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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1968
Page
5
A Chronicle-Record note recalls Graham Purcell visiting Chil dress Friday night to seek votes for his bid to return to the U S House representing the 13th District. The writer reflects on campaign costs and stresses broad public funding over heavy reliance on a few donors.
A notice urges supporters to contact the campaign when an announcer is named and visit to offer services and small contributions. It emphasizes contacting the U S Representative for access and assistance.
A 13 year old girl in Finland gave birth to a son on Thursday, becoming the youngest mother ever reported in Finland. Both mother and father remain unidentified, according to Ilta Sanomat.
Almanac notes mark the date Monday January 8 1968 as day eight of the year with celestial references to Venus Mars Saturn and Jupiter. Historic events listed include Andrew Jackson's 1815 victory at New Orleans Congress votes on Negro suffrage in the District of Columbia in 1867 Wilson's 14 Points presentation in 1918 and the 1963 opening of the 8th Congress. The day ends with a thought from James Russell Lowell on bravery.
Tunisia says 1967 oil output reached 2.5 million tons with El Borma in the south expected to hit 3 million tons next year. The government released figures as production plans unfold.
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