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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1968

Page

8

Court declines HUAC challenge in Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court declines to hear a case challenging HUAC constitutionality. The ruling upholds that members of Congress cannot be called to account outside Congress for duties performed. Separate appeals by three Chicagoans remain pending over criminal contempt citations.

U.S. Supreme Court Congress Supreme Court Tago T. Black William O. Douglas John M. Varlan HUAC House United States World Aid Congress Justice Department

Emotional Factor in Driving Risks Highlighted

Researchers from the Highway Safety Research Institute at the University of Michigan link emotional disturbance from personal experiences to driving risk. The study notes neurotic traits in about half of Americans and discusses licensing and education as possible responses to emotional drivers behind the wheel.

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Sihanouk Threatens Action If Cambodian Attacks Continue

The Cambodian leader warns via telegram to UN head Thant that Cambodia may join forces against the United States if American attacks on Cambodian territory persist. The piece notes North Vietnamese bases inside Cambodia firing on allied forces in South Vietnam and cites U S First Air Cavalry Division attempts to block infiltrations toward Saigon.

Norodom Sihanouk Cambodia Sihanouk UW Thant U.S South Vietnam U.S. First Air Cavalry Division Saigon

Johnson warns Nixon on civil rights gains challenges

The text notes President Johnson’s indirect challenge to President-elect Nixon to push civil rights gains forward. It highlights Johnson’s concern that gains can turn against officials and business leaders, and that Nixon may face boos from minority bloc voters without a clear plan to mitigate criticism.

Johnson Nixon National Urban League

NATO expansion may avert nuclear war says analyst

A Washington analysis argues expanding NATO forces could deter Moscow and prevent a nuclear clash. It notes U S Johnson’s Czechoslovakia warning, NATO mobilization talks in Brussels, and questions if conventional warfare can stop Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe and Vietnam.

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Outcry Over Dr Montagu Speech At Municipal Auditorium

Gibson D. Kemp of 2202 26th St. condemns a November 19 talk by Dr Ashley Montagu at Municipal Auditorium. He accuses Montagu of racist, anti-American rhetoric and of endorsing a “Love Cure” and violent remedies to social conflict.

Avalanche Journal Municipal Auditorium Ashley Montagu Vietnam Czechoslovakia Cuba East Berlin U.S Nixon Wallace Dev. Montagu Mountebank Chappies & Girls America Montagu Levine Russhin S. Vietnam Gibson D. Kemp 26Th St

Court Debates Powell Case And House Authority

Washington editors weigh the Supreme Court review of Adam Clayton Powell’s seat challenge amid House claims that it alone judges member qualifications. Powell, reelected from Harlem, faced 1967 exclusion for payroll abuses and defied related orders. The piece notes prior court rulings and references the Fortas affair as context for separation of powers.

Washington Supreme Court Adam Clayton Powell House Congress Powell Harlem

Truman declines invite for Chiang to Washington

President Truman rejected a suggestion to invite Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to Washington, saying it is impractical for the Chinese leader to leave his Communist-threatened country. Postmaster Amos H. Howard announced approval of mail service in several additions outside Lubbock city limits, pending action by the postmaster general in Washington.

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Henry J Taylor Urges Reform Of Welfare And Jobs

The piece argues for major welfare and job reforms under the Nixon era. It cites rising relief rolls in New York and Chicago, high costs of programs like Head Start and Job Corps, and calls for reducing dependency by targeting eligible workers, with emphasis on personal responsibility and systemic overhaul. It notes 300,000 Cook County relief rolls and only about 12,000 truly eligible for jobs.

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Vassar Coeducation Debate Prompts Hiring Hurdles

A guest editorial argues coeducation may ease social adjustment after college yet adds practical issues. It notes employers facing an applicant labeled "Vassar '75" will need to adapt to new, deadpan realities in personnel screening.

Vassar

Timely quotes from President Johnsen and Karl Menninger

A 1960s arc features President Johnsen urging continued action after five years in office and psychiatrist Karl Menninger underscoring the role of violence reporting. The remarks contrast past days with current press and communication advances.

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Willcrest Jack & Jill Supermarket boosts holiday sales

Hastings Nebraska store turned gift food into sales during holidays. It hosted an invitation only Business and Professional Men's Breakfast with buffet in the aisles and food gift displays. Basket prices ranged from 3 to 15 dollars with average sale around 10 dollars, and ready to give packages were delivered the week before Christmas.

Willcrest Jack & Jill Hastings Neb Eiff Gales Jack & Jill's

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