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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1970
Page
2
Editorial page carries a Jefferson quote from May 21 1970 noting civilization, safety, and literacy in a sharp, opinionated tone. The fragment emphasizes reading ability as foundational for national progress and stability.
Sam Logan laments low parent turnout at last week’s Clifton baseball meeting while praising a strong minority’s efforts. He notes 26 attendees, about 100 percent of participating parents, and asks why many residents ignore volunteering. He defends organizers, commends Clifton’s Black community for strong presence, and urges broader local participation beyond sports.
A letter from Sam Logan criticizes Democratic Party leader Larry O'Brien for linking President Nixon and Vice President to Kent State deaths. It argues for non-violent, lawful conduct and urges politicians to avoid inflaming passions or tying the president to murder.
Clifton community welcomes guests from Waco Corpus Christi and Tyler visiting homes of Pederson Mulle and Biasverson families. Obituaries note the deaths of Rueben M Jones and Emma Dahl with funeral details and burial at local churches. A local boy Robert Freeman catches a five pound bass at Neils Creek.
Raymond Gaston Sr from Clifton Texas lauds The Record as one of the best papers and commends its editor for speaking out. He notes fifty years of reading and hopes the paper helps Clifton grow. A cordial welcome is extended to readers with church and youth retreat notes.
The 6th Annual Clifton Flower Show listed ribbons and awards for Class I through Special Awards. Winners include Mrs. Ray Byford, Mrs. Currie Duncan, Mrs. M. K. Bradstreet, and Mrs. Haldor Duncan in various color placements. Sweepstakes were earned by Mrs. M. N. Lansford and Mrs. Kay Byford, with multiple horticulture and artistic arrangement honors noted. Contact The Clifton Record for listings.
The Children Record offers metal containers for mailing cookies to service men while supplies last. These sturdy tins are available now at the newspaper office.
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