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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1960
Page
6
Colonel Homer Garrison Jr., director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said this week that more than two million motor vehicles have yet to be inspected. The figure underscores ongoing concerns over vehicle safety compliance across the state.
A local shop advertises repair of watches, electric clocks, electric razors, and jewelry. Experts perform diagnostics, sizing, and component replacement to restore functionality.
Colonel Garrison said over 4,300,000 vehicles will be inspected in Texas this year but only about half have completed inspections at about 4,400 stations. He noted stations cannot inspect in wet weather. He urged motorists to visit stations now to avoid long lines before the April 15 deadline.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Conrad reside at 1508 West 11th Street Clifton in a two bedroom home built by Or Schow Lumber Co Inc. They moved in mid January after Conrads Chicago Cardinals season in 1959. The house features modern kitchen space wall to wall carpeting central heating and air conditioning and ample interior and exterior storage including a metal fence enclosing a rear yard for their daughter Janet.
Delayed personals note several extended visits and travels. Alva Tweedle and family spent Sunday in Stephenville with relatives. Chris Strand and Joe Crosley attended a Frigidaire Service School in Fort Worth. ACU students Wayne Gloff Darla Gloff Linda Barnes Suzanne Sandefer Brad Burkhart visited Clifton from Abilene. Jenson family in Clifton with Kingville relatives. Phil Gene Jenson on 30 day leave from Iceland with wife and children meeting Phyllis Jean born last November 11.
Congressman W R Poage reflects on a Senate heavy session and what he calls a dangerous push for referees to interfere with state voting. He compares it to Reconstruction era Force Bills and warns against reviving such measures. He notes local political shifts as Conoco Cafe in Clifton changes hands to the Solbergs with Connie Hey assisting.
Dr. John H. Newton former pastor of First Presbyterian Church Victoria and Clifton is commissioned as Texas Ranger chaplain by State Sen. Fry. The 44 year old pastor says he is now a full fledged Ranger member while serving as chaplain. Newton, a UT and Austin Theological Seminary graduate, led Victoria churches and held local posts including housing authority commissioner. He previously rode with a sheriff's posse and attended FBI crime detection schools.
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