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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1967

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2

Tourism to top 20 million as HemisFair opens in Texas

Tourism in Texas neared 20 million in 1967 and HemisFair in San Antonio, opening April, is expected to draw 7 to 10 million visitors in six months with at least 3 million from out of state. Frank Hildebrand calls 25 million visitors in 1968 realistic, with $1.5 billion in tourism spending.

David Anderson Austin UPD Texas Tourism HemisFair San Antonio Frank Hildebrand Hildebrand Tom H. Taylor Travel and Information Division State Highway Department Taylor Texas Astroworld Houston Cebrand HemisAfair Wtr misMair Wii U.S Nidebrand Dallas- Fort Worth Corpus Christi Rio Grande Valley

Political clash over Great Society and bipartisan support

Senate leader Mansfield says both parties house nay-sayers and yea-sayers and blames the Democrats for blocking programs. President’s TV rhetoric may have undercut his agenda, while Minority Leader Dirksen’s backing for Great Society is noted. Bilbo Turner offers a crime fighting incentive plan for Memphis drivers with a $25 bonus per reported crime.

Morris Higley Senate Mike Mansfield Everett Dirksen Dirksen Great Society Mansfield Congress Eft PRC Service Memphis Tenn UPD Bilbo Turner Turner

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