US Air Strikes Hit North Vietnam Amid Combat Reports
Allied officials reported eight SAC bombers staged four raids near Khe Sanh and a fifth near the Marine base west of the Laos border. An F100 jet was shot down during Monday’s 71th bombing run, with 812 U.S. aircraft losses to date. North Vietnamese casualties and captures were given, while new F111A raids were claimed by a Tokyo broadcast. Marine losses near Dong Ha and Saigon fighting continued as Operation Resolved to Win-the-War pressed on March 11.
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Strategic Air Command
Khe Sanh
Laos
North Vietnam
U.S
China
Thailand
Ided A
Ta A E Frontier
Dong Ha
Saigon
Gon
Mekong Delta
U.S. Army Infantry Division
Ben Barnes Plans Visit to Childress for Lt Governor Bid
Ben Barnes visits Childress on Wednesday as part of his campaign for Texas lieutenant governor. Campaign staffers J C Randel and Walter Lockhoof coordinate the event. Barnes, current Texas House speaker, promotes budgeting reforms, education upgrades, crime reduction, strict liquor laws, and a state controlled pollution and water program.
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Richard D. Bird
Barnes
J.C. Randel
Walter Lockhoof
Texas House of Representatives
Texas
Easter Seals offer aid for Texans with disabilities
The Texas Easter Seal Society provides medical therapy, travel assistance, braces, crutches, and aid for families unable to pay costs. Cordell urges eligible individuals to contact First State Bank in Childress for information. The 1968 Easter Seal Appeal funds educational projects and treatment services, running through Easter Sunday April 14.
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Easter Seal Society
D. Cordell Jythe
Texas Easter Seal Society
Ester Seal Society
First State Bank
Childress
Historical Group Meets Thursday in Childress County
The Childress County State Historical Survey Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday in City Hall. Sam Privitt, chairman, said a Monday meeting could not obtain a majority and urged committee chairmen to attend.
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Childress
Odis Burrows Resigns as City Assistant Chief of Police
Odis Burrows has resigned as Assistant Chief of Police. Chief Alvis Maddox announced the departure and said Wright will be appointed as Assistant Chief, currently serving as Day Sergeant. No new appointments will be made until after the election.
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Odis Burrows
Alvis Maddox
Burrows
The
Index
Maddox
Glenn Buckley
Wayland Wright
Wright
John Murphy Found Guilty of Speeding in Justice Court
John Monroe Murphy of Amarillo was found guilty by jury of speeding in the Justice of the Peace Court this morning. Punishment set at a $10 fine per official records of County Attorney Clarence Carter.
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John Monroe Murphy
Amarillo
Justice of the Peace Court
Coun
Clarence Carter
Federal Steamroller Could Flatten Schools
Loyd L. Turner, Fort Worth, warned at the Texas State Teachers Association banquet that by 1980 the federal role in independent school districts will grow and local boards could be flattened by federal steamroller. He criticized boards for focusing on buildings, bands, and bonds and urged faster, decisive leadership amid public demand for change.
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Federal Steamroller
Loyd L. Turner
Fort Worth
Turner
Texas State Teachers Association
Fair Park
Texas Liquor Laws Questioned by Club Advocates
A Texas private clubs lawyer says tighter Texas Liquor Control Board policies could close many clubs including those in hotels. Tom Thomas of Associated Clubs of Texas argued laws are unclear and penalize longtime operators. Restaurant and lounge owners urged licensing for staff and penalties for underage buyers, while officials pressed better board communications.
Childress B P W Club Wins Texas Safety Award
The Childress Business and Professional Women's Club received a Texas Safety Association award in Dallas announced by president Mrs. Lois Stiner. Mrs. Virginia C. Kiser of San Antonio accepted the honor for the Childress Club, under Women’s Activities Group. The main activity cited was a program arranged by Miss Grace Powell featuring City Councilman Don Gage and his efforts to improve the appearance of Childress.
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Childress Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Childress
Texas Safety Association
Dallas
Lois Stiner
Virginia C. Kiser
San Antonio
Childress Club
Grace Powell
Don Gage
Chi
Important Meeting Here With Secretary Baker Saturday
One of the year’s key events is set for noon Saturday at Fair Park Auditorium in Childress. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture John Baker will speak, joined by Congressman Graham Purcell. State Senator Jack Hightower will preside as Master of Ceremonies. Farmers and ranchers are urged to attend and meet Baker. Tickets cost $2.
