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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1964
Page
4
A column mixes social quips with a detailed look at the Panhandle South Plains Fair in Lubbock. It discusses economic impact, payroll, utilities, advertising, exhibitor premiums, and local vendor profits while noting the fair’s nonprofit status and community value.
Actress Martha Scott explains she uses Mondays to tackle unpleasant chores such as cleaning shopping and laundry to spare the rest of her week. She recalls studying at the University of Michigan and notes that guarding energy with rest and meals helps her perform on stage.
A Bennett Cerf humor column mocks political tensions and social quirks. Jests target Democrats Republicans and public figures while a jurist visits Santa’s workshop and coinage jokes punctuate everyday scenes.
Billy Graham discusses Revelation chapter 13 8 describing a future mark on the right hand and forehead used to pressure recognition of the beast He argues the mark will be religious in nature and notes a temporary power with Christ’s eventual lordship cited from Philippians 2 10 11 He mentions Communist regimes as a possible modern parallel.
The editorial warns that souvenir scavenging tourists and vandals are decimating New Mexico ghost towns. Arch Napier cites vandalism in Old West relics, with highways drawing crowds who prize weathered beams, doors, and bottles as antiques. A graveyard desecration is noted as particularly shocking.
Victor Riesel warns of violent neo radicalism led by young militants seeking street violence and mass revolution. He cites four active groups including PLM, Hammer and Steel, and Workers World, with clubs in major cities and ties to Cuba and Maoist literature, aided by agitprop and funded fronts.
The collection presents two quotes: Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson praising mankind’s tools for rapid progress since the Renaissance, and Henry Cabot Lodge stressing nationwide mobilization against terrorism, warning changes cannot occur in a single day.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, an evening daily with Saturday and Christmas editions, lists staff Parker F. Prouty and A. Guy as president and editor. Subscription rates vary by length and delivery option, with prices for local carrier and mail, and separate morning and Sunday bundles. The note reflects typical 1960s pricing and operations for a Texas newspaper.
Robert Ruark offers a personal tour through Mozambique and Africa’s post‑colonial chaos. He critiques regional governance, mercenaries, and turmoil from a remote camp near the Save River, noting independence struggles and Western reaction.
A column lauds statisticians from baseball desks to national shrines. It argues for a vast slide rule memorial celebrating data minds who supply to fans and pundits every percent and stat, even when not desired, while contrasting Mozambique scene with colonial decry.
A self styled physicist opines that gravity is weakening while noting high jumping cheerleaders. The claim appears in a casual, speculative remark rather than scientific argument.
The note discusses the expression putting on the dog and questions if the phrase was chosen as a slang form. It compares the car being more adept than the dog and hints at the phrase’s ear to the sport or social behavior context.
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