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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
4
Readers report on Texas Republicans seeking gains in party battles amid see-saw primary dynamics. commentary notes confusion over strategy and the two party system, with mentions of polling and shifting allegiances.
Earl Wilson recounts American wonders and travel, noting landmarks and encounters from air travel to hotels and bungalows. He mentions Howard Hughes, Yves Montand, Eddie Fisher, Shelley Berman, and a Chinese waiter, with scenes at San Francisco Airport and roadside curiosities. The column blends travel anecdotes with satire on fame and leisure.
Bennett Cerf jokes about time off and humor in Mad World of Bridge. The article surveys satirical takes on Texas leadership, mock debates, and a cast including Gene Germany and Joe B. Lewis, plus notes on hotel dining and television trends. It weaves gossip with cultural critique, reflecting midcentury media satire and public figures.
A fragmentary column discusses honesty, faith, and virtue through historical and religious motifs. It ponders whether honesty is possible for all, referencing figures like Jesus and Tarver, and contrasts truthfulness with deceit amid social pressures. The text weaves personal reflection with cultural critiques.
A controversial column argues Kennedy shows charm and political craft but lacks hardball grit, while De Gaulle remains a decisive, unyielding statesman. The author blames Kennedy for overreliance on rhetoric, warns him against matching fables with force, and cites Khrushchev and other leaders to illustrate the dangers of charm without substance. The piece critiques U S diplomacy, urges tougher stance, and contrasts democratic flexibility with authoritative resilience.
The Dallas editor argues against misusing culture as mere display and advocates nurturing regional culture. He cites critic Joby Rosenfield and a French music festival to show Europe’s depth and urges Texans to value and develop Southwest cultural distinctiveness rather than imitate others.
A garbled yet readable count discusses postwar CIA leadership, Ridgway’s fate, and White House debates over appointing Ridgway to run the CIA. It notes Kennedy era strains with MacArthur and global crises influencing U.S. defense and intelligence, citing Negral debates and political pressure in New York.
Ruth Millett writes on gender roles and family life with sarcastic tips for women. The column lampoons female expectations while urging tact, restraint, and respect for young couples, mothers in law, and shared household duties.
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