Cross over voting debate and postdisaster praise in Texas
The piece argues against limiting voters in primaries citing public rights and party history. It cites Senator Yarborough’s claim of over 200000 Republicans voting in a Democratic primary and counters that Republicans rarely win Texas races. It also thanks Texas Highway Department workers for storm recovery efforts amid an acknowledgment of delayed recognition.
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Ralph Yarborough
Texas
Lubbock
Yarborough
Lloyd Bentsen
Lubbock County
Texas Highway Department
Department
The
Avalanche-Journal
Chamber of Commerce
Oscar Crain
Highway Department
Miller confirmed NLRB chair with mixed reactions
Edward B. Miller, newly confirmed by the Senate as NLRB chairman, drew opposition from AFL-CIO President George Meany over his Chicago law firm ties. Labor leaders praised him as practical and reasonable, while management did not fully endorse his nomination. His swift bipartisan confirmation signals a potential shift toward impartiality at the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Miller
Senate
National Labor Relations Board
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Chicago
Miller
NLRB
Frank McCulloch
France faces fears of revolution amid bombings
Observers in Paris warn that France could be sliding toward upheaval as harassment and bombings mount. The piece notes American attention remains focused on domestic troubles before considering France’s crisis.
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Paris
France
Declaration of War Debate Risks U S Defense Abilities
Column argues Congress should not restrict the President’s power to defend the United States in nuclear age crises. It notes aviation and defense officials warn of Chinese missile progress and warns that Cambodia policy could hinder future military actions and treaty commitments. The piece cautions about antiwar pressures and potential risks to Southeast Asia and broader U S obligations.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
United States
Daniel Henkin
Aviation and Space Writers Association
U.S
Cambodia
Nixon
Brespond
Vietnam
Johnson
Congres
Gulf of ‘Tonkin
North Vietnam
Con- Breas
Southeast Asia
sealatcation _ connet ae
Ena
Late to the Editor Urges Youth To Refrain From Violence
An editorial appeal to college students to restrain violence urges youths to show restraint and pursue peaceful conduct, stressing the need for responsible behavior among young readers and echoing civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Avalanche Journal
Agnew rhetoric sparks debate amid protests and ailing nation
Allen Burke Sr. argues that Spiro Agnew’s remarks and the New York City construction workers march reflect a nation divided. He praises civil liberties voices like Scotty Reston while urging peaceful, educated protest and condemning violence by both sides. Dr. Thomas A. Wood of Locust Valley praises nonviolence and urges government restraint in war.
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Washington
Agnew
New York City
Nixon
John Lindsay
Scotty Reston
The
New York Times
Lindsay
Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
National Guard Association
of Friends Academy
Locust Valley
Long Island
Thomas A. Wood
Wood
Allen Burke, Sr
39Th St
EditorLetters on Local Methodist Coverage and Campus Protests
The Wesleyan Class of Cooper United Methodist Church of Lubbock criticizes Avalanche Journal coverage of campus protests citing bias toward a minority. Editor responds urging faith groups to influence leaders and journalism to maintain reporting duties. additional letter from A B Tibbetts of Midland condemns Marxist influence and political actions on campuses.
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Avalanche Journal
Wesleyan
Cooper United Methodist Church
Lubbock
Daniel Taylor
The
Avalanche-Journal
Chicago “7
Jerry Rubin
Kent State
Washington
Cambodia
Haiphong Harbor
A. B. Tibbetts
Texas, Midland
Berlin Rally Draws East German Children in Show of Allegiance
Twenty thousand East German children, many shoeless and shivering, shouted allegiance to Russian Premier Stalin as a curtain raiser to a Whitsuntide Communist rally. The report also notes U S draft extension votes and Lubbock Texas postal receipts indicating local prosperity.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Berlin
Stalin
Whitsuntide
Lubbock
Texas
Amos H. Howard
Tax Protest Grows Into National Tax Action Effort
Henry J. Taylor reports a rising tax revolt led by National Tax Action Inc and 2,300 local and state protest groups. He notes congressmen’ pay raises and payroll expansions cost taxpayers millions, urging readers to join and fund tax groups nationwide.
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National Tax Action, Inc
14Th Street
N.W
Washington, D.C
Uts
Blessings Be
Voila
Windbag
Washington
Asable National Tax Action
Robert M. Bartell
Gallup
Natwnal TaxAction, Inc
Pass It On CUSTOMER SERVICE Q and A Notes
Q and A style column with quirky trivia and jokes about animals objects and language. Includes camel vs horse race notes penny nickel dime swallowed objects and a joke about hello and telephone history. Also touches on New York barber fashion rules spring vacation rates and lightning prone trees.
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New York State
Unclear fragmentary notice from historical page
Readable OCR fragment mentions names and addresses in a miscellaneous notice. specifics and context are incomplete, hindering precise identification of event or action.
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Andrew Tully
Armed Services
Vinson
D-Ga
Henry J. Taylor
House Post Office
Civil Service Committee
Morris K. Udall
Ariz
Udall
Pennsylvania
Concerned
Taxpayers’ League
Pennsylvania Association of Tax Leagues
Robert Charles
New Jersey
Trenton
Wisconsin
Arch Ely
L. M. Boyd
Pash
Boyd
P.O
Hunta Mogica
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