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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1965
Page
9
The piece discusses rising costs and the argument that improving teacher salaries will attract better personnel, leading to better schools and students. It notes past justification for low pay in public schools and colleges and suggests the need for educational improvement amid economic pressures.
A Mackenzie Park fight last Sunday left two youths stabbed and five youths aged 15 to 18 arrested, signaling the need for heavier weekend policing at popular recreation spots. Police report 20 to 25 youths involved as rivals clashed, threatening public safety and peace. The piece argues for quick, decisive action to nip trouble in the bud and notes broader concerns about public order at city gatherings.
Kenneth Dixon explains low cost travel via freighter routes and Mexico vacations. Readers are urged to use travel agents or ship lines, then consider Saltillo near Monterrey for affordable ranch stays with swimming, riding, and cultural exchange. Prices higher than years ago but still cheaper than U.S. hotel rooms, with bullfights possible on Sundays.
Ruth Montgomery argues Arthur Goldberg’s choice to join the United Nations mirrors the American Dream. She notes his rise from Chicago slums to secretaryships, Supreme Court justice, and now UN ambassador, highlighting duty over personal gain and a Jewish civic ethic.
In Washington the Asian Development Plan moves from talk to action as President Johnson seeks congressional approval for an Asian Bank and loan funds. House Banking Committee members weigh implications, with Rep. William Widnall pressing questions about risks and Russian participation.
Ray Cromley and V. C. Waits discuss the Johnson administration pledging funds without formal congressional approval. Widnall questions inviting the Soviet Union to join the bank amid tensions over Southeast Asia and hopes for U S Soviet collaboration in the region.
The piece analyzes Viet Cong tactics to lure U S units into overextension, harass airfields and cities, and target American morale. It notes Viet Nam war anxieties in Washington, potential Russia involvement, and congressional fears over the Asian Bank plan amid 1966 election pressures.
The column laments rueful cynicism in Washington over the growing U S military buildup in South Viet Nam. It notes Johnson’s darker mood, warns of longer casualty lists, and discusses Republican critiques and Soviet and Chinese threats. It argues a stalemated or won outcome depends on South Viet Nam and warns against overblown optimism.
The United States Britain and China issue an ultimatum demanding Japan surrender immediately or face prompt and utter destruction. In Dallas SMU students seek housing as emergency room blocks rooms near campus. Britain’s Labour Party defeats Churchill Conservatives and Clement Attlee is to form a new government. Local leaders at the Lubbock Kiwanis luncheon discuss veteran reintegration amid a tense mood and rising public unrest.
Guest editorial argues that raising overtime pay would not reliably create new jobs. It notes the unemployed pool lacks needed skills, firms keep overtime to meet fluctuating demand, and penalties could hinder growth despite potential long term gains. The piece cites Gastonia North Carolina publication.
From time to time editors consider canned editorials written for modest fees. They are well reasoned and bland, designed to please a broad readership without taking strong political positions. The cost is low and customer impact minimal.
The Montgomery Alabama Journal reports Ar thur M Schlesinger recounts giving his children a dollar for the Fourth of July and offering two extra dollars if they would not spend it. He calls it a tough but lasting values lesson for his kids amid debates on American freedoms and policy.
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