Great Silent Majority and the Shift in American Attitudes
In a reflective look, the author argues moderates are labeled as the great silent majority, salt of the earth types who grow restless when aroused. He recalls pre Pearl Harbor apathy, rapid wartime mobilization, and his own decision to volunteer for the Air Force, noting enduring patriotism through Korea. See DROP OF INK, Page 6-A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Army
Marines
Air Corps
Laele Sam
Republic of
South Korea
Air Force
Lightning damages homes as Clifton volunteers handle four calls
Clifton's volunteer firefighters answered four fire calls in two days, totaling 87 for the year with two months left. Lightning struck three homes near the station causing damage but no fires. Mrs. Hattie Hill and Failis and Anderson homes suffered damage, with other possible hits unreported. A pickup burned at the Sam Oswald farm Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
George Harris
Hattie Hill
Live Oak
Failis
Anderson
Sam Oswald
CHS Girls Open Season With Wins Over Gap
Clifton high school girls basketball opened the season with a pair of wins over Gap High. The B-Squad edged 6 16, led by Lazane Smith with 20 points. In the Varsity, Kim Outlaw led with 28 as Clifton won 35 17, with strong defense from Judy Fossett and six players contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Crawfills Gap High
Gap
Jocal Varsity
Lazane Smith
Margie Berger
Hermania Felan
Jane Huse
Kim Outlaw
Linda Sparks
Linda Schulze
Christi Hanson
Buddy Ables
Diane Burns
Nita Hoel
Judy Fossett
Pam Rice
Karen Tweedie
Debbie Dreyer
Clifton Businesses Likely Open On Veterans Day
Most Clifton businesses will stay open on Veterans Day November 11 though some plan closures amid Moratorium Day protests. Official observed holidays include May 30 Memorial Day. government offices and the Post Office will close, while Farmers State Bank will remain open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Farmers State Bank
COUNTY VETS JOIN NATIONWIDE SPEAK OUT ON NOV 11 TO 15
Local veterans groups and other individuals plan patriotic activities to counter Moratorium demonstrators and show support for the President's Vietnam policy. VFW posts in Clifton and Meridian will display flags Nov 11 through 15, Clifton’s Legion opens Nov 11 with a catfish supper, and auxiliary members host a Buddy Poppy sale. Valley Mills DAV pushes flag participation countywide. A petition supporting Operation Speak Out will be placed in public spots for signatures during Nov 11 15.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Robert E. Binford
Clifton
VFW
Meridian
Jodie Amundson
Valley Mills
Disabled American Veterans
DAV
Bob Marstiller
Whitney
Cubs Cougars Homecoming Clash at Cub Stadium Friday
Clifton High prepares for a homecoming crowd as the Cubs host China Spring Cougars at Cub Stadium starting at 7 30 p m. Queen selection remains secret until halftime with finalists Rosemary Swenson Kim Outlaw and Debra Fehler.
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Clifton High Exes
Hame
Clifton Cubs
China Spring Cougars
Cub Stadium
Marsha Hill
CHS
Rosemary Swenson
Kim Outlaw
Debra Fehler
Jermstad Recovering From Wreck Injuries At Waco Hillcrest
Marcus Jermstad of Clifton remains in serious condition at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco after a two car head on collision near Laguna Park. He suffers a broken neck vertebra broken leg broken nose and other injuries and is in traction with 6 to 8 weeks before transfer to Clifton.
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Marcus Jermstad
Clifton
Laguna Park
Hillcrest Hospital
Waco
Jermstad
Marcus
Clifton Hospital
Local Clifton Businesses Plan for Christmas Decor Meet
Clifton Texas business representatives are invited to City Hall at 3 p.m. today to plan holiday activities ahead of Santa Claus visit on November 29. The meeting aims to organize decorations and events for the Clifton area ahead of Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Santa Claus
Clifton
Texas
Santa
Kiddos
Clifton Scouts Organize Saturday Goodwill Bag Pickup
Clifton's Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will collect Goodwill bags starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Donated clothing will be refurbished by handicapped workers at Goodwill Industries.
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Clifton’s
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Goodwill Industries
Bosque County wildlife versus intensive brush and weed control
In Bosque County the dominant food of white tailed deer, quail, and mourning doves is weeds and browse. Intensive brush and weed control risks malnutrition and loss of cover for wildlife, threatening future turkey roosts and quail populations. Wise planning is urged to avoid long term ecological damage.
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Bosque County
Nature
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C. B. Cathey
Hamilton
Central Texas
Houston and
Fort Worth
Dr. Cathey
Nelson Wheat
Brownwood
Lynn Storm
Austin
American Polled Hereford Association
Robert Carlyle
Cowhouse Creek
By Sam Logan
CHS Girl
Gap Feries
Bart Ivey
Larry
Dents
Clifton Dam
Cubs
Cougars
National Guard Armory
Eddie Witt
Cub Booster Club
Boosters
China Spring
Wildcats
Itasca
Cub
Aubrey Roberts
China Spring Club
Roberts
Robert Parsons
Clilton
Hillcrest
Claude Outlaw
Ftascaites
Mitchell Prince
Prince
Yale
Joe T. Stevens
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