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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1968
Page
7
The article argues Hubert Humphrey endures organized harassment from antiwar protesters across cities including Boston Seattle and Cleveland. It notes advisers debate ejection methods while Humphrey defends free speech and vows to stay the course despite calls to remove hecklers.
A querulous survey notes how the term imperialism is applied across Pravda in Moscow, a Romanian paper, the Romanian and Biafran leader Ojukwu in Umuahia, and other outlets. The author argues the word overreaches, misdefines U S and Britain actions, and reflects propaganda muddiness amid Cold War tensions.
The acting president Andrew Cordier is pressed by student radicals led by the SDS for a veto on a Harlem gym and to halt Defense Department research. He plans to drop charges against 400 students and leniency for 42 of 70 suspended, while warned of broader disruptions needing outside police involvement.
A satirical flare targets Herbert Sloover. The speaker jokes about Hoover giving his salary to the government and accuses the government of forcing others to follow suit, mocking the phrase they have been trying.
A California newspaper notes that careless habits and more portable valuables in homes feed a surge in burglaries nationwide. It urges homeowners to improve security practices despite the perceived difficulty of changing behavior.
Washington editorials warn no troop reductions in Vietnam or elsewhere while the United States maintains forces at roughly 349,200 in South Vietnam. Congress debates a $722 billion defense bill with about $28.6 billion for Vietnam, as wary analysts urge Moscow to reduce arms and end threats in Europe and the Middle East.
A collection of light musings and social quips from Ty Plainsman and others. The piece touches on domestic life, public figures, political topics, and a Thanksgiving sense of humor with wry, self aware tone.
Washington columnist Andrew Tully discusses NASA budget reductions from 5.9 billion in 1966 to 3.7 billion in 1969, the Apollo delays after the 1967 accident, and the shift toward unmanned missions while praising Russ Wiggins and the Washington Post’s influence, balance of policy and opinion.
Webster City reader Glenn E. Goretska argues in a county paper that neither Richard Nixon nor Hubert Humphrey would rise to the top if both candidates were shaken together in a barrel. He frames the choice as a farmer’s wary, humorous referendum on the 1968 race.
Nixon told Milwaukee party workers crowds matter less than enthusiasm, and that campaigns are built by strong organization and advance teams. Kennedy and Johnson illustrate that large crowds can reflect logistics, not voter support, while Humphrey’s focus on TV raised questions about momentum.
The Surgeon General cites that one in four former male smokers and one in five former female smokers have quit. A task force argues for incentives from insurers and family involvement, while criticizing the tobacco industry for not admitting health hazards.
A Housewares Review survey from the Chicago show finds buyers and makers agree the only effective method is in store demonstrations linked with strong TV and print ads. Marshall Field's highlights a permanent area with five year round demonstrations of major appliances. Demonstrators say customers want to see how devices work and their capabilities.
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