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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1968
Page
2
The article outlines three proposed measures: a president’s licensing and registration plan, King’s bill for stricter firearm registration and licensing, and the mail order ban restricting sales and interstate shipments. It notes NRA opposition and calls for quick congressional action before recess.
Road incident and a separate shooting end in Gainesville. Ronald Lee Martin, 0, struck by car while in street near home in North Richland Hills. Joe Noggler, 33, of Gainesville, shot once in the chest during a Thursday argument and died at a Gainesville hospital.
The government announces plans to issue commemorative stamps coins and currency notes for the Gandhi Centenary in New Delhi. The move aims to mark the 100th anniversary with official releases and related events.
The article notes Park Chung Hee of South Korea and Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn of Thailand intend to send more troops to Vietnam. In Paris, Hanoi’s delegation prepares for a four day anti American conference of jurists in Grenoble to gain sympathy for North Vietnam, focusing on Vietnamese self determination and US aggression.
The report lists fourth to 18 age group winners at the fair including Leigh Nall from Wellington in ages 15-18 and Pam Patterson in 9-14 flag race. Ring Race victors were Mike Williams and Carlton Johnson in 9-14 and 15-18. innertube and melon race wins noted at Fair Park Pool with Dan Cawthon directing events. winners include Jack Sims Curtis Hajek Randy Butler and boats.
Jerita Landrum Joe Webster and Barbara Stevens attended the flag raising with a brief speech by County Attorney Clarence Carter. The American Legion presented the flag in the amphitheatre area of the Rotary Bowl followed by free ice cream and watermelon for attendees provided by Jaycees and their wives.
The report explains dangers of dry cleaning solvents if ingested or inhaled in confined spaces. It notes work shirts gain fullness for movement and collars are soft. Permanent press shirts have a smoother finish and seams that resist puckering when purchased. It mentions fabrics used for sheets and related textiles.
Six cars of a speeding passenger train derailed near Lyons, France, killing six and injuring about 60 as it carried vacationers from Paris at 74 miles per hour. Officials offered no immediate explanation for the wreck.
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