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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1968
Page
1
U S troops riding armored personnel carriers behind tank columns killed 129 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong as heavy fighting raged near the Da Nang Marine base. The Da Nang area saw ongoing bombardment and air strikes as Marine defenses held firm.
New York Rockefeller summoned about 25 party leaders for a Sunday strategy session at his Fifth Avenue apartment. Reagan said to be not invited, while Nixon remains the leading declared candidate for the 1968 GOP race. Shafer and Scott plan to attend, with Romney’s position doubtful as write-in hopes rise in New Hampshire.
Junior Troop 115 of Childress sells cookies for National Girl Scout Week March 16. Proceeds fund troop equipment and Holliday Camp Site development for NorCenTex Council counties. Events include a skating party in Memphis and a five day Quanah Camp in June.
Distribution of surplus commodities will be Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 217 Ave. A Northeast. Persons obtaining the commodities for others must have signed statements authorizing them to do so.
A vacant house at the corner of Twelfth Street and Avenue H Northeast was gutted by fire at 10 25 p m Friday according to the Fire Department. The owner was Willie Reese and the cause remains undetermined.
Three candidate applications for the Childress General Hospital Board of Directors are expected to be filed Monday or Tuesday. Signatures from at least 15 voters are required, with more sought to cover ineligible signers. Deadline is Tuesday March 12, and forms are available from Russell Jones at First Federal Saving and Loan.
John Baker Under Secretary of Agriculture will speak at a March 23 luncheon in Fair Park Auditorium. Co chairs Dalton Martin and Herbert Clift lead ticket sales for $2 with top buyers urged among businessmen and farmers. Baker visits four counties before Washington, D C, including Childress Hardeman Foard and Cottle.
Childress Chapter launches annual Red Cross fund drive March 19 to 23 with Palmer Massey as drive chairman and a local goal of 4733 dollars. The national slogan for 1968 SOS Support Our Servicemen highlights increased spending as Vietnam War service rises. The chapter emphasizes emergency messages and services for sick wounded and stationed servicemen.
Virgil Sharp of San Antonio, president of the Texas State Elks Association, will make his official visit to the Chil dress Elks Lodge No. 1113. Also Monday night the Lodge will present bonds to Althea Allison Ben Bob Walker and Judy Henderson for their winning Democracy essays.
Survey results show strong opposition to legalizing marijuana in Childress with 152 votes against and three for. A second poll asks if Interscholastic League basketball should return to Childress High School, noting district changes next season with five girls teams.
Jim Swift a Clarendon banker and brother of Mrs Frank Decker suffered a severe heart attack Saturday morning his condition is reported critical Mrs Decker left last night for Clarendon to be with him.
Police used tear gas and clubs to rout several thousand students marching in Warsaw on Saturday in the second day of protests against a 19th century anti Russian drama. The government closed the theater and authorities reported injuries and arrests as clashes spanned university and polytechnic sites.
The Cancer Auxiliary will discuss plans for the Cancer Crusade starting April 1 at a 7:30 p.m. meeting held Tuesday at Hotel Childress. Also note Sears Grand Opening is set for Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Texas observers name Don Yarborough Locke and Smith as leading contenders in the governor’s race ahead of the May 4 primary. Republican Paul W Eggers is seen as front runner among his party due to early campaigning and legislative clout.
H D Buddy Cordell Jr Childress County Representative explains the Easter Seal Society provides rehabilitation for disabled persons including speech and hearing therapy. The society operates an information referral service guiding residents to health and welfare aid and seeks early contributions to the 1968 Easter Seal Appeal.
Veterans of World War I will gather at 7 30 p m on Monday at the Veteran s Building for a community reunion and program.
Disjointed items describe a Marine court inquiry into a last sighting before a war cancellation in icy waters. Civil rights strategists expect Senate approval of housing legislation. Basel talks bring together US and Western European experts to address threats to the dollar.
A nine member board at Cannon AFB New Mexico sentenced Air Force Captain Dale Noyd to a year of hard labor and ordered dismissal from the service for refusing to train a Vietnam bound pilot.
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