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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1961

Page

4

Byks Move The Nuclear Race Intensifies

The United States will resume underground tests with Kennedy declaring no other choice. Khrushchev announced Soviet tests at Belgrade as rivals push to the brink, questioning motives and warning of a deepening nuclear race with uncertain futures for peace.

United States Kennedy Soviet Union Red China Khrushchev Belgrade Berlin West Berlin U.S

Back Yard Barbecue Linked to Pioneer Spirit Says English Observer

Social scientists and psychologists propose explanations for barbecue popularity but Charles Humann adds a new angle. He argues the hot embers evoke Old West nostalgia and the meat cooking lets men feel manly and connected to pioneer days.

Charles Humann

Parent Course Aims to Demystify Modern Math

Arlington schools offer an adult education course titled A Parent's Introduction to Modern Mathematics to address parental concerns about homework. Early test results may reveal surprising outcomes as parents learn new approaches, suggesting that Johnny could have the last laugh.

Arlington Johnny

Worth Noting Columnists Playfully Reflect On Crime And Vacations

Columnist Don Oakley notes a Europe art theft proving culture endures even in grim news. A jokey item mentions a gypsy in Sopot marrying for the 123rd time amid slow divorces. The piece also suggests shifting college vacations from summer to spring or fall to ease travel by car.

Don Oakley Europe Sopot Yugoslavia

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal announces morning edition details

A filled page shows publication notes for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal including morning and Sunday editions, advertising rates, and postal details dated September 7, 1961. It lists pricing plans for subscriptions, carrier options, and mentions wire services AP UPI and a pledge section.

South Plains Ea Ch Emi Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc Bth Ave. J. Lubbock Texas Texas Daily Press League Dallas Associated Press United Press International Chas. A. Gut el Ee Ius de Jarhbock Huntley United States of America

Berlin wall grows as Red control tightens

Special Correspondent notes Berlin now resembles a prison ringed by a wall, with 1,100,000 East Berliners confined by Communist guards far exceeding Hitler's force. He argues U S funds should highlight Reds actions to world audiences and counters neutralist rhetoric seen at a Yugoslav meeting.

Bob Considine Erlin Berlin Sing Sing Hudson River Ossining N. Y Hitler Yugoslavia Ghana

Women back to home plan sparks satire and labor stats

A columnist riffs on a classified ad calling for returning 25 million women to the home. cites 24.6 million working women in 1961 and 6.9 percent unemployment. The piece uses math to mock the idea of women leaving work and notes social debates on East German border fortifications near Berlin.

America National Men’s Legion National Men's Legion U. S. Department of Labor Berlin Wannsee Potsdam Considine

Nasser’s shifting stance tied to oil market changes

The essay notes Nasser’s conciliatory Arab diplomacy amid shifting oil dynamics. Western and Soviet oil competition reshapes leverage, reducing Arab unity pressure. It argues oil abundance lowers Nasser’s influence and highlights Western sincerity in alliances while warning of hewing to Arab leadership ambitions.

Navy disputes Greer sub encounter off Iceland

The Navy denied Berlin claims that the destroyer Greer aggressed a German submarine near Iceland. The department stated the initial attack came from the submarine on the Greer, not the other way around, and reaffirmed the earlier account. The sub was en route with mail to Iceland.

Washington Navy Department Berlin Greer Iceland Navy

Growth of Opportunism: Modern Trend Described

George E Sokolsky warns of opportunists who seize on public sentiment to push conservative and liberal causes for profit. He cites former FBI agents and political publications like National Review as examples, arguing many claim special knowledge while abandoning ideals for gain.

Soviet Russia United States FBI Mse J. Edgar Hoover Young Americans For Freedom Young Conservatives National Review

Alarm sensitivity at Ontario plant spurs theft

Barrie Ontario workers complained the Universal Cooler Co burda alarm was so sensitive it sounded when someone passed through a room. The firm adjusted it after a break in, but a thief later forced a window and stole 250 dollars. The alarm did not go off. Hong Kong exporters and manufacturers react to Forest Freight Conference plan for a 10 percent rise between Hong Kong and other destinations.

Barrie Universal Cooler Co Hong Kong

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