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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1970
Page
2
Editorial snippet quotes Thomas Jefferson arguing against tyranny and for widespread literacy and safe civility. It reflects beliefs on free expression and a state of civilization where all citizens can read and be protected.
Freemasons in Texas sponsor Public Schools Week from March 2 to 6 to support education. The appeal cites Freemasonry’s values of God’s Fatherhood, brotherhood, individual worth, and moral progress. Residents are urged to visit local public schools and encourage students and communities to back Texas schools.
The piece argues the Army acts as prosecutor against soldiers in Vietnam while civilians are enemy in a chaotic war. It notes mistakes were made on both sides and questions punishing soldiers for actions taken under extreme pressure and danger. It defends servicemen fighting under difficult orders.
The piece argues a presidential backed bill to apply school integration laws uniformly across states. It cites Senator Ribicoff and a few liberal supporters while noting most political liberals oppose the measure, using Dixie politics as a shield to delay action.
Texas top officials led by Gov. Preston Smith announce a coordinated action plan against drug abuse. The effort includes education campaigns, task forces for enforcement and research, and a Mexico information exchange, with a March 13 meeting with U.S. officials to explore federal support.
Mrs Edwin Kruse public relations officer for Church Women United of Bosque County thanks The Clifton Record for publicity of meetings and activities. The letter expresses gratitude for coverage and public awareness.
The week of March 8 to 14 marks Girl Scout Week as the Bluebonnet Council serving thirteen counties plans church attendance events, special meetings, birthday parties, banquets, and coffee gatherings. The Awareness-Action theme guides activities for 400 troops and girls ages 7 to 17 to turn awareness into community service. About a million adults and 4.5 million girls participate in Girl Scouts nationwide.
Lettie Ficklin of the Clifton Sunset Home marked her 95th birthday on Sunday March 1 with a family gathering at her son and daughter in law S Ave P Clifton home. Attendees included her children grandchildren great and great great grandchildren from Valley Mills Clifton Waco Mosheim and other areas.
Corner Pecan and N Avenue E hosts Clifton Independent Baptist Church Pastor Kenneth Stevens. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday services also at 7 p.m.
The Clifton Record lists political notices for state and local offices with cash in advance pricing. Announcements include U S Congressman Bob Poage, State Representative J E Ward, County Judge Be W Fibber McGee, Jack Rowland, Fern R White, Jimmie Gill, Tom Heartsill, J Paul Howard Roy Welborn W L Gauntt, to run in the May 2 1970 Democratic primary.
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