U.S. Navy Wins Naval Battle as Khe Sanh Attacks Continue
UPI from Saigon reports North Vietnamese ground assault on Khe Sanh repelled by South Vietnamese Rangers. Navy and Coast Guard claim major naval victory sinking gun-runners and ambushing trawlers off the Vietnamese coast. Casualties include two American sailors and several wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V
Tan Son Nhut
Ton Thoi Hiep
Khe Sanh
Demilitarized Zone
Vietnam
Saigon
An Son Nhut
U.S
North Vietnam
China
Morton retirement opens Senate seat for Democratic bid
Washington UPI Sen Thruston B Morton will retire creating a Senate seat opening that could boost Democratic chances in the 1968 elections. Republican strategists worry about a potential net gain for Democrats as Morton departs and other moderates like Frank Carlson of Kansas also retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Theis Washington
UPI
Sen
Thruston B. Morton
Senate
Morton
Kentucky
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Dirksen
Illinois
Senate Gop
Frank Carlson
Kansas
Thomas H. Kuchel
California
Preston Smith to Visit Childress Wednesday Morning
Preston Smith the Texas Lt. Governor and Democratic front-runner for governor will visit Childress for a four minute stop from 11:00 to 11:40 a.m. at Hotel Childress. Organizers urge supporters to attend and help raise funds to boost the Smith campaign.
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Texas
Preston Smith
Hotel Childress
Preston
Childress
Rowden
Dett
Childress County
Cam Cordell
Smith
Me” Cordell
March 15 Deadline For Farm Programs
March 15 is the final date for farmers to sign to participate in the 1968 cotton, feed grain or wheat program, announced Gene Frisbie, supervisor of the local Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service office. Intentions can be revised up or down through the final sign up date. In 1968 wheat certificates will be paid on 40 percent of the term protected yield, up from 35 percent in 1967, due to a deceased wheat allotment from the 1967 crop. Full payment requires 90 percent of the permitted acres planted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Frisbie
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
Old Settlers Sponsor Dance at Fair Park Auditorium
The Old Settlers Association will sponsor a dance starting 8 30 p m Saturday at the Fair Park Auditorium. The Texas Wranglers of Turkey will provide the music and admission is 1 50 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Settlers
Old Settler's Association
Fair Park
Texas Wranglers of Turkey
Convention Chairmen To Report For 11th District Spring Meet
Cox-Farr Post of the American Legion will hear reports from committee chairmen for the 11th District Spring Convention to be held April 27 and 28. Reports are listed with names such as John Forbig, Walter Lockhoof, Don Johnston, Glenn Clements, Joe Sprayberry, E A Beal, Dick Preson, Sam Carmack, Alex Saied, Joe B Howard, C B Glear, Rube Arnold, Jack Thomas, Andy Rogers, George Morey, E J Huddleston, C J Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox-Farr
American Legion
Jim Moody
John Forbig
Walter Lockhoof
Don Johnston
Glenn Clements
Joe Sprayberry
E. A. Beal
Dick Preson
Sam Carmack
Alex Saied
Joe B. Howard
C. B. Glear
Rube Arnold
Jack Thomas
Andy Rogers
George Morey
E. J. Huddleston
C. J. Lyons
City Office Deadline Nears Amid Police Race
Deadline for filing for city offices is tomorrow with only the Chief of Police race featuring a contest. Incumbent Alvis Maddox faces Deputy Sheriff Don Ham while three council incumbents are unopposed: Mayor C. J. Lyons Place No. 4 W. L. Eikman and Place No. 2 Palmer Massey.