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Childress
Fair Park Auditorium
John Baker
Cofc
Graham Purcell
Baker
Jack Hightower
Showers and Cooler Weather Move Across Texas
The state forecasts showers and cooler air as a Pacific front lingers from Hobart to San Angelo with a polar front approaching Texas. Rain totals varied from .01 to .75 inches at scattered gauges and flooding concerns rise along Sabine River near Gladewater and Mineola–Edgewood.
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United Press International
Pacific
Hobart
Okla
San Angelo
Oklahoma Panhandle
Texas
U.S. Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Lone Star
Dallas
Lubbock
Amarilo
Town Park
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Waco
Middle Gulf Coast
Sabine
Gladewater
Mineola
Edgewood
Tatum
Logansport
Cancer Crusade Discussion at Childress County ACS
The Childress County Chapter of the American Cancer Society meets at 7 30 p m at Hotel Childress to discuss the Cancer Crusade. Lula Mae Carter serves as local chapter chairman and Jane Blackwell as Crusade chairman.
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Childrss County
American Cancer Society
Hotel Childress
Lula Mae Carter
Jane Blackwell
Crusade
Jaycee Directors to Hold 7 30 P M Meeting Tonight
A called Jaycee meeting of all directors and officers will be at 7 30 P M in the West Texas Utilities conference room.
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Jaycee
West Texas Utilities Conference Room
Republicans Urge Rockefeller to Enter Presidential Race
A group of Republican senators met with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller in Washington and urged him to join the GOP nomination fight. Senator Thruston Morton backed Rockefeller and pressed him to challenge Richard Nixon, saying the party needs leadership. Rockefeller signaled a decision soon, with a potential Oregon primary entry by a Friday filing deadline. Nebraska officials indicated his name could be restored to the Nebraska ballot if he runs.
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United Press International
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Washington
Thruston B. Morton
Rey
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Cain
Morton
GOP
Oregon
Nebraska
British Ready for Severe Tax Increase
London reports a 2.2 billion dollar tax hike about 10 percent aims to cut living standards for two to three years. The Commons debates the budget as Roy Jenkins outlines austerity measures to revive Britain’s economy.
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London
UPI
Childress County Signs Up 1968 Farm Programs
Childress County farmers completed sign ups for the 1968 programs. Cotton allotment is 52,302 acres with 664 diversions totaling 12,684 acres, about 28 percent. 35,286 acres remain eligible. Wheat shows no diversion required, 491 farms signed on, allotment 40,796 acres. county wheat allotment 45,569. Feed grain has 514 farms signed with 19,306 acres diverted from 42,382 harvested. feed grain base 54,457 acres. Substitution between wheat and feed grain complicates planted acreage timing.
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Childress County
Soil Bank
Cleo Larmon Speaks to Lions on WWII Potsdam Bombing
Cleo Larmon spoke to the Lions about an experience during WWII in the Potsdam bombing. Finis Wrinkle arranged the program. Tom Gregory invited all Lions to the International Convention in Dallas. Visiting Lions included Bob Montgomery of Memphis Monroe of Pampa Arlington Bob Serc lok Amarillo and Lowell Cure County Agent.
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Cleo Larmon
Ae Oreace
Potsdam
Finis Wrinkle
Tom Gregory
Lions
Dallas
Bob Tgomery
Memphis
Monroe
Pampa
Arlington
Bob Scerlock
Amarillo
Lowell Cure County
Charles Youngembe
Fair Park
John A. Baker
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Dewey Smith
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City Police
Robert L. Norton
Associated Clubs
George Courtemanche
Harris County Food and Beverage Association
Willard Hadjes
Houston
Hadjes
Crawford Martin
Liquor Control Board
Martin
B&pw Club
Smith
Federal Aviation Agency
Ma Field
Ceeee
River Camp
Community Center
West Ranch
Red River
F. E. Biddy
High Point
A. B. Clements
Kirkland
Paul Efird
the Lakes
F. B. Hutchins
Lonie
Aubrey Testerman
Tell
Allen Thomas
Northfield
Cancer Group
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Chenealloe
Roy Jenkins
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