Texas charm far beyond other states in world’s eyes
The Anglo-Texas Society dinner in London showcased Texas appeal with C. T. McLaughlin of Snyder as the keynote speaker. McLaughlin noted strong Anglo American ties, praised British support for Texas, and highlighted Texan admiration abroad. He cited Dr. J. Frank Dobie’s Cambridge tenure and his book calling for closer U S Britain cooperation. The piece underlines Texas influence and romantic allure worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Anglo-Texas Society
Lone Star State
British Isles
C. T. McLaughlin
Snyder
Texas Public Service Commission
McLaughlin
London
House of Commons
Retha Martin
Lubbock
Auetaugh
United States
Mexico
Texas Acciaia
University of Texas
J. Frank Dobie
Cambridge
Britain
U. S
Lone Star
Dry County Liquor Runs By Air Prompt Helicopter Quip
Castro County residents discuss liquor from wet areas arriving by plane into dry zones. Sheriff Jack Cartwright jokes that a helicopter won’t stop shipments, noting shipments could move by submarine. The piece argues prohibition cannot fully enforce dryness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro County
Jack Cartwright
Nazareth
Timely Thought by William P McKin nell on civic action
Littleton Colorado councilman William P McKinnell warns that without broad public activism pressure groups will gain influence in government. The Coloradoan deems the warning timely in an election year and urges citizens to rise up and swat them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncilman
William P. McKinnell
Littleton
Colorado
Reckless motorists kill more per mile than planes do
The statement argues that reckless driving causes far more deaths per passenger mile than aviation, noting motorists act independently without relying on bombs or coordinated attacks. It contrasts road risk with aircraft safety, implying higher danger from careless driving.
Lubbock Texan Bosses Pledge Liberty Justice All
Page 6 section A from Lubbock Texas dated March 15 1960 lists a pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States with liberty and justice for all. The document references the Texas Delly Press League and Associated Press and United Press agencies. It appears as a clip from the Lubbock Avalanche Journal with publishers editors and dates noted.
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Ine
Libbock
Texan
Natenat
Texas Delly Press League
Associated Press
United Press
Lubbock
Texas Areer PF
Prouty Cha. A
Guy Vresom
Wwe
Sec
Texas
CONSIDINE'S 'ON THE LINE' By BOB CORMDINE
The State Department disclosed U S expenditures on Cold War cultural outreach and pomp. It cites costs for Khrushchev related efforts, Hollywood events, and civic celebrations in New York. Public figures Wagner and others hosted dinners and exchanges as part of the era’s competition with Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Cormdine
New York
State Department
U. S
Khrushchev
Hollywood
Budapest
Wagner
Cuba
Comic Quotient High In Presidential Year Says Voter
A reader laments the presidential campaign's mudslinging and name calling. The piece mocks both major parties and notes Kennedy faces flak while Butler and Powell spark debate in New Hampshire. The voter predicts continued partisan rancor and waning civility in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Robb
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Johnne
Costs of high level trips to the Soviet Union dissected
A column critiques the financial burden on taxpayers for White House and Vice President Nixon visits to Moscow and related travel. It notes unclear accounting for security and civilian costs, mocks lavish Khrushchev hospitality, and argues for a needed national debate on election period rhetoric and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Capitol
Nixon
Moscow
Leningrad
Novosibirak
Sverdlovsk
Taxpayer
Eisenhower
Secret Service
Graustark
Pennsylvania Ave
Khrushchev
San Francisco
Ike Outbursts and The Politics of Defense Debate
Article surveys Ike era tensions with critics over foreign policy and defense. It notes reactions from former officials, the push of a research team to counter misrepresentations, and bipartisan concerns about military involvement in political debates while addressing proposed tax increases and economic resilience amid Cold War pressures. The piece references figures like Gates Lovett Stimson Marshall and Woodrow Wilson in framing tensions between expansion and restraint.
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Roosevelt
Truman
FDR
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
Russia
Sec
Thomas S. Gates Jr
Pentagon
Robert A. Lovett
New York
Senate
Henry L. Stimson
George C. Marshall
Lovett
Air trail link aims to connect Texas to coast line
Transcontinental and Western Air filed for Civil Aeronautics approval to establish a new Texas route linking Amarillo to Houston via Lubbock Abilene and Austin with a parallel line to Fort Worth Dallas. The service would connect Dallas Fort Worth and Houston with San Francisco, marking Lubbock as a first-time air service site if approved. Dizzy Dean accepts Cub terms and heads to California for spring training amid contract talks. Stock show entries set records with 108 calves 77 lambs 104 pigs and a 4-H FFA parade expected to draw about 2 000 youths from 36 West Texas and three New Mexico counties.
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Amarillo
Houston
Lubbock
Abilene
Austin
Fort Worth- Dallas
San Francisco
Dallas
Diz Dean
Chicago Cub
California
Dean
Ol’ Diz
Phil K. Wrigley
South Plains
FFA
West Texas
New Mexico
King Maudud of Mosul Assassinated During Ramadan
King Maudud of Mosul in Iraq was stabbed by an assassin during Ramadan while Muslims refrain from eating and drinking by day. He died, ending a tumultuous period as authorities impose security measures amid the religious observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maudud
Mosul
Iraq
Trujillo Castro Dictatorships Meant for Morality Controversy
A rereading of Norman Thomas letters questions equal moral judgment on Trujillo and Castro, contrasting Roosevelt's stance on Stalin and Hitler. The piece notes Castro's anti American movement and cites Thomas's silence on Castro while denouncing Trujillo, urging consistent criticism of all dictators. Belfast Gaelic theatre plans and a trailer tank delivering fuel also appear amid local notes.
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George E. Sokolsky
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Stalin
Roosevelt
Hitler
Communist Party of Soviet Russia
Stali
Franco
Sokolsky
Thomas
Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Dominican
Domini
Norman Thomas
Cuba
Latin America
Chile
Uruguay
Eisenhower
Castro
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Considine
Sin Harry
Regret
Ike
Khrushy
New Ham Wespehire
Powell
Paul M. Butler
Sen. Kennedy
Nehru
Norfolk
Virginia
Kennethen
Jon Raney
Navy
Rio de Janeiro
Hugh Scott
R-Penn
Butler
Worcester
Ray Tucker
MM Walton
Daerik
Natal
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Thnate
Wilson
League of Nations
GOP
Army
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tee
Trujillo, Castro
Belfast
The
Belfast Gaelic League
Montreal
Paul Flaherty
Kilkerrin
Eire
Galbraith
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