Pro-Union Bias in Increasing NLRB
The Southern States Industrial Council argues the National Labor Relations Board has become a policy making tribunal rather than an impartial body. It cites partisanship for unions, neglect of workers’ rights, and rising calls for strong labor courts to curb strikes.
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Southern States Industrial Council
Congress
National Labor Relations Board
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Separation of Powers
NLRB
SSIC
Mer
Ientral
Damagng
Revolution of Nihilism At Work
A columnist warns of a rising revolution of nihilism driven by taught philosophies in universities and its link to Nazism and Communism. He argues that Godless materialism erodes moral foundations, risking anarchy and tyranny unless the Western world acts to preserve its heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
West Germany
Nazi Germany
Nazidom
Humphrey Kennedy Ticket Feared by Democratic Leaders
Democratic officials see a Humphrey Kennedy ticket as the strongest way to unite factions. Kennedy advisers push for the vice presidency option while Humphrey rejects any bid for another four years. Sorensen’s TV attack strained Kennedy Humphrey ties and renewed veep strategy echoes from 1960.
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Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Robert Kennedy
Sorensen
Humphrey
Kennedy
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Louisiana
John MckKeithen
Kansas
Robert Docking
Oklahoma
Fred Harris
Midland letters urge local race problem solutions
Readers propose nationwide after school tutoring modeled on Lubbock programs and praise Dr. Thomas W. Matthew’s NEGRO projects in New York. A correspondent questions Kennedy coverage, while the editor defends opposition to Kennedy’s White House bid as unqualified for the presidency.
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Midland
The
Avalanche-Journal
Plainsman
Lubbock
Thomas W. Matthew
National Economic Growth and Reconstruction Organization
Sunday Avalanche-Journal
New York City
New York
Washington
Jack E. Walker
W. Tenn., Midland
John Birch Society beliefs published in Avalanche Journal
The Avalanche Journal prints a letter from L. M. Haddock of Lubbock outlining John Birch Society beliefs. The editor responds, urging members to publish their street addresses rather than a P O Box and notes the newspaper prints differing views when properly identified.
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Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
8Th &T
Avé. J. Lubbock
Texas
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock, Texas
CHAR
John Birch
The
Avalanche-Journal
John Birch Society
L. M. Haddock
Box 182
Lubbock
Mr. Haddock
JBS
Spotlight On Issues In City Gets His Approval
Letter from John W. Worsham Jr. of Box 4167 Tech Station applauds Plainsman columns on racial problems in Lubbock. He hopes the editor’s call for a community approach will spur programs and raise citizen awareness of previously ignored issues.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Plainsman
Lubbock
John W. Worsham, Jr
Tech Station
Protests Mar Wallace Rally Visit in Lubbock
Reader letter recounts protesters opposing George Wallace at a Lubbock event while supporters cheered. The editor notes seven reporters covered the visit and photos appeared both on page one and inside, defending Wallace’s coverage.
Hats off to non-striking telephone workers praised
Mrs. Larry Bailey of 2408 Auburn salutes the telephone company for excellent service during a strike. She commends chief operators and men operators for efficiency in handling long distance calls and asks readers to honor the non-striking staff.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Larry Bailey
Auburn
Complains About Racial News Being Overlooked
Readers urge The Avalanche-Journal to cover African American events such as a Raleigh procession by 5,000 General Baptist State Convention members singing faith songs. The editor defends press policies and notes related files are accessible. The column also includes Ed Syers’ feature about Bigfoot Wallace and local mailbox notes.
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Wallace
Avalanche Journal
George Wallace
Lubbock
Mr. Wallace
L. E. Franklin
38Th St
Avalanche-Journal
Raleigh
General Baptist State Convention
North Carolina
J. C. Dopson
Rt. Box 44
Spur
Reader asks paper to clarify political stance
A reader from Shallowater questions The Avalanche-Journal’s role in elections arguing newspapers should inform rather than influence votes. The editor responds that editorials are clearly labeled opinions and do not tell readers how to vote, defending the paper’s responsibility.
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Kennedy
The
Avalanche-Journal
Bobby Kennedy
Smith
Robert Kennedy
A-J
Kennedys
America
Bob Hannum
46Th Street
Lubbock
Charles Don Casey
Box 9
Shallowater
Mr. C
Editor Attacks Fomenters Of Violence In Letter
The Avalanche Journal prints a harsh critique alleging Communist influence behind King’s assassination and antiwar protests. A second letter from Dan Mazar denounces John Birch Society claims and communist warnings in American politics.
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Avalanche Journal
Martin Luther King
Supreme Court
Communist Party USA
Vietnam
Johnson
King
Congress
Washington
R. O. Black
Cardwell
Brownfield
Vick
House Un-American Activities Committee
FBI
Dan Mazar
22Nd Street
Portraits of Spring Nights in Our Little Town
Poem in lilting lines describes springtime nights in a southern town. Moonlight on roofs and churches, stardust on trees, velvet shadows in the night air, and a peaceful darkness blessed by the kindly Lord are celebrated in gentle imagery.
Quotations on Human Nature and Democracy Speak Voluntarily
John Fitch argues men turn to violence due to lack of natural outlets like hunting while women find gratification in childrearing. Alexander Dubcek contends genuine democracy requires restraint, and true democracy is not anarchy.
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Bigfoot
Virginia
Goliad
Century Turn
Robert Bruce
William Wallace
Lipan
Comanche
Apache
Mexico
Mier
Perote
Zachary Taylor
West Frontier
John Fitch
Alexander Dubcek
Czechoslovak Communist Party
Lithium the lightest metal discovered in 1817
The World Almanac notes lithium is the lightest metal at 33.32 pounds per cubic foot, discovered in 1817 by August Arfwedson. It is over 42 times lighter than osmium, the densest metal, at 1,403 pounds per cubic foot, and is used in alloys to boost tensile strength and corrosion resistance.
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August Arfredson
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Harry Emerson Fosdick
Riverside Church
Berlin
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Marianne
Humphrey-Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Kenneth O'Donnell
Richard Maguire
Ted Sorensen
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Beckm
Small Society
Sation
White House
Senator Kennedy
By ED Syers
Bigfoot Wallace
Fort Worth
James Minahan
Pearsall
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Overland
el Paso
Wild Rose Pass
Concord
Fort Davis
Balmorhea
Saltillo
Medina
Castorville
Wanther
Polecat
Rio Grande
San Elizario
Kate
Freer Jaycee
Eddie Saenz
W. G. Willman
W. Park
Resacas
Brownsville
Matamoros
Cameron County
Old City
Corhmans
Ed Syers
Ingram
John C. Metcalfe
Almanac
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