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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
9
A 1968 Lubbock Morning edition notes the national pledge pledge of allegiance to the flag with the line one nation under God and justice for all and places the item in Lubbock Texas dated Wednesday morning November 27 1968.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a case questioning HUAC's constitutionality, leaving intact a federal ruling that Congress members cannot be prosecuted for comments made while performing duties. Separate contempt appeals by three Chicagoans remain pending.
A study by the University of Michigan's Highway Safety Research Institute ties many accidents to emotional disturbance from personal experiences. It notes about half of Americans are neurotic to some degree and may become aggressive or demanding behind the wheel. Experts call for licensing and education, while acknowledging the problem and the need for workable solutions.
In a telegram to UN chief U Thant, Prince Sihanouk denounces American attacks on Cambodian territory and warns Cambodia may join forces if hostilities continue. He cites North Vietnamese bases inside Cambodia fueling rocket and mortar fire on Allied troops including the U.S. First Air Cavalry Division near Saigon.
The piece notes President Johnson urged President-elect Nixon to push for civil rights gains while warning he will face brickbats from beneficiaries and political opportunists. It argues Johnson knows the dangers officials face when such gains provoke public criticism and opposition.
David Lawrence argues that expanding conventional forces amid Cold War tensions may deter Moscow without nuclear conflict. He notes Czechoslovakia's invasion, Vietnam war dynamics, and NATO plans to mobilize large conventional forces to deter Soviet aggression and protect smaller nations.
Gibson Do Kemp letters comment on a lecture by Dr Ashley Montagu at Municipal Auditorium criticizing American race policy and foreign policy. The writer mocks the “love cure” thesis and calls for a real demonstration of his ideas by applying them to Vietnam and Cold War conflicts.
Washington column notes Supreme Court review of Adam Clayton Powell's right to his House seat in 1967. It questions the court's willingness to challenge congressional qualifications and warns that the House may dismiss any ruling. Powell's case, tied to payroll abuses, defies easy jurisdiction and highlights power tensions between branches.
President Truman declined a proposal to invite Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to Washington, saying it is impractical for him to leave his country amid Communist threats. Separately, Postmaster General approves mail service in several new additions outside Lubbock.
A Chicago opinion piece argues Nixon faces a vast relief system crisis. It cites New York relief figures, OEO funding, and Job Corps costs, claiming many on relief are not job candidates. It urges reforms to curb dependence and improve workforce participation.
A guest editorial questions the sex-segregation rationale of Vassar and similar colleges noting that the approach may ease some social adjustments yet pose challenges for employers evaluating a graduate labeled Vassar '75. The piece signals broader debate on gender and postcollege employment norms.
A fragmented quote discusses violence, press reporting, and communication. It mentions Karl Menninger, a noted psychiatrist, and references office start in November 1963 and a call to continue despite five years in office. The text conveys a patriotic tone about leadership and public discourse.
Hastings Neb store raises Christmas revenue by spotlighting ready-to-gift foods for business and professional clients. An invitation only breakfast kicks off the promotion with 280 attendees from 000 invitations, then displays of cheese and foods follow. Gift baskets range from five to fifteen dollars, with average sales around ten dollars and delivery the week before Christmas.
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