Texas Floods Ebb After 12 Day Storms In Texas
Deluges and tornadoes in Texas began tapering off though floods remained in southern rivers. Sabine River floods spread into northwest Louisiana and eastern Texas. Wharton and Bay City faced danger from the Colorado as 17 lives were lost across 11 days. President Eisenhower declared a disaster area as rains subside and crests move toward the Gulf. Trinity River at Liberty rose to 27 feet while fear persisted near Mineola and Lagansport. Bay City and Texas towns awaited final crest in hours ahead of easing conditions.
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Texas To Vote On Advertising Its Attractions
Texas moves toward a public vote on a constitutional amendment to permit state advertising of the state's attractions. The measure, backed by Sen. Carlos Ashley, would repeal the 1876 provision barring carpetbagger activity and allow private industry to match state advertising funds if desired. A separate sales limit bill faced House passage delays after concerns it would harm small retailers.
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Funeral services for Lonnie Cardwell held at Newberry Chapel
Funeral rites for Lonnie Clovis Cardwell former Tell resident were conducted at 1 o'clock this morning at Newberry Chapel by Sherman Ervin of Calvary Baptist. Cardwell died Saturday afternoon in Amarillo Veterans Hospital after a several months illness. Burial followed at Tell Baptist cemetery under Newberry Funeral Home guidance. Be sure to attend the Senior Class Play Clementine tonight at 8:00 PM in the high school auditorium.
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Secretary Dules to Seek Budget Restoration Before Senate Panel
Secretary of State John Foster Dules prepared to testify to a Senate appropriations subcommittee as he seeks restoration of cuts in his department's budget. The House cut 47 million dollars from a 227 million dollar request, while Arthur Larson, director of the U S Information Agency, was mentioned in context.
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Press Club speech and White House campaign on budget cuts
The article reports President Eisenhower returning from Georgia to lead a campaign against congressional budget cuts targeting foreign aid in the USIA program. A White House meeting with GOP and Democratic leaders is set for May 9 to discuss foreign aid amid strong opposition from lawmakers.
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Senate Rackets Group May Question Navy Over Payoff
The Senate Rackets Committee plans to hỏi Navy officials about a 4200 bribery payoff to Teamster Union leaders and may seek contempt charges to obtain union records. Earl Bettendorf testified he paid 175 weekly to Scranton Teamsters for nonunion trucks under Navy contract at Tobyhanna Army depot, claiming government approval. Navy officials promised a prompt, thorough investigation and the panel previewed upcoming New York hearings.
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D-Ark
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United States
Ruckers Bros OK Rubber Welders Move to New Address
Ruckers Bros Rubber Welders announces relocation to 201-211 Ave F NW Childress. The firm invites customers to visit the new site at the former McFarland and Bennett Conco Station Number One Building.
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Notorious Badman Norris Dies in Running Gun Battle
FBI agents and Texas officers killed notorious bandit Gene Norris and partner William Humphrey after a daylight payroll robbery plot at Carswell Air Force Base. Norris, Humphrey, both slain on Walnut Creek bank in Parker County, planned to abduct a worker and hostage the worker’s 11 year old son. Hagler questioned about the case.
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David Fred Hagler
Carswell Air Force Base
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Clean Up Week Campaign Aims To Curb Typhoid Outbreak
Charles Rogers chair of the Clean Up Fix Up Paint Up Campaign spoke to the Lions Club about holding events in Chil dress May 6 to 11. Dr J J Westenburg endorsed the drive and pledged support noting it would control flies mosquitoes and typhoid risk. CC V Jones led the program with Irvin Clemons visiting from Oaklyn NJ. A class play Clementine tonight at 8 PM in the High School auditorium.
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Lions Club Today
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Irvin Clemons
Oaklynn, NJ
San Francisco Area Jolted By Earthquake
A strong quake rattled the San Francisco area causing shaking felt across cities and prompting emergency crews to assess damage and safety. No immediate reports of casualties or major structural failures were confirmed.
