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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
2
A re report on the Presidents Civil Disorders links Great Society aims to new funding needs. Representative George H. Mahon of Lubbock, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, sent a letter outlining the fiscal implications and data on federal aid and poverty.
The record cites federal aid to the poor values from 1960s data, noting $9.5 billion in 1960s and $12.5 billion in 1963, with $24.6 billion provided by 1968 and $27.7 billion requested for 1969. It reports a Michigan committee labeling the program a fraud while urging continued targeted education efforts to reduce poverty and unrest. It quotes Howe and Humphrey on progress and critiques the view that riots are inevitable, urging stop to domestic violence.
Funeral services for Hollis pioneer Dan T Johnston, 93, were held at 2 p m in the First Baptist Church Hollis with Rev Everett Smartts of Duke Oklahoma and Rev Lee Bowman assisting. Interment followed at Fairmont Cemetery. Born in Geneva Alabama he moved to Hollis from Freestone County Texas in 1889. Survivors include his wife five daughters a son a sister 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
The Exe cutive's Digest notes a London ad agency sent 126 message carrying pigeons to prospective clients with return instructions. A telegram reading Send another pigeon First one delicious adds a humorous twist to the tale. Estelline News reports community notices and local visits around Estelline with many names and weekend activities.
The IRS holds that birth control pills prescribed by a physician for health reasons are deductible as medical expenses. Taxpayers should consult their accountant for specifics.
Observers at the National Housewares Exhibit report a shift toward vivid fashion colors. Homemakers who formerly favored white kitchen accessories and timid pastels now demand color across the home including the kitchen sink.
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