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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
2
Editorial argues the Pueblo incident could spark broader conflict. It warns against appeasement, urges readiness, and recalls Lusitania and Pearl Harbor to stress the stakes of defending freedom. The piece calls for vigilance against propaganda and pursues a stance of decisive action.
An editorial notes that people hear only about 25 percent of what they listen to and that politicians repeat themselves to increase retention. Consultant C Howard Watts cites studies showing similar listening efficiency among college students and the general public, with time use figures suggesting heavy emphasis on listening and talking.
A winter freeze halted Clifton life as temperatures sank to single digits. Ole Hogstel ended his 15 year term as Clifton Volunteer Fire Dept fire chief at year end 1947. San ders Jorgenson elected to succeed him, with E. L. Cotton Canute son as assistant chief, Curtis Bakke as president, and Albert Reesing as secretary treasurer. Texas Democratic chairmen association officers named with Dary Helm of Austin and Clifton appointed as executive assistant to the president.
Aubrey Roberts spoke at the Whitney All Sports Banquet honoring multiple athletic groups. Pfc. Burle Simons was wounded in Vietnam, grandson of Craw ford residents. Obituary for Henry Ewing Baldridge of Waco with survivors listed. Election interest notes Johnston Connally would win Texas governor. voter straw poll results. School Superintendent Stuver revises calendar after flu. graduation set for June 3. West Chamber elects Gorman Hopkins president amid 1967 board changes. Hamilton County Hospital to appoint Qvid C. Dill as administrator February 5. Career Day planned February 2 at Comanche High School with participating schools. Optimist Club to host Youth Appreciation Banquet with Darrel Royal as principal speaker.
Development of breakaway poles that shear at their base when struck by a car promises higher highway safety. Extensive tests show vehicle damage is minimal and drivers stay unhurt and in control after collisions. The Minnesota Highway Department has installed the first major example.
The world's largest beer fermenting vessel located in Dublin Ireland holds 8106 barrels and is built entirely from nickel stainless steel to preserve purity of the brew.
In Austin Texas candidates line up for the 1968 races as Democrats court Dallas and Houston figures for the governor race while Republicans prepare their own slate. The May 4 primary also pits Ben Barnes against Don Gladden for lieutenant governor with Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals nominees named.
Officials project a six month run in San Antonio will attract more than 7.2 million people to HemisFair. Organizers anticipate high attendance as the exposition showcases international exhibits and cultural programs.
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