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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1960

Page

9

Small brush fires may spark a global war warns analysis

World observers warn future conflict will likely grow from multiple small brush fires rather than a single grand clash. Cold War tensions intensify as Cuba and Africa become flashpoints with Soviet influence visible, while Khrushchev in Congo and Moscow’s reach across regions threaten Western security if unrest widens.

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Contests and prizes spark creative submissions nationwide

The piece reflects on mass contest ideas sponsored by firms offering prizes for essays animal names and last jingles words. It notes wide participation yet doubts a universal prize winner will emerge while praising human diversity as a strength.

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Untitled Columnist Debate on Retirement and Society

A mangled column discusses early retirement and public figures, arguing that most under sixty should retire while a congressman proposes meals as a political gesture. It laments distrust, echoes concerns about leadership, and notes social distance as a growing issue amid unclear facts.

Fragmented OCR Note From Local Paper Detours to Murky Text

A garbled OCR item from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal fragment mentions various phrases including references to a pledge, national ideals, and scattered names. The readable content is minimal and nonspecific, yielding only disjointed bits about a public pledge and constitutional phrasing amid jumbled letters and misplaced words.

Nixon Ticket Looms As Cabinet Tap Considered

Ruth Montgomery reports on whispered moves within the Nixon circle about tapping a cabinet post or the vice presidency. The piece notes Lodge’s political defeats, Kennedy’s rise, and Republican strategists aiming to pivot New England for influence while contemplating cabinet and vice presidential roles.

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Inescapable Hurry of John Kennedy's Rise Mixed with Youth

INEZ ROBB analyzes the rapid ascent of John F. Kennedy, noting his youthful spontaneity, press relations, and public reception. The piece weighs Kennedy's charm against concerns about age, leadership, and the political landscape ahead of the November election. It reflects on Kennedy's appeal to the media, the party dynamics, and the potential impact on national politics.

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Tragic UCLA death sparks drug safety debate over chloromycteim

A 19 year old UCLA sophomore daughter of a California publisher died after using the Parke Davis chloromytein drug. The case amplifies calls to FDA and Kefauver Committee to enforce warnings and tighter controls on drug safety.

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Memory Lane Recital Features Warns of Enemies

In Lubbock on July 20 1910 Amoriet faces gangster menace while Vanderbilt Jr addresses 500 listeners praising keen wit and warning. Batista cautions on protector rates in the Americas as U S politics shift with Roosevelt’s third term bid and public danger shaping private plans.

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Youth Break Through in 1960 US Presidential Race

Special correspondent Sokolsky profiles John Kennedy and Richard Nixon as equal contenders, noting their ages, backgrounds, religious ties, and experiences. The piece contrasts Kennedy's Harvard, Catholic heritage with Nixon's Whittier and Duke roots, while detailing family fortunes, public roles, and early campaign dynamics shaping a modern, youth-driven political era.

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Shotgun-Toting Man Subdued In Airliner

A gunman aboard an airliner brandished a shotgun but was subdued before causing injuries. Passengers and crew restrained him after the weapon was fired inside the cabin. no one was harmed. Officials investigated the incident and described the event as a security scare.

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