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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1968
Page
6
Childress area homeowners are offered low cost exterior PVC veneer panels from Sherwin-Williams. The Miracle Finish promises a 0 year guarantee, insulation benefits, and compatibility with frame, asbestos, stucco, and brick. Call 937-3311 for Mr. McAlvain to arrange a no obligation appointment and explore financing.
A letter to the editor accuses Robert McNamara of steering World Bank policy to disarm the U S financially. It claims the bank's leadership concentrates global aid, taxes Americans, and shifts wealth to developing nations, urging readers to oppose foreign aid and McNamara's presidency.
Barringer notes a bill allowing the four counties to form a district enabling cooperation among government agencies and industry. Buckley cites Childress applying for federal 701 aid, while Forbigs mentions dual employment and local jobs for women as prospects grow. A Washington representative is expected soon after Yarbrough's visit.
President Suharto of Indonesia met with Prime Minister Eisaku Sato to request one hundred million dollars in Japanese economic aid.
Northfield News lists numerous relatives and friends who traveled from Amarillo Dallas Plainview Melrose Paducah Vernon and other towns to attend funeral services for N V Timmons. The memorial drew kin including Crump Nimmo Daffern and Crump family members among others.
UPI reports Oscar Robertson now with the Cincinnati Royals holds UC Cincinnati scoring mark at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines. He scored for the Bearcats against Drake in January 1958, establishing a college record at the venue.
Morris Higley notes progress in four county area development led by Rural Area Development head John Banninger. Barringer praises town cooperation while Ross Smith, president of the Chamber of Commerce, commends all towns in the Four Winds Industrial Foundation and signals next step is hiring management.
Clifton Housman 64 of Des Moines Iowa father of C J Housman of Childress died of an apparent heart attack Thursday evening in Des Moines He crashed driving after the attack Funeral services are scheduled Monday at Hamilton Funeral Home Des Moines with burial in a Des Moines cemetery He was a 32 year bus driver and a Mason Survivors include his wife five other sons six daughters and his son and daughter in law C J Housman and wife and daughter will attend the services.
Reports say white neighborhood cross burning occurred as Negro sanitation workers angry over a seven week strike planned another march at 2 p.m. EST led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Violence flared on Beale Street with thousands involved, police and troops forming units by dawn.
The article notes that by early Christian era, carpentry tools had largely taken the forms recognized today, indicating an evolution of basic implements over time. It reflects on historical development, citing standardized shapes used in ancient woodworking.
The Senate weighs a tax increase tied to spending cuts amid election year tensions. Sens Smathers and Williams plan to attach the package to a House bill extending excise taxes on new cars and telephone calls. Fowler argues a tax hike is needed to curb war deficits and stabilize the dollar.
New York UPI reports Jerry Seckler named to succeed Stan Thornton as head wrestling coach at Columbia University. Seckler, Penn State 1961 co captain, has been Columbia assistant coach for the past two years.
A simple sandwich idea combines deviled ham with chopped pickles and crumbled blue cheese. Lightly mix with salad dressing then spread on rye bread and broil until bubbly.
The Rev. Eugene Brink of Hereford will conduct a revival at Central Christian Church from Sunday through April 3 with services at 10 40 a m and 7 30 p m each evening. He will also meet the men at 6 45 a m on weekdays. Brink is pastor of Hereford First Christian Church and has taught at Reagan High School and Rice University.
Ronald Clarke, hailed as a good Samaritan, was ordered to appear in magistrate court on speeding and obstruction charges after police set a radar trap. He was among 20 booked. the arrest followed his waving traffic to warn motorists of the speed trap as air traffic passed the radar box.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Estes Clark of Wellington 76 will be held at 2 p m Saturday at the City of Christ Church officiated by E J Fletcher and Grandol Forehand Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery by Kelso Funeral Home Mrs Clark died Thursday afternoon at St Joseph s Hospital after a lengthy illness A native of Grayson County she came to Wellington 60 years ago from Oklahoma She was a member of the Church of Christ Survivors include two daughters two sons a brother Carl Ester of Wellington three sisters HM grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren
A U D survey shows California travelers favor auto sightseeing as a top activity with 37.2 million visitors in 1967. Other popular pursuits include fishing 11.0 million hunting 4.8 million hiking 3.9 million camping and skiing 2.4 million.
Turnabout Lyne England Mrs Joan Emett 44 flew to Majorca for a week at $98.80 after returning home for a rest and planning no overseas trip at this time. Six days later she took a note alone home, the report states.
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