18 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
1
Officials close to both Richard Nixon and Gustavo Diaz Ordaz indicated a summit could occur as early as next year to complete the final phase of a growing friendship between the two leaders. The talks centered on regional cooperation and the potential extension of mutual understandings between the United States and Mexico.
The Texas Supreme Court refused to decide the constitutionality of the Texas blue law, noting the state filed its case in Midland. A Midland district judge had ruled the law requiring most merchants to close on either Saturday or Sunday is unconstitutional.
Amistad Dam had impounded 145.72 feet of water by this morning, down 0.09 foot since Tuesday. Storage reached 704,557 acre feet, a drop of 1,573 acre feet, with water measurements continuing.
Senior Citizens Club meets at 6 30 p m in the San A recreation room. A school semi formal dance for Del Rio Youth Center members runs 8 to 11 30 p m Friday. Fourth graders from the Texas State Health Division film at 9 30 a m Thursday in Junior. Cub Pack 282 meets 7 p m tonight at Travis Elementary with a Christmas program and pinata. A variety show at San Felipe High auditorium 7 30 p m Thursday features the Bluelights Optical Illusions Paisanos and The’s. The Golden Age Club hosts a Christmas party with the United Civic Organs. Thirty aliens charged with being in the United States were airlifted to El Paso from Val Verde County Jail.
Law enforcement canceled an international alert for a Laughlin Air Force Base student reported missing since November. Second Lt. David B. Wells is hospitalized at March Air Force Base hospital near Los Angeles. Dr. Weledniger of Fort Lee, New Jersey, flew to Del Rio seeking information as his son was missing.
Early planning is urged to prevent Amistad watershed pollution. Pettit notes accumulation could be anticipated if rock bottom holds back flow, and officials aim to head off any contamination through proactive measures.
Nationwide alert issued for 20 year old Barbara Mackle after abduction from a motel. FBI declined to confirm ransom goal while her family and boyfriend, Emory students, await word from kidnapers. Police report says she was restrained and chloroform used.
Early reports say three people died in a three-car collision near San Angelo Texas. Details remain unclear as investigators work the scene and identify the victims.
A fragment discusses how aged Latins were studied and transplanted into a new land, becoming part of a broader world while growing alienated from elderly members of their own community. It notes social integration challenges and shifting cultural ties.
The Office of Economic Opportunity and lawmakers announce a $163,750 grant to Val Verde County Community Action Agency serving Del Rio and Val Verde County. The funds cover 12 months for the visiting homemaker service, summer Head Start, Day Care Center, and related expenses benefiting about 390 children.
Mayor Alfredo Gutierrez convenes Del Rio City Council for 1 p.m. Thursday in the Council room. Gallan notes this is a briefing session and names Johnny Martinez and Reuben Flores as absent.
Partly cloudy and windy this afternoon. Fair and cool tonight and Thursday. Low tonight near temperature.
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