Seven New England States Hit By Floods From Dying Storm
New York report says torrential rain from a dying hurricane flooded seven northeastern states causing deaths and evacuations. Connecticut towns faced dam threats while a northwest region was declared a disaster area. Coast Guard helicopters rescued people as rivers swelled and bridges collapsed.
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New England
New York
Ciara
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Civil Defense
National Guard
Coast Guard
Torrington
New Lake Rules Set To Take Effect This Saturday
City officials announce amendments to ordinances governing Lake Childress and Baylor Lake. New provisions ban alcohol on lake property and require life jackets in all boats while allowing trot lines and throw lines that meet state laws. Lakes will be open 24 hours for fishing and boating and updated conduct rules apply.
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Lake Childress
Baylor Lake
Joe Howard
Childress
Howard
Soupy Keel
Saturday Stores Extend Closing to Eight Tonight
The Trade Development Committee met in the Chamber of Commerce Directors Room to set Saturday store closing at 8 p m starting September 3, while weekday hours stay unchanged. A straw vote on parking meters was authorized, with Bob Polson to tally public sentiment.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bob Polson
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Storms Bring Heavy Rain Across Central Texas Region
Central Texas and West Texas endured strong storms with three inch downpours Friday. Tornadic winds lashed areas south of Abilene and north of Bronte while lightning struck near Abilene. Temple reported 3.18 inches of rain, the station’s 43 year high, and Abilene reached 1.60 inches, with statewide totals above normal and farmers delaying harvests due to wet fields.
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Bronte
San Angelo
Milam County
Durango
Falls County
Temple
Temple Agricultural Experiment Station
Nolar County
Blackwell
Storm Severely Damages Texas County Farms and Utilities
A freak windstorm three miles north of Bronte toppled four telephone poles and cut communications past midnight. One inch of rain and light hail fell, with tornadic winds. A barn roof was ripped near Abilene after a lightning strike near Hawley and another near Ace Abbott’s Buffalo Gap Road home where the bolt hit an air conditioner.
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San Angelo
Frank Richards
Abilene
Hawley
Ace Abbot
Buffalo Gap Road
Abbott
Cutter Laboratories Expects Favorable Polio Report Verdict
Washington sources say a forthcoming Health Service report will favor Cutter Laboratories regarding the polio outbreak linked to Cutter vaccine. The draft cites possible safety-standard shortcomings, not Cutter negligence, and notes live virus found in some vaccine samples while final product is intended to be noninfectious.
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Washington
Cutter Laboratories
Health Service
The
Hamilton, Mont
Cutter
Budget Approved By B and P W Club
Budget for 1955 56 was approved at a brief summer meeting of the Budget and Professional Women’s Club. Six guests attended the park supper including Libbie Metcalf Dallas Cornelia Maness Jo Nell Matthews and others. Hostesses listed and by laws revision costs approved. Next meeting set for September 1 at Hotel Childress.
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Libbie Metcalf
Wichita Falls
Cornelia Maness
Dallas
Jo Nell Matthews
H. P. Powers
Kathleen Danner
Margaret Jo Brown
Childress
Katie Parker
Aubra Hawkins
Pauline Laningham
Mary Jane Kiigbaum
Charlotte Martin
Lorene Metcalf
Loretta Donnelly
Alyeen Ater
Hotel Childress
D Day For Football Prospects Starts Monday
Coach Charles Churchill reminded that Monday marks D Day for all high school boys seeking football this year. The athletic director stressed that every boy is welcome regardless of whether they aim for the A or B squad.
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Charles Churchill
Farmers Elect ASC Committees in Community Balloting
Results of the ASC Community Committee elections were tabulated by Gene Frisbie the local ASC administrator. Five committees will meet August 26 to elect a county committee with officers named for each community including Childress Kirkland Garden Valley Community Center and Loco Arlie in the reported list.
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Gene Frisbie
Frisbie
Childress
Delmer Jones
Allen Jones
J. B. Johnson
J. D. Trent
Raymond Conway
US Grows Impatient Over Red China Held Americans
Washington flags growing impatience as 41 U S civilians remain in Red China. Officials discuss possible Geneva talks recess to spur action while denying end to talks. Johnson will press for release, but a pause would only be used if policymakers agree it could move the process.
