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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1967

Page

2

Kennedy draft in New Hampshire primary race

Len Kennedy reports a Citizens for Kennedy Fulbright group plans activity in Concord to place Kennedy on the 1968 New Hampshire primary ballot. The movement seeks to keep favorable candidates on the slate and could influence convention support if elected. Kennedy has not pursued presidential ambitions and will pursue legal steps to remove himself from ballots.

Sbncord N. H UPI Len Kennedy Citizens For Kennedyt New York City Concord Socrat Pnedy He Wu New Hampshire Kennedy

Itch relief ad promises 15 minute satisfaction

A vintage drugstore promotion for ITCH-ME-NOT pledges relief from eczema insect bites and surface rashes in minutes. It touts quick-drying day or night use with anesthetic action and antiseptic properties and notes availability at A. L. Harp.

A. L. Harp

Dickson Advances To Fifth Round In British Amateur

Favored Bob Dickson of Muskogee Oklahoma defeated Scotland's Hugh Frazer 3 and 2 to reach the fifth round as early finishing American players led the wins in Formby England.

Formby England UPI Bob Dickson Muskogee Okla Scotland Hugh Frazer

Direct helicopter flight marks first nonstop Atlantic crossing

Paris officials welcomed two U S Air Force helicopters landing at Le Bourget after a nonstop flight from New York. In North Carolina soldiers reported orders restricting alcohol at Army events after a young officer died during initiation at an unofficial paratroopers club.

Paris UPI U.S. Air Force le Bourget New York Atlantic Bragg N. C

Army doctor gains right to disagree with Vietnam policy

A military judge ruled that the Army medical officer charged with disloyalty could publicly disagree with U S policy in Vietnam but could not disobey a legal order. The decision clarifies limits on dissent within the military chain of command.

FT. Jackson, S. C UPI Vietnam

American Casualties Reach 73648 in War Effort and Navy Strike

The report updates U S casualties to 73648 with 10566 dead. A 7th Fleet ship hit a Communist coastal stronghold about 330 miles northeast of Saigon, triggering a huge explosion and destroying a large underground ammo cache and munitions factory. U S troops and tanks swept the beaches, fighting a small Communist force with 18 enemy deaths and no American casualties.

7Th Fleet Saigon U.S

Connally Signals Probable Sale Tax Boost Next Year

Gov. John Connally said a tax bill is likely next year and a special session would probably occur after the new year. He praised the 1967 session overall, cited a $2.4 billion 1968 budget as largely his, and noted doubts about certain increases and expense accounts.

Connally Austin UPI John Connally Senate

Colts Sign Michigan State Lineman Bubba Smith

Baltimore announces Bubba Smith, No 1 draft pick from Michigan State, signed by the Colts. General Manager Harry Hulmes declines to disclose contract details at a news conference.

Baltimore UPI Baltimore Colts Michigan State Bubba Smith Colts Harry Hulmes

Temperature Readings Show 82 Degree Peak and 66 Early Lows

The report lists the past 24 hours ending 11 am with a high of 82 noted at 6 pm and a low of 66 degrees occurring between 1 and 4 am. It recalls June 1, 1961 had a 92 degree high and 63 degree low. Sunrise 5 30, sunset 7 48.

Licensing program shifts to photo IDs over four year cycle

The project costs nearly 3 million dollars to acquire the equipment and begin first-year photography. Photos appear as licenses expire, spanning two years before all licenses include photos. Licenses may be issued for two years at 3 dollars during 1968 69 to stagger renewals, with subsequent renewals four years long.

State Lottery Faces Hurdles to Launch

State officials warn Patman’s bill could stall the lottery project as Western Union drops as ticket agent over low per-ticket pay. Publicity hurdles arise from federal broadcast and mail rules. A merchandising campaign using outdoor ads is planned. Odds are 4150 to 1 with 360 million dollars yearly prize potential and 86 400 prizes.

Patman Congress Western Union

Washington seeks cuts in government spending

The piece notes occasional presidential efforts to reduce government costs including a civilian employment freeze order issued on September 20 1966, just six weeks before the elections. It frames these moves as sporadic attempts before voting.

Washington

Civilian payroll surge after September freeze order

Since September 1966 the payroll rose as 90 992 civilian employees were added beyond the July 1 1966 base. Including July additions 35 677 and August ones before September 20 total 126 57 giving 7156 million dollars annually. The payroll has reportedly topped a billion dollars annually since the freeze was to take effect.

Congress Can Trim Federal Expenses Says Speaker

The speaker urges Congress to reduce government spending by cutting needless expenses and salaries of high officials. He notes Congress controls the purse strings and asks citizens to contact their representatives and senators.

Governmnt Congress

Local Woman Grads From St Anthony's Nursing School

Cindy Stahlinski of Amarillo, daughter of James E. Davis and his wife, will graduate Friday night from St Anthony's School of Nursing in Amarillo. She plans to take the state board exams for R N in July in Dallas and then enter Baylor Hospital in Dallas for surgical nurse training.

Cindy Stahlinski Amarillo James E. Davis Childress St. Anthony’s School of Nursing Dallas Baylor Hospital

Frazier Rites In Amarillo

Final rites for William Hugh Frazier 79 of Amarillo were held at 2 p m in the Blackburn Shaw Funeral Chapel Amarillo conducted by Rev Wayne Williams of Bloomfield New Mexico Interment was in Llano Cemetery He was the father of Mrs Tracy Collins of Childress and a former Carey resident married to Sonora De Gough on May 10 1914 in Childress Survivors include his wife two other daughters a brother and seven grandchildren.

William Hugh Frazier Amarillo Blackburn-Shaw Wayne Williams Bloomfield N. M Llano Frazir Tracy Collins Childress Carey Sonora de Gough

Ambushers Leads Cast of Matt Helm Film

Heat cast includes Dean Martin Janice Rule and U i Berger headlining the new Matt Helm adventure epic The Ambushers.

Hollywood Berger Dean Martin Janice Rule Matt Helm

Almanac entry for June 1 1967 recaps history

United Press International notes today June 1 is the 152nd day of 1967. It recalls Brigham Young birth in 1801, Madison warning of a possible second war with Britain, Mexico abolishing siesta in 1944, De Gaulle becoming France's premier in 1958, and the 1964 Florida prayer ban. A thought cites Anatole France on happiness.

United Press International Saturn Mercury Mars Jupiter Venus Brigham Young James Madison Congress Britain Mexico Charles de Gaulle France Supreme Court Florida Anatole France

Red Guard style training for youths in Hong Kong building

The Star reports Communist youths in Hong Kong undergoing Red Guard style training with rifles and machine guns inside a heavily barricaded side street building. Leaders ordered the training after losing a test of strength with the Hong Kong government during recent riots.

Hong Kong UPI Star

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