10 May 1968
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Newspaper
Richardson Daily News
Location
Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1968
Page
1
Richardson noon and evening Toastmasters Clubs join state clubs to celebrate Toastmasters Day in Texas. Governor Connally designates Saturday as the official day and urges recognition of Toastmasters work worldwide.
Postmaster George Kemp announces a new law allowing families to block mail they find erotically arousing or sexually provocative. Patrons may request prohibitory orders and remove their names from mailing lists, with a pamphlet detailing steps and a form letter for complaints.
Fire Chief Richard Russell warns sodium chlorate based Johnson Grass weed killers can cause severe chemical burns. Public Health Service notes defoliants and sprays may burn skin if clothing is contaminated. Prompt laundering of contaminated clothing is essential. material is a powerful oxidizer with explosive and toxic gas hazards.
Democratic precinct chairmen were chosen in the precinct conventions held in connection with the primary election last week. The article lists numerous chairmen by name and area, including Richardson, Dwight J. Jarvis, Wallace L. Pellerin, T Eugene Zachary, Charles West Millard Shiver, Forrest Smith, and others.
Twenty eight teachers and administrators from Texas and 11 other states attend a July 8 to 26 short course in molecular genetics at the Southwest Center for Advanced Studies. The program, led by Prof. Daniel L. Harris, is funded by a National Science Foundation grant and marks the first offering of the course with lectures, labs, and discussions across genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, and biophysics.
The Department of Labor's Bureau of Statistics reports rising prices in March across food and beverages and apparel, with notable gains in pork poultry fresh fruit and rents. It notes consumer services up 0.6 percent and higher hospital and doctors fees, while new cars fell slightly in March.
RHS seniors present Tea House of the August Moon a John Patrick comedy drama tonight at 8 p.m. in Richardson High School Auditorium with a second performance tomorrow. Cast features Mark Ammerman Rick Ferguson Chris Willis Kathy Vogt and Louise Suttle among others. Martha Seelig directs with Susie Boyd as student director.
In Norman Scott’s Odds & Ends for the McKinney Courier-Gazette, a fable-like tale depicts two Indians smoking with slippery elm, dogwood bark, and red willow. They trade bites and banter about tastes, with quips about springtime freshness and changing to red willow.
Republican precinct chairmen were elected in Richardson area precincts during Saturday’s primary. Names include Pet. 104 Raymond Stephens, Pet. 105 Mrs. Raymond O. Noah, Pet. 106 James D. Collins, Pet. 107 Mrs. Donald Linton, Pet. 108 Dave Hankinson, Pet. 109 Mrs. Margaret Weathers, Pet. 110 Robert Paxton, Pet. 111 Mrs. R. H. Kiley, Pet. 116 Mrs. Richard Kuska, Pet. 117 Harold Patterson, Pet. 118 Mrs. Wally Wallingford, Pet. 119 Lee Mirth, Pet. 120 M. D. Weeks, Pet. 121 Mrs. Stella Dudash, Pet. 136 Mrs. E. Raymond, Pet. 151 Col. M. J. Hap Snell, Pet. 152 Mrs. C. R Goldsmith, Pet. 205 Mrs. Jim Graham, Pet. 210 Mrs. Jack Seifreit, Pet. 217 Buck Haynes, Pet. 218 Ennis Gibson, Pet. 219 Earl McDonald.
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