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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
3
The Philippines saw a 40 percent jump in crime last year, with Police Commissioner Crispino de Castro stating most officers are corrupt and incompetent. He testified before Congress outlining the systemic failures.
Television grid across channels shows Newsreels Weather Sports and prime time programs from Huntley Brinkley to Dragnet Daniel Boone and The Tonight Show across KGNC KFOX KVII and others with late night entertainment and weather segments listed for Thursday.
Channel 6 presents O News at 6 20 Weather 6 25 Cimmarron Strip BPA order Pierce Wake Of. The Mississippi Gambler 10 00 News 10 15 Weathercast 1925 Rac Grind 10 45 Death Valley Days 11 00 News 11 17 The Late Movie The Accused features at 11 17 PM data indicates a television schedule with news weather and classic serials or Westerns.
TV schedules show KGNC KFDA KAUZ and KVTV lineups across channels four six seven and five. Highlights include NBC CBS and ABC daytime soap operas game shows news recaps and children's programs.
TV critics note most children programs remain lowbrow while rating counts drive decisions. NBC touts The Banana Bunch Adventure Hour as a gentler option. CBS and ABC announce Captain Kangaroo with Bank Street College curriculum and Smokey Bear conservation cartoons.
Mrs Henry F Shaper president of the Texas Federation of Women s Clubs announces the annual summer meeting of the Executive Committee District Presidents and Board of Trustees set for August 12 at St Mary s University in San Antonio A Leadership Seminar follows August 13 15 first state level clubwomen seminar in ten years All Texas Federation members urged to attend Representatives from Santa Rosa District TFWC include Mrs Robert Sexauer Memphis president and Mrs W Baxter Johnson trustee State first vice president Mrs Philip A Carpenter of Burkburnett Santa Rosa also present General chairman Mrs L E Dudley Abilene and past president Mrs A T Carleton Houston for the seminar.
Almanac entries mark August 1, 1968 as the 214th day with 152 remaining. Noted events include 1970 census birth count, 1907 Air Corps founding, 1940s Atomic Commission creation, and the 1966 University of Texas tower shooting by Charles Whitman with 13 killed and 32 wounded. George Kenna quote on heroism closes.
Paris fashion coverage notes a move away from elaborate coiffures toward small heads. Hair is cropped or pinned into chignons with minimal adornment. Dior showcases tiny helmets and detachable hoods under the chin, reflecting a pared down, practical look.
HIGH POINT Special The family of Mrs G E Free met for a reunion July 22 through 24 at Denver Colorado Attending were Mrs G E Free and Mr and Mrs Elbert Kelley of Childress Mr and Mrs Walter Free of Westminster Colorado Mr and Mrs Dick Free and Mrs P Meads and daughter of Dumas Mrs Paul Barron of Bovina Mr and Mrs J D Free of Reding California Troy Free and children of Covina California Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Barron of Alvarado Colorado
Thursday activities include Hobby Club at 12 30 p m First Methodist youth program at 6 p m and First Baptist training union hay ride and Wiener roast at 6 30 p m. Saturday brings a bridal shower for Martha Galligan at 7 30 p m in Fellowship Hall and a Pathfinder Sunday School ice cream social at Fair Park. Birthday wishes go to Kirby Clift Campbell, Mrs H H Lightfoot, and Charles Mashburn tomorrow.
Eight international designers from the United States and Europe gathered for a Montgomery Ward & Co symposium to discuss fashion and its evolving role. Rudi Gernreich Nora Aponte Eve Stillman Simonetta Clodagh O Kennedy and Philippe Heim offered varied views on self expression, gender roles, and the future of dress including pants for evening wear and new war dress trends.
Robert L. Gosnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Gosnell of Wellington, trains at Fort Sill as a Texas Tech ROTC cadet in a six week summer camp. He practices leadership, rifle marksmanship and physical conditioning with aim to commission as a second lieutenant after graduation. He is a 1965 Quail High School graduate.
Miss Martha Galligan will be complimented at a Sunday luncheon at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs Ida Smith. Co hostesses will be Mrs M A Cooper Mrs Henry Hankins and Miss Aubra Hankins.
Paris fashion tips suggest repurposing old items to achieve the Paris look. Dry clean and refresh coats, consider a dark trench or wrap around coat, and pair with short skirts or slacks. Emphasize a high neck blouse with long bloused sleeves and a narrow belt to complete the style.
West German prosecutor seeks life imprisonment for Pvt Thomas Stanton Overko of Beacon New York and Pvt Larry Allen Miller of Junction City Kansas charged with slaving and robbing Walter Datzko 32 in Amberg on December 17. They allegedly killed him and took ten dollars.
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