Watergate debate urges focus on domestic problems
U S Senator John Tower criticizes the Watergate hysteria, urging the nation to pursue inflation, energy, pollution, and other crises. He calls for prosecution of crimes without turning Congress into a perpetual courtroom and urges courts to handle the case while lawmakers tackle urgent issues. The Clifton Record Editorial echoes moderation and emphasizes separating fact from opinion amid ongoing coverage.
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U. S
John Tower
R.-Tex
Washington
Sen. Tower
America
United States Senate
United States
Congress
Watergate
Sam D. Logan, Jr
Madisonville Meteor
The
Clifton Record
Harry S.truman
Gasoline Shortages Limited But No Dire Travel Problems
AAA reports Texas stations largely operate normally with 14 oil suppliers amid minor cutbacks in low octane fuel. One Houston outlet lacks low octane and expects supply by June 1. Some stations cut Sundays or hours, and a discount chain imposes a five gallon per customer limit. Overall, travelers face few shortages with no major crisis cited.
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Texas
American Automobile Association
AAA
Houston
Mrs. Ringness Retires After 28 Years in Clifton Schools
Mrs. Lawrence Ringness retires after 28 years in Clifton public schools. Daughter of Norwegian Texas settlers, she studied at St Olaf College and Texas Lutheran Academy. She plans reunions, travels, and reading after retirement and attending the Four Mile Lutheran Church anniversary events.
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Ringness
Oan
Clifton
Dan Nelson
Texas
St. Olaf College
Northidia
Minn
Seguin
Texas Lutheran Academy
Faculty And Retired Teachers Honor Mrs Ringness At Clifton Luncheon
Clifton Public School Faculty and Retired Teachers honored Mrs. Lawrence Ringness upon her retirement after 28 years as a third grade teacher. A luncheon at Seamid's Downtown featured speeches by Walter Hansen and Eva Spitzer, a gift from cafeteria staff, and a silver tray from current faculty.
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E. B. Harris
Clifton Public School
Clifton
Seamid
Lawrence Ringness
Ringness
Clifton High School
Walter Hansen
Herris
Eva
Controls and precautions for peach tree borer and lawn fertilization
Guidance on peach tree borer egg laying and larval feeding with chemical control options including dieldrin endosulfan and parathion sprays. Also discusses urea use for topdressing grasses, nitrogen volatilization, and safe lawn fertilization practices to avoid herbicide damage to trees and shrubs.
Savings Bond Sales Progress in Bosque County April Update
April purchases of Series KE and United States Savings Bonds totaled 12 213 dollars, lifting Bosque County four month sales to 53 636 dollars, about 33 percent of the annual goal of 169 099 dollars. statewide and national totals show gains over 1972, with Texas reaching 19 525 843 dollars and nationwide monthly sales at 6 562 million.
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United States Savings
William B. Bertelsen
Bosque County Savies Bonds Committee
Texas
Weldon Davis Feted With Stag Party
A stag party honoring Weldon Davis was held at the home of Mrs. J M Herrington in Meridian. Guests came from Fort Worth Clifton and Meridian. The groom to be answered recipes read aloud and prizes were awarded after gifts. Weldon’s fiancée is Miss Kay Cosper of Clifton.
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Poage
Congress
Weldon Davis
J. M. Herrington
Meridian
Fort Worth
Clifton
Weldon
D. M. Marsh
Kay Cosper
County HD Agent's Report On Asparagus Buying And Cooking Tips
Asparagus pairs with meat fish and eggs and adds festive touch when served with butter hollandaise or aueratin. Choose fresh spears that are closed compact green with tender stalks and avoid moldy ridged or aging spears. Wash thoroughly and cook by standing in boiling salted water until tender about 10 to 20 minutes.
Senior Citizens Seek Better Housing Design and Safety
Patricia A. Bradshan argues the ideal elderly home is more convenient and thoughtfully planned. Texas A&M design specialist urges higher standards with glare-free illumination, safe floors, grab bars, railings, and anti slip surfaces to boost quality of life for aging residents. The expert predicts life expectancy may rise by ten years in the next century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia A. Bradshan
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
College Station
R Leeds
Anniversary Of Pastor Will Be Observed Sunday
Shiloh Baptist Church of Clifton marks the second anniversary of Rev. O. C. Clayton as pastor this Sunday. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. with Rev. C. L. Oliver of Waco delivering the sermon. Choir music and a 1 p.m. dinner follow. Anniversary hour at 5 p.m. with Rev. L. D. White of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Waco, delivering the sermon.
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Shiloh Baptist Church of
Clifton
O. C. Clayton
C. L. Oliver
Waco
Shiloh Baptist Choir
L. D. White
Rose of Sharon Baptist Church
Bishop Reappoints Methodist Pastor for Texas Conference
The Rev. Cleon Flanagan of Clifton First and Coyote United Methodist Churches will be reappointed to both pulpits as the Central Texas Annual Conference begins a new year. Bishop W. McFerrin Stone will finalize Flanagan’s appointment and 300 others at the conference closing at First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth on June 6.
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Asta Nelson
Four Mile Lutheran Church
Mohank
Four Mile Church
Texas
Asia Nelson
Cleon Flanagan
Clifton First United Methodist Church
Coyote United Methodist Church
Central ‘Texas
Mr. Flanagan
United Methodist
W. McFerrin Stone
First United Methodist Church
Tort Worth
Grass Fire Extinguished Before Clifton Volunteers Arrive
Firefighters from the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire near the Crossroads Saturday evening. The blaze had been extinguished before their arrival, according to Fire Chief George Harris.
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Clifton
Crossroads
George Harris
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