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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
8
Texans who normally vote for Governor Connally are asked this week to support him as a favorite son candidate for the presidency. He urged high turnout at precinct conventions after Democratic primaries to designate him leader of Texas delegation to the Chicago convention.
Leslie Vance seeks Bosque County Texas county attorney nomination in the Democratic primary. A 28 year old attorney from Bosque County with ties to Meridian and Clifton, he pledges strict enforcement of state laws and cooperation with officials, urging votes in the May 4, 1968 primary.
A Rockdale reader questions starvation reports near the large Alcoa plant and urges deeper probing of the motives behind the charges. The column recalls past criticism of Bobby Kennedy and notes the writer avoided printing both sides, pointing to other opinion avenues in the paper.
A columnist explains personal opinion vs reporting and invites readers of all ages to share what appeals about Kennedy. He notes last week’s stance that nothing about Kennedy is acceptable to him and reiterates the invitation for letters to the editor.
Clifton Youth Baseball Association president Doug Railsback announced four new local players and two roster changes. Freshman Red Sox will be managed by Alton Heier and Buddy Ables with both named as coach. Buddy Dale Ables is 7 and Thomas Godby is 8 assigned to Pee Wee Reds and Pee Wee Black Sox respectively. Two players left off last week’s roster correction adds Mike Herzog and Steve Dossman to Freshmen Black Sox roster.
The Democratic Party precinct conventions are set for 2 p.m. Saturday May 4 at usual polling places. The county convention follows a week later, also at 2 p.m. in the Meridian courthouse on Saturday May 11.
Clifton High senior class members will host a bake sale in front of Keelings in downtown Clifton on Saturday May 4 to raise funds for a HemisFair trip. The event features student volunteers and homemade treats.
Students sell homemade cakes pies cookies and brownies to raise funds for a Hemus trip scheduled for May 9 and 10. Proceeds support transportation lodging and activities for the visit.
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