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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1973

Page

8

Hospital Notes Admits And Discharges For Week

Admitted this week include Jeffrey Klepper on Thursday W C Slaton on Thursday Ted Henderson on Friday Mrs William Briant on Friday Bill Heckathorn on Saturday Peggy Melton on Saturday Discharges include Gladys Trosper on Friday Celia Parker on Friday Pokey Wilcoxson on Friday Leroy Garrison on Friday Laverne Sullivan on Friday S A Hatley on Friday Lela Foley on Saturday Gene Gambol on Saturday Mrs R C Sloss on Saturday Billy Kelley on Saturday Ettie Leach on Saturday.

Jeffrey Klepper W. C. Slaton Ted Henderson William Briant Bill Heckathorn Peggy Melton Gladys Trosper Celia Parker Pokey Wilcoxson Leroy Garrison Laverne Sullivan S. A. Hatley Lela Foley Gene Gambol R. C. Sloss Billy Kelley Ettie Leach

Locals Visit Family and Hospital Plans Mentioned

Mrs. L L Baker visited Hereford Saturday to see her parents. Mrs. E E Stephens and Laura Lynn of Paducah were guests Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. O E Seal. Claude Rasco, once of Childress, is a patient at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital awaiting brain surgery Monday, living with a daughter in Arlington with his wife.

L.L. Baker Hereford O. E Seal Saturday E. E. Stephens Laura Lynn Paducah Claude Rasco Childress Dallas Presbyterian Hospital Arlington

Borger man visits Bill Blackburn on Saturday

Ron Wright of Borger visited Bill Blackburn on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Delbert Wasson returned from Oklahoma City after attending a meeting of the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association.

Ron Wright Borger Bill Blackburn Delbert Wasson Oklahoma City The Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association

Birth of John Van Pennington in West Texas Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. John Pennington Jr. of Plainview announce the birth of a son, John Van Pennington, on May 1 at West Texas Hospital in Lubbock. He weighed eight pounds one and a half ounces. Mother Donnalene Bearden of Childress. grandparents Don Bearden of Childress and Verna Pennington of Clarksville Ark. Great grandfather W H Griffin of Childress and uncle Van Bearden of Childress.

John Pennington Jr Plainview John van Pennington West Texas Hospital Lubbock Donnalene Bearden Childress Don Bearden Verna Pennington Clarksville, Ark W.H. Griffin van Bearden

Education funding proposal faces lukewarm reception in House

Gov Briscoe proposes enrichment funds to aid poorer districts with state dollars to match a 40 cent property tax per $100 value and reach $300 per child by 1978 79. Kubiak will present the governor's bill to the House Education Committee amid doubts on support from committee members and Speaker Price Daniel Jr.

Kubiak House Education Committee Briscoe Education Committee House Price Daniel Jr Senate Oscar Mauzy Dallas Senate Education Committee Mauzy State Board of Education Texas State Teachers Association Maury Capitol la Raza Unida Ramsey Muniz LRU

Education bill standoff as Mauzy doubts progress in Senate

Sen. Oscar Mauzy says Briscoe and Kubiak bills lack movement in Senate. he criticizes both plans for not achieving equal education opportunity and flags delays in school finance reform. He notes Gov. Briscoe’s and Kubiak’s measures draw limited support amid political friction.

House Advances Harsh Marijuana Penalty Measures in Texas

The House supported tougher penalties for marijuana offenses with votes 116-11 for a maximum 99 year term for sales and 20 year minimum for heroin and methamphetamine pushers. A resentencing amendment passed 67-61 would let tens of thousands seek new sentences. Senate proposals include up to four ounces possession with seven days jail or $200 fine. A joint committee will craft final language.

Dolph Briscoe House Matt Garcia San Antonio Senate

Nixon taps Packard as attorney general candidate

President Nixon signals that he has chosen William R. Packard as the sole candidate for attorney general after confirming the decision has been made. Press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler noted that Packard is the only man Nixon has approached about the post.

Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Packard

Texas highway deaths drop but remain over thousand mark

The Texas Department of Public Safety reports 1 065 highway deaths this year, six fewer than 1972 at the same point. Fatal traffic accidents declined from 909 to 875, even as officials confirm ongoing danger on state roads.

Austin Texas Department of Public Safety

Women Learn To Cope With Husband's Illness

A 60 year old woman writes of nervous strain after her husband suffers a heart attack and strokes. Dr Lamb advises medical exam to assess gall stone and indigestion, stops caffeine, avoids dairy, and stresses self sufficiency and driving skills for women facing crisis.

Dr. Lamb

Watergate figures linked to testimony and coverup probes

Reports name Egil Krogh as supervisor and say he signed an affidavit taking responsibility for the break in. The White House limits testimony with executive-privilege guidelines. Kennedy calls Watergate a national tragedy. Court records show Nixon campaign funds between 1 and 2 million dollars untraceable. Probers press Justice Department on possible high level involvement. Dean may seek immunity as probes continue. Weicker cites talks about Dean appearing soon. Fraunces Tavern Museum in Manhattan notes its 1719 origin and historic dial 1776.

White House Egil “Bud” Krogh Krogh Washington Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Washington Post Senate Special Watergate Committee Justice Department Dean Grand Jury Weicker New York Daily News Nixon

Viet Cong Push Prisoner Releases Across Saigon Areas

Hien said air corridors are unnecessary as commission personnel can reach Quang Tri by road. Earlier, the Viet Cong declared civilian prisoner releases by both South Vietnamese sides should proceed now with or without commission observation.

Hien Quang Tri Commission Viet Cong

Clashes Near Beirut Mark Palestinian Forces Crossing Border

Reports say part of a 5,000-man Palestinian armored force crossed the Lebanese border toward Syria after clashes near Beirut. Residents heard aircraft at night. no Defense Ministry confirmation. Tensions rose after an Israeli raid on guerrilla leaders in Beirut on April 10.

Palestine Liberation Army Defense Ministry Beirut

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