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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1955
Page
3
The article notes ongoing delays in criminal justice as illustrated by two Texas cases last week. It cites the Columbia University American Assembly report and comments on how such delays affect both criminal and civil court processes nationwide.
A column notes a push to draft Steve Allen for Congress in a Los Angeles district held by James Roosevelt. It cites California’s celebrity politicians like George Murphy and Ronald Reagan as context and discusses court cases in Dallas and Wharton.
Kenneth Dixon urges caution as school opens in West Lake Louisiana amid growing bicycle traffic. He cites tragedies and urges strict speeds, proper riding with traffic, single file, clear hand signals, and parental instruction to protect children on bicycles.
A Washington opinion piece questions the Job Corps program, arguing the $6,000 yearly cost per enrollee strains taxpayers. It notes high dropout and illiteracy rates, calls for stricter discipline, and urges pre college education and broader expansion only with effective instruction.
Ted Kennedy faces a neutrality dilemma as Kenneth O Donnell seeks the 1964 Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The feud with McCormack loyalists complicates Kennedy’s stance while O Donnell draws prestige from the Kennedy name and support from the party insiders.
The piece notes AFL-CIO President Meany defends U S war aims in Southeast Asia and argues the Geneva Accord and elections never occurred. Critics dispute his interpretation citing ICC reports and U S involvement shaping events in South Vietnam.
Washington gossip notes highlight Liz Carpenter's rise as Mrs Johnsons press chief a rare fully capable aide who shapes the First Lady's public image and supports the Great Society push. Andrew Tully recalls her sharp reporting instincts and her role in the whistle stop tour with 47 speeches in four days.
Washington faces a potential labor clash as 370000 workers strike and 400000 coal miners turn down John J Lewie's invitation. The nation braces for action while the mine foremen dispute tension rises ahead of a Monday meeting. Later reports note UT Texas and Texas Tech fiber research moves and a downtown retail expansion plan amid hospital foundation talks and a $1 million Lubbock Memorial Hospital project.
Musings reflect on teaching a dog to ignore cars and the difficulty of answering a child’s simple questions. A whispered rumor via the grapevine raises questions about authenticity and trust.
Clark Leedy of New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service warns land is becoming a scarce resource around metropolitan areas. He calls for orderly planning to secure water, agricultural space, and outdoor recreation while accommodating housing business and industry for future populations. He urges proactive community action to protect natural resources.
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