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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
2
Senator Ralph Yarborough argues the 90th Congress first session passed several major laws, but critics say it failed to meet expectations. It enacted measures on social security, pollution, taxes, and education while boosting federal salaries and resisting large deficits.
Ralph Yarborough announces not running for Texas governor citing a changed mood and three factors shaping the choice. The piece notes GOP hopes to split votes, lists potential successors like Don Yarborough and Edward Clark, and singles out Preston Smith as a strong candidate to carry on progress in Texas.
In a Texas Houston address dated January 4 1968 Bob Poage argues inflation harms every income level by eroding buying power and increasing costs for farmers. He calls for reduced expenditures and higher taxes to curb inflation and preserve farm prices and public programs.
Kiwanis luncheon speaker Vic Slater, Burlington Industries West plant superintendent, outlined 1967 progress. plant employs over 300 with 1967 payroll surpassing 1 million dollars as local business updates unfold.
Sheriff Grimes announced a three way FM radio in his patrol car enabling 30 mile range with any car and communication with Waco station from anywhere in Bosque County. Clifton Santa Fe freight station logged 1626 freight cars in 1947 with 833 unloaded locally and 793 shipped out. Texas Milling Co led receivers and shippers. oats cattle and rock were also moved. Large inflows came from lumber cement automobiles trucks farm implements and gasoline. Bruce Parks reported good prices for stock at the Mid Texas Hereford Assn sale in Stephenville. Barret Hereford Ranch paid 500 for D Royal Domino 16th a bull signed by Parks Hereford Ranch.
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