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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1966

Page

3

California judge blasts court system as state of confusion

Walter J Fourt Associate Justice laments breakdown in law and order in California courts. He argues stare decisis has eroded and courts suppress evidence, turning trials into games between state and defense, undermining truth and public safety.

Walter J Fourt District Court of Preal Los Angeles FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Justice Fourt Justice Court Supreme Court Stare Decisis California

LSD and Bank Suspicions Backed by FDA Commissioner

Dr. James J. Goddard, head of the Food and Drug Administration, testified to a House subcommittee that LSD is pure ak and a danger to the mind. He described it alongside marijuana and other drugs as a weapon in the broader war on reality. Vice President Humphrey linked the drug’s dangers to the Vietnam era battles, stressing the urgency of control.

James J. Goddard Food and Drug Administration Goddard House Danters Meredith Christ Son Zola Samuel Gainers Inter Germany Niemoeller Adolf Hitler

Fishermen and the art of keeping quiet at sea

A rough, humorous monologue on fishermen talking too much about their catches and the desire for silence after a long, hungry wait for fish. It contrasts vivid scenes of cooking outdoors with the speaker’s craving for a simple meal and a quiet moment.

Kennedy Defends Global Conscience in South Africa Talk

Senator Kennedy addressed the National Union of South African Students during his South Africa visit. He urged action against apartheid and urged unity for universal rights, stressing youth courage and duty to oppose injustice at home and abroad. He framed self government, equality, and knowledge use as global duties. He warned against prejudice and called for shared conscience across nations. He argued youth must lead and that international cooperation requires a steadfast commitment to human rights.

Kennedy South Steetudents New York Haut United States South Africa South Attica Leon Uy Sennnedy

Elite fund raising club taps White House invitations

President Johnson launches a secret $10,000 donor group called the Elite President's Club to secure White House party invitations for top contributors. The scheme draws opposition from old-line Democrats wary of shifting fundraising away from rank-and-file members and centered on Arthur B. Krim and the White House control.

Washington Johnson White House New York City Democratic National Committee New York Democratic Party President's Club Kennedy Cess Arthur B. Krim United Artists National Committee KRDML LBJ Cone Krim Keim

James Meredith and the right to protest in Mississippi

Andrew Tully argues Meredith acted within his constitutional rights to enroll at the University of Mississippi and challenge segregation. The piece defends his pursuit of equality while noting Mississippi’s entrenched orthodox stance and the broader danger of labeling him a troublemaker.

Washington James Meredith Meredith Mississippi Medith University of Mississipspi Ins

Bread and meat shortages hit markets in 1916 notes

Memory Lane column cites dwindling staples as prices rise and future supply fears grow. Supreme Court tensions flare as Justice Jackson accuses Justice Black of conflicts of interest, threatening public trust in the high court.

Washington United States Supreme Court Congress Justice Jackson Black

Offhand Thoughts and Fables Reflect Social Shifts

A series of pithy musings questions how teen girls spent time before phones, laments about modern pressure groups, and notes that even meek inheriting the earth must earn money, with a tongue in cheek about excuses and outdated figures.

Holcomb Spearheads EEOC Push Against Discrimination

Dr. Luther Holcomb acting EEOC chairman orders faster action on race discrimination complaints and refers cases to the Attorney General. He notes civil rights progress since the 1964 Act and cites his Dallas civil rights leadership as a key influence. A task force is formed to probe national origins issues and airline employee discrimination tied to marriage.

Washington Luther Holcomb Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Commission Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr New York Holbcomb Thos Selma, Montgomer Birmingham Johnson Dr. Holcomb Dallas Kennedy Texas Advisory Committee U.S. Civil Rights Commission EEOC Holcomb NAACP John Nixon

Pollution fight marks turning point in water quality

Editorial urges readiness for the 1967 federal water quality act deadline and intergovernmental cooperation. It highlights Udall's guidelines, Texas leadership, and the need for strong state and local pollution controls to protect vital freshwater supplies for health, industry, and recreation.

Congress Department of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Udall Texas New York Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey State Water Pollution Control Board San Angelo

Dear Turnrow Tunker Reader Letter on Middle East Arms and 1968 Ticket

The reader discusses U S jet bomber sales to Israel to balance power in the Mid East amid Soviet arms shipments. They mention a potential 1968 Republican ticket headed by Romney and Javits and argue religion should not influence elections. The writer notes concern about religious bias.

U.S Israel Mid- East Soviet Union Uncle Sam Romney Javits

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