Attacks on North Vietnam Escalated to Seek Peace Talks
The United States intends to intensify strikes on North Vietnam to push Hanoi toward peace talks. River mining and bombardment of shore installations are among first steps with more targets planned, though Haiphong mining is not currently planned. Johnson says measures are not escalation but deterrence against aggression.
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UPI
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North Vietnam
Haoi
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Haiphong
Johnson
Russia
Hanoi
Seating Ruling For Powell Questioned As Improper
Rep. John Conyers said the House should not overrule the special committee’s punishment of Powell. He argued the panel’s recommendation to fine Powell 40 000 and strip seniority was improper and unprecedented. He favored only censure and warned the process could lead to expulsion or exclusion.
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Daniel Rapoport
Washington
UPI
Selectec
Clayton Powell
House
Powell
John Conyers
D-Mich
Conyers
Chilly Front Dips Texas Weather With Light Rain
A cold front brings showers across parts of Texas while temperatures fall. Rain totals include Victoria 0.86, Brownsville 0.50, Houston 0.24, Corpus Christi 0.28, Texarkana 0.22, Dallas 0.07, Fort Worth 0.02, with lighter amounts elsewhere. Cool, clearing conditions expected tonight into Wednesday.
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Texas
Gulf of Mex
Laredo
Victoria
Brownsville
Houston
Corpus Christi
Texarkana
Dallas
Fort Worth
Lufkin
College Station
McAllen
Big One
VFW to Meet Tonight at Veterans Building
VFW Senior Vice Commander D F Jackson will lead the regular meeting at 7 30 p m today in the Veterans Building.
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VFW
D. F. Jackson
Veteran’s Building
Historical Group Names Heads of Sub Committees
The Childress County State Historical Survey Committee named sub committee chairmen at yesterday's meeting led by Chair Sam Privitt. Mrs Lee Hollingsworth heads Historical Preservation while Annie Ruth Bell leads Historical Marker and Carrie Hardin leads Grave Marker. Le Reeves chairs History Appreciation, J A Stinnett heads Advisory, and Kenneth Fink chairs Budget and serves as secretary treasurer.
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Childress County
Frank Savage Dies Early Today in Dallas
Frank Savage of Dallas husband of the former Hazel Graham of Childress died at 1 30 a m in their Dallas home. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church Gainsville with burial in Gainsville cemetery. Survivors include a son Franklin in Alaska and the widow plus other relatives.
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Frank Savage
Dallas
Hazel Graham
Childress
First Presbyterian Church
Gainsville
Harrington
Plano
Savage
Cecil Graham
Gainsville Motor Company
Franklin
Alaska
Second Business Course Tonight in Dallas Area
Frank Mitchell of Dallas will speak at the second session of Practical Record Keeping for the Small Businessman. He discusses determining good and bad credit risks and collecting and keeping customers. The series runs for four weeks, each Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at West Texas Utilities.
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Frank Mitchell
Dallas
West Texas Utilities
Mitchell
Small Business Administration
Retail Activities Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Development Center
City sales tax bill faces rough first test in Texas House
The Texas House began consideration of a city sales tax measure amid doubts about passage in the Senate. Amid amendments labeled crippling by sponsor, votes against early amendments edged toward defeat for the measure’s opponents. Gov. Reagan and others doubted its prospects as debates continue and ethics bills delay action.
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Kyle Thompson
United Press International Austin
UPI
House Today
Tower Chamber
House
John Traeger
Seguin
Traeger
Senate
Reagan
Bruce Reagan
Corpus Christi
Price Introduces Ethics Resolution in Congress
Rep Price and about 10 Republicans introduced a House ethics and disclosure resolution to form a select committee on standards and conduct. It would require disclosure of interests and assets by members spouses and top staff. He cited constituent letters noting concerns while defending the majority’s integrity and urging public trust restoration.
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Bob Price
The
Price
Congress
Conare
Speck Illness Delays Mass Murder Trial Again
Richard Speck 25. accused killer of eight nurses. ill at Peoria County Courthouse. He was hurried to Dr Donald Burhans office and returned wan with collar open. Judge Paschen announced the illness as security was briefly disrupted.
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Thomas A. Pledge
United Press International
Peoria, Ill
UPI
Richard Speck
Peoria
Speck
Donald Burhans
Herbert C. Paschen
Sheriff's Department
VFW Auxiliary Plans Youth Program and New Member
The VFW Auxiliary will sponsor a youth program for area students and installed Lena Yeargin as a new member at a recent meeting. Donations supported the Health and Happiness initiative, and meeting dates were set for the fourth Monday of each month.
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VFW Auxiliary
Lena Yeargin
Me Jordan
John Gay Gives Lions Club Program
John Gay, coordinator for Kids Incorporated Basketball, spoke at the Lions Club noon meeting about the local kids basketball program. He credited Dick Eisenhower, now KGNC TV news director in Amarillo, with starting the program and shared humorous game moments and benefits for participating boys. Charles Yowell led the meeting with guests Rev. Carlton Downing and B. M. McHaney.
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John Gay
Kids Incorporated Basketball
Lions Club
Gay
Dick Eisenhower
Kgnc Television
Amarillo
Charles Yowell
Carlton Downing
B. M. McHaney
Riding Club Meets in Court House
The Childress Club met Saturday night in the courthouse. Members viewed a film titled Mr. De cathion and discussed plans for a March meeting.
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Riding Club
Childress Club
Court House
Mr. Decathion
Farmers Wage Relief May Exempt Workers Says Price
Panhandle Congressman Bob Price announced support for a House culture committee resolution proposing to exempt farm workers from the minimum wage until farm income rises. He argued farmers cannot price products to cover higher wages and urged against adding government burdens.
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Panhandle
Bob Price
House Culture Committee
Washington Price
Easter Seal Appeal Letters Mailed in Childress County
Easter Seal letters are being delivered this week in Childress County. H D Cordell, Easter Seal Representative for Texas, explains he serves as contact for disabled persons needing rehabilitation services and as treasurer of the Childress County Easter Seal Appeal. The society offers physical and therapy services.
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Childress County
H. D. Cordell
Easter Seal Society
Texas
Cordell
Area Towns Represented At Clinic
Bill Sager industrial committee chairman reports that area towns will be represented at the upcoming clinic. The event aims to share knowledge and foster collaboration among local industries and workers.
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Bill Sager
Ial
Driver's License School Draws 97 in Childress Session
About 97 people attended the first of a three day driver's license school held in the Community Room on the courthouse ground floor from 7 to 9 p m. Chester Fant of Quanah led the class as Sheriff J E Benham noted broad age representation and discussion of typical test questions.
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Chester Fant
Quanah
Safety Education
J. E. Benham
Por of Public Safety
Bly
Its & Er
Childress
Benham
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