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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1962
Page
3
Washington insiders say the 87th Congress could adjourn soon as key bills move toward action or are discarded. Foreign Aid remains the main battleground while measures like Aid to Education and Mass Transportation face possible collapse before the election year rush ends.
Special correspondent analyzes two likely forces behind Teddy Kennedy’s 1964 Senate bid. It cites Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. urging a run, and President Kennedy backing his brother to join the Senate despite risks. Also recounts how TV debates damaged Teddy’s early campaign, shaping public perception and party strategy.
In a column by Inez Robb, the era named for horse and buggy is recalled as horses vanish from streets, while modern life fills with newsletters and sensational sex broadsides. The piece also notes Kennedy women shaping politics, with Eunice Schriver, Pat Lawford, Jean Smith and others active in public life.
Critics argue some tests discourage bright students from pursuing advanced training and may underrate ability. They note Washington and Lincoln succeeded without such tests, yet times shaped their paths. The piece suggests tests can mislead but historic outcomes depend on era and opportunity.
Report from Spain notes Franco era restrictions loosening slightly allowing grumbling about government. Yet travelers say Spain remains heavily policed with a large standing army guarding against internal threats.
A 1962 masthead from the Lubbock Avalanche Journal outlines publication details Morning and Sunday editions and pricing by carrier or mail. It lists pledges, departments, and addresses with standard Associated Press and United Press International affiliations.
Observers note a revolutionary shift in voter behavior beyond national issues. Voters rebuke political bosses and extremism, favoring moderate candidates. Negro voters unite to counter violent segregationists while reform factions challenge traditional power structures.
George E. Sokolsky argues the Bay of Pigs was a grave error and calls for Kennedy to acknowledge it, while urging a return to a fixed U.S. policy. He compares Soviet and American educational and foreign policy and warns against trusting Russia or the Communist parties. The piece stresses enduring Monroe Doctrine logic and a consistent national strategy.
In Electrical World Dr Jules Backman criticizes major manufacturers and public utilities for weak price positioning. He argues utilities foster buying practices that hinder manufacturers from setting and maintaining proper price levels.
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