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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
3
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal Morning Edition presents weekday morning news on the South Plains with the Evening Edition and Associated Press and United Press International wire coverage. Parker F. Prouty serves as president and Chas. A. G. as editor and publisher.
In Lubbock the Mayor W. D. Rogers and City Council publicly defend forthright stance on two petitions seeking special charter elections at a Thursday City Hall meeting. Voters gain a clear view of officials' thinking and the administration’s commitment to open discourse in a city tired of indecision.
City leaders and business groups in Lubbock announce a weekly tourist of the week program starting July 8. The Hotel and Motel Association and Restaurant Association, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and BCC, will honor touring families with gifts and courtesies to showcase friendly hospitality. Mayor W D Rogers proposes using parking meter poles for flags or decor to welcome visitors and curb negative driving incidents.
Annette Buchanan, University of Oregon student newspaper editor, defies a grand jury by refusing to reveal interviewees who smoked marijuana. The court delays jury, signals possible contempt penalties. The case tests press privilege and source protection amid potential charges.
Commentary argues that the current wave of Mississippi marches loses impact as Dr. Martin Luther King and followers in Canton provoke clashes by camping at an unpermitted school site. The piece says such acts belly publicity but fail to impress a public tired of civil disobedience and urges better methods for progress.
A Tennessee newspaper reflects on the link between rights and obligations. The piece laments neglect of duties while urging readers to do their best with what they have and recognize that obligations accompany rights.
A North Carolina man was bitten when a snake crawled up his leg causing a surprising scare. Authorities say the encounter occurred while the man was outdoors and he sought medical attention after the incident.
An opinion argues economic interdependence lowers political tensions and war risk. It cites Canada Soviet wheat trade, Russia’s past purchases, and calls for open markets while condemning Communist influence in U S colleges. It warns that peace hinges on educating captive peoples and restraining regimes while pursuing cautious trade with the Soviet bloc.
From Washington the Republican National Committee moves to rein in the Young Republican federation, once autonomous and allied with Goldwater forces, as party leaders seek to restore a unified post Goldwater structure. Ray Bliss, installed as RNC chair in 1965, faced pressure from liberals and conservatives to assert authority over the YRs.
Washington dispatch details Republican leaders clashing over purge of Youth Republicans and autonomy. Key figures Sen Hugh Scott and Thurston Morton push a plan while Bliss suppresses dissent. The National Committee signals tightened party discipline amid looming elections.
A petition to call an election on whether sale of four per cent beer should be legalized circulated Monday among eligible voters in Lubbock County. Pravda denounces Ameri can atomic control plan asomic diplomacy renewing world rule ambitions. Lange defeats UN vote but keeps Franco Spain in play.
Henry J. Taylor examines Cuba's shipping expansion under Castro, noting Soviet and Polish shipbuilding, Red Cuba vessels via Panama Canal, and U S policy disputes. He critiques Kennedy and Johnson era actions, Panama Canal moves, and defense secrecy, warning of continued misalignment between policy and reality.
A Houston Chronicles guest editorial cites Page Price, UC Cowell College provost, urging students to curb public displays of affection and casual promiscuity while criticizing untidy dress. The piece argues for maintained personal standards that support civilized conduct across society.
A reader notes that 83 year old Eamon de Valera was chosen for a seven year presidency in Ireland. The letter also questions age limits and comments on views of the Vietnam conflict and communist alignment.
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