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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1964
Page
8
The piece argues fear of annihilation shapes thought but does not dominate daily life. It notes a “feeling of expectancy” amid rapid change, warns of fragile peace and small sparks of conflict, and compares the era to living near a volcano while urging nations to unite for prevention.
The Civil War Centennial promotes renewed interest in war era items such as weapons Confederate money and uniforms. A Milwaukee collector notes prices rising since 1956 with a Federal Army canteen from 30 cents now five to ten dollars and muskets from 15 to 20 dollars in 1944 to 50 to 140 dollars today. Old script coins swords and other equipment also fetch higher prices as collectors weed out fakes and sellers profit amid the trend.
The excerpt shows a 1964 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal edition imprint with publication details, pricing for subs and dates. It references the Associated Press and editors Charles A. Guy and Farrer. The fragment includes addresses in Lubbock Texas and publishing notes.
A humorous column riffs on Abraham Lincoln era viability against modern campaigns noting Stassen’s beard and budget woes while recalling a touching De Valera portrait and a large postal refund misread as a personal windfall then humorously credits a son with the real check.
Kenneth I Dixon recalls how Southwest Louisiana neighbors kept watch over his family during floods a 1953 disaster and 1957 Hurricane Audrey the tale highlights how political tensions faded in emergencies as neighbors helped one another and even rode shotgun to ensure his safety at night.
Industry insiders predict an early, peaceful yet costly auto settlement as Walter Reuther and the Big Three seek to avoid a strike. Johnson eyes stability. Wirtz hints higher gains possible. Prices and profits may drive inflation, with GM likely to cut prices to stay competitive.
Roy Autry has joined the Southwestern Associated Telephone Co as vice president and general manager, to supervise operations and assume responsibilities previously held by the president, R. B. Failly. City garbage workers quit over wage disputes, with city officials confirming long standing dissatisfaction. Lubbock business leaders push feeder air service to connect Lubbock and Amarillo, seeking Civil Aeronautics Board authorization for joint lines serving the region.
The piece argues Lyndon Johnson as President must transcend party politics. It contends Baker’s influence stemmed from Johnson and Johnson’s actions shaped the Baker case, urging Johnson to direct the investigation fully. It portrays Johnson as custodian of the presidency, not merely a political figure.
Industry Minister Charles Drury told Parliament that Ottawa will provide an $18,000 cobalt bomb to the World Health Organization for use in Red-ruled Albania. He said orders are being filled for other therapy equipment on requests from Rec China and Yugoslavia.
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