1968 Election Signals Strong GOP Challenge
The 1968 presidential race looms as Lyndon Johnson faces a major challenge. GOP contenders emerge including Reagan Romney Taft Percy and others joining Nixon Rockefeller Brooke and more. Public sentiment shifts amid Vietnam concerns and Johnson’s waning support hint at a volatile year for both parties.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Reagan
Romney
Taft
Percy
Nixon
Rockefeller
Brooke
Vietnam
Avoiding Colds and Prevention Tips
The article states there is no vaccine or serum to prevent colds. Defence lies in avoiding infected people, staying warm, and avoiding wet or chilled conditions. Proper diet, fresh air, exercise, and rest help. It warns a mild cold can become serious if neglected.
Clifton Voices and Ventures Highlight Local Events
Hank Thompson brings Western Cavalcade to Clifton on Lionday night December 2 at 8 in City Hall. Clifton Lions Club hosts a noon meeting with six Valley Mills Lions in attendance. Highlights include a goat feeding novelty and alumni news from Clifton College. Gladys Samuelson wed J B Frazier in a Fort Worth ceremony at eight.
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Hank Thompson
Clifton
City Hall
Clifton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Valley Mills Lions Club
Lions
Joyce Maxine Hoff
University of Texas
Goodall
Erna Barschak
Chapel
Emersonians
Gladys Samuelson
Fort Worth
Otto Samuelson
Cranfills Gap
J. B. Frazier
George Norris
A. E. Dines Jr
Mrs. Dines
Texas Governor Proposes Budget for Health and Youth Agencies
Governor Connally released a multi agency budget plan for 1968 69 covering public health mental health and retardation and the Texas Youth Council. It calls for salary raises to attract top staff funds to enforce food and drug laws to staff tuberculosis control and to expand the State Health Department building in Austin plus training facilities and new half way houses. It also lists totals for Health Department Mental Health and Mental Retardation and Texas Youth Council with combined general revenue expenditures of 119 632 055 in 1968 and 95 119 290 in 1969.
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Austin
John Cornally
Youth Council
Air Pollution Control Board
State Health Department
Connally
General Revenue Fund
Area Happenings Mixed local incidents and notable events
A mourning dove banded as an adult in Aberdeen, South Dakota was traced through federal agencies after traveling 1200 miles. Fires kept local volunteers busy amid dry weather and strong winds. Valley Mills volunteers sent fifteen boxes of goodies to overseas servicemen. Copperas Cove voters cast the first dry proposal absentee ballot in decades amid campaign activity. Dublin High School majorette Benna Timmons suffered a skull fracture in a riding accident. two horses panicked at a crossing with a train whistle. Burglary reports hit several local businesses. The Crawford Pirates closed their season with a 38-12 win over Riesel, posting a 7-1-2 record. Fairy Creek residents note illness and hospital returns.
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Dublin High School
Benna Timmons
Lyla Lee Martin
Laquita Timmons
Dublin Hospital
Dallas
Baylor University Medical Center
Dublin
Martin
Susie Palmerton
Barbara Maikell
Crawford Sun
Crawford Pirates
Riesel Indians
Riesel
Pirates
Hico News Review
Fairy Community News
W. E. Gayne
DeSoto
Zella Grice
Harris Hospital
Harold Taegel
Dry Fork
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Clifton College
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Bosque County
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Stephen F. Austin
Texas State
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Henderson County
Athens
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U.S. Office of Education
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Agricultce
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California
Arizona
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Rio Grande Valley
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State Board of Health
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Crawfills Gap
Aberdeen
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Whitney Messenger
Lois Smith
South Whitney
South
the Valley Mills Tribune
Valley Mills
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Copperas Cove
A. W. EhHis
Cox
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Scott Chevrolet
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