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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1967
Page
6
District Attorney Robert E. Montgomery of Memphis Hall and County Commissioner Lance Walker for Precinct 3 listed in political calendar items with brief notices of offices and incumbents.
The report lists the 24 hour high of 55 degrees at 11 am and a low of 3 percent degrees at 4 am, with a noted December 8 1966 high of 53 degrees and low of 35 degrees. It includes a daily temperature table for December 8 9 and 10 with sunrise at 7 25 and sunset at 6 31.
Retired generals in San Antonio criticize civilian meddling in Vietnam. They argue White House control and Defense Department strategy hinder the war effort, calling for military sole leadership and swift action to win. Some express fear of punishment for speaking out.
The author urges removing lying officeholders quickly and criticizes Arthur Sylvester for defending lies in the Saturday Evening Post. He denounces reporters who avoid tough questions and comments on the credibility gap tied to national leaders. Also notes cooking times for large turkeys as a separate fragment.
Senate Republican leader Everett M. Dirksen said at a news conference there are intimations that something has not been disclosed and urged another White House briefing on current peace feelers. He spoke this Thursday as behind the scene talks continued.
Arkansas Democrat Fulbright and Connecticut Senator Dodd have sparred over Vietnam policy. Dodd uses the "law of diminishing understanding" to explain why critics oppose the war while supporters are near it. He cites USC data claiming most opponents are doctors and professionals outside foreign policy.
Reports describe a deadly assault on Mo Cai district capital killing 252 and wounding 35. A second Communist artillery barrage killed seven U.S. Marines and wounded 71, while B52 strikes and jets targeted North Vietnam. US Marines and Montagnard villagers face heavy fighting as casualties mount and missing persons are sought.
Montgomery Ward store in Childress will deliver all catalog orders through December 2 for last minute shoppers. Mary Braswell, manager, said Fort Worth catalog house will handle each order with personalized service to assure delivery by Christmas.
A three member task force reports progress in attracting industry to West Texas. They utilized Purcell's staff for publicity and, after returning from Washington, praised the strong expressions of interest from the Department of Agriculture and other officials.
Reports say the Soviet Union is escalating aid to Egypt in exchange for broader control and base facilities. The day also notes Texas Tech custodian murder, Austin sniper slayings, and Chicago nurses mass murder discussed by four psychiatrists.
The House faces leadership fragility as Speaker McCormack nears 76 and Carl Albert’s health concerns the era’s political risk. Critics warn weak Congress often yields to strong presidents, while foreign policy strains and Vietnam weigh on confidence.
A Rome court sentenced two men to seven years each for hurling TNT at a bombproof jewel display. The blast failed to break the glass and a motorist blocking their getaway led to their capture minutes later.
In the shadow of an impending presidential election year, commentators weigh how to gauge the mounting urban strife and political turmoil anticipated for 1068. Analysts anticipate heightened tensions, policy battles, and public unrest as campaigns unfold.
The Dow Jones averages show a mixed session with the industrials at 891.87, down 0.35, while rails rise to 235.54 up 0.44 and utilities gain 0.19 to 124.58. The broader market lists 65 stocks at 311.45, up 0.19.
London reports eight million working women must wait for economic improvement before any law requiring equal pay with men can be enacted. In Istanbul, two Turkish Air Force pilots died in separate F84 jet crashes during routine training missions.
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