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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1968
Page
3
Chas A Guy, longtime editor and publisher of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, is noted for steering the paper through decades of publication and shaping local reporting and community coverage.
The Hanoi line in Paris blasts U S insistence on a bombing halt while claiming de escalation. It praises humanitarian moves like freeing three U S pilots but rejects releasing wounded North Vietnamese captives. The piece portrays Hanoi as duplicity in signals and a persistent push for victory.
Former President Eisenhower explains his break with tradition by endorsing Nixon before the Democratic convention. The move signals trust in Nixon and notes domestic and foreign issues favoring a Nixon presidency. The Miami Beach GOP convention looms as Rockefeller Reagan push for an open convention unfolds.
A Montana note reports the Prohibition party lists Harry Boozer as a presidential elector candidate for next November. The piece contrasts the grim news with the party’s activity and the electoral slate.
The July 30 Demo Craic Primary in Arkansas highlights Sen. J William Fulbright remaining in countryside campaigning for re election. Critics accuse him of aiding communists while defending his stance on Vietnam and federal aid cuts. The piece notes strong opposition led by Jim Johnson and suggests nationwide sympathy for Arkansans.
Washington analysis notes wallace and McCarthy poll signals may shift after party platforms. It highlights southern strength for Wallace, Nixon Rockefeller split in the GOP, possible Humphrey Kennedy ticket, and concerns over civil rights, inflation, and Vietnam handling shaping the fall campaign.
A collage of quotes and opinions from the era. Notes poke at generosity and politics with a jab about Congress Mahon and the idea of unlimited spending. Short lines reference home life and aging as well as local commentary on painted cattle guards.
Roy Wilkins and Whitney Young push Black Power as a political bloc to gain leverage while rejecting violence and a separate state. They advocate genuine equality and open-society options, arguing assimilation is not required for Black advancement.
Vice President Humphrey ends his three month policy of not responding to McCarthy attacks. A new advertising blitz will highlight Humphrey’s achievements and attack McCarthy’s record. A three page memo disputes claims that primaries proved large anti administration votes and argues poll readings show strong broad support for the Administration.
Guest editorial urges Texas to address poverty hunger and malnutrition in children and to reduce gun violence and mental illness care. It cites low per person funding for community mental health and calls for gun regulation alongside stronger efforts to make cities healthier and kinder.
A Playboy Clubs tip explains a reverse-order drink system. The waitress records orders then passes them to the barman in reverse so drinks are ready in the seating order. The tray mirrors table arrangement, and servers recall only the first customer to deliver drinks in order.
A witty exchange highlights the gap between a Conservative who confesses he cannot solve global issues and a Liberal who demands proof of the same. The dialogue mirrors local newspaper humor and political tension found in city columns.
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