Washington Window: 1968 candidates meet Hanoi in Paris satire
A UPI column imagines Hanoi negotiators meeting U.S. presidential hopefuls including Eugene McCarthy, Nelson Rockefeller, Hubert Humphrey, Richard Nixon, and George Wallace. The piece lampoons campaign stereotypes and pledges, noting Nixon would not discuss policy during talks and Wallace arrives with 17 bodyguards amid disbelief at inviting any candidate as a visitor to the talks.
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Elizabeth Wharton Washington
UPI
Hanoi
Paris
U.S
Averell Harriman
Eugene McCarthy
White House
Pericles
Nelson Rockefeller
Fellows
Hubert Humphrey
Lester Maddox
Claer
Richard Nixon
Fiscal New Year party at Bourbon Institute noted by officials
Washington based column recalls a Bourbon Institute gathering for Internal Revenue officials described as a Fiscal New Year’s Eve event. The piece humorously notesBudget jargon, cocktails with stock ticker garnish, and reflections on economic forecasts and personal finances during a lively social evening.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
The
Bourbon Institute
Internal Revenue
Eal
House
Mmiec Linnid
Gwe
Hank
Stan
Tax Bill Passes in Short Session Amid Tax Credits Debate
Legislators hailed a 30 day session success as a tax bill passed amid a broader discussion of a sales tax increase. A bill banning deadly weapons in taverns passed, with one local measure and routine fund transfers. Disputes over the exact tax take continue as estimates range from 160 to 177 million, with future education funding planned.
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Frank Lombardino
San Antonio
Senate
Connally
Special Public Education Study Committee
Robert S. Calvert
Calvert
Wreck Continued From Page One East Of Childress
A vehicle traveling east on US 287 half a mile east of Childress left the highway and struck a culvert. Driver Beal was injured while two passengers Magnet Stiner and Andy Scott Sr. were not injured. No tickets were issued according to the Department of Public Safety.
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Childress
US 287
Beal
Department of Public Safety
Magnet Stiner
Andy Scott Sr
McCarthy Signals Loyalty While Controlling Support
The text notes McCarthy will not quit the Democratic Party and will decide later on backing the party's presidential candidate. It also mentions Humphrey’s tactic to dampen delegate sympathy and the possibility of a McCarthy Democrats split, though no certainty exists.
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Pate J
McCarthy Democrats
Humphrey
McCarthy
Democratic Party
Westmoreland Sworn Army Chief In Pentagon Ceremony
Gen. C. Westmoreland took over as chief of staff of the U.S. Army amid a pledge to dedicate the force to law and order and peace with honor. Johnson attended the swearing in as Westmoreland, fresh from Vietnam, promised full aid to troops on the firing line. A 19 gun salute marked the transition, and Westmoreland met with Johnson in the Pentagon before addressing reporters.
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Washington
UPI
Vietnam
Gen . C. Westmoreland
US. Army
Aeee Johnson
Pentagon
Westmoreland A
Westmoreland
Johnson
Army
U.S
South Vietnam
Harold K. Johnson
White House
Texas
Central America
Stanley R. Resor
Resor
US Airliner Freed By Reds
An airliner with 231 Americans, held in Soviet custody after an incident over Soviet air space, was released. Captain Tosolini said he signed a Soviet statement admitting space violation to secure the return of the aircraft and Vietnam-bound servicemen. Passengers appeared unharmed and were kept aboard on the Kurile island runway during negotiations.
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Yokota J
Japan
UPID
Joseph Dr. Tosolini
Tosolini
U.S
Kurile
Ivan the Terrible
Washington
Moscow
United States
Mayo Services Set For Rosa Carolina Mayo
Final rites for Rosa Carolina Mayo are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Newberry Chapel with E A Sanders of Kirkland Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in Childress Cemetery under Newberry's direction. pallbearers include George West Jack Lang Ray Taft Al Ryan Dick Delaney and L W McClendon. Mayo, longtime Childress resident, died Monday in the local hospital.
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Rosa Carolina Mayo
Newberry Chapel
E. A. Sanders
Kirkland
Flag Raising at Rotary Bowl Promised by American Legion
Fishing feature continues on page four with a flag raising ceremony in the Rotary Bowl. Clare Bee Carter will speak after the flag is raised, followed by patriotic songs. Free ice cream and watermelon offered. Teen dance at 8:30 p.m. in Fair Park Auditorium hosted by Explorer Scout Post 65. Motifs of Wheeler provide music. admission $1.50 per person.
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Page Four
American Legion
Clare- Bee Carter
Fair Park
Explorer Scout Post 65
Wheeler
Newtons and relatives listed in Esteline obit
Bruce continues noting survivors in Esteline including husband Travis and son Charley Ray at home. Also named are sisters Pat Teague of Amarillo and Delma Jean Copper of Temple City California, brothers Milton Newton of Lancaster California and Dewitt Newton of Sonora California, and father F C Newton of Cross Plains.
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Rebekah Lodge
Esteline
Travis
Charley Ray
Pat Teague
Amarillo
Delma Jean Coppinger
Temple City
Calif
Milton Newton
Lancaster
Dewitt Newton
Sonora
F. C. Newton
Cross Plains
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Oe Gibson
Delsey
Gibson
Neve
Shasta Canneo
Tomorry
Gatsup
Gibson’s
Garden Club
Gibson’‘s
del Monte
RATH
Weiners
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