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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1964
Page
5
In Tsefat, a guide recalls the city’s ancient house of worship and a 100 year old gray woman who sits on her doorway step awaiting the Messiah. The tale links Tsefat’s 16th century printing press, Cabalist scholars, and the city’s famed art colony as travelers linger on hilltop streets.
Washington Notebook reports Dean Burch aide John Grenier warning staff not to speak to reporters and logging visitors at committee headquarters. A reporter notes the move as a press slap while a record shows Mundt quipping about Pierre Salinger. The column also covers a Mansfield farewell and midwestern legal woes with politicians unfolding in an era of party politics.
A teenager writes Senator Ken Keating of New York saying he enjoys TV and radio appearances and looks forward to his upcoming book. The youth asks in a personal letter what the senator does beyond public duties.
Robert H. Glaser of Computer Usage Co. notes the shift to computer programming in offices. He says programs must fit multiple machines and that women often excel, especially with irregular hours. Firms recruit experts after retraining attempts fail, stressing adaptability across scientific and bookkeeping tasks.
National Window notes LBJ may choose a running mate based on political factors and risk, not just prudence. It contrasts GOP VP pick William Miller with Goldwater and surveys historical succession cases to question current VP contingency plans. It concludes LBJ may ignore politics to field a fully capable mate, while expressing White House confidence in victory.
UPI Almanac marks August 25 1964 as the 238th day with 128 to follow. Moon approaching last quarter. morning planets Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars. evening Saturn. Notable births Virgo. On this day history highlights: 1718 New Orleans founded. 1921 Germany peace treaty ends war. 1944 Paris liberated. 1950 Truman seizes railroads to avert strike. Quote by D H Lawrence.
Building experts advise homeowners planning white asphalt shingles to ensure their television aerial is coated to resist rust, according to Chemical's Barrett Division.
Intelligent back-seat driving helps the driver when rules are followed. Do not startle or shout, read maps, stay awake, navigate, and keep the driver calm. Also include light snacks and courteous radio tuning during long trips. At Texas A M University experts urge breakfast as essential for energy and focus.
Review notes Rise Stevens leads a strong cast including Darren McGavin Lee Venora Frank Porretta and Patricia Neway in a vibrant King and I at the Music Theater of Lincoln Center RCA Victor issue captures the era and praises Stevens as Anna while praising Gavi n as the King and urging fans to add this recording to their collection
The 24 hour period ending 11 am today shows a high of 97 degrees at 4 pm Monday and a low of 70 degrees at 6 am today. In 1963 on August 25 the high reached 100 degrees and the low was 75 degrees.
A review notes LPs including Mono Knuckles O'Toole Plays Again, a reissue of a rare Grand Award ragtime piano record, and Lots More Blues Rags and Hollers by Koerner Glover and Ray. The piece comments on the cross cultural roots of the music and praises the performers.
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