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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1968

Page

5

Urge Rural Support Of James A Joy For Judicial Post

Foard County residents urge support for James A Joy of Plainview in the race for Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals. Joy, born on a farm in Foard County, served as a WWII pilot and spent a year in a German concentration camp before serving as a district judge in Plainview. A local spokesman notes rural unity is needed to back Joy against Amario in neighboring counties.

Foard County James A. Joy Plainview Court of Civil Appeals Joy Crowell Amarilo

Pressing problem of dollar value and foreign aid waste debated

The Texas Tax Journal excerpt critiques President Johnson's dollar protection measures, arguing they fail to defend the dollar and expose hypocrisy. It condemns foreign aid waste, suggests reductions in federal spending, and warns deficits threaten American competitiveness amid tariff cuts.

Texas Tax Journal Johnson U.S United States Tower of London Parthenon Athens America Congress Great Society Hubert Humphrey Zambia Africa Indian Ocean Europe Rhodesia Uncle Sam Washington Mr. Johnson

Wall Street Sees Narrow Range Amid Tax Hikes and Mergers

Wall Street firms note a likely narrow market with investors eyeing mergers and special situations. They expect a summer rally but warn any renewed selling should stay within the Dow 880 to 890 area if bearish news remains absent. Institutional cash is viewed as potential support on dips.

New York UPI Goodbody & Co Hayden, Stone Inc

France in turmoil tests De Gaulle's grip on power

Foreign News Commentary recalls May 1968 unrest when student protests and a wave of worker strikes challenged Charles de Gaulle. The piece notes his Algeria stance, rewritten constitution, and efforts to stabilize the franc, while questioning whether prosperity masked discontent and a delayed response to growing instability.

Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle Romania Algeria Indo-China Sahara Smaghtly Champs Elysees U.S

South Yemen Seeks Aid from Moscow London Ambassadors

The People's Republic of South Yemen sent ambassadors to Moscow and London to obtain international help for its worsening financial crisis and to seek solutions from major powers.

Aden South Yemen UPI New People’s Republic of Moscow London

De Gaulle calls new elections as general strike paralyzes France

In a roundtable session chaired by Pompidou last weekend, workers rejected the settlement and kept the nation in a near standstill. De Gaulle vowed to fight, dissolve parliament, and hold fresh elections while the capital saw mass demonstrations and power outages across Paris.

Pompidou Rank de Gaulle Georges Pompidou France Champs Elysees Avenue Paris Shakup

Thrushes Raise Nest Behind Eton Wick Street Lamp

A pair of thrushes have built a nest behind a frosted lamp in Eton Wick and enjoy warmth from central heating and illumination during their brood care.

Eton Wick England UPI

Fat Overweight Pill Ad Promises Money-Back Guarantee

An advertisement touts Idexac as a tablet for weight loss with a doctor’s prescription and a $3.00 Galaxon product sold with a full money-back guarantee. It claims no thyroid or digitalis content and offers mail order through Harpoere Store-C.

Idexac Galaxon

Dumont Rites Held Today For Paul R. Smith

Funeral services for Paul Rudolph Smith 50 longtime Dumont resident were held at 2 p.m. in the Dumont Methodist Church with Rev Robert Williams officiating. Interment followed in Dumont cemetery. He died Wednesday in Plainview hospital after about a month as a patient. Survivors include wife Beatrice and eight grandchildren, plus sons Paul Dewane Everett Glendall and Curtiss, sisters Geneva Wilson and Bama Neil Oliver, brother Truitt, and parents Mr. and Mrs Otho Smith.

Paul Rudolph Smith Dumont Paducah Dumont Methodist Church Robert Williams Hereford Methodist Church Dumont Cemetery Norris Funeral Home Smith Plainview Beatrice Paul Dewane Everett el Paso Glendall Abilene Curtiss Muleshoe Geneva Wilson Matador Bama Neil Oliver Truitt Corpus Christi Otho Smith

Inmate Burton Found Hidden in Flower Bed at San Quentin

Donald Lee Burton, 25, reported missing during an afternoon check at San Quentin State Prison, was found 90 minutes later in a flower bed inside the walls. He said he was not trying to escape but wanted time alone to think.

San Quientin Calif Donald Lee Burton San Quentin Burton

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