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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1964
Page
8
The piece argues US reconnaissance planes over Laos should be armed to defend aircrews amid ongoing Southeast Asia conflict. It condemns Washington's hesitant posture and calls for clear, forceful action with proper weaponry to deter enemy attacks.
The article condemns the mistreatment of Adlai Stevenson in Dallas and Ross Barnett in New York, arguing both episodes expose un-American tactics by extreme elements. It urges balanced criticism and notes the extreme left and right share equal fault in nurturing hostile demonstrations, calling for consistent backlash against such acts.
Lubbock Avalanche Journal Morning and Sunday editions listed with various carrier and mail rates for different periods. The page includes publisher names Parker F. Prouty and Chas A. Guy, plus United States pledge text and location at Lubbock Texas. Page indicates Texas and Associated Press wire service affiliations.
Former President Eisenhower will address the American Bar Association forum on Presidential Inability and Vice Presidential Vacancy next week in Washington. The talk follows decades of evolving succession laws and calls for clarifying the line of presidential succession, with review of past acts and current proposals.
Kenneth Dixon notes Wilbert Rideau, 22, on death row at Angola after a 1961 bank robbery and televised confession. Supreme Court later overturned his murder conviction, ruling retrial must be in a non televised venue. Dixon links Rideau to potential implications for Jack Ruby and televised trials.
Foreign aid experts see Moscow's large commitments in India Egypt and Algeria as a strategic bid to sway new nations while avoiding genuine influence. Nehru wants aid but rejects Communist control, India risks ties with the Kremlin due to China. In Africa Egypt and Algeria receive funds yet local rivals and poor workmanship temper Moscow's gains.
The 1944 Lubbock High School commencement will present The Challenge of Tomorrow's World as the all student program Monday night. Claudia Neeley leads art with a large map backdrop as speeches music and decorations reflect the theme. Floydada festival honors Floyd County founding May 26 with 29 local servicemen noted in the program. A West Texas sheriff Everett Tarbox joins the Navy in a switch from pursuing criminals to fighting Germans.
A satirical essay riffs on Oswald Spengler to claim vodka will surpass Scotch in the U S by 1966, citing vodka growth at 7.5 percent yearly versus Scotch at five percent, with cultural commentary on patriotism and European philosophy. The piece blends humor, dubious statistics, and reflections on national identity.
Gov John Connally proclaimed this week as Cal Farleys Boys Ranch week marking the ranchs 25th anniversary since its founding at Old Tascosa on May 24 1959. The ranch has given home education and training to more than 1600 former wards and troubled boys, strengthening moral fiber and contributing to communities nationwide.
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