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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1960
Page
3
Lyndon Johnson warns the United States faces a severe water shortage by 1975 unless action is taken. He cites studies predicting 90 percent of current supply used in 15 years and urges tapping saline water with a fast tracked bill to fund development and loans for conversion plants.
Special correspondent notes President speaks with heart from the White House studio. He takes responsibility for the U-2 incident and the general alert ordered before the summit. The speech, delivered amid jamming and global translations, frames tough questions about espionage and secrecy.
Inez Robb surveys Paris London and New York in a column linking traffic jams tax debates and juvenile crime across nations. She contrasts British French and American concerns on taxation schools and public safety noting pigeons crowd Trafalgar Square and Elysee Palace cleanups while reflecting on U-2 aviation and summit outcomes.
The U S Department of Commerce reports a 1969 style record 66 5 billion increase in total debt to 846 5 billion by year end with business corporations adding 26 billion and individuals about 24 billion in consumer credit and home purchases Bond issues by state and local governments added 5 billion Federal borrowing stayed similar to 1958 Economists split on whether rising debt signals credit inflation or confidence and suggest continued prompt debt repayment keeps the economy stable.
A discussion on America's national flower continues with historian Lewis Mumford jokingly proposing the concrete clover leaf to mirror the highway boom. He notes 30 million Americans move each year and suggests a plant may better represent the nation, pointing to the Western tumbleweed.
A health briefing suggests daytime rest to reduce frightening dreams. Sleep timing shifts may impact REM cycles and sleep quality, aiming for calmer nights and fewer disturbing images after waking.
Lubbock daily newspaper details subscription rates for morning and evening editions. Displays staff roles and pledge of allegiance. No news events. Page 4 section A Lubbock Texas May 28 1960.
Special Correspondent Ray Tucker reports that officials urge challenging Khrushchev at the UN before the election. A UN approach would test Moscow on the open skies plan, with Tito backing the move as a channel to curb espionage and reduce cold war tension.
Dr C E Hereford will deliver the commencement sermon for the 1940 Lubbock High School class in the senior auditorium. Cullen Chapman and Cary May lead graduates wearing grey caps and gowns, with Beulah Dunn directing the orchestra and A B Sansom and Marie Peterman named top scholars.
George Sokolsky notes Adlai Stevenson faces doubt from Park Avenue liberals who back Nelson Rockefeller while Adlai’s past defeats and impractical ideas temper Democratic hopes. The piece lauds Adlai’s rival stance by Adlai’s critics and praises Eisenhower’s nonpartisan leadership and dignity.
In Hollywood comedian Jerry Lewis says a well dressed man offered to sell him earrings for 500 dollars claiming a 1000 dollar reward. Lewis declined the alleged real steal and says he has witnesses to the incident.
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