Khrushchev's boasts signal no thaw in Cold War
The piece casts Khrushchev's Moscow boasts as a return to hard rhetoric after a brief cordial tone following the limited nuclear test ban. It argues the so-called Spirit of Moscow was illusory, noting threats against the United States, Cuba, and potential China rapprochement, with Washington unmoved and the arms race still ahead.
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Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Kremlin
U.S
Cuba
Ussr
Red China
Russia
United States
Kennedy
Poppy Drive On Lubbock Streets For Memorial Poppies
Citizens are urged to buy Memorial Poppies sold by American Legion Auxiliary members today in Lubbock and other cities. Each red crepe paper flower honors veterans who fought, were wounded, or died, with funds supporting disabled veterans in 40 states.
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Lubbock
New Jersey
Flanders Field
Bulge
Midway
Korea
American Legion Auxiliary
Surplus of Suggestions for U.S. Ills Not Workable
The piece argues the United States faces unmanageable surpluses such as wheat and cotton, and an even larger surplus of proposed cures for the nation's problems, all of which are deemed ineffective. It critiques the endless stream of remedies as impractical.
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U.S
Fat American diet blamed for rapid population growth
A medico comments that the Fat American who eats too many calories is rapidly populating the country. We confused him with the man prone to heart attacks. As a man rises to high rank, he gains polish.
Dey On The Boat Piston South Plains Page Mystery
Fragmented OCR from Lubbock Avalanche Journal dated November 9 1963 shows garbled text with references to Dey On The Boat Pi stons South Plains and national press leagues. Includes pledge snippet and page marker Page 4 Sec A. city and date.
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Star
South Plains
Democratic
Oni
BP Ny
Ae Aang Ave
Lavwock
Teka
Nationaresentatives
Texas ‘Daily’ Press
Leaaue
America
Lubbock
Tex
Eisenhower tours New York club in candid remarks on politics
Special Correspondent notes Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower appeared fit and amiable at a New York luncheon, avoiding explicit comment on Goldwater Rockefeller Nixon or a party candidate. He indicated he would not speak on such matters until a convention offers a candidate and appeals for support.
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Considin
York
New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Everbody
White House
Ike
Goldwater
Rockefeller
Nixon
Island on tourists and a Puerto Rico hotel boom
The piece details Puerto Rico tourism as a growth engine highlighted by the Sheraton Puerto Rico opening. It notes 1962 visitors and spend, the hotel’s all‑but‑full opening, diplomats and celebrities in attendance, Dixie Lee’s bullfighting ambitions, Eva Six’s pool appearance, and local employment gains. It also explains hotel staffing, casino operations, and the rigorous Croupier's School admissions.
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Corps Diplomatique
Washington
Hollywood
Dixie Lee
Senor
Antonio Garrigues
Dixie
Spain
Eva Six
Miss Six
Puerto Rico
United States
Sheraton
Croupler
Peace Corps Seen as Bargain to Americans Abroad
A Philadelphia youth in Ghana describes the Peace Corps as a simple barn raising type effort. The program emphasizes people to people aid, with volunteers sharing small skills rather than costly projects, earning broad support from Americans and even Goldwater. It costs about 9000 dollars per volunteer annually and has received international honors in Peru the Philippines and Ghana.
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Andrew
Tully
Ashingtonthe
Philadelphia
Congress
Chicago Bears
Ghana
Peace Corps
Uncle Sam
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Vero
Parequipa
Fernando Belaume
Philippines
Ramon Magsaysay
Kwame Nkrumah
Towa
India
Peru
Pakistan
Louisiana Purchase
Soldiers vote plan dominates war election talk
In Washington members push soldier and sailor voting bills for the 1944 presidential election amid hours of debate and many witnesses. Hull expected back soon to discuss Moscow conference details. American Legion auxiliary raised 768.10 from 6000 red paper poppies in Lubbock. Hitler vows fanatical resistance and warns of mass executions to prevent home front collapse. Agriculture estimates 1943 cotton crop at 11,442,000 bales, down from prior forecast and 1942.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
American Legion Auxiliary
Lubbock
Paul Hardwick
Agriculture Department
Viet Nam Future Uncertain By Richard Starnes
Special Correspondent Richard Starnes argues that the fall of Ngo Dinh Diem solves few core problems in U.S. policy toward South Vietnam. The new Saigon government faces talent shortages, currency issues, and the need to win broad popular support while facing determined Viet Cong guerrillas. The piece warns that victory requires more than regime change and stresses risks of inflation, austerity, and continued Cold War pressures.
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Richard Starnes
Ngo Dinh Diem
Ngo Dinh Nhu
Southeast Asia
Starnes
Diem
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Viet Cong
United States
Viet Nam
JTS
South
Hania
Eisenhower
Ousted Hue University rector reinstated in Saigon report
Father Cao Van Luan, 49, has been reinstated as rector of Hue University, after removal in August by the Ngo Dinh Diem regime. His rehiring follows broad student protests and is seen as a concession by the new government to popular sentiment aboard 400 miles north of Saigon.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Cao van Luan
Hue University
Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Father Luan
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