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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
3
The Collingsworth County Free Fair hosts the Old Fiddlers Contest on Saturday September 7 at Ellison Park. Fiddlers from six states competed last year and this year lead ing players have committed to attend. Prizes and expenses are funded by the chairmen with public support urged.
A Camrose Canadian editorial argues breathalyzers reduce alcohol related crashes and arrests. It cites British Columbia results with fewer arrests, Toronto blitz effects, and Greater London declines. The piece urges a new public attitude and supports the Army way as a disciplined approach.
At the Chicago Democratic National Convention TDOC demands 50 seats or 48 percent of Texas’ delegation and proportional representation for minorities. They also push to scrap the unit rule and reconstitute the Texas group led by Gov. Connally to favor a fairer roll. Delegates at Dallas selected Connally as favorite son until released, with most votes then likely to Hubert Humphrey.
A garbled Crossroads item discusses war money, youth, and price trends. It mentions neighbors, predators, and international events with fragmented phrases and unclear context. The piece names D. E. Scott as a possible voice or source.
In Texas the presidential race tilts with Nixon favored by incumbents as Wallace splits right wing support possibly drawing 50 percent in West and East Texas while Humphrey gains from Connally backed by a vice presidential pick. Connally also fills state posts with Beavley to Texas Supreme Court and Gordon to head the State Liquor Control Board.
Attorney General Cra' Martin ruled that property owners cannot cut another's fence to access an alleged county road unused for 20 years except where ingress and egress exist to a living in enclosed fencing. Public roads retain limited rights of public access.
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