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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1966
Page
4
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal marks its pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the Republic, stating one nation under God with liberty and justice. Published in Lubbock Texas on Monday March 28 1966 under Ch A Guy as editor and publisher.
House Republican Leader Gerald Ford calls for a full congressional inquiry into unidentified flying object sightings amid public curiosity and concerns about possible explanations. Dr J Allen Hynek and Project Blue Book staff note that many reports lack conclusive proof of interplanetary craft, while eyewitness accounts from Oklahoma and others persist.
Nagush Kk Aratvunan, chairman of Armenia’s Presidium, proposes more than one candidate on the ballot to give voters greater meaning. The Kremlin has long barred choice, but the comment signals a shift as spring arrives in Armenia.
Washington reports Buddhist demonstrations in South Vietnam worry officials as they could topple Premier Ky’s government. The piece satirically portrays a religious rite of annual acts to overthrow the Saigon regime, cites Trang Wang Gang teachings, and notes a postponement of the government’s fall with upcoming elections.
The column argues that Johnson has little room to ease restraint as war spending and tax cuts fuel inflation. It notes rising living costs and uneven income gains, urging an increase in the federal minimum wage and the need for price and wage controls to avoid a drift into prohibitively high prices and shortages.
The Avalanche Journal prints readers argues against centralized control under fascism communism and Nazism calling benevolent socialism dangerous. Jean Farris of Midland laments state overreach while Olton's Bob Boone accuses editors of bias and political maneuvering over property rights and party influence.
Letters from Sargent Shriver and editor Patsy Eakin attack long standing federal control of farm programs and food aid. They argue poverty programs show promise while criticizing government surplus myths and the idea of permanent emergency measures. The editors urge accountability and self sufficiency in food production.
Hereford reader Ted Dakil argues against birth control in a letter to the Avalanche Journal. He asserts national strength from population growth and divine design, claiming the United States has space for billions and criticizing birth control advocates. He cites personal address 203 Western Ave. Hereford.
The text notes roughness of the moon as seen in closeup pictures and how distance affects its appeal. It then cites a remark comparing a chimpanzee’s intelligence to that of an average six year old child. The filler sentence adds that many adults share this view.
Democratic House and Senate leaders split over a 12 year labor measure allowing unions to picket construction sites in disputes with subcontractors. AFL-CIO pushes the bill while Meany attacks the administration over wage guidelines and party support.
A guest editorial jokes about Boy Scouts camping near the CIA complex in McLean Virginia. The piece humorously suggests Scouts spying on research stations and mocks the CIA's espionage image while noting the Scouts’ curiosity.
The Russian delegate to the United Nations Security Council exits the chamber after losing a bid to defer Iran's question. Iran's ambassador calls the situation in his country explosive as the world peace agency reports continue.
O C McBride recalls seeing a sign Fight Poverty Go To WORK while driving through Plains Texas. The piece notes rising interest in astrology with people consulting horoscopes before acting and hints at political opinions about Governor Connally and Ralph Yarborough.
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