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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1970
Page
2
A transcription of an editorial page from Thursday April 16 1970 shows garbled text claiming a nation is ignorant and facing civilization shifts. The fragment hints at press freedom and evolving language while referencing historical context and editorial voice.
A group of Princeton student leaders met fourteen company presidents and criticized American business for its role in the Vietnam War and social issues. The piece notes optimism that graduates will find opportunities, though this year job scarcity is real and some theorists must compete for work in U. S. industry.
Funeral services for Edna Jewell May Pilant 62 of Clifton were held at the United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Joe Carnley and Rev. Billy Ray Smith officiating. Hymns included Just a Closer Walk With Thee and Mansion Over the Hill Top. Burial followed at Clifton Cemetery.
Mrs. Pilant of Clifton died April 4 1970 at her Clifton home aged 62 years six months and one day She was a United Pentecostal Church member and worked at the Cozy Corner Cafe for years She is survived by her husband two sons Earl H Pilant and Preddie Pilant both of Clifton two daughters Paulene Sexton and Ray mond Lovee Wilson six grandchildren a sister Bettie States and a half sister and half brother Bettie States and Walter May along with other relatives
A critical column laments television’s use of canned laughter in nearly every half hour comedy. It argues that taped in laughs create a phony feel, dulling humor and misusing high production costs. The writer likens viewers to Pavlovian mice and condemns the state of U S television comedy.
Notice to public from Clifton Texas newspaper: obituaries cards of thanks and memoriam announcements will be charged at 5e per word. Publishers offer corrections for erroneous reflections upon character upon notification.
A letter writer urges impeachment of Justice Douglas after praising editorials and criticizing Supreme Court decisions. She accuses the court of aiding criminals and argues for more representation by the silent majority, citing Lenin’s warning and urging readers to question recent rulings.
Visitors traveled from several towns to attend the funeral. Among those listed were Mr. and Mrs. Les Reagan of Longview, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rogers of Fort Carson Colorado, and several individuals from Cross Plains Hullsboro Waco San Antonio Joshua and Virginia Beach.
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