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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1960
Page
9
The article rails at candidates for offering vague positions on the Texas sales tax and state finances. It praises Gov. Price Daniel for direct truthfulness and urges all legislative hopefuls to publicly declare pro or anti tax positions to prove they represent their constituents.
Special correspondent notes British confidence despite debate over debt and alliance. Maj Bill Ormerod, knighted for service, argues Britain remains a strong ally. Robin Cecil cites no decline, says Blue Streak missile is obsolete and warns missiles must be mobile with improved alert ranges.
A political comparison of Republican Eisenhower and Democrat Humphrey kitchen soups appears as a metaphor for campaign strategies. The piece outlines both presidential recipes in detailed steps and ingredients, plus a closing note urging readers to judge the race on the merits rather than rhetoric.
Foreign left wing speakers denounce the United States as decadent capitalism during May Day rallies. After the California execution of convicted sex terrorist Caryl Chessman, even allied nations call the act barbaric. The piece notes the American judicial process allows full review of pleas and urges foreigners to mind their own affairs.
A brief item notes that ale EARMY has created a gas causing temporary weakness without lasting harm. It adds a contrast that coddling children has a similar effect but with lasting impact.
The notice lists publication affiliations in Lubbock Texas with address and staff roles. Subscriptions and rates for various delivery options are shown, including morning, afternoon, and mail plans.
Former President Truman aims for a Senate seat by triggering a Symington presidency scenario. Clark Clifford and Frank McKinney coordinate national and Midwestern support while Truman nixes Kennedy and Stevenson, arguing for straightforward politics and warning of Missouri’s old guard influence.
The quote portrays an optimist who underestimates home remodeling while noting modern noise from a football stadium would awaken Rip Van Winkle after 20 years. It also warns that loose talk has trapped many men in tight spots.
A brief note reflects on diminishing ease of earning extra income as conditions change and economic factors press individuals to seek alternative approaches.
Four of seven Democratic precincts in Lubbock voted Saturday afternoon to back Franklin D. Roosevelt and John Nance Garner. They urged delegates to unite for Garner’s nomination at the national convention. Also notes rodeo plans in Matador and updates on Narvik fighting and Greek naval reinforcements.
George E. Sokolsky argues Fidel Castro leads a socialist revolution in Cuba built on land seizure and state control of industry. He contrasts Cuba with Leninist and Tito reforms, warning that the dictatorship of the proletariat under Castro mirrors historical revolutions and relies on a militia.
The article reports Modern Packaging Magazine says each state could require different chemical content rules for food packages. If applied nationwide, this could force nationally distributed foods to conform to 50 separate packaging requirements.
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