Markets waver as Dow nudges higher and cotton slips
The Dow Jones index rose 1.83 to 951.21 by noon amid cautious trading. Cotton futures mixed as no new price drivers emerged, with low middling spot holding at 74.71 cents per pound and nearby futures regressing slightly before rebounding. Betty Ford says President Ford not despondent over losses and the Fords list their Alexandria home for sale as staff confirm plans to leave the Washington area. State Banking Commissioner Robert…
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Ford
Ron Nessen
Carter faces possible surplus as budget projections loom
Congressional Budget Office projects a potential surplus by 1980 if economy improves and programs stay funded. Carol Rivlin warns figures rely on multiple assumptions and are not a forecast or guarantee.
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Jimmy Carter
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Get Those Cards In Mail Early This Holiday Season
Postmaster Havins urges residents to mail domestic Christmas cards and parcels promptly and use ZIP Codes to speed delivery. He notes strong cooperation from early mailers and says items deposited now should reach recipients in time for Christmas. The final suggested mailing date for the 48 states and Alaska and Hawaii is Friday December 10.
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Fink power shift as town charters new leaders
In Fink Texas Patricia Albright hands over the Fink General Store and Museum to new owners with Robert Lattimore becoming mayor and his wife as vice mayor. The three new children swell Fink’s population to sixteen amid joking remarks on revenue sharing.
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Fink General Store
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Lilley to report on steel price hike delay
No William Lilley III to issue a report criticizing the hike. Lilley said demand for steel was too slack for the companies to justify a price hike. A spokesman said the news conference was canceled to allow Lilley to gather more information. No date for a future briefing was given. Ron Nessen said he knew of no pressures to soften criticism. Ford would comment after the council's report.
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Mondale
Eldon Sanders Dies at 74 in Childress Area
Eldon A. Sanders 74 retired educator and farmer rancher and religious leader died at about noon yesterday on a farm near the Community Center northeast of Childress from a likely heart attack. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Childress Church of Christ with J. R Chism and Ray Fulenwider officiating. Burial in Quanah where he had lived for years. Newberry Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers named Richard Proffitt Wayne Proffitt W Moore Perry Garner Jimmy Graham Hoyt Fulenwider. Born July 31 1902 in Lubbock where he completed grade and high school.
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Lubbock
Plush Jails Rules Adopted in Texas Measure Aims at Single Cells
Texas Rule changes require at least 30 percent of jail space to be single inmate cells with 40 square feet per cell and 40 in first inmates plus 18 additional feet per extra inmate. New jails over 20 inmates must include secure walkways to courtrooms and a written offender classification plan. The rules, approved by the State Commission on Jail Standards, take effect December 23.
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Snyder church offers free nursery for Ozona game
First Baptist Church in Snyder will operate a free nursery for Bobcat fans bringing children to the Ozona game Friday night. The service opens at 6 30 p m and is staffed by church volunteers. donations to a nursery fund are welcome. For details call Pat Steed at 73681 in Childress.
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GED Test Set for December 18 at Childress High
The GED Center of Childress Independent School District will administer a full day General Educational Development test on Saturday December 18. School Counselor Herman Vinson notes the exam starts 7 45 a m in the study hall and is open to any adult citizen 18 or older who has been out of high school a year or longer with age and withdrawal proof. For questions contact Vinson at 7 2531 before test time.
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Hard push to avert Gilmore execution faces wide opposition
Death penalty opponents prepare a coordinated effort to halt Gary Gilmore’s sunrise execution in Utah. Lawyers from the ACLU and others plan to act as the case moves to the Supreme Court, with groups eager to prevent any overlap in delaying strategies. Gilmore favors swift justice and would likely resist any schedule delay.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Gary Gilmore
Utah
U.S. Supreme Court
Cucus
Jinks Dabney
American Civil Liberties Union
Dabney
Ronald Stranger
Farm prices not hooked to demand, economist says
Washington report notes an Iowa State University view that rising world food demand alone will not guarantee farm prices or profitable outlets. Heady warns the market for added output is uncertain and calls for more research on investment and price scenarios amid possible shifts to livestock feed in rich markets.
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Iowa State University
Heady
Economic Research Service
Agriculture Department
B I C Campaign Opens in Childress This Saturday
The Buy in Childress program announced by Chamber of Commerce president Mike Schweikhard launches Saturday with prizes through Christmas. He notes each dollar spent multiplies sevenfold in the local economy, boosting jobs, selection, and savings with free parking and wrapping offered by merchants.
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Mike Schweikhard
Chamber of Commerce
Schweikhard
Dry November Narrows County Rainfall Outlook
A dry November left the county short of its yearly average. Only 0.23 inches were recorded, putting the year to date at 19.89 inches based on FAA station data. Measurable precipitation occurred on three days: November 12 with 0.08 inches, November 18 with 0.11 inches, and November 27 with 0.04 inches. Previous months show January trace, February 0.07, March 0.46, April 7.34, May 1.87, June 2.9, July 3.50, August 11.9, September 2.04, and October 1.90 inches.
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Former Italian Greats Charged In Lockheed Payoff Probe
Leftist members of Italy s parliamentary commission pressed preliminary corruption charges against former premier Mariano Rumor and three aides related to a Lockheed payoff scandal. The 10 9 vote also charged two other ex ministers and an air force chief of staff, with backing from communists and a socialist ally.
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Mariano Rumor
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Luigi Gui
Mario Tanassi
Duilio Fanali
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Letters to Santa Claus Invites Missoula Children
In today's Index, letters to Santa Claus begin and all children are invited and urged to write letters. The public notice encourages participation and community spirit for the festive season.
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