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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1967
Page
6
Morris Higley comments on televised political figures and the Supreme Court equal time rule. He credits the Court and Senate for recent appointments and criticizes liberal judges who he says strike down democracy. He questions traitors in defense plants and wonders about communists in Russia.
A report notes forces flown to monitor Communist troop and supply movements during the cease fire.
Patterson, Childress Area field rep for A C Nielsen Market Research in Chicago, completes Retail Credit Company Personal Improvement course and joins Tastmasters International. He studied at University of Texas at Arlington and seeks youth life balance plus private life associations to foster friendships and career growth.
The piece notes party groups pushing for at least half of voters aligned with them while the Democratic National Committee and State Democratic Executive Committee show little activity, and Hill reports strong newspaper cooperation. The main project is Committee for Better Voter Participation led by former Len Franklin.
A student from Georgetown completes studies at Trinity University and earns a B A degree in psychology from the University of Houston. The graduate's achievements highlight cross campus academic pursuits and the broader educational journey.
An umbrella committee includes Texas AFL-CIO PASO East Texas Voters League Texas Liberal Democrats and Farmers Union with 8000+ workers in Texas. Operation began Oct 1 with door to door outreach in 15 16 cities and plans for about 150 local committees before the Jan 31 deadline. Efforts target poor people and minorities with emphasis on voter registration despite funding and legal obstacles.
The notice states a January 31 1968 deadline for voter registration with no fee. Registration forms are at the Tax Assessor-Collector's office. Lance Walker of Estelline announced his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct Three. Childress County voters will see a new slate for the Hospital District board with three of seven director seats open.
The slate includes Mrs. Mary Campsey Clinton McGhee and J Frank Inman as candidates. Holdover directors listed are Russell Jones Jack Fox Billi Leonard and Bill Coopwood.
In Lansing Michigan state officials report the bluegill fish population is exploding. Authorities plan measures to control rapid reproduction and protect native ecosystems.
Saturday funeral services at First Methodist Church honored Mrs. Ed Denny and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Sam Denny who died in a head on collision on US 287 near Vernon. Burial followed in Childress Cemetery as Newberry’s cared for the arrangements.
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