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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1964
Page
5
In a hustler’s tale from an advertising sideline, a boss runs a door-to-door sting paying workers daily. A counterfeit dollar derails a crew member named James, who pockets a $5 bounty after exposing the fake bill. James later leaves town, selling the bill for a $400 freak-note windfall.
The column recalls Pierre Salinger’s senate swearing in and a veteran reporter’s flip through past topics from the Rackets Committee. It riffs on national hat weeks, Hamburg exhibits, and a $59,815 grant for studying shoot borers natural enemies, ending with a quip about beavers and witness testimonies.
The piece covers Bush’s remarks on Indonesia aid, the Yarborough political clash, and the Bobby Baker episode. It notes Bush’s claim voters tire of liberalism, defense of Texas origins, and a race outlook shift. Local attendees include Bob Price and Time’s Henry Luce. The 1965 reunion details close the item.
More than 160 Langley descendants gathered at Langley Grounds near Wellington from August 12 to 16. Nine of ten siblings attended. George Langley was absent due to moving from Seattle to New Orleans. About 120 relatives and 41 visitors joined in singing, games, and visiting. Bill Langley elected president Loyd Langley re elected secretary and treasurer.
Regular evening programs across CBS NBC and ABC will be preempted from Monday to Thursday for Atlantic City convention coverage August 23 to 29. CBS and ABC will air convention previews and political specials while NBC carries baseball and Tonight show at regular times.
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