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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1968
Page
4
The 1967 realized net farm income dropped by 1.9 billion dollars from 1966, as U S Department of Agriculture statistics released in February show. The note highlights rising living costs and wage pressures affecting general prices while farm income trails.
The article profiles a veteran Agriculture Department official and former assistant secretary criticizing farm policy, debt, and prices. It discusses his career from Arkansas farmer to federal leader, his warnings about rising costs, high debt, and the administration's farm program, and his call for substantial policy reform before the commodity program expires.
Military sources say Khe Sanh could still face harassment from Communist shelling and probes, but victory hinges on U.S. Marines and air power. An estimated 40 000 North Vietnamese surround the base. major bombings target their positions as Saigon operatives report casualties and captures in the ten day drive around the capital.
Edward L. Whittenburg urged long range water development for Texas rural industrialization and criticized too many small programs. Pat O'Daniel called for a state Kennedy assassination probe if elected. Eugene Locke backed expanded vocational training to attract industry, while Dolph Briscoe urged better schools and training. Mike Frankovich to produce Cactus Flower and Doctors Wives in Hollywood.
A columnist argues that crime can be reduced by practical cures. He cites Orlando Florida where women trained in self defense led to a nine percent drop in assaults and an overall crime decrease as criminals fear law enforcement. He urges politicians and courts to enforce laws to sustain gains.
Fondien News Commentary analyzes General Vo Nguyen Giap’s strategy linking Khe Sanh to Dien Bien Phu. The piece contrasts North Vietnamese aims with U S Marine defenses and discusses potential multi‑front pressure to widen the war and threaten South Vietnam’s coast.
A government document cites the Puerto Rico governor earning an annual salary of twenty five thousand dollars. The figure is listed as the official pay for the executive position.
The War Memorial Opera House at the Civic Center in San Francisco serves as the home for the city’s symphony, housing the orchestra and performances at this landmark venue.
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