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Alvis Maddox
Don Ham
C. J. Lyons
W. L. Eikman
Palmer Massey
Split in world Communist party over summit agenda
At Budapest the Soviet backed world Communist party meeting divided over the fall summit agenda. Romania's walkout and Syria's clash with Romania marked deep rifts as delegates debated whether to address Sino Soviet ideological split and broader unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Thaler
Budapest
UPI
World Communist Party
Russia
Romania
Jack Waddis
Moscow
Peking
Khaled Bagdash
Syria
Bagdash
Israel
Paul Niculescumizil
Cuba
Yugoslavia
Communist Bloc
Bucharest
Communist Party
Communist China
Mao Tse-tung
Mikhail Suslov
Con gress Accuses Johnson Aides on Tonkin Gulf Incident
A UPI report states a top secret Senate staff study concludes the Johnson administration misled Congress about the 1964 Tonkin Gulf events. Sen. Morse disclosed parts of the study, which questions the Aug. 4 destroyer attacks and possible U.S. provocation or overreaction. The staff review relies on secret documents and Navy logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson Administration
Congress
Tonkin Gulf
North Vietnam
Wayne L. Morse
D-Ore
Senate
Morse
Maddox
Turner Joy
United States
U.S. Navy
Fashion Show Tonight Aids Satellite Day Care School
The Childress Chapter of Young Homemakers hosts a 7:30 p.m. fashion show and tea at The Woman's Department Club. Tickets cost 1 25 and are available at the door with proceeds benefiting Satellite Day Care School in Childress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress Chapter of
Young Homemakers
Woman’s Department Club
Childress
Courthouse Offices to Close Saturday for Texas Independence Day
A court house official announced that all courthouse offices will be closed Saturday to observe Texas Independence Day. The closure affects routine services and permits as employees take the holiday.
B52 Missing Eight Crewmen After Gulf Search
An Air Force search failed to locate a missing B52 bomber and its eight crew members off the Texas coast after a fishing boat sighting sparked a large Gulf effort. Coast Guard cutters and helicopters from multiple states joined the search, with officials noting uncertain flare evidence and continuing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Air Force
Texas
Coast Guard
New Orleans
Carswell Air Force Base
Fort Worth
Gulf
Mobile
Ala
Elizabeth City
N.C
Frank M. Salvarria
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
William T. Causey
Houston
Charles W. Roberts
Alamogordo
N.M
Michael L. Carroll
Brownwood
John T. Pantilla
Verrien Springs
Mich
Kermit C. Casey
Litte Rock
Ark
Philip F. Strike
Thomas D. Childs
Muncie
Ind
White Trial Near End as Defense Prepares to Take Over
In Palo Pinto Texas UPI reports the murder trial of Alfred P. White nears conclusion as the state plans to rest and hand the case to his defense. Evidence ties White to a pipe identical to the murder weapon and a small notebook listing girls. Witnesses include White’s mother in law and store clerk Gladys Billingsly who described venetian blind cord purchased before the slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Pinto, Tex
UPI
Alfred P. White
White
Ed Paynter
Joyce
Abilene
Jack Woods
Hghway
Kellas M. Davis
Davis
al Hendrick
Hendrick
Gladys Billingsly
Montgomery Ward
Texas Exes To Meet Here On Saturday
The Texas Exes Club of Childress invites members and friends to gather Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ranchouse Restaurant. Dean Byron Fullerton of Austin will present a program. Dinner costs 3.50 per person. Members from Childress and surrounding towns are listed with contacts Jack B. Boone and Kenneth Fink.
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Texas Exes
Exes
Texas Exes Club of
Childress
Ranchouse
Dean Byron Fullerton
Austin
Childress Club
Local Youth Entries Shine at Houston Livestock Exposition
Four area 4H youths earned spots at the Houston Livestock Exposition. Cheryl Jones won first in the junior yearling Hereford heifer class with her Hereford heifer. Felton Cameron placed fifth in Hereford. Monty Lynn Cameron’s senior Angus heifer finished 21st in a field of about 40. Monte Bradley placed 14th in senior Angus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Jones
Felton Cameron
Monty Lynn Cameron
Monte Bradley
Easter Seals Mailed To Residents
Easter Seals letters mailed to Childress County residents announced by Easter Seal Representative H. D. Cordell Jr. He cited growth in Texas crippled children and adults demanding rehabilitation. Texas has 21 affiliated centers offering treatment, rehab, workshops and education to aid normal living. The Easter Campaign runs March 1 through April 14 Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress County
H. D
Buddy) Cordell, Jr
Texas
Easter Seal Society
Cordell Eee
Easter Seal Society For
Cordell
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Eee
South Vietnam
Chu Lai
Winona
Nha Trange
New Childress High School
Tonkin
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