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Childress Index

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Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1968

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Paratroopers hold off Viet Cong assault near Saigon

U S paratroopers from the 101st Airborne Division repelled a Viet Cong assault near Saigon as 22 soldiers were wounded and four Silver Stars and twelve Bronze Stars were awarded to the 3rd Brigade. Air and naval strikes escalated with B52 raids into DMZ and northern Vietnam.

Tertory Saigon America 101St Airborne Division F.K. Mearns U.S Cam Ranh Bay Vinh Dong Viet Cong Ben Luc Mekong River Vietnam Cail Dalat Phan Rang Nha Trang Special Forces Geen Berets US. Army

De Gaulle Wins Historic Landslide in French Vote

Paris reports a stunning Gaullist landslide as De Gaulle secures 350 of 487 National Assembly seats and a sweeping mandate. Polls show 6.7 million Gaullist votes to 6.1 million for the Left as Pompidou moves to form a broad-based government.

Joseph W. Grigg Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle France National Assembly de Gaulle Colombey-les-Deux- Eglises Elysee Palace Georges Pompidou Pompidou de Gaule Center Party

East Germany tightens Berlin squeeze with taxes and visas

East Germany announced the strictest controls on West Berlin, imposing road and canal shipment taxes and a visa requirement for travel. The taxes, set to start July 1, could cost shippers about 20 million dollars, while West Berlin and West German traders faced a 2.50 dollar visa fee. Western protests yielded no countermeasures as postwar four power guarantees are challenged.

Berlin East Germany Tts Et Union

Pioneer Of Estelline Is Buried Today

Funeral services for Mrs. P L Vardy Sr 92 of Slaton pioneer resident of Estelline were held at 2 30 p m at the First Methodist Church of Estelline Rev Albert Copper of Baird was officiating assisted by Rev Elmer Ward pastor of the Estelline Church Burial was in Estelline Cemetery Pallbearers included Tom Butchfield Bill Duke Joe Eddins Wil Eddins Winfred Coupes Robert Eddins and Boyd Varvers She died Saturday at Mercy Hospital in Slaton A native Texan she had lived in Slaton six years with her daughter Mrs W C Gilmore widow of the late De Vardy pioneer physician of Estelline She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Estelline and of the Order of Eastern Star at Memphis Other survivors include two sons Dr P L Vardy superintendent of schools in Staton and J D Vardy of Palestine another daughter Mrs Currin of Fort Worth three sisters Mrs C M Duke of Kirk t and Mrs H Burchfield of Wellinetos and Mrs Vernon Powell of Estelline four grad children

P L. Vardy Sr Slaton Estelline First Methodist Church Albert Copper Baird Elmer Ward Estelline Church Bural Tom Butchfield Bill Duke Joe Eddins Wil Eddins Winfred Coopes Robert Eddins Boyd Varv Ers. Vardy Mercy Hospital W. C. Gilmore de Vardy Staton J D. Vardy Palestine Currin Fort Worth C. M. Duke Kirkt H. Burchfield Wellinetos Vernon Paowell

Mini-Filibuster Halts Liquor Bill Decision

Senator William T. Moore uses a mini filibuster to prevent a senate reconsideration of liquor by the drink. The effort aims to win two thirds for reversal, but drys and wets face a tight deadline as tax debates and a possible special session loom.

Austin UPT William T. Moore Bryan Moore Jim Wade Dallas Bruce Reagan Corpus Christi Barbara Jordan Houston Wets Drys Rep R. H. Corv Victoria House Senate

Thundershowers Hit North Texas Oklahoma Brief Rainfall

Thunder showers moved from Oklahoma into North Texas dropping varied rainfall. Wichita Falls measured 0.52 inches while Dalhart saw 0.29 inches. A cold front cooled temperatures across the state and a tornado watch was posted for four Red River counties with no touchdowns reported.

United Press International Texas Oklahoma Wichita Falls Dalhart Galveston Childress Ratn Corpus Chisti Rockies Red River Texas Panhandle Wink Pecos Archer Clay Wi’barger Wichita U. S. Weather Bureau Panhandle

Reds Force Landing Of Jet With Vietnam Troops

An American civilian jetliner carrying 214 Vietnam bound troops and 17 crewmen was forced to land on Iturup island in the Kuriles after Soviet fighters entered its path. Ambassador Thompson asked Kosygin to return the airliner. Kosygin said the matter was under investigation. The Sea Board World Airways flight, chartered by the Pentagon, was escorted by a Soviet MIG and landed without injuries or damage. The State Department and Soviet Embassy remain in contact.

