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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1973

Page

8

Hospital Notes Admits Several Patients This Week

The hospital lists admissions on Tuesday for Nora Brown Pat Smotherman W. T. Davis Phyllis Weir Shine Cofield Wyvonne Nail Barney Gilley John Holland and Barbara Williams plus today for Artie Bain L. G. Cox. Discharges include Ava Stockstill Rose Bratcher Jessie Chandler Jessie Duke and transfers such as J. C. Weightman to Amarillo with several today.

Nora Brown Pat Smotherman W. T. Davis Phyllis Weir Shine Cofield Wyvonne Nail Barney Gilley John Holland Barbara Williams Artie Bain L. G. Cox Ava Stockstill Rose Bratcher Jessie Chandler Jessie Duke J. C. Weightman Amarillo Roxie Webb Juan Lepe Baby Wanda Lewis Gerald Havens

Locals Welcome Hortense Tensfield Visitors From Far Flung Places

Mrs. W. B. Tensfield hosts a group including daughter-in-law Mrs. Larry McClanahan of Colorado Springs and Fred Pertle of Alamasa as they travel to Cannon for a 40 year class reunion. Guests include cousins from Albuquerque and Quanah. Other locals share visits with CHS band camp and family gatherings.

W. B. “Hortense Tensfield Larry McClanahan Colorado Springs Colo Fred Pertle Alamasa Cannon Chester Sinclair Mike E. Luttrell Chris San Antonio Pete Luttrell Graham Sinclairs John C. Sinclair Arlington

Police Shootings End in Car Stop on Oak Street

Clayton officials refuse to identify detainees as the investigation continues with several suspects sought. A pursuit began after an erratic driving incident, reaching speeds over 80 mph. The car halted near a southeast Oak Street residence where rocks flew at police. an officer was struck in the head by gunfire.

Clayton Holder Oak Street

Nixon aides tied wiretap plan to 1972 meeting in Key Biscayne

Magruder, LaRue, and Mitchell differed over approving a $250,000 wiretap project targeting the Democrats. Magruder claimed Mitchell and LaRue backed initial entry into the DNC HQ, while Mitchell denied approval. LaRue said he heard no clear decision and remembered veto attempts fading.

Magruder Mitchell LaRue Key Biscayne Fla Democratic National Committee

Industry Sectors Highlight Postwar Economic Structure

The note surveys key sectors including petroleum, insurance, health, construction, and the broader economy, outlining their roles and interconnections in shaping postwar development and growth.

Front system expected to trigger more storms statewide

Official observers anticipated thunderstorms and showers as the frontal system pushed deeper into the state. Skies were clear to partly cloudy outside the shower belt with fog near Alice, deep South Texas. dawn temps ranged from 66 in El Paso to 81 in Galveston, while Wednesday afternoon highs reached up to 99 at Wichita Falls.

Alice Texas el Paso Dalhart Galveston Wichita Falls

Nixon tapes dispute over executive privilege and access

Senate Watergate hearings press the White House for access to tape recordings tied to the investigation. President Nixon claims executive privilege and guards documents and Secret Service testimony, while Sen. Ervin questions the issue as Mitchell cites rules of evidence in the separation of powers context. The Sept. 15, 1972 meeting is cited as material.

Senate White House Nixon John W. Dean III Watergate Sam J. Ervin Jr D— N.C Ervin Atty John N. Mitchell Mitchell

Controversy Over Wiretap Logs and School Inspectons Highlight June Meeting

Washington officials discussed destroying wiretap logs after a June 19 meeting. Magruder and LaRue recounted urging destruction of sensitive files while Mitchell denied involvement. Attendees included Marcian and Dean III. Denton signaled broader on-site inspections of child care facilities following Artesia Hall findings.

Washington Magruder LaRue Mitchell Mardian

Americans hit the road in vast growing recreation vehicles

Americans with coins in pockets seek escape from civilization by buying trailer campers and motor homes. Rec-vee use has surged from 83,500 in 1961 to over 6.5 million today, with a fivefold rise expected. Campsites fill, often with limited utilities, while new dial-a-campsite systems in national parks ease pressure.

Washington Nea Jack Kerouac John Steinbeck Wilds National Park Service Hertz Ramada Inn American Type Yellowstone Grand Teton Parks Wyoming Yosemite California Grand Canyon Arizona Acadia Maine Las Vegas Time Magazine America International PTA Little League

White House aide disputes Nixon recording devices claim

J Fred Buzhardt said Nixon era recorders resemble Johnson admin systems and Johnson officials deny any such system. Formers aide Joseph Califano calls the claim an outrageous smear. Affidavits reveal limited details on activation and disclosure of taped conversations before 1969. Washington area telephone company requires White House to follow regulations.

White House J. Fred Buzhardt Committee Nixon Johnson Joseph A. Califano Buzhardt Washington Howie Schneider

Unions Flex Wage Talk as Auto Talks Resume

The union signals flexibility on wages and benefits to meet contract goals with the three automakers while resuming demands amid policy clarity. Dow Jones falls after Phase 4 details. US wheat deal blamed for $1 billion loss. Libyan Egyptian tensions rise. bank robbery in Bells.

Nixon outlines Phase 4 price controls and inflation goals

With Nixon in Bethesda Hospital, George P. Shultz presents Phase 4 rules lifting food price controls except beef and keeping raw agricultural products exempt. The plan requires 30 day notice for price hikes over 100 million in sales, excludes small businesses, and shifts health, lumber, utilities, rents, and long contracts. Inflation targets and a balanced 1974 budget are stated, with staff changes to enforcement agencies.

Nixon Bethesda Naval Hospital Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz White House

Court push to require audible 15 second tone for phone recorders

Legislation proposes that recording devices on telephones emit an audible tone every 15 seconds during calls to alert all parties that the conversation is being recorded. The measure aims to increase transparency and protect privacy in communications.

Watergate figures discuss knowledge of cover up

John W. Den III says he was aware of a scheme to cover up facts behind the wiretapping. Mardian testifies his role was that of a lawyer bound by professional ethics to secrecy, not a political associate, and he says confidences were given to him in his fiduciary capacity.

John W. den III Mardian

Judge blocks halt on antipoverty programs in Texas

U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice issues a temporary injunction to prevent the Office of Economic Opportunity from halting antipoverty programs in the state. The temporary restraining order follows a request by several antipoverty agencies, while Phase 4 details place health providers under price controls with doctor and dentist fees limited to about 2.5 percent. Detroit reports Phase 4 will not majorly affect auto contract bargaining, as UAW President Leonard Woodcock notes no wage demands yet from the union for GM Ford and Chrysler.

Shultz Nixon U.S William Wayne Justice Office of Economic Opportunity Justice Washington Cost of Living Council Detroit United Auto Workers UAW General Motors Ford Chrysler Leonard Woodcock

Rebrand of Owl Sparks Wallet-Watching Jest

A playful jab links inflation worries to a self serving choice of meals while a humorist riffs on renaming an owl Watergate for its lingering whoooing refrain.

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