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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1963

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Railroad Work Rules Crisis Deepens in Congress Impasse

Washington UPI The collapsed bargaining talks over railroad work rules return to Congress as pressure mounts for federal action. Senate and House committees pause pending Willard Wirtz secretaries labor efforts to revive negotiations between railroads and five unions. The moratorium ends August 29 and unions demand realistic bargaining. railroads back the talks.

Washington UPI Congress Willard Irtz Ing Union Senate House Commerce Kennedy Wirtz Railrodes Railroad Firemen’s Union

Integration pressure reshapes Atlanta eateries and housing giants

United Press International reports rising push for desegregation with Atlanta restaurateur Stanley R. Davis lamenting harassment after desegregating. Metropolitan Life announces desegregation of 34,170 apartment projects, signaling a nationwide shift. Roy Wilkins calls the move a major breakthrough as NAACP targets more firms.

Atlanta Stanley R. Davis Davis Metropolitan Life Insurance Company United States Prudential Insurance Company New York Life Insurance Company Roy Wilkins NAACP

Frank's Neon Sign Co Opens New Childress Plant

Frank jita Jr, a newcomer to Childress, opens Frank's Neon Sign Co to design and manufacture commercial signs. The plant will produce neons plastics and highway bulletins with his father as sales representative. Jita has prior experience with Corn Neon Sign Co in Anson and has plants in Las Cruces and El Reno.

Frank Neon Sign Co Childess Childres Frank Jita, Jr Lawton Oklo Childress Hudson Sign Co Ruby Frank III Tippy Corn Neon Anson Las Cruces Ew Mexico el Reno Law

First Lady Leaves Hospital After Admission

Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy walked from the hospital with President Kennedy at 10:48 a.m. EDT and headed to a helicopter pad, then flew to their Hyannis Port summer home on Squaw Island. She wore a happy expression and appeared serene despite the hospital exit.

Otis Afb Mass UPI Jacqueline Kennedy Kennedy Squaw Island Hyannis Port

One Siamese Twin Boy Dies After Separation

One of the Siamese twin boys born to a 16 year old Glendale mother died from a bloodstream infection. Daniel Bartley died early today after a three hour separation operation at Children's Hospital. His twin David remains critical but stable and shows no infection symptoms. The infants weighed 14 pounds 4 ounces joined from breastbone to navel at birth.

Los Angeles UPI Glendale Calif Daniel Bartley David Children’s Hospital Rebecca Itley Glendale Hospital

Evaporation Station Installed at Childress Field

The evaporation station for the water commission is now installed at Childress Field. City Manager Louis announced the unit, provided by the ate and to be operated by AC Compton at no charge to city or state.

As Water Commission Childress Field Louis Ate Ac Compton

London Letter Claims Loot Exaggerated in Robbery

A letter to the London Evening News from a writer using the name Charlie questions police figures on last Thursday's $7 million train robbery. He accuses investigators of overstating the seized loot and hints the rural hideaway is linked to the gang.

London Charlie London Evening News

Highway Patrol Work Explained by Paducah Officer

Patrolman F. E. Johnson of Paducah spoke at the Rotary Club detailing Texas Department of Public Safety patrol duties and the new speed law. He urged drivers to use good judgement, noting all daytime road speeds will top at 70 mph after August 23 on federal state and farm to market highways.

Texas Department of Public Safety Rotary Club F. E. Johnson Paducah

Horn Display At Band Hall Thursday

Band Hall hosts a horn display from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday announced by Norman Hemphill band director. Interested persons are invited to attend and view the exhibit.

Thursdday Norman Hemphill

Hootenanny Planned Friday at Fairport Auditorium

Bill Goodson announced a Friday night Hootenanny at Fairport Auditorium starting at 7 30 p m Admission is 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children and free for kids under eight The event features new talent expected to perform and attract a large crowd

Hootenanny Bill Goodson

Garden Valley Reunion Set for August 25 at Childress Club

Garden Valley residents and former residents are invited to the annual reunion on August 25 at the Woman's Department Club in Childress. Registration begins at 10 a.m. A basket luncheon is planned at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. business meeting and a program after the session.

Garden Valley Woman's Department Club Childress

Ways and Means panel approves broad Kennedy tax cuts

The House Ways and Means Committee voted 19 to 4 to cut individual income taxes starting January 1. The plan would average a 20 percent rate reduction and cost about $9.5 billion in 1965, with net relief under 19 percent and larger savings offset by dividend tax provisions.

