Arp $1 Lot Idea Sparks Clifton Interest
Frank X. Tolbert notes Arp Texas plans to sell land as $1 home sites tied to prompt construction and a local marina when lake levels rise. He suggests Clifton might use a similar program to attract residents while noting Clifton’s steady growth and housing shortage amid inflation and rising building costs.
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Frank X. Tolbert
Tolbert
Texas
Dallas News
Arp
Tyler
East Tyler
Clifton
Industrial Foundation
Doctor says Hong Kong flu no worse than Texas variety in Clifton
City health officer Dr. Don Gloff says there are flu cases in Clifton but no epidemic. He notes the Hong Kong strain is not more severe than the regular Texas flu and advises rest, aspirin, and avoiding crowds while vaccines are reserved for high risk groups.
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Don Gloff
Hong Kong
Clifton
Gloff
Texas
West Shore Improvement Assoc Meeting Jan 3
West Shore Civic Improvement Association will meet January 3, 1969 at 7:30 p.m. at Bluebonnet Community Center in Laguna Park.
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West Shore Improvement Assoc
West Shore Civic Improvement Association
Bluebonnet Community Center
Laguna Park
Feme Cagers Win 2 Loser Boys 1-1 in V M Tourney
Clifton High girls varsity went 2-1 in the Valley Mills tournament with Kim Outlaw earning all tournament honors. Cubs boys varsity went 1-1, beating China Spring but losing to Crawford as district play approaches in January.
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Feme
V. M
Clifton High
Cub
Valley Mills
CHL
Buddy Ables
China Spring
Oglesby
Moody
Kim Outlaw
Clifton Cubs
Cagemen
Crawford
Kenneth Hanson
Mike Hoff
Braune
Hanson
Christi Hanson
Linda Sparks
Record early next week due to New Year holiday
The Clifton Record will publish early next week because of the New Year holiday. Most stores and businesses in Clifton will be closed Wednesday January 1 1969, prompting advance submissions of news and ads.
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Oglesby
Moody
Clifton
Clifton Industrial Foundation to Elect Permanent Directors
A special Clifton Industrial Foundation meeting is set for January 9 at 7 p.m. in Clifton City Hall to complete charter membership drive and elect a permanent board of directors. Temporary directors include Helen C. Aars, Cecil P. Coston, J. L. Standefer Jr., Ted B. Evans, O. E. Pierson, Leslie B. Vance, and Sam D. Logan. A nominating committee will present seven nominees.
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Clifton Industrial Foundation
Clifton City Hall
Helen C. Aars
Texas
Secretary of State
Foundation
Cecil P. Coston
J. L. Standefer, Jr
Ted B. Evans
O. E. Pierson
Leslie B. Vance
Sam D. Logan
Local Nursing Grads Pass LVN Exams at Goodall-Witcher School
Five graduates from Goodall-Witcher Vocational School of Nursing earned LVN licensure after passing the National League of Nursing exams. Named are Mrs. Myrtle Crawford, Mrs. Melba Leck, Mrs. Diane Poston, Mrs. Mildred Outlaw, and Mrs. Martharene Brown. Instructors were Mrs. W. T. Holder and Mrs. Dan Amundson. Six students remain in current course set to finish Sept. 9 with a new class to start in spring 196?
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Goodall-Witcher
Waco Savings Opens New Clifton Agency offices
J P Ward announces public open house at the Clifton agency of Waco Savings and Loan Association on January 2 3. The move from 314 W St to 104 N Ave E east of the Post Office shares space with Clifton Retail Credit Association and the offices of Sen Ward and Leslie B Vance. The event marks the four year anniversary of the opening.
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J. P. Ward
Waco Savings and Loan Association
Clifton Agency
Waco Savings Agency
W. St. St
N. Ave. E
Central Finance Co
Waco Savings
Clifton Industrial Foundation to elect seven permanent directors
At the meeting’s close, all CIF members joining by then may vote for seven permanent directors. Directors will be chosen from the state slate by the nominating committee or via floor nominations. Each member and business membership has one vote. The session will note CIF operations and pledge card filing before the director vote.
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CIF
Clifton Industrial Foundation
Clifton Improvement Program Approved by HUD
Clifton gains eligibility for federal public housing assistance after approval of the Workable Program for Community Improvement. The Clifton Housing Authority prepares formal low rent public housing applications to be sent to Washington, with site selection and unit planning to follow upon HUD approval.
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City of
Clifton
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Bob Poage
Clifton Housing Authority
Washington
No End to War in 1969 Says Babson
Babson predicts a slower pace in 1969 with continued conflict in Vietnam and ongoing inflation. He expects fewer heavy weapon deployments but a shift to advanced defense tech and space programs, plus rising defense spending and skilled labor needs.
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Babson
Vietnam
Russian Bear Stays Hard Line After Czechs Provocation
Babson Report notes rising prices despite tax aimed at inflation. Consumers, including J Q Public, increase spending with borrowed funds while workers seek higher wages. The piece discusses continued inflationary pressure and financial policy signals as the Fed eases money growth.
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Fed
Lee Babson
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