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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1968

Page

3

Voodoo Theory Sparks Pentagon Spending Debate

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee disclosed the Defense Department spends about 34 million dollars yearly on social and behavioral science research including Congo witchcraft studies. A deputy undersecretary joked about voodoo warfare and charms aimed at delaying North Vietnamese troop movements.

Washington UPI Senate Foreign Relations Committee Defense Department Pentagon Congo State Department Demilitarized Zone

Graduation notices and weekend visitors in Weatherford

Local residents announce graduations and visits from relatives across Oklahoma and Texas. Families from Oklahoma City Dallas Amarillo Lubbock and Weatherford attend commencements at State College for Jimoe and South Western State College while others travel between Weatherford and Memphis.

Weatherford Okla State College Jimoe Woodrow Czewski Here Tom Czewskis Amarillo S. A. Walling Oklahoma City Andrs. Ronald Jones Lubbock Mike Shaw Dallas S. L. Cheatheam Harold Cheatheam Odessa Carroll Cheatheam Randy H. Cheatheam Memphis C. J. Wynn H. O Wynn A. E. Stephens Charles Kathy Stephens W. E. Stephens Linda Dawna Southwentedh State College Texas Tech

Social Calendar highlights week events and ceremonies

Wednesday at 7 30 p m a reception at First Methodist Church honors Dr and Mrs Burgin Wat Memorial Day Golf Tournament at Country Club Thursday 2 18 p m Friday 8 p m Women bowling award banquet at Fair Park Saturday 9 a m DeMolays bake sale at Preston's Clothing 3 30 p m Mill Abernathy wedding in First Baptist Church

First Methodist Church Burgin Fair Park Preston's Clothing Mill Abernathy First Baptist Church

OBRIEN CIRCLE MARTHA SMITH HOSTS TUESDAY MEETING

Mrs Gene Smith hosted the O’Brien Circle gathering with opening prayers and a Calendar of Prayer. Members planned summer mission action to make Red Cross bags for overseas servicemen, discussed Trumpets in Dixie study, and postponed bag work due to illness in families.

Obrien Gene Smith G. C Slaton Dan Jones W. E. Rule Red Cross Vern Rucker Dixie F.L. Dee Riddle Circle Henry Baker Leonard King Sr WMU Voic Ray Couch Tienen J. E. Kelley Henry Baker Jr Mmes Bertie Lewis Mittie Newberry A. Les Heath Elia Hope Richard Fancher C. S Farley F. Loveless J. B. Stin

Newlyweds Learn Money Facts for a Unified Household

A joint checking account is advised for newlyweds to pool earnings and share financial responsibilities. The husband often handles major expenses like mortgage rent and utilities while the wife manages food and household costs. This arrangement aims to foster joint budgeting and a sense of “their money.”

Patricia McCormack New York UPI Foundation

Television in Review on baseball and marriage finance

The column humorously critiques TV driven baseball reforms from four quarters to 10 games and six points per run. It also covers marital finances with joint and separate accounts, budgeting tips, and cautions on credit.

Paris White House Rick DU Brow Hollywood UPI

Tell HD Club Has Meeting

The Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs H B Rhodes and Mrs Oscar Glover presenting Privileges and Responsibilities of Democracy as the program. Mrs Truman Mabry chaired devotional and Thought for the Day. Roll call asked Why I'm Glad I Am An American. The council luncheon report was read by Mrs Hall Burton. Mrs H J announced a gift to Frankie Childers, the club Elder Citizen. Mr H E Woods led recreation and the group sang America before the Pledge led by Miss Aubrey Testerman. Two visitors joined: Tammy Versheelde and Teresa Altman, plus members Hall Burton, J W Bryant and H S Voyles.

H. B. Rhodes Oscar Glover Home Demonstration Club Truman Mabry Council Hall Burton H. J Frankie Childers Willis Moran H. E. Woods America Aubrey Testerman Tammy Versheelde Lorenzo Teresa Altman Clarendon Mmes. Hall Burton J. W. Bryant H. S. Voyles

Admission and Discharges Noted for Today

At 9:30 to 10:30 and 2:30 to 7:00 to 8:30, admissions and discharges are recorded. Mrs. Travis Mathis admitted today. Mrs. Moses Rice and baby dismissed today. J. C. Sims noted today.

Travis Mathis Moses Rice and Baby J. C. Sims

Luau Barbecue for Memorial Day

Memorial Day cooks urged to try a luau barbecue with a tangy sauce using condensed tomato soup pineapple juice and spices. Grill spare ribs until done brush with sauce and serve with corn hot French bread fruit kabob and napkins for a festive, clean outdoor feast.

Gaynor Maddox

Nomination for Second Term Heads Sudan Coalition

The constituent assembly met to nominate former Premier Mohamed Ahmed Mahgoub for a second term to lead a coalition government formed by Democratic Unionists and the Imam Elhadi el Madi party in Khartoum.

Khartoum Sudan UPD Mohamed Ahmed Mahgoub Democratic Unionists Imam Elhadi el

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