Peace talk masks war aims in Khrushchev era
The piece argues dictators like Khrushchev and Hitler tout peace while accelerating military buildup. It draws parallels between Hitler’s repeated peace claims and Khrushchev’s declarations, suggesting deceptive rhetoric foreshadowing conflict. The author warns history shows such parallels before major wars recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Germany
Poland
France
Neville Chamberlain
Image harms U S abroad as women wear pants
Los Angeles designer Charles Lemaire says American women in slacks abroad are tagged as ugly Americans. He argues women in shorts or pants at shrines fuel Communist propaganda and hurt the U S image, though some agree the clothing may fail to project appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Charles Lemaire
Los Angeles
Lemaire
Ancient ailments found in Egyptian mummies
The British Royal Society of Medicine notes many modern diseases such as smallpox pneumonia appendicitis gallstones tuberculosis and other illnesses were present in ancient Egypt. X ray studies of mummies reveal similar pains and medical conditions as today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society of Medicine
No Danger Pac Ussing Ambitious Federal Employment
Senator Roman L. Hruska of Nebraska warned that the New Frontier’s progress could slow if too many workers ride the federal employment wagon. He, however, doubted any near term collapse and said the wagon will roll as long as taxpayers fund it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Roman L. Hruska
Nebraska
New Frontier
Daily Ledger Admits Historic South Plains Coverage
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal imprint notes dates and publication details for the South Plains edition. Mentions publishing company, Associated Press, United Press International, and subscription rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarning
Gtaria
South Plains
Independent
Democratic New
Aupiancia Jour Publishing Company
Ines
Ave. J. Lay
Texas
National
Texas Daily Press
Associated Press
United Press
Lubbock
A. Parker
United States of America
Lubrock
Lynda Johnson Named Queen of Regatta
Ruth Montgomery profiles Lynda Bird Johnson at 17, noting her high profile as daughter of the Vice President and Second Lady. The piece highlights her private schooling in Washington, upcoming move to a prestigious estate, and a Texas ranch, while recounting her recent Azalea Festival queen title and role at semi official events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Montgomery
Ashington
Washington
Texas
United States
Lynda Bird Johnson
Lynda
Tillie-the
LBJ Ranch
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Efficiency can be painful in American homemaking
A 1960s advisory piece argues that relentless efficiency harms health. Dr Janet Travell recommends spreading chores like ironing and shopping across days to prevent back and muscle pain. It notes lawns may not need mowing someday via gibberellin science and critiques weekend overexertion by workers and the white collar class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Janet Travell
Travell
Kennedy
California Institute of Technology
Behind Scenes Sought To Name Meany Successor
The labor movement quietly searches for a Meany successor as AFL CIO president. Meany, 67, is respected for intellect and restraint but faces arthritis and questions about leadership after his era. Hoffa could leverage a sudden vacancy. Walter Reuther lacks broad appeal and faces internal craft-union resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tucker
Ashington
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Meany
Labor
John L. Lewis
James R. Hoffa
New York
James Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Hoffa
Teamsters
NO Prince
Walter P. Reuther
The
Auto Workers
Aft-Cio
Carpenters
Universe Expanding At Accelerating Rate Says Astronomer
An astronomer states the cosmos is expanding rapidly and at increasing speed. The remark attributes accelerating inflation to universal expansion occurring across the observed cosmos.
Lubbock Kiwanians hear Mahon on American patriotism
Congressman George Mahon told Lubbock Kiwanis that the United States is a proud first class power and praised American patriotism at a club luncheon in the Lubbock hotel. Co chairs were McCorkle and McDonald. Amos Howard introduced Mahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mahon
Texas
Lubbock
Br. J. B. McCorkle
Bryan McDonald
McDonald
Amos Howard
Mahon
O. J. Sexton
Marion Sanford
Lubbock Bay
W. C. Rylander
June Roberts
Education Crises in US Colleges Prompts Debate
The piece debates humanistic vs practical aims in higher education. It argues that graduates lack depth in language, literature, and history while also lacking usable skills. It cites postwar concerns, calls for a balance of cultural and vocational teaching, and notes President Kirk's three semester proposal as a potential solution contingent on thoughtful implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemingway
Sartre
Shakespeare
Milton
Chaucer
Longfellow
Poe
America
Kirk
Columbia University
Storm Curtails AF Recruiting at Lackland Base
Maj. Gen. Robert Stillman of Lackland Air Force Base asked Monday that all United States recruiting stations suspend operations until hurricane Carla allows the 300 evacuees at Lackland to return home. Officials said there was no room to house new recruits, and ATC was notified to halt recruiting as Lackland remains the sole basic training site for the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Ups
Robert Stillman
Lackland Air Force Base
United States
Lackland
Stillman
Air Training Command
ATC
Air Force
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Nuclear and
Krrushy
I McNaught Syndicate
Ilby
Lynda Bird
Ree Mannin
KTBC
Austin
National Cathedral School
Tizzy
By Kate Osann
Tucker
John
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles A. Lindbergh
Restervit Adinistration
Mer
America First
Sol ST Oddard
Northampt
Mt Caves
U.S. Education
George E. Sokolsky
Phi Beta Kappa Keys
Storm
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