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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1968

Page

2

Truman’s 84th Birthday Quietly Observed at Independence

Former President Harry S. Truman marked his 84th birthday with family and neighbors in Independence Missouri. President Johnson and wife visited last week, praising Truman’s spirits and health as he faced modern crises with noted courage and vision.

UPI White House Washington Harry S. Truman Independence Johnson Trumans Truman Sen. J. William Fulbright Arkansas Greece Turkey Congress

Gov Lurleen Wallace Laid In State Capitol Route

CAPE MONTGOMERY Alabama The body of Gov Lurleen Wallace 41 mother of four was taken along the inaugural parade route to the state capitol a solemn procession amid funeral drums Wallace died Tuesday after a three year cancer battle In Indianapolis supporters of Senator Kennedy See primary ballot strength translating to votes He reportedly captured about 42 percent of the tally Washington unemployment rate in April fell to the lowest since the Korean War Fort Lauderdale authorities issued a first degree murder warrant for beachboy Jack Murphy and companion in the murders of two young secretaries

Montgomery Ala UPI Lurleen Wallace Alabama Capitol Indianapolis Abert Kennedy Oes Fort Lauderdale, Fla Broward County Jack Murf Murphy Florida Bureau of Law Bulletin Jack Griffith

Blood Fractions Restore Life Likely From Donations

The article explains how stored blood plasma is split into fractions such as albumin fibrinogen and anti hemophilic factor for emergency use and disease treatment. Donations at the Bloodmobile in Fair Park auditorium on May 17 could save a life.

Fair Park Auditorium

How to tell if an egg is cooked by spinning it

To test an egg’s doneness spin it on a flat surface. An uncooked egg wobbles slowly due to its liquid interior, while a cooked egg spins smoothly and rapidly because the solid interior transfers motion consistently. Use this quick method to distinguish doneness.

Importing and Labor Shifts Hit U S Industry

Morris Higley discusses how the United States has become a net importer, driven by cheaper foreign production and labor movement. He argues big business and labor leaders encourage foreign use, reducing domestic firms and making US made parts scarce. The write-in reporting ban on primaries prevents notes on election write-ins.

Morris Higley United States Ameri

Legion Auxiliary notes 18th District activities in Childress

The 18th District Auxiliary met in Childress with updates from president Mrs Teague on spring convention events. Members praised volunteers and pledged support for VA Hospital, Bloodmobile recruitment, Red Cross relief bags, and fundraisers, as 33 paid members meet dues and officers planned for June and July elections.

Page Amarillo Teague 18Th District Childress Bettye Estes Bluebonnet Girls State Austin Legion Janet Gloar C. B. Gloar Susan Sims Norman Thomas Red Cross Chris Nam Willard Gray Laningham Weldon W. Teague Albert Toler James L. Moody E. J. Huddleston

Garrison Rites To Be Held In DPS Auditorium

Lieutenant Colonel Homer Garrison Jr longtime head of the Texas Department of Public Safety dies of cancer in Houston at MD Anderson Hospital. Services set for Thursday at the DPS auditorium with Rev Kenneth Pope and Rev Charles A Sumners officiating. Survived by his widow mother six brothers and two sisters. Connally lowers state flags and praises his integrity and service to Texas.

Connally Col. Garrison Garrison DPS Houston Hospital Kenneth Pope Dallas Northern Methodist District of Texas Charles A. Sumners St. David's Episcopal Church Austin Rangers Mattie Milan Garrison Lurking James Garrison Baytown Hugh Garrison Tyler Pitser Garrison Arthur Garrison Thomas Garrison Frank Garrison Lufkin Elizabeth Friday Charles M. Hollando Houston

Ageing swimmer to bound hands in cross river swim

East St Louis Illinois George Hopper plans a May 25 crossing of the Mississippi from East St Louis to St Louis with a small boat and a bathing beauty aboard bound hands behind his back. He will repeat the feat after celebrating his 66th year.

East ST. Louis Ill UPI George Hopper Mississippi River Here St. Louis

Vote Thank You From Lance Walker for Hall County Precinct 3

To Citizens of Precinct 3 Hall County I thank supporters for the recent commissioner race I seek your vote again for the June 1 election If elected I will serve all people alike

Precinct Hall County Lance Walker

Texas race shapes up as runoff fight for governor

Smith speaks after weekend ballots aiming to erode Yarborough’s 36 000 vote lead with Briscoe Carr Hill and Locke supporters. Egwers predicts broad Republican backing in November and refuses to guess runoff outcomes. note closes with a Puerto Rico free trade line referencing 1815.

Smith Yarborouch Briscoe Carr John Hill Eugene Locke Paul Egwers Pam Puerto Rico

Average person can smell 2000 odors says study

A study notes that an average person distinguishes about 2000 different odors while trained sniffers can differentiate roughly 4000 scents.

Gleason Busy Star Pauses For New Movie Roles

Jackie Gleason stars with Carol Channing in Ski doo for Otto Preminger his first film in seven years. He says Preminger sought him out and Bob Hope asked him to appear in How to Commit Marriage. Gleason plans more pictures and a heavy TV schedule this fall as he resumes The Honeymooners and variety shows.

Vernon Scott Upiywood Hollywood UPI Jackie Gleason Carol Channing Otto Preminger Gleason King Florida Jackie King Gleason Ed Sullivan

Poor People's March Moves On To Washington Fronts

The poor people's march advances toward Washington with multiple regional fronts forming. A mule and wagon train will depart Mississippi on Thursday as hundreds of marchers join from Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana for rally in Louisville before continuing toward Cincinnati and the capital.

Montgomery Ala UPI Washington Mississippi Birminaham Alabama Gay Lurleen Wallace Brunswick Maine Harriet Beacher Stowe Boston Marks Miss Memphis Nashville Knoxville Tenn Danville Kentucky Michigan Wisconsin Indiana Louisville Cincinnati

Quoted Actor Plans Long Vacation After Projects

Reggie van Gleason III Fenwick Babbit and others quote plans to take a long vacation in Ireland next June after finishing a movie and completing television work. They express desire to travel and relax with no work commitments.

Reggie van Gleason III the Poor Soul Fenwick Babbit Ireland

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