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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues Operation Intercept strains U S Mexico ties as Mexican governors and tourists protest long border delays. It praises U S efforts to curb drug smuggling while urging reciprocal cooperation from Mexico to halt illicit flow and ease border disruption for legitimate travel.
South Carolina Drug Control Inspector F Joseph Hoidge cites two reports including the AMA noting studies show habitual marijuana use can cause brain damage and chromosome changes. He says little is known about long term effects but establishes that serious harm can result, contrasting with earlier experts who doubted any harm. Public opinion urged to avoid risk.
Idaho Senator Len Jordan, 70, was attacked by a young robber in a Washington elevator. Jordan fought back and, after a struggle that included a blackjack blow, the robber fled as the door opened and colleagues came to aid. The incident boosts Jordan's image as a tough, decisive leader.
Local notes report memorials to Mrs. Ralph Pierce and Mrs. Clara Turner among many donors led by Florine Kyser. Visitors and residents share updates from Turnersville to nearby towns, including cemetery work by Curd and Pancake families and several weekend social visits in Clifton, Fort Worth, Gatesville, and Meridian.
Ida Ziegelt of Meridian celebrated her 90th birthday with her four children and families present on Sept 14. Relatives from Meridian Hewitt Valley Mills Clifton and Womack joined in the celebration with cake flowers and memories. The honoree uses a walker but still plays dominoes with relatives and friends and was wished many more happy birthdays.
The 1969 70 Clifton High senior class met September 16 1969 to elect officers and a steering committee. Officers include President James Wiede Vice President Betty Gail Conrad Secretary Rita Willmann Treasurer Kim Outlaw Reporter David Reesing. Steering members listed with sponsors and room mothers detailed.
Clifton School schedules weekly meals with detailed daily menus. Monday offers steak with gravy creamed potatoes green beans tossed salad banana cake and bread with butter and milk. Tuesday features hot dogs corn peas fruit salad rolls bread butter and milk.
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