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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1968
Page
3
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal outlines its morning edition and consolidation with the Evening Edition. It lists Parker F. Prouty as president and Chas A. Quy-Balter as publisher with a Texas advertising network and Associated Press affiliation.
The Senate hearings on Abe Fortas and Homer Thornberry reveal that Federal judges see themselves as government employees rather than untouchable figures. The piece argues judges should answer questions about their official actions and decisions, stressing that immunity from accountability is unfounded and that judges must face scrutiny like other public servants.
The House may vote on basic farm legislation today or later this week with proposals to cap Federal payments to individual farmers. The piece argues such limits unfairly penalize large producers and could endanger voluntary farm programs while noting comparisons to Soviet agriculture and the need for equitable cuts to diversion payments.
The Chicago Daily News proposed an extreme remedy to curb violence by withholding violent content from TV and blacking out political conventions. The idea, ridiculed by some, is presented as a provocative editorial suggestion on media influence.
A Washington observer argues that a Vietnam war end through Paris talks or a cease-fire is unlikely before the November presidential vote. He cites U S public protests and the Hanoi view that “peace at any price” offers no advantage now.
The piece notes Abe Fortas as the likely next Chief Justice and discusses how confirmation may reflect the Senate’s party alignment with the President. It comments on the process and the idea that nominees should be well connected and sometimes “housed” before final approval.
A column discusses Marvin Watson's Post Office cuts targeting Saturdays and staff reductions to meet a 1966 federal payroll level, provoking blame on Johnson and Congress. It cites broader fiscal policy, looming private delivery, and critiques of postwar budgets and public services.
Lori Caradon praises Vasily Kuznetsov in a poem dedicated to the Soviet delegation as Britain and the USSR reach a nuclear treaty agreement. The exchange highlights a thaw in Cold War tensions and celebratory diplomacy.
The letter from Sue Stevens in Denver City critiques fears of federal control through education funding and warns against unregistered public safety items. It cites historical anti communism episodes and argues Britain’s strict controls reduce crime and enforce penalties on the guilty.
Community notice from the Concerned Citizens Organization of Lubbock urging open communication among white, Negro, and Latin American residents. Meeting details, city council actions on fair employment, and calls for volunteers at Posey Neighborhood Center with upcoming session July 29 and contact info for Liz Barnes and Ellen McLarty.
The Elmer Kimbles celebrate 75 years of marriage. He is 101 and she is 92. Their longevity formula is simple and bold: when anger arises, just get up and walk out. The piece links lasting marriages to physical health and public concerns about aging Americans.
A expectant mother buys diapers, diaper pins, rubber pants, blankets, thermometers and more after a veteran clerk suggests items the shower milestone often misses. The sale grows from 2.99 to 17.45 dollars as the clerk emphasizes helpful service over pressure.
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