Death penalty upheld by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
A Texas high court upholds capital punishment as not cruel or unusual, in a divided opinion by Judge Truman Roberts. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case. the writer argues judges should reflect the public, questions future rulings on confinement and bail, citing Angela Davis as an example.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
Truman Roberts
U. S. Supreme Court
Roberts
No Amnesty for Draft Dodgers Says Local Veterans
Local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts in Clifton urge Congress to oppose any amnesty for draft dodgers who fled to Canada or Sweden. The petitions urge Senators Tower and Bentsen and Representative Poage to vote against amnesty, arguing those who left did so by choice and deserve no return with forgiveness. The paper endorses the resolutions and calls on readers to sign the petition.
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Sweden
U. S
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clifton
Meridian
American Legion
John Tower
Lloyd Bentsen
Bob Poage
Congress
Choice
America
United States of America
Clifton Girls Track Team Competes at Baylor Meet
Clifton High School girls place among 15 teams at Baylor track meet earning 18 points. Myrna Peterman finishes second in the 220 yard dash in 27.7 seconds, Patti Gauntt third in the 880 yard run, Vivian Ender sixth in discus, Jane Huse sixth in 80 yard hurdles, and Linda Schultz sixth in the 440. Coach Lee Stanley prepares for Comanche Maiden Relays.
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Clifton High School
Baylor
Lee Stanley
Comanche
Clifton
Myrna Peterman
Patti Gauntt
Vivian Ender
Jane Huse
Linda Schultz
Lake Whitney Beauty Pageant opens entries for June show
Twentieth Lake Whitney Pageant set for June 9 and 10 at Lake Whitney Recreation Club. The event aims for 100 entrants, with ages 14 to 27 from within 40 miles. under 17 compete in junior contest. Entry fee 25 dollars covers DeWeese swimsuit and sash. proceeds aid Lake Whitney area development. Current queens Juanita Vasquez and Katrina Bell to represent in Miss Texas Universe. First entries include Mary Louise Womack Glenda Wells Dawley Hills Janet Wilkerson Paula Kay Rogers.
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Texas
Lake Whitney Association
Box 66
Whitney
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M & K Land Co
Ranch Harbor Estates
Ranch Harbor
Juanita Vasquez
Cleburne
Katrina Bell
Crowley
San Antonio
Mary Louise Womack
Koppers
Dave's Resort
Glenda Wells
Clifton
King Creek
Dawley Hills
Janet Wilkerson
Clifton Star
Paula Kay Rogers
Don's Dairy Mart
Cubs Win First Baseball Game 11-6 Over Glen Rose
The 1972 CHS Varsity baseball team defeated Glen Rose 11-6 last Thursday with Ducky Symank blasting a two run homer. Alan Roberts led at bat with three hits in four appearances and pitcher David Railsback earned the win, tossing all seven innings. The Cubs host Whitney at 4 p.m. today in Clifton, then begin district play on March 28 against Connally.
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Glen Rose
Douglas
Ducky) Symank
Alan
T-Bone) Roberts
D. P. Canuteson
David Railsback
Richard Liardon
Cubs
Whitney
Clifton
Clifton Junior High to Host 7th 8th 9th Grade Track Meet
Clifton Junior High will host an invitational track meet Friday with three divisions for 7th 8th and 9th graders. Up to ten teams per division are expected, with events starting at 1:30 p.m. and finals from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
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Clifton Junior High
Crocker Thanks Members for Golf Course Clean-up
Fred Crocker of Bosque Valley Golf Club thanks members for a highly successful clean-up day last Saturday. He notes the course is new and requires effort to remain among the prettiest in Texas.
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Crocker
Fred Crocker
Bosque Valley Golf Club
Texas
Lander Announces Ruby Yvonne Engagement to Lancaster
Mr and Mrs Walter Lander of McGregor announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby Yvonne to John F Lancaster son of Mrs Patsy Lancaster of Clifton The couple plans an approaching marriage in the near future.
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Walter Lander
McGregor
Ruby Yvonne
John F. Lancaster
Patsy Lancaster
Clifton
Hospital Auxiliary Sets Pre Easter Bake Sale Downtown
The Goodall Witcher Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Pre Easter Bake Sale Saturday March 25 at 10 a.m. in front of Keeling's in downtown Clifton. Delicious homemade pies.
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Hospital Auxiliary
Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Keeling’s
Clifton
Cakes breads and cookies charity sale announced
The organization plans a sale of cakes breads and cookies to raise funds for its community projects. Proceeds will support ongoing programs and future initiatives.
Mission of Holy Angels Sunday Mass at Clifton
The Mission of Holy Angels Catholic Church on Highway 219 holds Sunday Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Clifton.
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Mission OF Holy Angels Catholic Church
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