Nine US Aircraft Downed as Saigon War Draws Heavy Losses
UPI reports Allied forces claim nearly 8,000 Communists killed in the spring offensive while a Green Beret camp at Kham Duc was overrun. Nine US aircraft were shot down, including two C130 transports, with 25 Americans killed and 89 wounded. US jets flew 102 missions against North Vietnam's southern panhandle, destroying boats, trucks, a bridge, a missile site, and a fuel dump as talks in Paris continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Walsh
Saigon
UPI
Central Highlands
North Vietnam
Paris
da Nang
Reds
U.S
Talks at Hanoi end in propaganda clash at Virttinam talks
UPI report states U S Ambassador Harriman and Hanoi negotiator Xuan Thuy opened a week long to months long confrontation at the Viet Nam talks. Harriman urged de escalation and troop pullback while Thuy prepared a broadside response. Both sides pause for review before reconvening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Hensley
Paris Upi
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Hanoi
Xuan Thuy
Vittinam
Harriman
White House
Thuy
North
South
Vietnam
Comunists
No Demo Expects Big Victory In Nebraska
United Press International reports Nebraskans voted in a presidential primary with little chance of altering outcomes. Kennedy and McCarthy campaigns faced uncertainty as Kennedy ran late to place delegates, while Johnson’s name remained on the ballot. Humphrey ran a write‑in effort. Nixon competed against Reagan in the Republican slate, with Reagan keeping distance on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
United Press International
Eugene J. McCarthy
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
California
Ronald Reagan
Nixon
Reagan
New High School Will Be Ready This Fall
A report to the school board by architects and the general contractor states the new high school will be ready for the fall term beginning September 3. Moving in by August 15 is planned, with all units finished except the gym. Junior high grades six through eight will move into the current high school before opening day. Elementary grades one to five remain at Wilson and the present junior high building. Hamilton authorized to begin accepting bids for contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hamilton
Wilson
Hamilton
Bird Robb Announces First Child Due in October
UPI reports Ly nda Bird Robb, daughter of President Johnson, is expecting her first child in October. The White House disclosed the pregnancy amid a Memorial Day event by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in the Veterans Building.
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Bird
Washington
UPI
Lynda Bird Robb
Johnson
White House
Rowden Jefferies
Childress Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Veterans Building
C. V. Johnson
Maude Pillow
W. M. Stiner
J. M. Patterson
A. M. Privitt
Patterson
Annie Smith
Tom Goff
Txas
Water and sewer rate hikes hit Childress city
City of Childress raises water sewer and trash hauling rates effective June 1968 to support Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority bonds. Larger trash users face higher assessments while summer water rates for big users stay reduced to promote yards. Childress bears 40.63 percent of Greenbelt obligations for the rest of the year, totaling 141 355.02, with Greenbelt duties through January 1969 at 347 908. Percentages for other Greenbelt cities include Quanah 21.56 percent 75 008.97, Clarendon 20.38 percent 70 903.65, Crowell 9.65 percent 33 573.12, Hedley 3.14 percent 10 924.31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority
City of Childress
Childress
Quanah
Clarendon
Crowell
Hedley
Yarborough Faces Liberal Label Fight in Texas Campaign
Democrat rival Preston Smith challenged Yarborough to reject liberal give away programs in a bid to win moderates. Yarborough defended business backing and promised to boost opportunities while saying he would not repeal the right to work law. He noted AFL CIO support for repealing it remains a top priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Don Yarborough
Preston Smith
Yarborough
Houston
Texas Afl-Cio
Dallas
Smith
Commissioners To Act Board Of Equalization Meet June 13
Childress County commissioners will act as a Tax Equalization Board on June 13, as decided at yesterday's court meeting. Bills were approved for payments and reports from the sheriff justice of the peace treasurer county clerk district clerk and tax assessor collector were approved.
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Childress
Candy Stripers Join Meeting Notice at Mrs White Home
An organizational meeting of Candy Stripers junior division of the Hospital Auxiliary will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Bob White. Girls wanting to join but unable to attend are asked to be resisters by someone who will attend.
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Hospital Auxiliary
Bob White
Jimmy Cotton Dies Funeral Wednesday in Childress
James Edwin Cotton aged 69 a longtime Childress resident died at 8 50 p m Monday in a local nursing home Funeral services set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at Newberry Chapel with Rev Carlton Downing officiating Interment in Childress Cemetery Pallbearers listed Survivors include wife one son James E Cotton of Cisco two daughters Mrs R L Kilgore of Fayetteville Ark and Mrs Betty Jean Haas of Fort Worth two sisters and six grandchildren Born November 4 1898 in McGregor he came to Childress in 1925 from Fort Worth Retired salesman for Armour and Company he had been an employee of the firm for 49 years and was a Central Christian Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edwin
Jimmy) Cotton
Childress
Newberry Chapel
Carlton Downing
Central Christian Church
Childress Cemetery
Earl Preston
T. R. E. White
Sidney Cagle
Lonnie Garrison
George West
John Starkey
Mr. Cotton
McGregor
Fort Worth
Daisy Dell Hardin
Armour and Company
Cmpany
The
Home
James E. Cotton
Cisco
R. L. Kilgore
Fayetteville, Ark
Betty Jean Haas
Zelma_ Wellborn
Erma Cotton
Panama election secrecy shields streets from clash
Government officials withheld presidential results to avoid renewed street fighting that rocked Panama City, as Washington reports President Johnson maintaining a firm stance amid the tense situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama City
UPI
Panama
Ambulance Contract Up For Bid In Childress County
The Childress County ambulance contract ends June 30 and bids will be invited before then. Current operators are paid 9 per month and 800 from city county and hospital. Joe Hix submitted a bid with Jimmy Smith. The council raised graves worker George Nickerson’s pay from 27.50 to 380 and added 2.50 for hauling excess dirt.
