Timely medical school steps in Lubbock bid
Civic and government leaders back a plan to form a county hospital district and issue bonds to fund a teaching hospital as part of Lubbock's bid for a West Texas State Medical School. Separate ballot propositions would authorize district creation and bond issuance.
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C. Brandon Hull
Chamber of Commerce Board of City Development
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Houston
Austin
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Waco
Millon McClosky Veterans Hospital
Temple Temple
Scott & White
King’s Daughters Hospital
Santa Fe
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Fort Hood
G. W. Brindley Jr
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West Texas
Retreat to Coastal Enclaves in Vietnam Debated Again
The piece argues the Gavin Galbraith plan to abandon several South Vietnamese areas to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese is politically and militarily flawed. It warns that bastioned enclaves would become sitting ducks as enemy artillery and missiles shift despite air control.
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James Gavin
John Kenneth Galbraith
Americans For Democratic Action
U. S
South Vietnam
101St
Vietnam
Mr. McNamara
Egypt Uses Nazi Themed Tour Literature For Omar Alamein Anniversary
In Cairo Egypt circulates illustrated tourist literature praising Nazi ideals and inviting Afrika Korps veterans to mark the 23rd anniversary of El Alamein. The campaign drew critique from West Germany as promoting anti Semitism while highlighting Egypt's propagandist aims under President Nasser.
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el Alamein
Erwin Rommel
North Africa
Nasser
Cairo
If You Are Arrested pamphlet issued by Massachusetts AG
The Massachusetts attorney general’s office published a pamphlet titled If You Are Arrested. It details arrest actions rights in court and how to procure a lawyer. The notice reminds police that quoting from the pamphlet by arrestees isn’t evidence of wrongdoing and emphasizes fairness.
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Massachusetts
Ramsey Clark
Supreme Court
Paso
Senators seek rename of Hawks and Doves to Eagles in protest
California Senator George Murphy leads a drive for a new label in Senate politics. He circulated a resolution urging lawmakers to be called Eagles not Hawks or Doves, arguing the eagle best embodies peace and strength. Dozens signed, with more expressing interest.
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Tom Kuchel
Len B. Jordan
Roman Hruska
Harry Byrd
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Wallace F. Bennett
Milton R. Young
Peter H. Dominick
Norris Cotton
Bourke Hickenlooper
Paul Fannin
Winston L. Prouty
Carl T. Curtis
John J. Williams
J. Caleb Boggs
Margaret Chase Smith
John Tower
Howard Baker
Jack Miller
Richard B. Russell
Stuart Symington
Robert P. Griffin
Clifford Hansen
Karl E. Mundt
Henry Jackson
John L. McClellan
John Stennis
Gordon Allott
Hiram Fong
Frank Carlson
Strom Thurmond
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Secret Ex-Im Bank Amendment Threatens Global Arms Trade
Washington insiders warn a concealed amendment by Sen. Allen Ellender would bar Ex-Im Bank credit for any foreign arms sales, risking a major shift in Pentagon financing and potential impact on Israel and major powers. The bank underpins US arms peddling with the Pentagon contributing 25 percent, enabling multi hundred million dollar exports.
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Louisiana
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Harpers Ferry View on Johnson and the Middle East War
In Harpers Ferry residents express a simple view of foreign policy, praising Johnson for keeping the U.S. out of entanglements while questioning arms sales and the Ellender amendment. They feel Johnson inherited Vietnam and mostly support his handling, with some sympathy for Ky’s government and a fear of a new president.
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Esso
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Middle East
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U.S
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Egypt
Johnson
Vietnam
South Vietnam
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Nelson Rockefeller
Tax Boost Won't Help Johnson Vietnam Debate
Henry J. Taylor argues against a tax increase to balance the budget amid U S involvement in Vietnam and Johnson administration policies. He criticizes defense spending, McNamara’s authority, and nondefense growth, urging restraint and fiscal reform.
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Southeast Asia
Vietnam
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Mr. Johnson
Truman seeks united front on reconstruction policy
President Truman framed foreign policy as a national unity effort and reiterated a readiness to aid nations cooperating toward reconstruction. Acting Governor Allan Shivers said Washington signals indicate support for legislation transferring tidelands title to states. Lubbock ISD bonds worth 1.5 million dollars to be sold August 1–5. Lubbock Black Hubbers host Mexia Black Oilers at Hubber Park at 8 p.m.
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Truman
Austin
Allan Shivers
Tidelands
Ktates
Lubbock
Editorial urges tougher law enforcement despite wiretap limits
The columnist supports expanding wiretapping to aid criminal catching while acknowledging Supreme Court limits. They call for aiding officers rather than hindering them and argue for stronger investigative tools despite protections for the innocent.
Farmer Says We Need to Let Things Be
Texas farmer told Sam Whitlaw of Farmer-Stockman that what is needed most now is letting things be. The remark echoed a wide belief that many Americans share about quiet days on the farm.
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Texas
Sam Whitlaw
Farmer-Stockman Magazine
Dallas Morning News
Turnrow Tunker Probes Nixon Style Beats and Polls
Dear Turnrow Tunker decries Arab Kritik of President Johnson and compares hippies and beatniks while noting McBride’s syndicated column. It discusses political luck, enemies, and re election dynamics amid postwar U S cultural shifts.
Sarge’s Unlikely Portrait Gift Sparks Gaudy Recall
Dick Snyder recounts a brutal drill sergeant who tormented rookies during training. After weeks of hardship, a GI collection raised funds for a tribute portrait of Lassie inscribed With Love from Mother, provoking surprise and humor among the unit.
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Dan Bennett
Sarge
Lassie
Jove
Forrest Duke
Las Vegas Review Journal
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