Judy Garland viewed by hundreds at Campbell's funeral
Crowds gathered in the rain at Campbell's East Side chapel to honor Judy Garland. Fans waited up to ten hours as her casket, dressed in crepe, lay in state beside a rainbow spray of carnations and a glass-topped coffin.
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Viet Nam assault opens new lifeline at Ben Het
South Vietnamese troops and U.S. forces punched through the Communist ring to Ben Het aiding the 700-man outpost. 214 North Vietnamese were killed as 270 tons of U.S. bombs hit nearby positions. Casualties included 17 South Vietnamese dead and 94 wounded.
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Hijacked United DC8 Detained in Havana Cuba
A United Airlines DC8 hijacked on its Los Angeles to New York route was held in Havana for hours. FAA could not explain delay as eight crewmen and 50 passengers were moved to Havana hotels for rest. The plane landed at Jose Marti Airport around 12:01 am EDT after the midweek hijacking.
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Barge May Have Dumped Insecticide in Rhine River
West German and Dutch police searched for a barge that might have dumped overboard the toxin blamed for killing 40 million fish in the Rhine. Officials pursued leads as poison origin remained unclear a week after the first carcasses surfaced.
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Theft of 1962 Thunderbird Reported in Local Residence
The Sheriff's Department investigates the theft of a 1962 black Ford Thunderbird taken Wednesday night from Bob Cagle's home. Sheriff J E Benham said the car keys were not left in the vehicle.
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Surcharge bill on road to House passage Monday
President Nixon's 9.2 billion income tax surcharge bill regains momentum after a GOP promise to back the measure. House leaders rescheduled the vote for Monday, needing 47 Democrats if all members vote, with 170 Republicans pledged to support the bill.
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Local Brownies and Girl Scouts Prepare Day Camp
Twenty eight Brownies and Girl Scouts plus six adult leaders from Chil Dress register for a Girl Scout Day Camp June 30 to July 4 at Durwood Scott Ranch near Goodlett. Mrs Weldon W Teague is business manager. Junior Scouts work with Mmes Bill McKee Jack Thernh anger and Rodney Pearce. Brownies aided by Mmes Jack Norman and J C Camps ey. Staff meet at 2 p m Sunday. Also Troop 61 and 68 committee meeting set for 7:30 p m at First United Methodist Church with fathers urged to attend.
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Congress Asked To Ban Literacy Tests For Voting
A nationwide push from the Nixon administration seeks to ban literacy tests and residency requirements for presidential voting. Attorney General John N. Mitchell told a House subcommittee that extending the 1965 Voting Rights Act is insufficient and urged a broader national remedy.
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Joe Louis Collapses. Hospitalized After Physical Deterioration
Legendary heavyweight champion Joe Louis, 55, was rushed to Beekman Downtown Hospital in New York after suffering a "physical collapse" and stomach pains while being driven from a TV interview. Officials said his condition was "good" after examination.
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Neighborhood Youth Corps Seeks Eligible 16+ Students
City Manager Louis Sally announced a need for one more boy to join the Neighborhood Youth Corps. Applicants must be 16 or older and enrolled as students at Chil dress High School. Interested individuals should contact Sally at city hall.
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Army Faces Dilemma on Poison Gas Disposal
The National Academy of Sciences warned the Army that hauling 25 500 tons of poison gas cross country for burial at sea is unsafe. It urged burning or chemical neutralization where possible and cautioned against ocean ecological risks.
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Viet Cong denounces Nixon South Vietnam pullback pledge
Viet Cong chief negotiator Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh calls Nixon’s pledge to withdraw U.S. troops ambiguous and a maneuver to prolong the war. She says the conditions in the pledge pretext U.S. troop presence and aggression and demands peace talks follow the VC plan for unconditional U.S. withdrawal.
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Electric dream car aims to cut operating costs to twenty a year
Amarillo's EMV and Littlefield Industrial Corp announce the Electri Car project. A one ton fiberglass two door sports style vehicle priced at 2000 dollars, powered by eight six volt batteries, claims annual operating costs between twelve and twenty dollars. The prototype built in Whatley's garage signals a bold shift toward low cost electric mobility.
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Sheppard Band to Lead Old Settlers Parade July 17
The Sheppard Air Force marching band will lead the Old Settlers Parade on July 17 at 4 p.m. Arrangements were made with Congressman Graham Purcell and Maj. Gen. John McNabb. Morris Higley coordinated. The three day event runs July 17–19 with riding clubs from Hollis to Altus set to attend. Stock by Fred Cordell and Cliff Campbell. Six White Horses of Hardin-Simmons also featured.
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Sheppard
Morris Higley
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Miss Childress Delivers Talk at Jaycees Meeting
Tanya Horton of Wellington attends the noon Jaycees gathering along with her mother Lewene Mullins and guests Bob English and Mrs. Jane Ann Holland. Officials announce the Sylvia Marie Show to start at 8 30 p m Friday at Fair Park Auditorium, sponsored by Jaycees with discussion on a future donkey baseball event.
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Preston Smith May Attend Barbecue in Paducah
Governor Preston Smith may attend the July 4 barbecue in Paducah hosted by Masons of Lodge 868 for the 90th and 95th Districts. Guy Smith, Grand Master of the Texas Lodge, will be a guest. Entertainment will be provided by the band from the Fort Worth Masonic Home and School.
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Seek Landowners Willing To Lease Land for Hunting
A questionnaire mailed by the Childress County Technical Action Panel seeks landowners in Childress County who are interested in leasing land for quail and dove hunting. All landowners are urged to return the questionnaire promptly using the provided self addressed envelope. The effort is part of Four Winds Resource Conservation and Development area panels to map landowners willing to lease for hunting.
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Four Winds Resource Conservation and Development
Fire Extinguished After Trash Blaze Near Canyon
A trash fire behind a house at 501 Ave I Northeast started about 4 30 p m Wednesday. It spread into a nearby canyon before firefighters extinguished it. Damage described as slight by a spokesman.
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