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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
3
The schedule lists Gene Galle performing at the high school auditorium at 8 p m Saturday. Sunday features a Young Homemakers tea at Mrs A J Johnson Jr home at 3 pm.
Parents should limit new purchases and reuse regular summer wardrobe items. Mark every clothing and gear with the child’s name, gather suitable outfits for hiking and possible cool weather, and include at least three bathing suits. Ensure regular daily communication via postcards or notes and provide caregiver contact details.
Television critic notes ABCs Peyton Place features characters who pass through the series with interwoven affairs and secrets. Mentions Betty Harrington Rita Jacks Harrington Steven Cord Marsha Russell Susan Winter Jill Smith Joe Rossi Allison Mackenzie and family dynamics. Also reviews Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers NBC summer series and praises Frank Sinatra Jr. as host and Stanley Myrton Handleman.
United Press International notes for Friday June 21 1968 mark key milestones including New Hampshire ratifying the US Constitution in 1788 the Okinawa surrender in 1945 and the 1983 papal election of Pope Paul VI. The day also features Johnsons 1965 income tax cut signing and a quote about book collecting.
Wendy Dawn known as Dottie Hartsell from Memphis has been called to Nashville to record for RCA Victor. Manager Bill Crawford signed her, and she works with Chet Atkins and Bob Fergerson, appearing on Ralph Emmer and Eddie Hill shows, WWVA Jamoree in Wheeling, and headlining the Grand Ole Opry, with more appearances planned.
In Everglades National Park, a junior observer notes many turtles including soft-shell, box, mud and red belly species. Reptiles cross the highway near Flamingo, and motorists are urged to stop and help turtles reach the far side to aid survival.
Clear to partly cloudy and warm with low in mid sixties and high in mid nineties. Visiting Dr and Mrs J E Shewbert's family includes Rev Ted Dotts and John of Dallas. Dotts near Canyon for United Methodist retreat. Visitors include Mrs Leroy Hudson Brenda and Butch Pensacola en route from San Angelo. Out of town guests Jim Hilland family Altus and Albert Trent Oklahoma City.
One page reports a Monday vote on two bills likely to advance to the Senate. The 1969 state budget, about 2.6 billion dollars with a 140 million dollar tax rise, heads to a House Senate conference committee. Liquor bill fixes a 17 million annual deficit. Tax reform proposals by Connally received little consideration. Cory's substitute passed strongly. corporate income tax failed 109-37 and personal plus corporate tax failed 130-13.
Tomorrow includes Mrs R L Murray Ronald Briley and Lisa Sanders. Sunday wishes extend to Mrs Pearl Wrinkle Fdrward Marrs and Mrs Dora Stewart.
The US dollar now buys about eight rupees in Ceylon, nearly double the prior rate of 4.76 rupees after the pound was devalued last November, per the Ceylon Tourist Information Office.
A Mayfield Harris letter to Morris and Mr Higley recalls the 19th Picnic. It notes about 235 attendees and plenty of food. The writer thanks many white friends for donations and expresses hope to serve more and do better in 1969.
After bids opened, officials announced on Tuesday that construction could begin within two weeks. The plan centers on a new hospital facility and outlines a swift start pending final approvals.
A Banglore brand touts a new Textralized yarn creating fabric that is easy care, versatile, and packable. They claim superior performance due to a unique crimp texture giving durable, wrinkle resistant garments.
Reverend Ted Dotts son-in-law of Dr J Shewbert will speak at the 6 15 p m service Sunday Dotts previously led St James Methodist Church in Abilene for two years and received a grant from the General Board of Education for further study now at Perkins School of Theology SMU in Dallas.
Admitted patients include Mrs. C F Stillwell and Mrs J M Mullins with Thursday listings. discharges note Mrs John Patterson and Sandra Kay Daves among others. Washington reports UPI that the Public Health Service urges doctors to record vaccinations on the International Certificate following WHO rules day month year to avoid US month first confusion.
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