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United States
Red China
Geneva
A. Alexis Johnson
United Nations
General Assembly
China
AG Refuses To Name Names In KKK Probe
Austin Texas Attorney General John Ben Shepperd declined to name individuals or counties tied to a Klan activity probe in 22 East Texas counties. State Senator Jimmy Phillips accused him of reckless charges and demanded disclosure, but Shepperd said names will be given to prosecutors and grand juries when evidence supports convictions. Phillips called for turning over information to county prosecutors and investigative committees.
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John Ben Shepperd
Texas
Jimmy Phillips
Shepperd
Phillips
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Senate
Services Ordered To Open Conduct Code Training
Washington Defense Secretary Charles S. Wilson ordered the Army Navy and Air Force to begin training immediately to uphold the new military conduct code. He urged broad public support and involvement of federal departments schools churches industry labor and agriculture in training programs. The code outlines six principles including willingness to die for country never surrender if captured and taking responsibility for actions. Wilson sent memoranda to service secretaries the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Burgess to ensure clear restatement of ideals and international awareness among servicemen.
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Carter L. Burgess
Joint Chiefs
US Reveals Secrets on Breeder Reactors at Geneva Conference
At the UN atoms for peace conference in Geneva, US scientists outlined breeder reactor advances to boost high powered fuel efficiency. Lloyd L. Culler Jr. and Alan T. Gresky described methods to reclaim burned fuel and extract U-233 from thorium, noting potential for repeated fuel use and broader peaceful nuclear energy.
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United States
Lloyd L. Culler Jr
Oak Ridge
Gresky
Earth
Political Muskets Rattle In Texas For 1956 Races
Texas braces for the 1956 elections in governor lieutenant governor and attorney general. Reuben Senterfitt leads the gubernatorial field with a statewide committee and campaign manager Kelly Owen. Other contenders include Ralph Yarbor ough John C. White Jimmy Phillips James P. Hart Price Daniel and Ben Ramsey with Gov. Allan Shivers also mulling a fourth term bid.
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Austin
Texas
Reuben Senterfitt
Texas House
Kelly Owen
University of Texas
James P. Hart
House
Price Daniel
R. B. Anderson
Vernon
Eisenhower
Daniel
Ramsey
Ben Ramsey
Railroad Commission
Allan Shivers
Ante-Burial Rites Set for John Prettyman
Ante-burial services for John Prettyman will be held at Masonic Hall Saturday at 9 o clock. Area Masons are urged to attend.
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John Prettyman
Masonic Hall
Finn's New Gulf Station Opens on 201 F Ne
Finn's New Gulf Station at 201 F Ne opens its doors to customers. The new service outlet offers gas and convenience items amid local business growth.
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Finn
Gulf Station
Army to Enlist Men For Six Months Active Duty
The Army will accept immediate enlistments from men to serve six months on active duty and then spend seven and a half years in the reserves. About 90,000 youths under 25 are expected to begin training by next June with two two hour drills and 15 days annual camp. The plan aims for a rapid reserve buildup and includes a six year reserve enlistment option with active duty periods and drill requirements.
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Washington
Army
Maxwell D. Taylor
Army Reserve
Reds Agree To Discuss Plane Return In Korea Meeting
In Munsan Korea the Communists accept an urgent UN request for a face to face talk on returning two American air force officers shot down last Wednesday. Maj Gen Harland C Parks as UN commissioner will press for the pilots and passenger to be returned.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations Military Command
US Air Force
Harlam C. Parks
Commission
Reds
Picnic Planned by Jaycees at Fair Park Thursday
Members of the Childress Jaycee Club and their families will hold a picnic next Thursday night in Fair Park starting at 7. The event replaces the regular noon meeting and families should bring a dish while soft drinks and ice cream are provided. President Gordon Gravley urged attendance. The group also discussed the Greenbelt Bowl concessions.
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Childress Jaycee Club
Fair Park
Gordon Gravley
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