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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1965
Page
11
The text shows a pledge accompanying a 1965 Lubbock Texas publication. It invokes the flag, the Republic, and ideals of liberty and justice for all as part of the editor and publisher’s notice.
The city defends the use of two trained shepherds for dog catching while critics fear injuries from bites or mishaps. Officials argue the program handles hard cases and enhances enforcement, citing local ordinances and low impounding fees. The debate asks if safety risks justify continuing the experimental method.
The Supreme Court declines to hear a Malverne New York case where three white parents objected to reassignment of their children to achieve racial balance. The decision leaves in place Denver circuit rulings upholding Kansas City Kansas School District attendance boundaries without busing. The court may seek more time to decide on involuntary transfers and 14th Amendment implications.
Gov. John Connally urged Texas cattlemen to share scientific and free enterprise insight with cattle raisers across the Western Hemisphere. He spoke to the Confederacion Interamericana de Cañaderos and called for increased Latin American beef consumption, suggesting the motto Comer mas carne be used more widely.
The GOP disavows ties to the John Birch Society amid internal debate over its influence on the 1964 campaign. Barry Goldwater demands Welch exit the Birchers while allowing individual members in the party, highlighting tensions over extremism and leadership within Republican ranks.
Atty. Gen. Waggoner Carr corrected reports claiming he would order a retrial of Billie Sol Estes. Carr said he has no such authority and only Pecos County District Attorney A. R. Archer Jr. can initiate a new trial. The AG's office could assist if asked.
Kenneth Dixon argues for male cosmetics as a practical tool for public figures and workers. He cites makeup in politics, show business, and sales as a normal aid to performance, noting few question manhood. He and River's Edge advocate practical use to avoid distraction and aid livelihood.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak argue Nixon avoids a purge of the John Birch Society to preserve unity with the Goldwater wing. They note his 1962 Birch battle haunt and cite his reluctance to lead a party-wide purge despite pressure from conservatives and Morton censure talks.
Andrew Tully laments the shift from the bold old Nixon to the cautious modern figure. He argues the 1965 Nixon lacks surprising stances, borders on gatekeeping, and avoids decisive declarations about a presidential run, leaving voters unmoved.
The U S Congress was informed President Truman seeks to retain wartime powers for an indefinite period including rationing and drafts. John W Snyder said no wartime control will be exercised longer than absolutely needed. Texas marks Navy Day with celebrations across Houston Galveston Beaumont Corpus Christi and Brownsville. Federal Power Commission accepts Southwestern Public Service Co request to acquire electric facilities serving Santa Rosa area from Robert Johnston of Oklahoma City. Lubbock Army Air Field remains temporarily inactive as orders dictate shutdown for now.
The piece notes that resolving school quarrels often requires many patches. It observes that when principals practice strict discipline, parents may bring the issue to court.
Henry J. Taylor accuses Senator Fulbright of aiding communist propaganda and contrasts his stance with reactions to Red regimes. The piece cites refugee figures from Cuba, China, Korea, Vietnam, and Hungary, arguing liberal critics ignore oppression while Fulbright speaks from Washington.
Guest editorial notes Texas nonfarm employment grew 159.3 percent from 1939 to 1964, compared with 89.8 percent nationwide. Texas ranked sixth in the U S for on and off farm growth, driven by WWII industrial expansion and government work. Continual job creation at higher incomes is urged to sustain future growth.
In West Texas a reader asks which farm tool is most used, noting air conditioned pickups. The exchange jokes that farming is easier with labor saving gear but banks remain the disliked chore. A wife jokes about her husband delaying barber visits and tying up money in haircuts.
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