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Childress County
Joe Hix
Jimmy Smith
George Nickerson
Arlington Man Injured In Auto Mishap
Dennis Davidson of Arlington suffered a broken back and multiple broken ribs when his car overturned twice while attempting to maneuver around detour barricades on US 287, three and a half miles west of Childress. He was taken by ambulance to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo. Raymon Nadeau, also of Arlington, was briefly injured but treated and released.
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Dennis Davidson
Arlington
Northwest Texas
Amarillo
Department of Public Safety
Childress
US 287
Davidson
Raymon Nadeau
Raymon
Bob Richardson
Williams Named U S Ambassador to the Philippines
The Senate approved by unanimous voice vote the nomination of G Mennen Williams to be U S Ambassador to the Philippines.
Road-E-O Deadline Announced For Young Drivers
May 24 is the deadline for young drivers to enter the Chil dress Jaycee-Smith Motor Co Road-E-O chairman Charles Christy announced today Entry forms may be obtained at Smith Motor White s or from a Jaycee member The contest will be held May 25 at Jay Lyons Avenue near Railroad Park to determine the city s safest and most skilled young drivers High scoring boys and girls win engraved plaques and the chance to compete in the state Road-E-O finals at Nedderland June 8 State champions will enter the national contest at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor July 30 to August 3 Winners receive 14000 in college scholarships and use of six 1968 Mercury Cougars for one year plus tour as Youth Safety spokesmen for LincolnMercury Division of Ford Motor Company Any boy or girl with a driver s license or learner s permit and not yet 9 before August 1 is eligible Contestants must not have a traffic violation in the prior six months or an offense pending Road-E-O expanded to separate boys and girls contests All contests include written road rules and behind the wheel tests More than 3.5 million teenagers have competed since 1952 Sponsored by Lincoln Mercury Division and its dealers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress Jaycee-Smith Motor Co
Road-E-O
Charles Christy
Smith Motor
White's
Jaycee
Jay Lyons Avenue
Railroad Park
Nedderland
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
United States
Lincoln-Mercury Division
Ford Motor Com
The
Jaycees
U. S. Jaycees
Charles de Gaulle Backs Communist Nations in Romania Visit
President Charles de Gaulle arrived in Maverick Romania and endorsed moves by Communist states seeking greater independence from Russia, signaling support for push toward autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie ‘Okays
Bucharest
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
Romania
Russia
Lions Report On Amarillo Convention Highlights
A Lions Club luncheon covered the Lions District 2T 1 Convention in Amarillo. President Sim Vaughn cited greetings from District Governor's Secretary Joe Gibson, praised Queen Debbie Bird, and noted the convention's hospitality. District stats showed 2,458 members last July rising to 2,592 in May, with 63 active clubs and 60 new clubs started. plans included 1000 Lionesses expected to march in Dallas.
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Amarillo
Lions Club
Sim Vaughn
Joe Gibson
Gibson
Vaughn
Lions
Debbie Bird
Audie Vaughn
Eura Landrum
Alton
Spec) Landrum
Landrum
Dallas
Disaster May Cause Wheat Declassification in Childress County
Wheat farmers in Childress County may have acreage declassified as wheat after a natural disaster. To keep full certificates, 40 percent must remain classified as wheat. Declassified land may be used for any commodity, while classified wheat land may not be diverted. Apply to the county committee before repurposing any land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress County
Gene Frisbie
ASCS
Bloodmobile visit urged by pastor at Presbyterian Church
Pastor Leslie E. Ellison of the Presbyterian Church urges love in action by giving blood during the Bloodmobile visit on May 17. The appeal centers on neighborly care and community service through blood donation.
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Jesus
Leslie E. Ellison
Presbyterian Church
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Panhandle
Adult Leaders Association
Montie Cameron
Bill Bradley
Bob Hart
Lewis Meinzer
Cameron
Benjamin
Lowell Cure
College Station
Bob Jones
L. H. Meinzer
Hart
UDC
Judy Henderson
Nancy Campbell
Cheryl Jones
John Phillip Sousa
Bettye Jackson
Childress High School
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Miss Jones
Sousa
Miss Jackson
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Jimmy Cotton
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