Innocent bystanders blamed as tax uproar grows in Lubbock
The editor argues the Board of Equalization bears no blame for the city and school district reappraisal upheaval. It urges taxpayers to direct complaints to the School Board, the City Council, or the City Manager, not to board members, who are portrayed as bystanders.
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Port
Toli
Board of Equalization
Lubbock
Nat Williams
William J. Pitstick
Lberal
LBJ
Mr. Johnson
New York
John V. Lindsay
Johnson
White House
Newark Race Tension Teaches Lessons on Duty and Rights
The Newark incident over a white patrolman shooting a Black auto driver sparked protests by off duty officers and regional residents. The Civil Rights groups and CORE face criticism as the city reviews the officer's suspension, which was deemed proper to ease tensions. The case echoes past riots and prompts calls for balanced respect for law and safe enforcement.
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Newark
N. J
Harlem
CORE
Creatve Newark Human Rights Commission
Defeat Looms for LBJ on Housing Subsidy Plan
Washington reports a bold fall effort to revive public housing via rent subsidies faces strong bipartisan opposition. Analysts note Johnson shows limited enthusiasm while liberal lawmakers hesitate amid criticism from Main Street conservatives.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Rdea
Main Street Conserva
LBJ
Public housing lobby faces momentum loss and local pushback
Andrew Tully notes a heated clash as the public housing program stalls its gains since 1937. Only 2014 units reached the 20 largest cities in the year ending last October. Local officials hesitate to approve housing projects amid racial conflicts and fears of depressed property values.
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Chary
Ky Emerges as Military Leader in South Viet Nam
The piece argues General Ky, likened to Patton, has become South Viet Nam's military ruler. It notes his charisma and decisiveness, compares him with past generals, and suggests military rule may be essential to winning the war, while warning of Ky’s ego and political ambitions.
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Washington
Enfin
Clark Gable
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
George S. Patton
Cory
U. S. Air Force
Bien Hoa
Viet Nam
Kentucky
Ike Eisenhower
Diem
United States
England
Napoleon
Ee Peakie
AMA Convention Faces Health Care Battle Over Aged Care
The American Medical Association ended a tense NYC convention amid disputes over Social Security funded aged care and a boycott threat. Congress and the administration favor alternative plans with Medicare voluntary insurance for doctors' bills, and most physicians are expected to cooperate despite misgivings. Senator Dirksen comments on imperfect outcomes.
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American Medical Association
New York City
Congress
AMA
Gresham law and Johnson coinage plan spark hoarding fears
Washington correspondent notes that under Johnson's bill to substitute cheaper metals for dime quarter and half dollar coins, Gresham's law predicts coins with higher silver content will be hoarded. The result could widen the current coin shortage as new coins replace old. Proposals seek a rare metal addition to keep coins attractive to collectors while minimizing losses.
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Washington
Charlie Gubser
R. Calif
Johnson
Gresham
Gubser
Gubser-Gresham
William Jennings Bryan
LBJ
Congress
Forces tighten grip on Cagayan valley in northern Luzon
Gen Douglas MacArthur announced U S forces including the 37th Infantry and the 11th Airborne moved northward and southward to hem in about 20 000 Japanese troops in the Cagayan valley as guerillas aided the operation in northern Luzon. New church pastors were installed in Lamesa at First Baptist and First Christian as Paul Hartick led Lions Club officers in a pesud meeting.
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Manila
U. S. 37Th Infantry Division
11Th Airborne Faines
Cagayan Valley
Luzon
Douglas MacArthur
Robert H. Bean
Lubrock Lions Club
Paul Hartick
Marshall Harvey
al Twister
Ana D. Noel Blalneker
Ben Bella Castro Alliance Casts Shadows Over Guevara Links
The fragmentary text traces alleged ties between Ben Bella and Castro with Che Guevara, noting years of Sino Soviet backing, Red China funds routed via Basel and Zurich, and Guevara’s recurring role as guest of honor at Algeria’s July anniversaries. It hints at Western diplomatic questions about the alliances and motives.
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Mao
Ner
Kremlin
Ben Peo
Red China
Yin
Peking
Omar Fp
Heceenth
Usi
Iran
Basel
Zurich
Moslems’ Students Union
Mahmoud Kemisti
Ben Bella
Imae Eance
Youssef Ben Khedda
Ben Bellas
Mediterranean
Henstedy Waite
House
Hievana
Castro
Che
New Bale Dress Improves Cotton Bales at Gin Arrival
A guest editorial notes that when LeA County cotton arrives, new bales with a synthetic polypropylene cover will increase bale weight by about ten pounds while reducing mildew and sticking. The bagging is domestic, durable, and cost competitive with burlap, cutting import dollars and offering practical advantages for shippers.
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Lea County
United States
Hobbs News-Sun
Gypsies Segregation Sparks European Debate
The article notes growing segregation concerns beyond the United States as Europe faces Gypsy assimilation. A Spanish congress discussed their social religious economic and juridical life with an estimated 500 000 Gypsies on the continent. They trace origins to Hindustan and India centuries ago seeking escape from rigid caste systems.
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Europe
Spain
Hindustan
India
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