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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1968
Page
11
Reports from Saigon describe a slow eroding of Roman Catholicism and Buddhism in North Vietnam. Defectors note drums outside churches during services and state seizures of religious property justify repression as part of a war of liberation.
In San Antonio a revolt against Archbishop Taucey Licey surfaces as priests, dignitaries, students, and lay Catholics oppose his hard line policies. Former Amarillo bishop, noted for direct methods, now confronts broad opposition up to the Vatican over power and control in the church.
Edwin Arnett of Santa Anna Calif, the first returnee from Sweden, says suspending court martial will sway other servicemen. He defected from a Vietnam unit in February, traveled via the Soviet Union to Sweden, and plans to return to clear his military status and see his parents, noting penalties must be accepted for national security.
Georgia Attorney General rules that age old giveaway games violate state lottery laws and Governor Maddox orders enforcement. Firms will have two months to close out promotions while many officials express relief that the issue shifts away from business hands.
A chaotic scene at a student meeting centers on Tom Busted who proclaims a plan to blow out all telephones in the United States. Accused by peers as an older plant, he defends his loyalty while facing betrayal and a harsh reaction from revolutionaries. The confrontation ends with Tom leaving, labeled as crotchety and out of touch.
A shoe shine stand reveals many boots lined up and prompts discussion with J. Mason about whether boots remain popular as they were decades ago. An old friend who runs the shine stand offers insights into current footwear trends.
Washington debates the growth of the American intelligence community with estimates around 60,000 spies and up to 4 billion dollars yearly. Congress may launch a limited, censorship bound investigation into the empire including CIA DIA NSA INR FBI and AEC as pressure rises to curb duplication and spending.
Timely quotes frame the campus dissent theme as Kingsley Amis, visiting professor at Vanderbilt University, argues that future generations will know less and think more feebly than the current one. The remark reflects campus intellectual debate during his stay.
A letter writer describes a 65 year old railroad retiree facing steep Social Security tax hikes Medicare delays and rising living costs. He faults federal policy for reducing his expected Railroad Retirement benefits and criticizes the $600 exemption while urging Congress to restore justice for seniors.
A Savannah editorial notes IRS plans to print over 30 million tri colored Form 1040s with red blue and white designs to reduce mistakes. It complains the patriotic motif distracts from rising taxes and government waste while urging prudent spending.
The Savannah News and Press notes British planned exports for spring include diagonally buttoned jackets and Nehru-collared suits in dusky peach, created by Gail Ansell. It questions practicality, favoring timeless grey or navy two-pieces for American men and cautious shifts toward advanced styles.
The Agriculture Department weighs changing rules to allow chicken in hot dogs with or without brand labeling. Proposals vary from keeping chicken content in ingredients to requiring chicken in the brand name for a dog containing up to 25 percent chicken. The debate centers on how consumers will be informed about a hot dog’s chicken content.
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