Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1960

Page

3

Sertoma aims to educate on communism with local talks

Sertoma International unit in Met Ubbo who sponsors visa training programs to acquaint citizens with facts about Communists plans to spread communism at home and abroad. First session is Tuesday night at the Monterey Shopping Center building of Southwestern Public Service Co. Dr Sylvan Kaplan, Texas Tech professor, will speak at meetings this week and future briefings to local citizens.

MET Ubbock Sertema International Visaf Sertema FAS Wloka Monterey Southwestern Public Service Co Texas Tech Sylvan Kaplan Washington Nfs

Two Vice Presidential Picks Highlight Experience Over Balance

The essay argues Kennedy and Johnson favor ability and experience for the No 2 spot over geographic balance or bloc appeal. It praises Henry Cabot Lodge and Lyndon Johnson as capable leaders who could effectively assume the presidency if needed. It warns against machine boss selection and urges choosing seasoned, capable vice presidential candidates.

Ames Diffren Maine Lyndon Johnson John F. Kennedy Richard Mo Ni Iew Senate Rence Nanifald Dune United Fey

Texas pledge and garbled page notes from Lubbock paper

A scanned Lubbock Avalanche Journal fragment shows garbled OCR including a pledge of allegiance and fragmented headlines about the “Texas” region. The readable portion includes the classic pledge text and mentions page numbering, with many unreadable letters and broken words throughout.

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy the enduring Kennedy matriarch

The article portrays Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy born in 1800 as the family anchor across American history. It details her education abroad, marriage to Joseph P. Kennedy, and her role as the grandmother of a president nominee, surrounding the Kennedy dynasty with mentions of Newport and Boston ties, and the broad span of political life she witnessed.

Bobby Kennedy Duseuh Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Boston Rose Germany France Europe Joseph J. Renny

Nixon Wife Emerges As Key Campaign Asset

In Washington, Pat Nixon stands as a polished political partner shaping her husband Richard Nixon’s 1960 bid. Observers note her calm, stylish presence at the Republican National Convention, guiding crowds and steering media questions without overtly wading into policy. Her poised press conference demeanor and strategic wardrobe have reinforced the image of a capable campaign team member, though she avoids direct political rhetoric, stressing teamwork and family as core strength.

Ineiror Hibago Richard Mo Nason FL Kennedy Pat Nixon Washington, D.C Nixon Lenny Rand

Khrushchev defies Monroe Doctrine and backs down claim

A reader inquires about a Cuba crisis and whether Khrushchev would risk war. The consensus says the United States would blockade the Caribbean if provoked, but many believe Khrushchev will back down rather than trigger a shooting war.

Ray Tucker Ashington T. G San Jose Cal Khrushchev Cuba Western Hemisphere Russia Voltume United States Tucker Washington Mbook Caracas Bogota Eisenhower Organization of Americ ABC Argentin Rraal Chile Shrushebey

Roosevelt urges military training amid heated Congress debate

Roosevelt writes to Congress defending compulsory training while warning that modern warfare favors seasoned troops. The weather reports note 106 degree heat across the South Plains with 102 in San Angelo. Aransas County treasurer Scrivner seeks another term after 42 years, and Mackenzie Park paving near three miles was approved by the state highway commission amid long development efforts.

Washington Roosevelt National Guard Congress Senate Tham Aransas County Mackenzie Park State Highway Commission

Soft or Hard Foreign Policy Debate Splits Parties

In a tangled discussion of U S foreign policy the piece argues Republicans and Democrats clash over whether to pursue a strong independent stance or a softer approach. It cites Dulles Humpty Eisenhower and Stevenson as points of contention while noting Cuba and Red China as test cases and referencing the Senate and press commentary shaping the debate. The article touches on personality factors and the shifting emphasis of US strategy.

Speakerburn Congress Wottieh Los Angeles Geor Sokolsky Eisenhower John Foster Dulles United States Pompey Sokolsky Unier Dalles Wong Chetstiata Herter Cuba Hers Stevenson China Rose Aseues Mies Nisan Sen Tse Doin Kennedy Gabriel Nayar Matis Nisan Paris Nik Rea Mitch Wilson Republica Basenhower Richard Nigen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sertoma Doctor Kaplan Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Béstiars Cedeypenens Lesatate Panssnes Texas Maurin United States of America Republic Menon God Sare Campaenn Tra Campaon Trat Ree Kennedy Montgomery Washintus A Abraham Larn Sierp Mothe Lincoln Suse John KF. Fin de Eratie Ron Fingerald Kennedy Salty Henry Cabot Lage John Tgerald Henry Cabot Lodge Cape Cod Grandmama Cathole Gath Mrs Kennedy Montgomery Page Nivon Savon Mixon Srntaneans Aed Tizzy By Kate Osann Fudatenatinon Ene Ite Ag Senne Mddie Fisenhower Niven McKinley Gom Mang the Lubbock Morning Avalanche Weather Bureau Lubbock South Plains West Texas Gas Co Elman River Pieter Chanato Hames Edward Walsh United Dea HTC UPD Fae S We Ette Heve Hoger Brevadews Galbraith
Search Courier

Search the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lubbock Avalanche Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication