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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1966
Page
4
The Illinois National Guard used rapid changes in attitude to deter rioters in Chicago. The piece notes Guardsmen’ s presence sobering street mobs and looters and the extremists who incite them, referencing Watts riots as a precedent for deterrence.
A Chicago talk contrasts 14th century medical prescripts with modern advances and honors researchers. The piece then critiques riots in Watts and Chicago, urging rapid troop deployment, wary policing, and cautious scrutiny of nonviolent leaders amid civil rights tensions.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk defends a firm, unwavering approach to Vietnam. He argues commitments in South Vietnam must be met and warns opponents that resistance is counterproductive, presenting a clear line aimed at steering toward peace through decisive policy.
President Johnson delivered a frank peace message urging cooperation over hostility. He argued isolation harms nations, pressed for an honorable Viet Nam peace, and warned that North Viet Nam must end aggression before talks succeed.
U S intelligence says North Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh wants a more sophisticated weapon to blunt the strong U S air assaults over Hanoi and Haiphong. A high level Hanoi mission to Moscow and Peking last month is tied to this effort. The article notes U S countermeasures against Soviet missiles and anti aircraft defenses.
The piece surveys rising electronic surveillance from house to workplace and the erosion of constitutional rights. It cites government data collection and mail scrutiny, plus private bugging devices selling to the mass market. It notes Rep Gallagher’s push to protect privacy and questions Nixon’s indirect influence on California politics.
London the labor dominated House of Commons rejected Winston Churchill plea to reject bread rationing as bakers threaten a wider revolt against the government plan to conserve wheat. A second item notes the underwater atomic bomb test off San Francisco with a loud pop reported by Vice Admiral Blandy. A third item reports CIO calls for a Truman conference to seek wage increases amid rising prices and a local appeal for residents to cooperate in alternating day lawn irrigation due to a temporary water shortage.
Ruth Montgomery argues public leaders crave monuments by building fever. She pins blame on Truman Johnson and Rayburn for adding wings and fronts to iconic landmarks. The piece cites Speaker McCormack and Capitol architect Stewart pushing a 34 million dollar west front extension, with criticism of closed-door decisions and potential loss of Washington’s sandstone Capitol façade.
Editorial summarizes recent zoo misfortunes including escaped or hungry animals and deaths. It cites vandalism and neglect as causes and urges precautions such as shading for animals. The Abilene Zoological Society Board plans a social committee to address these issues and restore public confidence.
Tristan islanders who fled Tristan da Cunha after a volcanic eruption and returned home in 1963 now 13 families have moved back to England. They joke about tax freedom while acknowledging the lack of electricity transport and entertainment on the island. The piece argues tax havens often lack the amenities taxes fund.
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