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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1966
Page
4
The piece argues Hanoi's plan to parade captured American airmen and threaten war crime trials will backfire. It notes U S officials from Har riman contend airmen deserve Geneva protections and that North Vietnam’s propaganda risks rejection by the American public, who view abuse as unwarranted.
The piece notes Oregon Senator Wayne Morse has filled 194 Congressional Record pages this year with letters and telegrams praising him, costing taxpayers 104 dollars per page totaling 20 176 dollars. It mocks Morse as overvalued and labels him a verbose critic of Viet Nam policy.
Johnson appeals to China for cooperation while Red China warns of mutual war risk. Soviet and UK leaders push for Geneva Conference revival with foreign troop withdrawal. India’s Gandhi urges Ho Chi Minh to seek an exit and end the conflict.
Mary McGrath rants on summer misery as crowds flood beaches theaters and hills seeking relief. Weathercasters and ads amplify the heat while ragged optimism fights a rising discomfort index. People push through the day then endure nightly forecasts and commercials promising respite.
Washington reports suggest an imminent shift toward peace in Viet Nam with confidential talks in major capitals. Diplomats note a move away from dictatorial decision making toward committee governance in Moscow and Peking and highlight U S air missions as a potential turning point toward a face-saving settlement.
Washington observers dismiss the Dodd ethics inquiry as slow and limited in impact. The piece notes past scandals involving fund handling, payoffs, and tax issues among lawmakers, arguing moral questions linger about accountability and influence. It ends with a satirical caution on hiring confidential staff.
Johnson hosted a four hour cabinet room meeting June 30 with House members and five senators. He urged decisive bombing and warned critics at home against pressuring for a quicker end to the war. McNamara presented North Vietnamese truck movements on the Ho Chi Minh Trail and stressed weapons aimed at U S forces.
Washington columnist Andrew Tully argues Michigan Governor George Romney copes with Viet Nam stance by avoiding firm positions. Romney echoes Ike and Johnson while signaling escalation limits. The piece portrays Romney as a polished candidate with a cautious, traditional state-focused posture.
In Lubbock and surrounding counties farmers begin harvests of the third 1946 crop, potatoes showing potential for higher yield and better quality despite drought. Congress passes 3.75 billion loan to Great Britain sending bill to President Truman. Dr Homer Rainey campaigns for Texas governor with sharp charges against monopolistic forces impacting the state.
A breezy reflection notes fast living and fashion angst. It humorously suggests a woman may feel shoes are too tight or too loose and that a joint checking account can test harmony in marriage.
A guest editorial discusses the clash of tradition and practicality as cities modernize. The Preservation Advisory Services Panel, formed by HEW and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, selects Salem Massachusetts as its first test site to balance historic landmarks with urban living demands.
A British psychologist urges drivers to talk aloud about potential road events and emergency precautions to stay alert. The columnist adds that singing loudly when alone and tired helps ward off drowsiness better than pep pills, citing highway sign boards as reference.
O C McBride discusses milk prices and dairymen leaving the business. He notes milking time stays regular while sentiment on Senator Dodd’s performance is mixed. A note announces Turnrow Tunker will be absent for syndication setup and publication plans.
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