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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1965
Page
3
A formal pledge ceremony marks the flag nod in Lubbock Texas on Monday September 6 1965. Attendees affirm allegiance to the United States Republic and its ideals.
President Johnson orchestrated a steel agreement to avert a strike and shoved the District of Columbia home rule bill from committee. The move calls racial framing into the spotlight and risks a broader constitutional clash, prompting concern over a rushed, politically charged change to the capital’s governance.
The article notes lawyers flag complications in the Texas Senate enlargement amendment to be voted Tuesday. It explains abolition cannot occur until the 39 member successor takes office and outlines a plan for a special session within 17 days to draft a redistricting system for federal court review and potential superseding of the 31 member realignment. Governor Connally supports the 39 member plan.
A proposal from Congressman at Large Joe Pool of Pallae argues the federal government should cover postage costs for businesses reporting tax information required by law. He cites about 509 million dollars yearly in "free" data to the government versus 4 million to mail in the forms, plus labor costs. The plan faces treasury and IRS scrutiny and concerns over government waste and taxpayer burden.
The record shows Nanen’s Ssurpert core at 420 percent in a Beaumont area poll, with 77 percent support for his broader stance. He leans toward Great Society policies while backing administration programs with noted exceptions.
A chaotic piece alleges Western espionage scandals from the Bay of Pigs to U2 and Pars, claiming a letter from Dean Rusk admitting CIA and State Department missteps exposes coverups. It argues for stronger control of secrecy and public relations to counter conspiracies.
Washington report says Chairman Adam Powell’s Education and Labor Committee proposed a $100000 investigation into poverty programs across Los Angeles Chicago Cleveland Brooklyn Newark and Washington. Critics claim the probe is politically charged while supporters defend salaries and the need to map and evaluate program effectiveness.
Informal talks inside the Johnson administration consider raising taxes to curb inflation amid rising defense and Great Society spending. Officials warn a tax hike could shape the 1964 campaign, with defense costs possibly adding billions to deficits and inflation risks if spending stays high.
A critical view of aerospace funding and defense cost cutting argues Aerospace Corp wastes taxpayer money. The piece notes $225 million in contracts, $24 payroll, and lavish executive perks while debating tax policy and Viet Nam spending ahead of Election Day 1965. It cites subcommittee findings on lax security checks and costly public relations.
Szolnok hosts a Soviet Red Army garrison of about 60 000 with divisions near Budapest and borders, 11 air dromes, and strict Moscow control. The Budapest government denies Moscow control while Hungarians see shifts in form not substance.
United States likely to propose a $5.6 billion loan with low interest and few spending restrictions to aid Britain. Baylor University seeks a $1 million medical college building and Houston medical center unit as part of a two week request. West Texas Chamber to begin five week referendum season in Abilene. Hudman named president of the Forty Needle Club with officers elected.
A reflective piece notes the variety of people in the world including those who call with false bomb threats. It mentions Robinson Cruise on an island free from telephone solicitors and hints at Job’s patience with a stuck Jee tray in a refrigerator.
A Houston federal court challenge to congressional and legislative redistricting laws raises uncertainty. If struck down, a special session may be called before Christmas to prepare for next year’s elections. A poll tax case in Austin could also trigger a session to revise registration.
Texas ranks second among states in pecan production and could harvest about 40 million pounds this year. The nut is Texas’s most valuable native crop, with 647,517 improved trees and 1,419,592 wild and seedling trees reported in the 1960 census. San Saba and nearby counties lead the pecan industry with the state tree symbol.
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