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Quake Shakes San Francisco Area Again On Monday
A strong quake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area Monday night, rated about 3.25 by UC Berkeley seismographs, following the March 22 event. It was felt across San Francisco, the peninsula, and the East Bay with no immediate damage reported. Police and switchboards received many calls from frightened residents. The tremor lasted about ninety minutes and resonated most in the southern and western parts of the city.
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Rucker Bros Ok Rubber Welders Operate In Childress Area
Local listing notes Rucker Bros Ok Rubber Welders located at 201 21st Ave Nw in Childress. The entry references former site owners McFarland and Bennett Conoco Station nearby at 201 Ave F.
Showers To Continue In Southland In Texas and Louisiana
Rain eased in flood struck Texas but scattered showers will persist across the South. Dallas area received nearly half an inch Monday night while statewide precipitation remained light. 17 deaths in 11 days and 11 major rivers out of banks. President Eisenhower declared much of Texas a major disaster area with damages in the millions, Trinity and Braggs rivers damage over 15 million and crop loss around 3 million offset by drouth relief. Rain also extended into Louisiana and Missouri with Lake Charles reporting heavy hourly totals.
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Rainfall Totals Across Childress and Vicinity Rise Through Week
Rain ceased this morning after days of steady showers. Totals include 4.35 inches in Childress with 30 reporting from The Index gauge and 0.62 inches since Monday midnight at the CAA station. Community reports vary with several farmers noting around 2 to 5 inches in areas between Community Center and Kirkland.
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Aides Fight To Rescue Budget In Senate Hearing
Washington The administration opens a two front bid to rescue the budget with USIA chief Dulles defending a 46 to 47 million cut in the agency's request before a Senate appropriations subcommittee led by Lyndon B. Johnson. The panel will weigh administration reasons for restoring State Department cuts.
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McFarland Bennett Conoco Station Ad Invites Customers
An invitation reads Come to 201-211 Ave F Nw Childress inviting customers to the former McFarland and Bennett Conoco Station Number One Building at 201-211 Ave F Northwest.
Entered Apprentice Degree Work Tuesday Evening
The notice invites members to attend the Entered Apprentice degree work on Tuesday at 7 PM at the Masonic Hall announcing a ceremonial session and gathering.
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US Shows Power in Middle East With Marines Landings
About 1000 Marines from the U S 6th Fleet landed at Heirat Lebanon on shore leave as Washington signaled it could move troops into Jordan within days if needed The landing accompanies a broad show of force in the eastern Mediterranean amid tensions over Jordan and Soviet criticism of U S actions in the region
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US warns NATO on drastic troop cuts in Europe
The United States tells European allies it will keep military strength in Germany only if it is a fair share of allied power. Dulles to outline policy at Bonn meeting as NATO reviews Middle East tensions including the Jordan crisis with a 10 million dollar aid offer to Jordan.
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Fabulous RFC Set to End as History Looms
The Reconstruction Finance Corp faces liquidation and transfer of remaining functions on June 10 under President Eisenhower plan. The agency, created by Hoover to combat depression, expanded into a giant lender supporting wartime and postwar industry, now slated to fade from the federal budget.
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Veteran Methodist Minister Joe Haymes to retire June 1
Joe Haymes longtime Texas pastor and district superintendent announces retirement from active ministry effective June 1 after nearly 50 years in the pulpit. He has served in multiple Texas churches and districts during a long career including roles with six General Conferences and leadership at Southern Methodist University and McMurry College. He plans to move to Lubbock after retirement.
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Daniel Blasts House Group's Surety Action
Gov Price Daniels attacks the House State Affairs Committee for a new Texas Insurance Commission plan. The panel favored a six member board keeping two governor appointees, while Daniels vows a broader overhaul and a new administration of the agency. The bill was revised from Senate backed to House version and referred to further action.
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Victoria
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Rosa D McCaw Succumbs Today
Rosa Dallas McCaw 177 died at 7 AM at 400 Avenue G Northwest after weeks of illness. Funeral 2 PM Wednesday at First Methodist Church conducted by Dr BE White. Interment Childress Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Pete Goffar and grandson L G McCaw. sisters Mrs Ada Cole and Mrs Victoria Moran.
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Newberry Funeral Home
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L. G. McCaw
Ada Cole
Wichita Falls
Victoria Moran
Phoenix
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