Washington UPI House Ways & Means Committee Kennedy Treasury Congress Ways & Means John W. Byrnes Wis

Bobcat Cheerleaders Win Third Time at S MU Dallas

Childress’ cheerleaders in the Dallas area competition center at S MU won for the third time, continuing daily contests through Friday. The daily wins indicate strong performance as the squad competes in a regional cheerleading school series.

Childress SMU Dallas Bobcat

Seaborg Endorses Nuclear Test Ban Aids Americas Security

AEC Chairman Dr Glenni Seaborg told a Senate panel the nuclear test ban treaty would aid rather than threaten United States security by permitting continued anti missile weapons development. He noted the U S already has warheads usable on anti missile missiles and said atmospheric tests could resume within about a month if Russia violates the pact.

Washington API Atomic Energy Commission AEC Glenni T Seaborg Russia United States Seaborg Kennedy Administration Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara U.S Britain Richard B. Russell D-Ga Armed Services Committee

Summer Cold Front Brings Rare Relief to North Texas

A rare summertime norther cooled North Texas with showers and up to two inches of rain. Temperatures dropped sharply, winds reached 50 mph, and some hail fell. Tom Carlisle reported a tornado in the Longview area. Telephones and trees were affected and rainfall varied by location across the state. Henderson logged 1.75 inches, Longview .55 inches. The system extended across a wide region.

United Press International North Texas Tom Carlisle Longview Henderson

Congo Riots Prompt Shoot to Kill Orders in Brazzaville

Troops in Brazzaville clash with rioters as a 24 hour curfew remains in force. French troops were ordered in by President de Gaulle after Youlou plea. A special court was set up to try riot leaders amid heightened tensions in the Congo capital.

Congo Leopoldville The UPI French Congo Brazzaville Congo River Paris Charles de Gaulle Poto-Poto de Gaulle Fulbert Youlou

Wichita Falls Editor Charles C Clines Dies at 51

Wichita Falls Record Now city editor Charles Clifford Clines 51 longtime Texas newsman died Tuesday of an apparent heart attack Funeral services incomplete survivors include his widow mother son three daughters three brothers and eight grandchildren

Wichita Falls UPI Charles Clifford Clines Wichita Falls Record Texas Clines Telegraph Vernon Daily Record

City Reports Water Use At 75 Million Gallons Monthly

City Manager Louis Sally releases July water data showing 75,220,000 gallons pumped. Daily average 2,426,419 gallons. claim that more could be used if distribution allowed. Parking tickets total 776 with varied penalties and statuses.

Louis Sally Sally

Merryman Services Set for Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Merryman 63 will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Baptist Church by Rev. James O. Bradford. Interment follows in Childress Cemetery. She died Monday evening at her daughter's home, Mrs. Ruby Brown, after a several months illness.

Jessie Merryman St. John’s Baptist Church James O. Bradford Childress Cemetery

Neely Services Set for Today

Joe C. Neely 97 of Memphis died Monday night in a Wellington rest home. Funeral at 2:30 p m today at Spicer Funeral Home Chapel Memphis with Rev Fern A. Miller. Interment Hulver cemetery near Estelline. Survivors include two daughters five sons seventeen grandchildren twenty four great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

Joe C. Neely Memphis Wellington Spicer Parnell Rose Ann Wood Mattie Bruce Canyon Lillie Davis John Santiago Chile Clifton Izer Geyserville Calif Vernon Lemon Grove H. D Denaii

Chickens Ordered For Farm Bureau Meeting Barbecue

The Farm Bureau reminds members to order chickens for the annual barbecue at 6 p.m. on August 2. Entertainment includes Norman Hemhill, band director, the high school stage band, with soloist Miss Rebecca Cheatheam. Barbecue precedes the Queen's Contest at 8 p.m.

Farm Bureau Norman Hemhill Rebecca Cheatheam

Kee ton Charged With Swindling by Worthless Check

Charges of swindling by worth less check were filed yesterday afternoon against Curtis D Kee ton. He has not been arrested.

Curtis D. Keeton

Rainfall report totals from yesterday across multiple sites

Rainfall measured at several locations since yesterday includes Ernest Arnn near High Point one inch L B Holman Rivercamp half an inch A B Clements Kirkland .40 of an inch Mrs Tom Goff Tell one inch FAA Station after 20 p m yesterday .18 of an inch.

Ernest Arnn High Point L. B. Holman A. B. Clements Kirkland Tom Goff FAA

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