UN debate masks peace failures in a tense global scene
The article critiques the United Nations 22nd regular session agenda, noting 92 items on non self governing territories and balky peacekeeping. It argues the UN's machinery is insufficient for Vietnam and the Middle East, citing Israel’s Abba n and U Thant as examples, and portrays the U S as the lone guarantor against alleged phony wars.
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X Nations General’ Assembly
Africa
Romania
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Albania
East Germany
North Vietnam
Vietnam
U Thant
Israel
Abban
United Nations
the . S
This Is Show Me Time On Values
This piece calls this era a show me time demanding visible moral stands. It argues honesty as a slipping standard, notes Gray areas in ethics, links silence to injustice, and urges active protest backed by action to uphold moral rectitude and governmental integrity.
Customs Have Undergone Revolution In A Generation
Virginia Beach observes cultural shifts as old norms fade. The essay laments changes in religion, youth behavior, and daily life from streetcars to modern appliances. It contrasts past community values with today’s fast paced, technology driven routines and lost neighborliness.
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Virginia Beach
Satan
John C Metcalfe Portraits Autumn Sunday
A reflective poem by John C Metcalfe celebrates a vivid autumn Sunday. It paints blooming mums, crimson sunlight, dawn, bracing weather, satin skies, dewdrops, and purple twilights. The speaker thanks God for such daily beauty.
Editor Attacks Hate-Mongers and Poverty War Funding
Two readers condemn Black Power agitators and the War on Poverty funding. They decry violence, urge civilized conduct, and urge Congress to reject a 54.4 billion aid package, calling for citizen letters to lawmakers. They cite slavery history and advocate accountability for rioters.
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Avalanche-Journal
USA
Congress
James Farmer
America
Caribbean Islands
Jamestown
Booker T. Washington
Stokely Carmichael
Cuba
Floyd McKissick
Chicago
J. Hambrick
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Lamesa
I Refuse to Crusade for the Great Society
A letter from Raymond K. Vann objects to the Great Society concept arguing personal responsibility and national destiny. He stresses American citizenship, self uplift, and regrets labeling that he says harms individuals and families. He cites concern for wife and friends and rejects blanket blame for social ills.
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Avalanche-Journal
United States
Detroit
Dallas
Hymaneelles
Raymond K. Vann
Indiana
Apt
Return Address Envelopes For Paying Bills Urged
Dallas Sparlin complains that Pioneer Natural Gas seeks a rate hike yet fails to provide return addressed envelopes with monthly statements. He urges the company and A-1 to offer prepaid mail options similar to other utilities in the area.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Pioneer Natural Gas Company
Pioneer
Optimistic Over School Board's Making Change
Richard Bowles of 2305 5th St writes to the School Board about Carroll Thompson Elementary lunch price. He notes 50c meals versus 40c at most Lubbock schools and outlines annual extra costs for four children. He urges correction at the next board meeting while affirming confidence in officials.
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Avalanche Journal
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Richard Bowles
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Mystery of Missing Birds Spurred by Possible Poisoning
C M Dunnam of Lubbock reports picking up many dead birds in her yard this summer with no wounds, some still with yellow beaks. A stray puppy that ate one bird became ill, suggesting possible insecticide poisoning as a cause and warning of a potentially silent spring per Rachel Carson.
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Avalanche Journal
C. A. Paul
Rachel Carson
C. M. Dunnam
Rt. 6
Lubbock
Common Courtesy Isn’t So Common
Editor letter laments eroding manners in town, noting lack of please and thank you. Writer cites door holding, polite replies, and general civility, urging more courtesy from both young and old. signed by Mrs. E. A. Darwin of 527 50th St.
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Avalanche Journal
E. A. Darwin
50Th St
Pike's Trail Era Images Texas then and now
A Norh Texas writer traces Zebulon Pike's 1806 07 expedition from St Louis through New Spain to Texas and Santa Fe. He highlights Pike's detailed army report, Texas climate ports rivers and resources, and his map driven insights into early routes, frontier forts, and Spanish ports. The piece notes Pike never returned but his observations shaped later turnpikes and settlements in 1840s Texas.
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Ed Stevenson
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Dear Turntow Tunker on Mushrooms and Politics
The piece notes over 200 million pounds of mushrooms were produced in the U S last year and laments taste and aroma of expensive foods. It questions whether voter choices should be swayed by a candidate’s appearance, citing Lincoln and Washington as examples.
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U.S
Romney
Detroit Riots Prompt City Housing Duty Call
Detroit Councilman Ravitz argues bulldozer era housing shortfalls fueled riots. The remark links urban policy to social unrest, while a later quip from Art Linkletter notes life’s rocky path with humor.
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Detroit
Je} Ravitz
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