Drenching Rains Hit Coryell County and Surrounding Areas
Flooding rains ranged from 9.45 inches in Gatesville to 14 inches in nearby sectors, washing out hopes for an early 70s drought return. McGregor School Board hires eight faculty and approves Head Start and Kindergarten programs for the coming year. Bosque Valley Recreation Association golf course benefits from recent rains with tentative September opening plans. No firm opening date yet as weather cooperates.
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Gatesville
Coryell County
McGregor School Board
Bosque Valley Recreation Association
Nixon trip to China seen as risky for limited gains
Opinion argues Nixon should not meet Mao in China due to high risk of triggering escalation or war. While praising diplomacy, the piece warns assassination or missteps could provoke a major conflict, urging neutral venues and nonpartisan dialogue to avoid catastrophe.
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Nixon
Mao
Nivan
China
United Stalag Ic
Switzerland
France
Russia
North
Vietnam
America
Tojo
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
California
Korea
Chairman Mao
Mosl
Pueblo
Daly
Frugality in Government and Rising Escort Costs
The Wall Street Journal notes The New York Times findings that Governor Rockefeller pays about 36 million yearly to former officials as consultants and New York City spends 60 000 on Cadillacs and limousines for officials. The piece argues bigger government erodes liberty and demands leadership to cut costs.
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The
Wall Street Journal
New York Times
Rockefeller
New York City
Death Penalty Debate Amid Columbus Day Talks
The Supreme Court faces whether 600 condemned individuals will die and if others will follow. Debaters diverge: the NAACP argues executions violate the Constitution, while supporters claim murder and rape remain cruel and unusual punishment and must be treated with equal seriousness.
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Supreme Court
NAACP
Poage Opposes Welfare Bill and Secrecy Policy
Congressmen Bob Poage argues the welfare bill fails to create real jobs and warns that secrecy over classified documents harms national security. He criticizes exemptions in employment provisions and predicts increases in unearned government income before elections while acknowledging some positive elements of the 687 page measure. He votes no.
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Military
State Department
House
United States
Secretary of Labor
U. S. Senate
Clifton Kin Attend Funeral of Mr Art
Relatives from Clifton gathered for the funeral of Mr Art, with family members paying their respects and sharing memories at the service. Friends and neighbors attended to lend support to the grieving family.
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Clifton
Art
Singley Friday in Rotan Funeral Attendees
The funeral in Rotan included Mrs. H Amundson Jodie Amundson Chris Grimm Mrs J L Amundson and son Alvin Sammie Joe Amundson and family Mr and Mrs Alfred Amundson and children. Mr Singley was brother in law of Mrs H and Mrs J L Amundson and Chr Grimm.
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Rotan
H. Amundson
Jodie Amundson
Chris Grimm
J. L. Amundson
Alvin
Sammie Joe Amundson
Fam
Alfred Amutson
Mr. Singley
Chr
Grimm
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Thomas Jefferson
Gatesville Messenger
McGregor Mirror
Meridian Tribune
Mainland
Dallas Morning News
Clifton Record Bosque Publishing Company, Inc
West Fifth Street
Texas
James W. Smith
Sam D. Logan
Bart Livey
Bosque County
Bosque
Coryell
Hill
McLennan
Erath
Johnson
Somervell
Hamilton
Mae
Washington
Bob Poage
U. S
H. H. Gerdes
Waco
Cliftonians
Rota
Catalina
Bobbie Brooks
Smith
N. Ave. D . Clifton
Farmers State Bank
Bank
Clifton,Texas
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