eisenhower with a Democratic Congress.
A clipped editorial voice critiques politicians for feeding voters empty promises while noting scientific warnings that ocean levels are shrinking. The piece quips that even Sanforization could not strip away the spoof.
Lubbock area paper lists subscription prices for Avalanche Journal offerings, including 1 month 2.18 dollars, 6 months 12.8 dollars, 1 year 62.98 dollars, and 1 year rates with variations. It includes pricing for associated papers and service dates, with a single-page masthead noting Pledge of Allegiance and date July 14, 1954.
In a chaotic wrestling bout promoter Benny Lefkoe stages a three against one melee with Milo barefoot and outlasting two rivals who trap themselves in molasses. Milo collapses the top foe then pins both others as Benny is carried away. The scene closes with plans for a return by Pancho and Milo joining future shows.
Ezra Benson on a Pennsylvania trip for State College inspection faced a nosy photographer. He approached a cow, milked it, and sprayed the journalist in the eye, illustrating the point that experts should know their field. The columnist argues a secretary of agriculture should understand dairying.
The writer argues that officials should know their departments and predicts future leaders will actually perform. Citing Eisenhower as starting to appoint knowledgeable people, the piece contrasts past practice with modern expectations and hints at upcoming public judgment.
Senate Banking and Currency Committee hearings will reveal defense housing misuse involving more than 1 billion dollars in insured FHA projects. Enlisted personnel, veterans, and their families faced extortionate rents amid lax supervision and alleged legal but improper practices.
Notes from July 14 1934 column report a new CCC manpower call for counties with cities over 2500 including Lubbock and Slaton. Slaton division of Santa Fe has 800 to 1000 workers. few eligible for retirement under Aug 1 pension law. Hitler defends acts in Germany citing 77 deaths and a Boehm plot. Maury Hughes promover pension plan to end poverty and old age in a Democratic governor bid.
Special correspondent George E Sokolsky discusses a Hartford company ad featuring Kipling verses that criticizes Russia. An anonymous critic warned the ad could supply ammunition to an unfriendly nation, prompting debate over taste and free expression in advertising.
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