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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1966
Page
3
The May 10 1966 Lubbock Avalanche Journal opens with the Pledge of Allegiance lines and National motto reflecting a standard civic dedication. It presents the pledge in full followed by the location and date.
State level results largely predictable and reassuring to voters favoring proven ability in top offices. Connally and Smith renominated for governor and lieutenant governor, Carr for U.S. Senate, Tunnell for Railroad Commissioner, Crawford Martin top attorney general candidate. Ongoing campaign tension points to a June runoff and future 1968 1970 governance work.
Bell Security executives describe an electronic detective attached to the victim’s line at the exchange that can hold the connection with the caller and instantly locate the calling line. The device promises a dramatic drop in obscene and harassing calls.
The piece argues colleges face threats from antiwar groups and urges rapid deployment of a new device to trace obscene prank calls without wiretapping. It urges Bell System to widen use, assist security agencies, and protect families of servicemen amid threats and harassment.
Former South Vietnamese premier Tran Van Huu, living in Paris after 11 years in exile, urged the United States at the United Nations to call for a truce to bring peace to Vietnam. He questioned where he was during months of U.S. negotiating appeals.
A witty remark notes that real influence means directing another's dog, then warns to keep a distance from the canine. The piece contrasts modern ease with bygone days when water supply and safety mattered less, recalling Old Dobbin who faulted but never rammed a buggy.
The piece argues satire of Mexican people by Hollywood films risks harming US Mexico ties. It cites a Mexican protest through its Los Angeles consul general and discusses broader issues of cross cultural perception, national identity, and the influence of film on public opinion. It calls for more enlightened attitudes and closer cooperation between nations.
On the eve of the Alabama Democratic primary Representative James D. Martin attacked a proposed mental hospital patient transfer as an inhumane desegregation tactic and praised Governor Wallace for stopping it. The remark surfaced as Martin seeks the Republican nomination for governor against Lurleen Wallace.
Washington report outlines Dirksen opposition to housing section of civil rights bill and its impact on Alabama Governor race. Martin faces cross pressures from segregationist Republicans and Negro voters while national liberal push battles for passage amid Eastland obstruction and possible filibuster.
A Navy report alleging wholesale thefts and mismanagement of naval property in the 14th Hawaiian district was submitted to the Senate War Investigating Committee in Washington. The dispatch also notes a nationwide railroad freight embargo, gas rationing, and coal mine seizure talk by Civilian Production Administrator John D. Small. American officials debated a 21 nation peace conference as Byrnes and Molotov clashed in Paris. Detroit automakers face extended coal strike impacts with potential idling of up to 500,000 workers. A South Plains black dust storm disrupts daily life as people search for missing children.
Henry J. Taylor details Soviet naval buildup and espionage links. Jane's Fighting Ships cites Russia with hundreds of submarines, while British Intelligence notes long-range subs off the U S, Cuba, Red China and Australia. The piece links the Konon Melody spy ring to leaks on Decca, Dreadnaught, and Holy Lock. It describes Bykovo training, Castro’s Caribbean wolf pack, and Soviet naval designers producing Lambda-75 and ETA-25 vessels for Cuba, with missiles and MiG aircraft enhancing a regional threat.
Guest editorial recounts a Washington Post item about Secretary Rusk receiving a cable from an American embassy asking for 300 hangers and misinterpreting it as 300 boxes. The piece notes large stockpiles, rising steel costs, and past miscommunications over surplus items in government logistics.
Dear Turnrow Tunker notes a water filter cigarette on sale and jokes it may stop smokers from fighting the wrong end. The columnist mentions De Gaulle wanting U.S. forces removed to avoid dragging France into war and complains about TV reruns.
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