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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1964
Page
9
The piece critiques the 88th Congress for expedited yet flawed legislation including Medicare and Social Security talks, notes pay increases and income tax cut, and argues the 89th Congress must assert control to shield state legislative apportionment from federal courts amid the one man one vote ruling.
Special correspondent notes a Washington Hearst service feature recalling the 1866 Boutwell inquiry into Jefferson Davis over Lincoln's assassination. The piece argues the commission faced bias, and highlights how wartime leaders were judged under harsh scrutiny and international law standards.
Kenneth L. Dixon analyzes Hoover and Warren Commission reports on civil rights in the North and Kennedy assassination. He contrasts Hoover findings that riots were social youths rather than race plots with the commission’s failure to prove a plot, noting loopholes and dubious witnesses.
General Waggoner Carr issued a Texas focused assessment of the Kennedy assassination. His supplemental report to Gov. John Connally agrees with the Warren Commission findings and notes untapped information may still exist, while affirming the Dallas tragedy has been thoroughly examined.
The Portland Sunday Telegram and its companion papers the Press Herald and the Express abandon candidate endorsements. An Editor & Publisher poll found 40.4 percent of 777 responding dailies undecided or endorsing no candidate, with many neutrals likely to rise as political confusion grows.
A short reflection notes that ambition drives youth to aim high but many avoid hard work, lamenting that the world is full of people with erasers. It also reflects on fashion trends with a prediction that women will not return to ankle length skirts.
The page lists subscription rates for morning and Sunday editions in Lubbock and outside areas, with prices for 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, and 1 month, plus a monthly option. It includes the paper’s pledge to the flag and national motto, dated Oct 6 1964.
Public worry over street safety rises as Hoover reports rioting in northern cities. FBI findings blame riots on economic distress and criminal elements, while Johnson avoids civil rights talk and emphasizes foreign policy to calm voters. Barry Goldwater criticized for inaction on street crime.
A poet writes of autumn’s descent and contends the one who sings of falling leaves avoids the need to rake them. The verse contrasts lyrical ease with practical labor.
Washington lawmakers pressed for a 35 cent per barrel crude oil price increase urged by the House Small Business committee to be absorbed at the refinery level to avoid burdening consumers. Dallas reports capacity for more synthetic rubber but tires remain tight. A luncheon talk on Enlistment at First Baptist TEL class drew attendees led by J. D. Riddle.
Henry J. Taylor argues Lyndon B. Johnson distorted NATO nuclear policy to frighten voters. He cites MC48 and the White House file M3-543 detailing decisions to use nuclear weapons in Europe, and claims misrepresentation by Time and U.S. News and World Report.
Eight monkeys escaped from the Vienna International Garden Show prompting police and gardeners to chase for five hours. The animals damaged rare plants and palm trees causing about 4000 dollars in losses before they were recaptured.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is issuing a home first aid booklet to every residence. The guide contains accident advice and lists public ambulance numbers for emergencies.
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