Disarmament Plan for Latin America Faces Doubt
The Brazilian delegate at Geneva signals progress on a Latin American nuclear free zone with five presidents signing an official document and more expected including Cuba. Yet observers doubt widespread feasibility as Britain cautions and the Soviet bloc resists, warning that global disarmament remains unlikely under current balance of terror.
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Doctor de Castro
Latin America
Cuba
de Castro
Joseph Godber
Europe
Britain
Africa
Western
United States
Russia
Readers' Letters on Military Pay Struggles and Raises
Letters from Chip Eckardt and a serviceman's mother express outrage over non retroactive pay raises and high living costs for Air Force personnel. They describe long hours, base living restrictions, subsistence challenges, and the impact on families, urging better compensation.
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Mars. S
Chip Eckardt
U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service
Oakland
Mess Hall
Six Dollar Manicure Sparks Lip Service on Luxury Salons
A columnist recalls visiting a pricey salon with decor blending MGM opulence and royal parlor, noting six dollar minimum manicures while contrasting cheaper options. Readers’ comments touch on national pay debates and expectations for service workers. Navy corpsmen and Lt. Col. Burnette weigh in on pay increases and duty amid economic changes.
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Navy Hospital
Donald R. Gray
Richard Hulbert
U.S. Naval Hospital
St. Albans
Long Island
N.Y
Elmer W. Burnette
San Antonio
Considine
Guarding the American Image Abroad for Tourists
The piece urges American travelers to preserve a respectful image abroad. It notes over two million Americans travel overseas and encourages courteous, sincere conduct while visiting foreign nations, warning against condescension and unfounded self-criticism. It stresses the impact of tourist behavior on U S reputation.
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United States
Europe
Asia
Latin America
Africa
World Divided by Suspicion Halves Trust
A pithy assessment notes growing mutual suspicion as a central driver of global relations. It reflects a climate where distrust shapes political discourse, media, and diplomatic engagement across many nations.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal May 8, 1963 front matter
This page shows the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal publication details for May 8 1963 including the paper's motto pledge and subscription rates for various delivery options. It lists staff roles Parker F Prouty and Chas A Guy and notes AP and UP wire service affiliations.
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Avalanche-Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
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United States of America
Republic
Texas
Berlin Still Key To Peace Says Expert View
Washington column argues Berlin’s fate will shape lasting peace with Khrushchev and de Gaulle backing the view. It recalls the brutal 1945 battle, Nazi and Soviet actions, and notes Eisenhower halted advance at the Elbe to avoid a costly capture, fueling postwar German Russian hostility.
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Ashington
Cuba
Laos
State Department
Berlin
Nikita Khrushchev
West
Charles de Gaulle
Averell Harriman
Moscow
Khrushchev
Russia
Hitler
U.S
Senior High Student Body Officers Named in Lubbock
On memory lane from May 8 1943 Jack Grady is named president of the senior high student body after ballots. Milton C Butler Jr is elected vice president and Jacqueline Lewis becomes secretary. Also pictured is Della Beth Cooper a fifth grader at Dupre School in a blue bonnet field on the cover of Texas Outlook.
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Della Beth Cooper
Lewis B. Cooper
Texas Outlook
Texas State Teachers Assn
Dupre School
Coopersg
Texas Tech
Kennedy budget stance called inconsistent and dangerous
Henry J. Taylor argues the president has shifted from repeatedly stated convictions on a balanced budget and inflation. He warns that changing positions undermines trust, harms national policy, and endangers world standing if leaders must vacillate between Monday and Friday pledges.
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Kremlin
America
Free World
Cuba
Youths Escape Through Berlin Barricades
Police report two East German youths aged 18 and 16 slipping through border barricades to West Berlin on Monday night. On Tuesday four others faced capture as West Berlin guards halted a man climbing the northern border fence. A separate attempt saw two men and a woman spotted while wading the Panke stream at the French sector border.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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