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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1966
Page
2
A letter criticizes bread prices and taxes, blaming government taxation and economics rather than grocers or farmers. The writer cites Mrs Hattie Killingeworth and suggests housewives baking at home to gauge impact.
The notice states the publication is a consolidated effort of the Childress Post and identifies issues with 10 percent published on Sundays and afternoons with restrictions for weekends. It notes second class mailing status and entry under an act of March with a general manager and publisher listed and warns that erroneous reflections about individuals or firms will be corrected upon notification.
Highlights of the Week reports Charles Whitman’s 1966 attack from the University of Texas tower killing 13 on the ground and wounding 33, as two Austin officers ended the siege. The event provokes calls for firearms control, medics conferences, and national shock across a world news week.
A promotional notice touts U S Savings Bonds as a secure flexible savings tool. It highlights tax advantages including no state tax and tax deferral, plus payroll savings plans to ease saving while encouraging national pride.
Dow Jones averages for the week ending August 5 show gains in the 30 industrials up 5.01 while 20 rail stocks dip 0.57 and 15 utilities fall 1.09. the 65 stocks index closes at 299.60. Minor Belgrade quake reports 20 quakes near Titograd with no major damage or casualties.
The week sees Inland Steel raise flat sheet steel by 2 to 24 a ton triggering a broad industry response. President’s adviser Gardner Ackley condemns the move as inflationary though the White House hesitates to escalate. Auto output slumps sharply with July sales down 8 percent and overall steel demand projected to fall by up to one million tons this year per Iron Age.
A fragment hints at a column about a woman of intrigue using double entendre for a reversible coat as a ward robe accessory. The tone suggests witty, flippant praise tied to fashion and social witticism.
Castro's long Havana rally is seen as reaffirming his grip on Cuba's leadership. Observers note three signs of autonomy from Moscow: willingness to send troops to Vietnam, dismissal of Latin American armchair revolutionaries, and a rebuke to Soviet aid to Chile amid rising Soviet-Chile ties.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk says Russia and other Communist nations should seek negotiations to end the Vietnam war rather than sending volunteers. He jokes about wanting negotiators in triped pants, not uniforms, and says he will discuss peace in Southeast Asia, perhaps not with striped pants, at Geneva talks.
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