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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1961
Page
15
A collection of editorials and clippings critiques a Texas teachers union strongarm tactics, a candidate survey by Marshall Formby, and Soviet America buzz. The piece mocks extremism on both sides, notes rigid California Teachers Assn. control, praises Formby’s campaign reach, and highlights Cold War era peace rhetoric versus real pressure from Moscow.
The piece notes JFKs orders to keep hands off the speakership amid Kennedy senatorial ambitions that threaten Senator Ben Smiths new tenure in the President’s vacated seat. Smith faces a long road as he navigates an unruly path to the 1960 election with limited testing as a candidate.
The article outlines pressure among Democrats over the House Speakership with Edward McCormack of Massachusetts favored by insiders, while Ted Kennedy looms as a contender. It notes President Kennedy’s forceful warning to White House aides to stay out, and cites support for McCormack from Francis Walter, William Green, and Wilbur Mills.
In a satirical fragment the piece parodies international figures and events, mentioning Rogers in a humorous dinner scene and Khrushchev's rhetoric about Nehru. It notes editorials on U.S. politics and policy backers like Mahon and McCormack, with references to Dean Rusk and Shriver supporting the Speaker pick. Al Landon, tied to Taft, is invited to address the National Press Club on foreign affairs.
In a heated discussion, Billy Graham argues God allowed free will amid poverty and war, while Kennedy and Eisenhower are cited on extremism. The piece probes political rhetoric, party realignments, and the role of zeal in resisting communism, urging Americans to be vocal against extremism.
A compilation of remarks citing the space program goal to move citizens five miles from home to work and expressions on removing the Communist threat. Notable quotes include Interstate Commerce Commission. Rep Francis Walter commenting on impeachment grounds against Chief Justice Karl Warren. Sen Barry Goldwater remarks on Cuba.
The advertisement outlines subscription prices for morning evening and Sunday editions, including annual, semi annual, and monthly terms. It lists carriers' delivery options in Lubbock and surrounding areas, identifies the publishers Parker F. Wroty and Chas. 4 Guy, and notes the paper is a member of the Associated Press and United Press. The date is October 23, 1961.
An editorial discussion cites humorists and a New York economist on wasteful modern life. Cities face dumping and incineration challenges as refuse per person rises from two to over three and a half pounds daily. Experts tie waste to prosperity and urge salvaging resources to curb rapid depletion.
Ear l Wilson reports Andy Griffith refuses to be Hollywood's social lion preferring privacy. He jokes about open collar and casual meals, recalls two week railroad car tour with Barbara, notes Stan dard dinner outfits, and contrasts New York hustle with Hollywood routine. Barbara praises Converse College, while Griffith jokes about land as an acre and laments Hollywood myth.
Ruth Millett argues that a bachelor girl in New York cannot escape the town moral code. She says personal morals resist change with residence and that urban life does not grant greater permissiveness. The piece contends scrutiny remains harsh regardless of environment or disguise.
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