Project Good Neighbors aims to unite Lubbock with Mexican farm workers
Goodwill Move will launch in Lubbock this Fall as Project Good Neighbors to foster friendship and mutual understanding between local residents and thousands of Mexican farm workers. Initiated by Frank Gonzales and backed by the South Plains Lions Club, the program will organize farm tours and cultural exchanges to boost agricultural knowledge and community ties.
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Frank Gonzales
Good Neighbors
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South Plains Lions Club
Armando Duran
John Lowrey
Jim Crook
Good Neighbor Committee
Lubbock City
South Plains
Mexico
Rio Grande
Defense argument rages in election year contrasts over readiness
In a presidential election year the debate over U S defense posture continues. Administration officials claim strong war capabilities while critics in Congress warn Russia holds a lead and warn of possible global conflict. The public, unsure which side is right, trusts that lawmakers will not neglect national defense.
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Russia
U.S
Diamond tiara sparks headaches for wearer and guards
Big Headache pees Lady Stucley says the last wearer of the diamond encrusted Polyi tiara felt dreadful headaches whenever she wore it. The piece was bought for Princess Margaret to wear at her wedding and now guards face ongoing headaches protecting royal jewels.
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Stucley
Princess Margaret
Man's best friend mocks dog lovers in public prints
A writer who praises dogs faces no blowback, but criticizing canines triggers a flood of blistering letters from readers, showing the public’s quick passion for pets and opinions.
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Dog
Lubbock Avalanche Journal Helms Morning Editions Details
A 1960 Lubbock Avalanche Journal page lists publication note cards, staff roles, and subscription rates for morning and evening editions. It confirms address at 8th St and Ave J, the paper’s wartime style pledge, and pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions.
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Lubbock
Avalanche Journal
Avalanche Journal Publishing Company, Inc
8Th St
Ave. J. Lubbock
Texas
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Associated Press
United Press International
Parker F. Prouty
Chas. A. Guy
Wee Joe
Chas. W. Ratliff
Bubbcripiion
Emperor Hirohito’s Routine Behind Japan’s Moated Walls
A portrait of Emperor Hirohito's day behind his midtown estate walls. He prays with ancestors at 6 am, walks with Empress Nagako, enjoys a western breakfast, reads Asahi Shimbun Yomiuri and Mainichi, then signs bills in his bomb proof palace office. He lacks veto power over parliamentary legislation.
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Hirohito
Empress Nagako
Asahi Shimbun
Yomiuri
Mainichi
Japan
U.S. Air Force
A Call for a Proactive Democratic Strategy in 1960
In a critique of postwar leadership, INEZ ROBB argues that electing a president who can force Communism to react to democracy is essential. She urges an offensive, long range policy over mere countering of Khrushchev, stressing bold action, enduring democratic vigor, and a president who evangelizes for democracy.
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Cuba
Japan
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Washington
White House
Free World
Asia
Africa
Nixon Attacks Congress as Do Nothing in 1960 Campaign
Vice President Nixon plans to cite what he calls a shoddy legislative record to justify his presidential bid and to argue for a Republican House and Senate majority. He targets likely Senate contenders Kennedy Johnson or Symington and accuses Democratic leadership of delay on civil rights and health insurance, blaming political divisions for slow action.
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Senate
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Symington
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Britain
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Rockefeller
Rayburn-Johnson
U S Cuba policy the Roosevelt line in critique
The piece argues Roosevelt era Monroe Doctrine aims and limits, warns that Eisenhower era non intervention emboldens Castro and Khrushchev, and predicts future shift regardless of who wins the presidency. It cites Roosevelt 1904 1905 messages and Johnson style moral framing.
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George E. Sokolsky
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Latin America
Fidel Castro
Roosevelt
Soviet Russia
Eisenhower
Memory Lane June 29 1940 Lubbock notices
In Lubbock the School Board ruled no enrollments for children under six after Sept 1 due to crowding, ending prior tuition enrollment. The board offered training facilities for national defense and met at Dr. Hutchinsons office. A record one day Army enlistment saw 30 recruits, with juniors sent to Fort Bliss Fort MacArthur Tulsa Dallas aviation schools. Brownfield forms a regional industrial and national defense committee under the chamber of commerce and local groups, naming a central five and numerous committee members across aviation civic and education sectors.
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Board of Trustees
J. T. Hutchinson
George T. Coleman
Army
Air Corps
Fort MacArthur
Dalif
Fort Bliss
Tulsa
Dallas
Brownfield
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Lions
Rotary Club
C. T. Edwards
Burton G. Hackney
R. A. Simms
W. R. MecDuffle
H. R. Winston
John Christman
Aviation
C. C. Coleman
Civic
Simms
Lee Fulton
J. O. Gillham
John R. Turner
J. D. Miller
Herman Chesshir
C. L. Aven
Jack Hart
Tom May
Roy Shelton
M. G. Tarpley
Winston
McDuffie
Everett Latham
James F. Black
Herman Heath
Chris Quante
Bruce Knight
L. D. Hamm
Record Hauls by Transatlantic Liners Reach New June Total
New York AP report says six large liners from Europe brought 6 627 travelers, a June day record. About 70 percent were American citizens returning home. Ships named included Constitution America Liberte Queen Mary Caronia and Rotterdam. Inspectors processed roughly 40 000 pieces of luggage.
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America
Caronia
Rotterdam
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