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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1966

Page

2

Ample West Texas Visits Highlight Local Travel News

Local families and relatives from Kirkland Amarillo Seymour Fort Worth Vernon and Quanah joined weekend gatherings and hospital visits across towns. Notable mentions include Bruce Atkinson, the Slaughter home, McDonald family, and trips to Oklahoma Alabama and Wichita Falls. A factual oddity notes Peruvian textiles from 200 BC mentioned by National Geographic.

A. B. Clements Raymond At Bruce Atkinson Amarillo John Belt Seymour Sims Colorado Glen Stiner Ernest Tho Ronni Pullen George Pickrel Bud McDonald Slaughter Home Janice McDonald Bernard Gres Randy Fort B. P. Hendercone D. Phillips Memphis Werner Weightmans Is Childress Leland C Anderson Mike Vernon S J Smith Smith Joe Mclain Shawn Lubbock Margie McClain Kenneth Parker Fami Tommie Kirby Merriam Christie Fort Worth Ernest Clarence McIntyre Oklahoma J M Hack Alabama A .L. Myers Loves Redeoe Homer Driver Quanah Herman West Altus Okin Eldon West Wichita Falls Buster Garner Perry Dallas

Rains Continue Across North Texas with Heavy Downpours

The region logged 1.64 inches in Midland in under an hour and strong winds caused power outages. Showers stretched from the Red River south to Abilene and Sweetwater, with fog in East and Central Texas. Temperatures ranged from 59 to 80 degrees as more rain was forecast by the Weather Bureau. Authorities reported stranded motorists on U S 87 and impassable streets in several towns.

Page One Midland Donne Red River Wichita Falls Abilene Sweetwater Pecos Valley Texas Dalhart Amarillo Laredo Big Spring Lubbock Sherman Perrin Air Force Base Killeen Victoria San Antonio Childress Dallas Houston el Paso Sheriff's Office U.S. 87 Pennell Tohoka Bob Cox O'Donnell Littlefield Sudan Brownfield Gail Lamesa Tahoka Snyder Plains Weather Bureau Galveston

Tragic Weekend On Texas Highways Claims Many Lives

A UPI survey tallies at least 30 deaths in Texas over the weekend with 19 traffic fatalities. Incidents include a crash near Childress killing two men, rear ending a parked semi truck. a two car crash in Austin killing Laura Weaver and James Weaver. airmen killed near Del Rio. a two car east of Park trapping Carl Haley and his wife Margaret. two infants shot dead in Corpus Christi. Johnny L. Roberts killed by Russian roulette in Cleburne. an elderly man hit crossing Highway 75 at Madisonville. Isabel Valdez killed in a south Edinburg rollover. and Roddy Ayres killed in a Smyer crash.

United Press International Texas Bill Abramey L. V. Bruce Estelline Childress Laura Weaver James Weaver Austin Tarnaghlin del Rio Jose Feige Miguel Vale Park Carl Haley Margaret Corpus Christi Sharon Sue O'Neal Sheila Gay O’neal Virginia Roberts Johnny L. Roberts Isabel Valdez San Juan Edinburg Roddy Ayres Levelland Smyer

Behavior and traits of bears across species

The text notes bears as solitary animals with males and females parting after mating. It highlights their tendency to avoid humans, their wandering for food, and mentions the polar bear as especially food driven. It warns that grizzly relatives can attack without provocation and that polar bears are shy yet dangerous when provoked.

Lindsay seeks 5 billion subsidy to aid New York City

National coverage shows Lindsay arguing for a five billion dollar annual subsidy to city officials while Sen. Kennedy calls the plan unrealistic and a raid on the treasury. The piece also offers a stray aside about ironing tips for buttons.

Lindsay New York City Sen Robert F. Kennedy DNY Public Treasury New York

Depression Possible From Abundance Says Morris Higley

About a month ago Morris Higley writes on the paradox of low mood amid plenty. He notes large social security and government payments and cites Elliot Janeway suggesting a depression is possible. Higley questions how work can rise if abundance should save time and doubts the scenario.

Tke Elliot Janeway Salting Lyndon Johnson Hubert Hoover

Lucky boy wins bike after theft at Thornton center

Steve Hawks, 15, walked home after his bicycle was stolen at the Thornton shopping center. A call to his home revealed he had won a new bike in a drawing at the center.

U.S. Pat United Press International Thornton UPI Steve Hawks

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Kirkland News Cable Government Bryant Gas Bryant Lone Star Gas Uncyclopeedia Britenaice Cess U.S. Treasury Morris Higley Moundsville Wva Moundsville Penitentiary Crayton Litton Mitcham England Brian Bainbridge Zanzibar Londen Docks Shurfine Cc. S W.K Frontier Donald Duck Texas Carrots Montgomery Ocery & Market Ave. F. N.W Berry NEA Santtone Cleaning Petter Pick Up & Delivery Service Hargrave Canine
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