France faces worst crisis in De Gaulle era as strikes paralyze nation
Paris reports 8 million workers on strike and stock market shutdown amid bank closures and panic. President De Gaulle grants amnesty to student leaders, while Communist factions call for his removal. protests, walkouts, and transport disruptions cripple daily life across the country.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
Parie Bourse
Communist Party
de Gaulle
France-Soir
National Assembly
France
Organize RC and D District for Four-County Area
Four Texas counties Childress Cottle Foard and Hardeman plan a Resource Conservation and Development District to guide regional growth. Wayne Chapman and Lloyd Mayes lead the effort with SCS and local officials. aim to form sponsor groups, approve resolutions, and file by July 1.
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Childress
Cottle
Foard
Hardeman
Wayne Chapman
Vernon
SCS
Childress County
RC and D
Red River Valley Authority
Lloyd Mayes
Paducah
Pease River
R. A. Yarbrough
Gate City
REA
Four Winds Industrial Foundation
John Baker
Four Winds
Chamber of Commerce
Ross Smith
LCS
Final Used Book Sale Held By Library Group
Friends of the Childress County Library announce the final Used Book Sale of the year in the old Woolworth building. President Mrs Glen Stiner invites all to browse the many odd books and reference materials. Sale runs 9 30 a m to 5 p m.
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Friends of the
Childress County Library
Woolworth
Glen Stiner
Estelline Post Office Remodel Let To Smiths Of Childress
A contract to remodel the Estelline post office and lease it to the Post Office Department was let to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith of Childress. The project aims to improve facilities as mail volumes grow, with a 10 year lease and renewal options at an annual rent of 1698 dollars. Completion expected in late summer 1968 after plans are approved.
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Herman Smith
Childress
Estelline
Post Office Department
Genral Marvin Watson
Watson
Department
Local ASCS Personnel Attend District Meet
Gene Frisbie supervisor and Mrs. Delmer Jones compliance clerk attend a district meeting in Paducah today to discuss current program creations and compliance regula.
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Gene Frisbie
ASCS
Delmer Jones
Paducah
Rural Traffic Accidents Drop In April Across Counties
April rural traffic reports show Hall County with zero wrecks and four neighboring counties totaling ten wrecks. Childress had two collisions with one injury and $1,000 damage. Collingsworth one wreck with one injury and $500 damage. Cottle three mishaps with one injury and $12,525 damage. Hardeman four accidents with two injuries and $3,670 damage. For January–April 1968 the county tally is 12 accidents, no deaths, eight injured and $7,150 damage. The sergeant notes rising summer risks as school ends and children roam freely.
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Hall County
Childress
Collingsworth
Cottle County
Hardeman
Floyd Etheridge
Cancelled Summer Pony League Program Vote Ends Season
The Little League Directors and Benny Hawkins presidency announced no Pony League this summer after a turnout showing 16 of the required 48 players. refunds possible for those who paid. eight year olds needed for Southern Association signups. work party Saturday at 9 a.m. to prepare Major League park.
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Little League
Kids Baseball
Benny Hawkins
Jackie Smith
Smith
Southern Association
Watkins
Hawkins
City Hall
Gene Dill
Dub Eikman
Jack Skinner
Robert Mills
Don Gage
Arvene Bellah
Harriman Rejects French Mediation in Paris Talks
U.S. Ambassador Harriman told reporters in Paris he would reject any suggestions by Charles de Gaulle to influence the U.S. North Vietnam negotiations. A Hanoi spokesman criticized U.S. policy, demanded unconditional bombing halt, and outlined humanitarian treatment only under Hanoi terms.
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Paris
UPI
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Charles de Gaulle
North Vietnam
United States
Hanoi
Nguyen Thanh le
Beats le
Elysee Palace
Xuan Thuy
France
Washington
DeGaulle
Britain
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Harriman
Thuy
Smith and Yarborough Trade Labels In Texas Governor Runoff
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith and Don Yarborough clashed over labels in the Democratic runoff set for June 1. Smith labeled Yarborough ultra liberal while Yarborough accused Smith of reactionary governance and urged a Texas law enforcement academy. Campaign stops included Wichita Falls and Waco as both men pushed tough law and order stances.
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United Press International
Preston Smith
Don Yarborough
Smith
Texas
Yarborough
Harborough
Housuston
Lions Honor Homemaker and Farmer of the Year
The Fort Worth Lions Club presented plaques for homemaker and farmer of the year. Neta Lois Tippett received homemaker honors from Ernest Rea, and W. L. Lambert earned the farmer award from President Sim Vaughn with Fort Worth Press support. Wayne Chapman discussed the RC and D Project and Four Winds Industrial Foundation collaboration. Chester Hufstedler arranged the program.
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Lions Club
Neta Lois Tippett
Ernest Rea
Fort Worth Press
W. L. Lambert
Lions Clube
Sim Vaughn
Wayne Chapman
Vernon
Four Winds Industrial Foundation
Chester Hufstedler
West Texas Storms Bring Hail and Tornado Watch
Storms hit West Texas with heavy hail near Shallowater and strong winds around Lubbock. A tornado watch was issued late Monday but no tornadoes were observed in Texas. Temperatures rose across most of the state into the 50s and 60s as mild spring weather moved in.
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United Press International
Lone Star
West Texas
N.M
Texas
American Legion Holds Evening Meeting for Officer Elections
The American Legion meets at 8 p.m. tonight in the Veteran's Building. Post Commander Jim Moody urges all members to attend as officers will be elected for the coming year.
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American Legion
Veteran's Building
Jim Moody
Bobcat Mothers To Elect New Officers
Bobcat Mothers will hold their last meeting for the school year at 7 p.m. Thursday in the assembly room of the courthouse. The group invites any persons interested, with a special invitation to mothers of eighth grade boys moving to sports next year. Officers for 1968-69 will be elected and summer fundraising plans, including selling advertising for football programs, will be discussed.
Kindergarten Classes Start On June 3
Interested parents with children eligible for title I summer school should call the School Administration Office at 937-2501 by May 23. Eligible are six-year-olds before September 1 who have not attended kindergarten. Sessions run 8:30 to 2:30 Monday through Friday June 3 to July 26 at the Robert E. Lee campus under Mrs. LaVillas Smith and aide Mrs. Juanita Shires.
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Robert E. Lee
LaVillas Smith
Juanita Shires
Seven Needed For Summer Youth Corps
City announces Neighborhood Youth Corps seeks seven youths for summer program. Louis Sally, City Manager, says three have signed so far and applicants will be hired on a first come first served basis if qualified. Interested youths should sign up soon.
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Citys Neighborhood Youth Corps
Louis Sally
Sally
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Sorbonne University
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Spear
W. A. McCoy
Department of Public Safety
Vietnam
Lions’ Meeting
West Ranch
Red River
Fred Ballard
Cee Wee
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