Marines Fight Hand to Hand In Major Vietnam Clash
U S Marines aided by tanks planes and ships repulsed a 2 500 man Communist push into South Vietnam near the DMZ in Con Thien. About 51 Marines were killed 170 wounded and 34 missing while Communist casualties exceeded 65 with 200 reported bodies by aerial spotters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V. Risher
United Press International Saigon
UPI
U.S
South Vietnam
Border Demiliarized Zone
Dmz
Hanoi
325B
Robert C. Cushman
Vietnam
U.S. Navy
Leathernecks
Bruno Hochh
Bruno Hochhuth
Long drawn out war seen by Lodge and Rusk
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and former ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge warned there are no signs of an early end to the Vietnam conflict. Lodge predicted a long U.S. presence with possibly big military gains in a year or two and fewer U.S. casualties by year’s end. Rusk urged de escalation proposals and noted no settlement prospects, reiterating withdrawal plans only if North Vietnam also withdraws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Daniloff
Washington
UPI
Dean Rusk
Henry Cabot Lodge
Vietnam
Lodge
U.S
Saigon
Rusk
Hanoi
Germany
Korea
Ayo
Johnson
Nistration
United States
North Vietnam
Daniel Viklund
Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Pennsylvania
Silent Signers of Liberty Reflect on Independence Day
An editorial recalls the 56 delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence. It recounts the fates of many men who faced torture, poverty, and exile, noting their professions and sacrifices. The piece contrasts their soft-spoken upbringing with steadfast commitment to liberty and ends with a call to preserve the nation’s independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Carter Braxton
Virginia
Thomas McKeamn
Ellery
Clymer
Hall
Walton
Gwinnett
Heyward
Ruttledge
Middleton
Yorktown
Thomas Nelson Jr
Cornwallis
Nelson
George Washington
Francis Lewis
John Hart
Deed
Norris
Livingston
America
Texas Leads Nation In Violent Holiday Deaths
United Press International reports July 4 traffic deaths passed 400 with Texas at 44 fatalities leading all states California 36 New York 27 Illinois 24 and Ohio 18. Total holiday deaths include 424 traffic and 97 drownings with plans and other categories. Patriotic observances ranged from parades to bell ringing at 2 pm EDT urged by the American Bell Association led by Lenore Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
U.S
Flagstaff
Ariz
Texas
California
New York
Illinois
Ohio
National Safety Council
Alaska
Delaware
Hawaii
Vermont
Wyoming
American Bell Association
Elvin Sheets Dies Sunday in California
Elvin Red Sheets of San Bernardino California a former High Point resident died Sunday after a lengthy illness Funeral services will be held in Assembly of God Church San Bernardino with burial in San Bernardino cemetery Survivors include wife Hayley daughter Mrs W C Davis brother Roy Sheets and brother in law Richard Holeman
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High Point
Elvin
San Bernadino
Roy Sheets
Richard Holeman
Beer Fueled Fourth of July Riots Roil Wisconsin Town
Lake Geneva police faced thousands of beer hungry youths as a marshal law was declared. Hundreds stoned the station while a National Guard company was summoned. Over 100 youths were arrested as residents described the disruption as the worst in a decade of Fourth of July gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Deolshagen
Lake Geneva
Wis
UPL
National Guard
Chicago
Milwaukee
Robert Clapper
Clapper
Public Opinion Polls Lift Johnson as Governors Back Him
Washington UPI reports President Johnson gains in public opinion with 58 percent rating and strong backing from 15 of 17 Democratic governors at the St Louis unity session. Earlier, governors complained in White Sulphur Springs about party setbacks in 1966.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Govrnors
Alexei Kosygin
Louis Harris
White House
St. Louis
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
High Country Hit by Tornadoes Hail and Winds
Tornadoes spawned from thund erstorms brought hail up to 70 mph winds and heavy rain across the South Plains and Panhandle of West Texas. Flooding drenched North Central Texas and East Texas, with a surface cool front crossing the state. Three weak tornadoes formed west of Happy and several funnels were sighted near Adrian Littlefield Hereford Broadfield and Munday causing power outages and downed lines.
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United Press International
South Plains
Panhandle
West Texas
Texas
East Texas
el Paso
Wink
South Texas
Texarkana
Dallas-Fort Worth
Midland
Happy
Tex
Adrian
Arvie Reeves
U. S. 66
Littlefield
Lubbock
Sheriff's Office
Hereford
Broadfield
N. M
Texas Line
Clovis
Muleshoe
Grocery Stores Open July 4 in Town
Grocery stores will be open July 4 along with service stations. Most other businesses in town will be closed and The Index will not publish.
MEETS TONIGHT AT VETS BUILDING FOR 40 AND 8 GATHERING
The 40 and 8 will meet at 7 30 p m tonight at the Veterans Building. Members and officers gather for a planned session and community event.
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Veterans Building
Jake Gallagher Dies and Funeral Arrangements Noted
J H Jake Gallagher 54 died at Childress General Hospital at 12 20 a m today Funeral 4 p m Wednesday at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev Joe S Allen with Mrs Pearl Robinson assisting Burial in Childress Cemetery Newberrys directing pallbearers named He was born in Childress July 1 1913 married Florence Woods September 23 1935 retired grocer also ran a grocery store worked in meat companies and later operated the Gallagher Saddle Shop He is survived by his wife one son Don three granddaughters Laurel Lesley and Lynette one brother Jim Gallagher Fuller ton Calif two sisters Mrs Paul C Brown Fort Worth and Mrs Dollie Crottoy Chicago
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J. H
Jake) Gallagher
Childress General Hospital
First Baptist Church
Joe S. Allen
Pearl Robinson
House of Prayer
Childress
Newberry
Lawrence Cramer
Luke Funderburk
Clarence Hickey
Paul Goodson
Paul Carter
Bob Johnson
Willard Copeland
Buddy Hatley
Mr. Gallagher
Florence Woods
Gallagher Saddle Shop
Don
Laurel
Lesley
Lynette
Jim Gallagher
Fullerton
Calif
Paul C. Brown
Fort Worth
Dollie Crottoy
Chicago
County Court Docket Weekend Arraignments Reported
Patricia A Griffin of Childress pleaded guilty to a worthless check charge with a fine and court costs of 31.35 and one day in jail after pickup by the sheriff. Jerry Don Cawthon of Abilene pled guilty to driving while license suspended with 56.35 in fines and costs after pickup by the Texas Highway Patrol. Thomas Garcia Jr of Childress pled guilty to DWI with 81.35 in fines and costs and three days in jail, sentence probated per County Attorney Clarence Carter’s records.
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Patricia A. Griffin
Childress
Sheriff’s Department
Jerry Don Cawthon
Abilene
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Vietnam War
3Rd Marine Diiision
UPS
Robert C. Miller
Dong Ha
da Nang
Bong Son
1St Air Cavalry
U. S
Dmzz
Cushman
Miller
Editorial
Childress Masonic Lodge No
W. W. Kinney
Clarence Carter
Jimmy Harman
Willard Williams
Warner Steveens
Earl Swain
Jir
Tommy Shelton
Ted Shelton
A. T. Williams
Ernie Landrum
J. A. McDonald
The
Safety Council
Association
Lenore Hammond
Elvin Sheets
Calfornia
Wisconsin
Friona
Rhea
Munday
Jake Gallagher
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