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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
6
Washington columnist notes gloom in American life despite prosperity. Kennedy’s death deprives public life of its hopeful, light touch and risks replacing humor with cynicism as youth grow more serious about politics.
The board advances remodeling bids to convert the bus maintenance building into a junior high cafeteria. Boone Pope architects of Abilene will direct the bid openings. This was the final meeting for Superintendent J W Hamilton who departs for Oklahoma City. Howard Murchison Jr. will assume office July 1.
In a talk with Treasury assistant secretary Robert A. Wallace I learn the Treasury objects to withholding specimens of pre 1965 dimes and quarters as mementos but insists on any profits from silver content. The mints continue large scale silver coin production and plan further coinage for several nations while the silver coin market rises with buyers willing to pay above face value.
Citizens are advised to exchange currency with dealers by June 21. Details to sell certificates at a premium require a stamped self addressed envelope. Beginning July 1 1968 the Mint will mail order cards for 1968 Proof sets and orders start July 15. A reader recommends Hy Brown 18 Main St Painesville OH 44077 for buying silver bars with required certification papers.
Reports from UPI cover a golfer in Mont Prospect Ill producing a premature hole in one during practice at Harrah s Invitational with a Rolls Royce prize for aces on tournament play. Elephant Herman escapes restraining pins at St Louis zoo while mate Clarabelle awaits. Eleven mallard ducklings reach Barking station charged with disturbance. Balloonists blown off course land near Kirkham prison after losing gas.
New York State leads the nation as a financial hub and a key player in international commerce. The state maintains its edge with strong banking, investment, and trade activities drawing firms and markets into its economic orbit.
Kennedy’s California win is overshadowed by a gunman firing on him in Los Angeles. He dies after a three hour brain surgery at age 42 as the nation halts campaigning to mourn his loss and honor his memory.
Senate leaders show cautious stance as House moves to approve a broad anti crime bill. The administration backs expanding the mail order handgun ban to rifles and ammunition, while leaders like Emanuel Celler face mixed support. Mansfield signals Senate focus on law abiding gun ownership and hunting, reflecting Western frontier norms.
Funeral services for Lula Bell Smith 84 are at 5 p m today at First Baptist Church Paducah officiated by Rev Robert Beckster with Elder Luther Porter. Burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She died Sunday afternoon at her Paducah home born in Greenville later lived in Matador and Paducah. Survivors include sons Clyde Don Warren J R Ernest Neal. daughters Louise Truelock Clare Truelock Thelma Clark Odell Green. 49 grandchildren 105 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
The council accepted Jimmy Davis of Wichita Falls offer to audit the city for 1000 dollars. An ordinance granting J D Hassell the right to operate a taxi service passed on second reading. An ordinance allowing salesmen to call on businesses without city permits passed on first reading. Henry Storm is authorized to serve as Police Department recorder in Bud Copelin’s absence.
Reports from residents show moisture amounts ranging from 0 to 0.60 of an inch with scattered hail. B. P. Henderson recorded 0.60 at Community Center with hail causing no damage while Herman West noted 0.30 and no hail. A. B. Clements logged 0.60 at Kirkland and L. B. Holman 0.30 at River Camp with no damage. Allen Thomas reported 0.20 at Northfield and Aubrey Testerman reported 0 at Tell.
A cold front crossing Texas and Oklahoma triggered severe weather with funnel clouds, hail up to baseball size in Haskell, and warnings across the region. No damages were reported. several townships noted baseball to grape fruit sized hail and light rainfall elsewhere as temperatures rose into the 90s.
Lawmakers argued over mini bottles and liquor by the drink with Rep. Connally pressing a local option path while critics warned of open saloons. Proponents touted reform like tougher penalties and higher fees, but opponents targeted the bottle provision and constitutional concerns.
The SDEC certified June 1 runoff results with Lt. Gov. Preston Smith defeating Don Yarborough 771,648 to 617,063 for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. In a 61st District judgeship recount requested in Houston, Shearen Smith led Bill Reagan 81,267 to 80,345, with a subcommittee set to recount the results.
The article notes this fall uses metallic threads beads jewels and built in shine from fabrics like lame and glittery knits. For the mod look glitter comes from silver nailheads against a black wool background.
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