Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Morning Edition Details
The item lists the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Morning Edition as an independent Democratic weekday morning paper consolidated on Sundays. It notes the publishing company Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company Inc and the building at Stn St. and are J in Lubbock Texas with national advertising reps in Dallas as AP and UP wire member. Parker F Prouty and Chas A Guy listed as President and Publisher.
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South Plains
Lubbock
Avalanche- Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
Stn St
Are. J. Lubbock
Texas
National
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
En Lhe Wire
Associated Press
United Pressnternational
Parker F. Prouty
Chas. A. Guy
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New Texas Leadership Faces Test as Legislature Ends Session
Texans await January when the Legislature returns to Austin with new or reshuffled leadership. Lt. Gov. Preston Smith is favored to become governor, while Ben Barnes likely moves to lieutenant governor and Gus Mutscher to House speaker. Barnes must steer a more liberal Senate, Mutscher a conservative House, shaping a tense new balance. The Connally budget proposal may die, leaving lines drawn for a more dynamic upcoming session.
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Austin
House
Senate
Preston Smith
Paul Eggers
Ben Barnes
Barnes
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
Smith
Ben Ramsey
Mutscher
John Connally
Texas
Air Force to mark 21st birthday Friday
The United States Air Force will celebrate 21 years since Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 creating the Air Force. From its 1907 Aeronautical Division origins to World War II and the jet era, the service has relied on brave pilots and researchers. Reese Air Force Base is highlighted for its training role.
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U.S. Atr Force
Harry S Truman
Department of the Air Force
Army
Air Force
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Army Signal Corps
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Virginia
Wrights
Army Air Corps
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Reese Air Force Base
United States
America
Europe
Firefighter Assaults Prompt Citywide Tension
The city sees frequent attacks on firemen by youths throwing rocks bricks and bottles from rooftops and alleys. During June 160 harassment incidents were reported. Some firefighters carry blackjacks while law limits armed response and critics call for ordered security on fire trucks.
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New York City
John V. Lindsay
Fortas questioned over informal White House advisory role
A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing probes whether Justice Abe Fortas, nominated by Johnson for Chief Justice, may have acted as an unofficial adviser to the President and attended White House policy meetings while on the Supreme Court. The debate centers on separation of powers and potential disqualification if future cases arise.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
Johnson
White House
Senate Committee
Justice Fortas
United States
Detroit
Fortas
Michigan City
Romney
Michigan
Sen
Sam J. Ervin, Jr
North Carolina
Senate
Fred Vinson
Truman
Congress
Letter to the Editor on LBJ policies and leadership
Jas. 8. Kinsley Jr. of Seagraves Critiques Lyndon Johnson asserting gun registration plans worsen crime, criticizes Supreme Court balance, and accuses press of apologizing for America He asks readers for a name for loyal supporters and notes Pigmy land growing crowded.
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Avalanche Journal
Lyndon Johnson
Supreme Court
America
LBJ
Johnson
Kinsley, Jr
Seagraves
Spock and Co. Convicted for Draft Evasion Incitement
The piece discusses Dr Ben Spock Yale Chaplain Coffin Michael Goodman and Harvard student Michael Ferber sentenced to two years for encouraging draft dodgers. It notes appeals may take years, judges critique free speech limits, and contrasts with harsher penalties for other open lawbreakers. It emphasizes that they violated a concrete law, despite being viewed as intellectuals and responsible citizens.
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Washington
Ben Spock
Ford
Spock and Co
Spock
Yale
William Sloane Coffin Jr
Michael Goodman
Michael Ferber
Harvard
Chaplain Coffin
Gene McCarthy
Racism and Segregation Criticized by Local Letter Writer
The author denounces George Wallace and the American Party for promoting segregation. He argues the segregated school system harms white, black, and brown pupils, noting it remains in effect fourteen years after the Supreme Court ruling. David B. Jordan, 2414 5th St.
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Avalanche-Journal
George Wallace
Supreme Court
Lubbock
United States
David B. Jordan
5Th St
Water reuse idea for West Texas lakes debated
Letter to the editor from W. T. Stramler proposes drilling to return flood water from Lubbock lakes to replenish underground supplies. The A-1 reports note years of experimentation with depth studies, but results remain only partly satisfactory.
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Avalanche Journal
Lubbock
West Texas
Mississippi River
West
Texas
W. T. Stramler
Knoxville Dr
Truman to Present Anti-Inflation and Housing Demands
From memory lane files of July 22 1948 Truman will personally appear before Congress next week to press anti inflation and housing law proposals. Governor aspirant Case March delivers campaign challenge on the Texas capitol steps. Malaya unrest worries London and Washington as rubber supplies loom large. Lou Boudreau says Satchel Paige is banned by the American League from using the Hesitation Pitch.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Washington
Truman
Congress
Austin
State Capitol
Beauford H. Jester
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Satchel Paige
Odd California politics flares in Brown and Yorty clash
Former California Governor Brown and Los Angeles Mayor Yorty staged a social duel over a Post Office event and dinner seating. Postmaster General Watson faced rival host pressures as divisions in California Democratic leadership surfaced amid Kennedys death and primary aftershocks.
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Washington
California
Emund
Pat) Brown
Los Angeles
Laborty
Marvin Watson
Perle Mesta
Gwen Cafritz
Sen
Robert Kenned
Histo
Daingerfield
Yorty
Watson
Hillside
Studio City
Brow
Californ
Mesta
Harry S Truman
Brown
Eve Tually
Beverly-Wilshire
Time For Change on 1949 Colson-Briscoe Act
Guest editor argues the Colson Briscoe Act created FM roads and funded maintenance with General Fund and highway taxes. It urges repeal as federal aid tightens and urges highways to pay for themselves to avoid diverting funds from higher priority needs. The piece defends rural roads but favors returning to traditional pay‑as‑you‑go highway policy.
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Texas
la Angelo
Standard-Times
Motel Turns Pool Into Trout Fishing Winter Biz
Holiday Inn in Johnson City Tennessee stocked 800 trout for winter fishing. Manager Jack Lawson earned 743 dollars in five weeks at 1.25 dollars per fish after guests cooked trout in the restaurant. Franchise holder Jack Trayer will expand the idea to other motels starting October.
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Johnson City Tenn
Jack Lawson
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Jack Trayer
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