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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
6
Childress County announces the election for Commissioner of Precinct 3 with official filings and campaign dates to be set by county authorities.
Dick Brown seeks Democratic nomination for U S representative in the 18th District held by Bob Price. Price pursues Republican nomination. The letter mentions Amarillo influence, past harsh words about Amarillo residents, and cites George Bush on tax cuts and Beulah.
UPI reports describe widespread Viet Cong assaults across central South Vietnam. In Da Nang Marines fought to move jets from an airfield as blasts lit the skies. Nha Trang shelters and civilians endured gunfire and home invasions as allied leaders urged restraint.
A Pueblo crew member urged authorities to ensure the sailors are returned alive. The official warned that attempting a forceful entry into Wonsan harbor or bombing North Korea would seal the doom for the captive Americans.
Congress grapples with boosting SST spending from 100 million to 351 million for next year. Rep. Rivers defends the program as vital while critic MacGregor questions Johnson’s priorities. The House Appropriations Committee sets Feb 8 initial hearing with Fowler and budget director Zwick.
The World Almanac explains that in early September a layer of cells forms at the leaf base blocking water and nutrients from the twig. This stops chlorophyll production and reveals pigments masked by green all summer.
Texas decree orders I C Giles and E P Horner to answer in 100th District Court. The suit seeks title clearance for Lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 in Block 45 Town of Childress. issued Feb 19 1968. four weekly publications required.
Contractors are asked to submit sealed proposals by 9 00 A M February 20 1968 for 15089 miles of graded concrete base asphalt concrete pavement stair base and safety rest on routes from Hedley to Hall County and Memphis area via US 87 FM 1619 FM 2361 Spur FM 3032 and related plans. Plans and wage rates available in Clarendon Carroll Hudson office. Texas Highway Department reserves rights.
Gibraltar residents weigh in on Franco era Spain as 25 000 locals vote on democracy. The Love God project at Universal stars Don Knotts in a title role amid political backdrop.
The Werenberger Investment Report says psychology drives stock price changes and could rapid change if confidence dampens. Oppenheimer Newberg & Neu notes a serious decline last week as Pueblo tensions and December laws shape near term moves. E F Hutton & Co sees near term moves closely tied to current conditions.
A terse financial bulletin notes that rails avoided breaking December lows as investors weigh the Korean crisis and a host of domestic and international problems. Even with tensions abroad, markets confront multiple risks behind the scenes and may test recent lows later in the week.
The text continues from page one detailing efforts to locate the missing woman and to determine why she is absent. It indicates searches continue until she is found or a satisfactory explanation emerges about her absence.
UPI reports Soviet diplomats pressed to include North Korea in the United Nations Security Council discussion on the Pueblo crisis. U S officials, while signaling readiness to push for the ship’s release, indicated resistance to broadening the debate.
A fragment notes crewmer as the price for such an invitation, signaling a cost tied to a social or professional engagement and suggesting a negotiated or listed amount.
Fid Castro announced that the remaining U S citizens held in Cuba may fly home on monthly flights through Mexico starting next week. The arrangement aims to facilitate their return and reduce travel obstacles for the detainees.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sits at 89.61 with a 3.06 drop while the rail and miscellaneous indices show declines. The overall index around 30,517 trails by 0.97 points as trading continues.
Washington UPI reports during the 2nd international cat week the American Feline Society sought jobs for unemployed cats to curb rat in slums using a Hong Kong system but Osted by Orkin Exterminating Co exec Earl Geiger that cats are fat slow and unlikely rat killers. He cites experiments with kittens and cage rats showing poor aggression and suggests terriers or owls as better options.
Mrs Bill Moore was designated Clerk of Absentee Ballots which will open March 18 close April as Threeants Superintendent of Childress Schools were interviewed last night Four were interviewed on February At the last census there were 1352 titled families in France Frogs can sing under water.
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