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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1966

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Nazi Rally Triggers Chicago Riots Across White Neighborhoods

Chicago reports describe a Nazi rally escalating into widespread clashes as white mobs confronted Negro residents and parade marchers in areas like Gage Park and Jefferson Park. Police used guns in the air to quell violence, with numerous arrests and property damage including shattered car windows and assaults.

Chicago UPI Sam Tim Gage Park Tide Jefferson Park Mare Herms

Dow Jones Edges Gains in Mixed Trading

Market summary reports Dow Jones averages inching higher while broader indices show mixed moves. Investors weigh tech and financials as trading closes with modest gains and fluctuating prices across key stocks.

Treasury report fragment details year totals and cash balance

Fragmentary treasury report shows a fiscal year total of 20.293.749.998 and cash balance 7.016.91287 with debts and ratios listed in incomplete figures. Reads like a mid report OCR snippet for government finance with several garbled numbers.

NGTON

Bermuda imposes 20 day residency rule for drivers

United Press International reports that Bermuda requires drivers to live in the colony at least 20 days before obtaining an automobile license. The rule aims to curb nonresidents from operating vehicles.

United Press International Bermuda

NASA Orbiter photo tests extend to moon back side

Moon mission planners report film tests from the Ranger program and prepare the Orbiter to image the eastern edge of the moon seen from Earth. Retro rockets will lower the craft to about 28 miles for close inspection of landing sites as scientists praise the mission’s progress. A spokesman notes everything is in fine shape.

Ranger Orbiter Earth

FDA Panel Sees Some Pill Risks But Finds No Unsafe Use

A government panel notes rare but serious side effects from the pill and acknowledges theoretical risks from animal data and metabolic changes. It finds no conclusive data that the pill causes cancer or clotting but also lacks proof it cures acne reliefs menopause symptoms or liver disease and notes no data supporting reduced habitual abortion.

Airlines Reach New Contract After 20 Hours of Talks

Five major carriers Eastern United National Northwest and Trans World settle a new labor contract worth about 90 million dollars 14 million more than the bank recommended by a presidential emergency board. The deal ends a nationwide strike grounded roughly 60 percent of U S air traffic and relieves congressional pressure on a back to work measure.

Reynolds Congress Organized Labor AFL CIO George Meany W. Willard Wirtz Eastern United National Northwest Trans World

Examiner warns women about mini skirt distraction

Douglas Isle of Man driving examiner Wil laim Shimmin, 61, urged young women not to wear mini skirts to tests saying an attractive pair of legs could divert his eyes from the road.

Douglas Isle of Man UPI Willaim Shimmin Shimmin

Hut twilen church blends Alpine peaks into ultramodern design

An architectural piece describes a Catholic church in Hut twilen Switzerland that adopts a lofty Alpine peak inspired abstract form. The structure mirrors Switzerland’s trend toward ward modernistic architecture while remaining appropriate to its village setting.

Huttwilen Switzerland

Pleasence to Star in Dino De Laurentiis Film

English actor Donald Pleasence has signed to star in the film Matchless for producer Dino De Laurentiis on location in London.

Hollywood UPI Donald Pleasence Dino de Lahrentiis London

Air Force to host Wyoming on pampered field at Falcon Stadium

University of Wyoming and the US Air Force Academy will meet September 17 on a field heated year round by an electric blanket system. Developed by Singer Co of Auburn New York the 16.5 miles of wiring keep soil warm to extend the growing season and reduce turf damage, making Falcon Stadium the first athletic facility with the system.

Sam Marler United Press International Air Force Academy Alc UPI University of Wyoming US Air Force Academy Rocky Mountains Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs Air Force Academy Climate Control Division Singer Co Auburn Leigh McMichael of Singer Purdue University St. Louis Falcons Wyoming Cowboys

Stamp honors servicemen with flag photo art and bond milestone

A news photo showing a flag whipped by a breeze with the Statue of Liberty in the background inspired a new five cent stamp. It marks the 25th anniversary of the Savings Bond program and first issues are scheduled for October 26 at ceremonies in Sioux City Iowa.

Sioux City Iowa

El Paso Juarez Streetcar Runs No More

The El Paso to Juarez streetcar, once the sole remaining international trolley, stopped service as bridges underwent rebuilding under the Chamizal agreement. Officials say the line is temporarily down for months, though some fear it may never resume its Juarez to El Paso loop.

EL Paso UPI Juarez Mexico West Texas

Western shootout at Mansfield store leaves four dead

In Mansfield Texas three men, Earl Clarence Wilson 48, John Paul Cartwright 24, and Jeff Cartwright 20, were killed after an argument over a stool in a drive in grocery. Arizona Jones 55, also of Mansfield, was wounded in the arm. Deputy Herman Cobb said the men fought with pistols and a shotgun found among the bodies.

Mansfield Tex UPI Earl Clarence Wilson John Paul Cartwright Jeff Cartwright Arizona Jones Herman Cobb Cobb

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