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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1964
Page
5
Morris letters stir a hornet's nest as Greenbelt Bowl Week prompts debate over merchant donations. Directors fear over solicitation of tickets and donations to local projects while urging restraint to avoid burdening businesses.
Pindrités were held at 1 30 pm Saturday for Mrs Elizab et Hastings 84 who died at 1 am Thursday in Hall County Hospital at Memphis Pallbearers were Lonnie Richburg Clinton Richburg Elem Orcutt Emmitt Arrington Teddy Hightower and W D Lipscomb Interment was in Dreamland Cemetery with Spicer s Funeral Home of Memphis in charge.
The obituary notes a Boston mayor and congressman husband of Mrs Fitzgerald, detailing Mrs Fitz Gerald's keen interest in the Kennedy brothers John Robert and Edward. It recalls visits to a cottage across the harbor and her belief that a Kennedy would become a great president.
Secretary Vance says naval patrols off South Vietnam will end soon but more patrols will follow later. He notes no current sign of intensified Viet Cong terrorism but expects it as a likely result of recent actions. The U.S. has boosted advisers and dispatched jets and bombers to the region.
Khánh toured Hue after a State of Emergency declaration as students blocked his car for about twenty minutes demanding Buddhist rights. Soviet Premier Khrushchev condemned U.S. actions in North Vietnam and warned of war’s end to capitalism. A U.S. B57 crashed near Saigon, delaying rescue amid monsoon rains and guerrilla activity.
The administration backs a three year 1 5 billion poverty package with a Job Corps for 16 to 22 year olds work study for needy students grants to reduce illiteracy and improve housing and employment programs Farm and small business loans target rural and poverty areas, while Republicans oppose as a political grab bag.
U N and NATO nations intervene as Turkish air strikes hit Kokkina and nearby villages in northern Cyprus. Greek Cypriots defend with heavy mortar fire while U NSwedish troops evacuate civilians amid rising fears of full invasion. Turkey cites self defense as regional tensions spike.
Candy Spots earned 604,481 dollars of the 1,096,863 dollars won by the Rex Ells Worth Stable in 1963. Other starters also earned sums, with Green B Mortis noting 98,350 dollars in earnings. Maine Chance Farm placed 30th with 243,104 dollars.
The Santa Monica city attorney’s office did not file a complaint against 23 year old dancer Lucki Winn for wearing a topless bathing suit in a fashion show. A deputy attorney cited insufficient evidence to support indecent exposure charges.
Survivors include the widow of the home at 600 Avenue G and four daughters Laura Cherry Odessa Ann Rowland Far Worth Roberta Kelly North Hollywood Calif Lorena Roberts Great Bend Kans. four sons J R Fort Worth Bill Denison Paul Estell line Jerry Childress. two sisters Mrs Jessie Tillery and Miss Pearl Collins Grants Pass Ore. 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Luis Aparicio of Baltimore and Maury Wills of the Dodgers top the majors with 40 stolen bases in 1963. Wills was caught 19 times while Aparicio was thrown out six times.
Col. Brewer discussed strengthening or forming 27 medical units in Texas and New Mexico to support major air commands. About 1,509 to 2,000 medical officers and technicians are needed in the region, with reserve recruitment led by unit headquarters. Brewer, an Arcadia, Louisiana native and veteran pilot, plans to retire in 1967 near home.
Joe Louis began his pro boxing career in Chicago with a first round knockout of Jack Kracken on July 4, 1934. This debut marked the rise of a future heavyweight champion in the sport.
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