18 Dec 1966
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1966
Page
1
A plus page discussing common causes of student failure in schools. It cites dissipation late nights, immature attitudes toward criticism, parental pressures, and conflict between parental goals and a child’s wishes as factors. It argues teachers and parents must cooperate to reduce failures for the sake of students and taxpayers.
Mexia High School offers a rotating lunch menu with Macaroni and cheese on Monday and steak with rice on Tuesday. Wednesday includes sandwiches with potato chips and pimiento cheese and crackers, ending with ice cream.
Researchers estimate over 200 lacean fish species are poisonous among marine life. The finding highlights potential risks to coastal communities and warrants further study of toxin profiles and ecological roles.
Harper & Row executives led by Cass Canfield and Gardner Cowles revised Manchester manuscript in long sessions to ease Kennedy family distress. A 1964 memorandum of understanding required Kennedy approval and set publication after November 22, 1968 unless specified otherwise. The Kennedy family endorsed edits but have not read the final manuscript, with Goodwin and Timmons advising on sensitive passages.
Home Demonstration Club women from Woodland Mexia and nearby areas sponsor The Spirit Of Christmas in song at Union Baptist Church Mexia with Rev S A Winn as pastor Ora Smith Dennis Chatman Mrs N C Jefferson and Rev E L Spencer give devotions The program features Christmas carols sung by Union Antioch Mr Zion Bethlehem Head Branch Jones Chapel Sandy Memorial St John Beth edsia and other churches with narrations by Mrs Joe Phillips Readings by Fannie E Carter Nancy Blair and Aline Baker Public invited to attend.
COLORADO CITY AP This West Texas town bought Root Memorial Hospital for 365000 from the founder’s son after a planned October 15 closure due to rising costs and Medicare cuts. The city will form a hospital district by June 30 and Root will lease and continue operating the facility for 13000 until June 30.
President Eisenhower shows continued recovery from gall bladder surgery at Walter Reed Army Hospital with reporters noting steady improvement and ongoing monitoring. He remains under care as doctors assess progress and potential discharge timelines.
The Agriculture Department's Commodity Credit Corp. CCC reported a four month loss of 2.33 billion dollars in farm price support and farm program operations ending November 1.
An informant said Sen Kennedy sent a telegram confirming the Kennedy family would not block publication if the memorandum terms are met. Mrs Kennedy sought an injunction arguing lack of approval and invasion of privacy, claiming publication would breach a solemn agreement.
Wortham and nearby areas record visitors and family news. Linda Harris and Rickey Calame visited Rickey Calame's grandmother, Gertrude Calame, while Elizabeth Calame earned first runner up in a FFA Sweetheart Contest in Corsicana. Families mark anniversaries and weddings, and residents travel to Texas towns.
Dallas report from the U S Labor Department warns youths and employers about Fair Labor Standards Act rules during the Christmas hiring surge. It cites age based restrictions on hazardous jobs for 16 and 17 year olds, limited hours for 14 and 15 year olds, and requires employment or age certificates to avoid violations.
Venezuelan forces deployed in Caracas and rural areas as the government intensified a broad manhunt for Castroite terrorists, aiming to cripple the insurgent network and restore public safety.
William Knock reported 472 Christmas trees valued at 1 062 dollars stolen from his Newport corner lot Thursday night. Authorities investigate the theft of the trees from the business site Knocks ran.
A room at Meramec Caverns in Missouri can hold 2500 people, highlighting the venue's large capacity for tours events and gatherings.
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