Washington UPI U.S Llewellyn Thompson Alexei N. Kosygin Kosygin Pentagon Seaboard World Airways Iturup Kurile Chain Japan

Anti-Semantic Violence Flare In Mississippi Killing Klan Member

Meridian police report a gun battle tied to anti Semitic tensions. Thomas Tarrants III and accomplice Kathy Ainsworth died in the melee, with three others wounded including Lt. Mike Hatcher and sailor Robert Burton. Tarrants faced attempted murder charges as investigations continue.

Bessie Ford Meridian Miss UPI Roy Gunn Thomas Albert Tarrants III Mobile Ala Mike Hatcher Roberton Burton Tarrants Meyer Davidson Kathy Ainsworth Jackson Ku Klux Klan Gunn Mississippi

Dry Weather Continues In Childress In June

Officially dry weather continued in Childress through June with only 0.88 inch of moisture at the FAA air field station. June rainfall occurred on multiple days including the 1st 4th 7th 9th 10th 16th and 30th with traces or small amounts, keeping the year near normal for moisture.

Childress Federal Aviation Agency Air Field

Sportsmen Set Meeting For Tonight

The Red River Sportsmen's Club will meet at 7 30 p m tonight at the West Texas Utilities. Plans for the annual Fishing Derby for children will be discussed. The Derby will be held from 10 to 11 30 a m Thursday July Fourth at the Fair Park Lake for children through 12 years of age.

Red River Sportsmen's Club West Texas Utilities Bob Moates Fair Park Lake

Bomb Scare Delays Flight Of Sgt Moody

A Braniff flight from New York to Dallas carrying Air Force Sgt Jimmy Moody was diverted to Memphis after a bomb scare message. Moody, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Moody of Childress, was en route home for a 30 day furlough after two years in Istanbul. No bomb was found after a full search. Moody phoned his parents to say they would meet him in Wichita Falls at 4 p.m.

Braniff New York Dallas Air Force Jimmy Moody Jim Moody Childress Sgt. Moody Istanbul Turkey Memphis Moody’s Wichita Falls

Relative of Local People Succumbs

Albert Gooch age 53, son of Mrs. J H Gooch of Childress, died in Atlantic City New Jersey. He was brother of such Gooch and Mrs. Virgil Brewer of Childress. Funeral services pending in Atlantic City. Survivors include three sisters Mrs. Virgil Pearson Texarkana Mrs J D Dale Fort Worth and Mrs Maxine Whitley Louisiana and another brother Bob Gooch Pasadena Texas.

Albert Gooch J. H. Gooch Childress Atlantic City N.J Such Gooch Virgil Brewer Atlantic Ciy Virgil Pearson Texarkana J. D. Dale Fort Worth Maxine Whitley Louisiana Bob Gooch Pasadena Texas

City Youth Corp seeks replacements for two positions

City Manager Louis Sally announced replacements are needed for two spots in the Neighborhood Youth Corp. Applicants should report to City Hall to apply. The program began June 1 and will run through the entire month.

City Neighborhood Youth Corp Louis Sally City Hl

Pickup Truck Cattle Truck Crash Results in Fines

At 2 25 p m Sunday at Avenue F and Commerce Street Isiah Massey driver of a westbound pickup was ticketed for failure to grant right of way after attempting a left turn in front of a eastbound cattle truck driven by Robby Lee Bassard. Dixie Benjamin a passenger was treated and released. Massey fined 50 for drunkenness and Benjamin 25 for under the influence.

Avenue F Commerce Street Isiah Massey Here Massey Robby Lee Bassard Fort Worth Waye Wright Dixie Benjamin Collins Ambulance Service Benjamin

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel A. Hudson

Funeral services were held for 82 year old Mrs. Ethel A. Hudson at 4 p.m. in Newberry Chanel with Dr J E B Shewbert of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed in Childress with pallbearers Fort P White Edd Fite Otice Day Ova Adkisson J B Goodson and Jess Duke. Mrs. Hudson had lived in the county since 1910 and died Friday in a local rest home.

Ethel A. Hudson Newberry Chanel J. EB. Shewbert First Methodist Church Childress Fort P. White Edd Fite Otice Day Ova Adkisson J. B. Goodson Jess Duke

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