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Newspaper
Pampa Daily News
Location
Pampa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1970
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a Saturday event with guests and a candidate for governor or leadership. The garbled text references attendees, a dean, and a paid position. Details are unreadable. no clear names, places, or dates can be confirmed from the fragment.
The dispute centers on a May 25 UPI report about equipment standards for ambulances and attendant judgments. Key lawmakers Heatly and Slack pressed for changes to Doctor James Peavy the state health commissioner. Peavy said many ambulance firms in smaller towns oppose rigid staffing limits arguing it could sideline operators. He urged reconsideration of Judge Martin’s original upholding of the state agency’s authority to regulate ambulances. Health department workers expressed astonishment at the second opinion and Peavy's request.
Funeral services were held for Leo Akst after death at Highland General Hospital. Ruth Irene Organ, 65, buried beside her husband Ben Organ in Fairview Cemetery, arrangements by Camichael Whatley Funeral Directors. Henry Newton Jonas, 43, of 40 Anne, to be buried at Memory Gardens after services at Central Church of Christ officiated by JM Gilpatrick. Survivors include multiple relatives across several states and towns.
Influential Cons members press Finch to rewrite welfare reform, while protesters from the National Welfare Rights Organization occupy Finch’s office. Inside HEW, critics claim mismanagement of federal health programs and politicization, as Nixon defends Richardson as the best qualified to lead HIEW. Richardson, a former Frankfurter clerk and Eisenhower aide, rose to No. 2 at the State Department in 1968 and helped plan NSC actions that led to Cambodian incursions.
A car driven by Donald Lee Brunson 20 crossed the center line near Hobart and Florida streets, knocked a gas meter from its foundation, causing a gas leak for several minutes. Police say Brunson was cited for driving while intoxicated and damages are estimated at 400 dollars to the car and 980 dollars to the gas line.
Classified ads units claim quick sales and steady work opportunities with pricing and contact details. The snippet mentions daily papers, advertising rates, and a phone number for inquiries, indicating a classifieds section aimed at buyers and jobseekers.
Voters gather at Ui Feast of t J y Sidow and RES McAnelly Slade events as Garson County Republicans head toward a candidate lineup. Mildred Cuthingham of Miamitskiig votes five times while Mis tile Haynes and Juanila Haynes play piano. A pedestrian crosses a swaying expansion bridge near Roberts County Park and an old Motgeel dog is seen on Highway 60 east of Pampa. Voters arrive at the police station seeking guidance to the correct polling place, with officers directing them to the courthouse across the street.
Lester Woods heads a four member Gray County unit delegation to the District B-North annual meeting in Berger on June 1. The event features a Plans and Evaluations Session to set district objectives and a luncheon with a speaker on the society's new million dollar clinical research program. Three directors will be elected to District 1 North on the state board. awards for public education and fundraising Crusades will be presented. Gray County has raised 7958 to date. Delegates include Mrs. Bob Andis, Mrs. D. C. Penn, Mrs. Kermai Lawson, and Mrs. Jim Terry.
Governor Preston Smith will transfer 1.2 million from the Texas Highway Department to the Department of Public Safety, the third such move this year to avoid a fiscal crisis. DPS head Col Wilson Speir was alerted months ago to the shortfall and funds will be redirected to meet legislated DPS program funding.
At 8 percent interest, a gathering led by Mrs Verinel Mecaeloi and Theuland General Hospital's director urged expanded services and planning. Notable attendees included Amy Nei, Melody Stewart, Dorothy McMurney, Ruth Stoger, and several nursing adjudents from Vonational fAtrsds. Speakers from Northwest Texas Hospital and Veterans Administration Hospital Amarillo, such as Dr Henry E Martin and Don Gholaton, discussed outstanding professionals and nursing-service staffing.
A state health official warns the pesticide texaphone could contaminate Lake Meredith and threaten drinking water for about 40,000 people in Amarillo Borger Pampa Plainview Lubbock Slayton Talola ODonnell La Mesa Brownfield and Levelland if dosage reaches seven tenths of one percent.
A flood of local items lists Bible school details, art lessons, and garage sales. Mentions convalescent care, a Harvester Band planning meeting in Park Park School, and upcoming lemonade of school events. Also notes a piano recital, a university event in Stillwater, and relatives traveling between states with various garage sales and rummage sales nearby.
Truitt Johnson of McLean lost to John Dwyer of McLean in the race for reelection. Dwyer polled 343 votes to Johnson's 249. Dwyer will run unopposed in November to face Republican Vernon Watkins for Precinct 4 County Commissioner.
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