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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1963
Page
4
The 24 hour period ending at 11 am Saturday saw a high of 96 degrees at 5 pm Friday and a low of 70 degrees at 5:15 am Saturday. The figures are from the day’s weather log with noted times and readings.
CBS TV plans a 90 minute Lucy Broadway musical. Barbra Streisand to play Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. Carol Burnett to adapt Once Upon a Mattress. Rod Serling to craft a Twilight Zone one man episode for Mickey Rooney. Oscar winner Begley to play Clarence Darrow in The Scopes Trial. Sid Caesar Edie Adams to preview ABC half hour. Van Heflin to headline Libel on Broadway. Wayne Dailard envisions a revue like Ziegfeld. Miss Universe pageant as a potential Broadway spectacle.
The report notes threats and pressure Daley faced during his Chicago career as demonstrators picketed school board President Clair M. Roddewig's home while his wife was ill. The piece also outlines racial developments in East St. Louis with negotiated hiring commitments and renewed activism by civil rights groups, plus unrelated items on trespassing youths in Richmond and discrimination claims in New York City.
Stocks steered a steady advance this week on news of Ways & Means tax cut proposals and a potential railroad rules settlement. The Dow Jones rail average rose 5.51 intraday, closing up 2.46 as Labor denied any settlement. In Fort Worth cattle, hogs and sheep markets showed mixed to steady tone with some price adjustments. Grain futures held firm in wheat and sorghum with corn edging higher on strong demand.
An open house features a Medallion Home with a three bedroom, two bath layout. Highlights include a U shaped kitchen with built in electric range, a rear patio, extensive storage, and year round Carrier air conditioning. Furniture chosen by Gordon's decorates the model for display.
Mrs C E Smith and Bobby Jones are listed for Friday with Terry King and Mrs O W Jones and J W Chambers also appearing that day. C G Jarvis from Estelline and Mrs K R Jackson are shown as dismissed on Friday and Saturday respectively.
The new law effective August 24 1963 mandates jail sentences in all cases of conviction where the check is more than fifty dollars. Previously courts could opt to forgo jail.
Nationalized BOAC may lower its first class round trip price to 676 dollars to boost passenger demand. The move follows slightly improved receipts and generally dull trade in other markets. Dow Jones averages and weekly commodity ranges are noted with historic highs and lows.
Berlin police clubbed demonstrators marching to the main square on the first anniversary of Peter Fechter's death, injuring one protester. The death is cited as symbol of East German brutality.
In Long Beach California Gudrun Bjar nadottir, 20, of Keflavik Iceland received a $10 000 prize check after being named a winner at an International Beauty contest. The modest contestant cried as she accepted the title and prize, expressing disbelief.
A Houston community leader urged focused efforts to run people for better jobs and education, emphasizing improved opportunities for residents during a Saturday briefing. The remarks highlighted local priorities despite incomplete text.
Senate critic Leader Mike Mansfield challenged a Democratic colleague's assertion that the Senate needs more proof of President Kennedy's good faith to safeguard the nation under the nuclear test ban.
The gravel voiced bartender Chic Collins who played on Duffy's Tavern for two decades died Saturday aged 62. His death follows a long radio run that made him a familiar voice.
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