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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1964
Page
2
Ward Cannel discusses the elusive standard of good taste in media and society. He notes that what counts as tasteful is debated both on television and in private life, with references to Ed Sullivan, Playboy Club norms, and comedian Jackie Mason. He argues taste shifts with symbols more than actions, complicating clear judgments.
Willis Anderson, 20, wife Charlesetta and mother Mrs. Mary Anderson of Childress, promoted to specialist four in Germany on November 12. He serves as a lineman in Company C of the 25th Signal Battalion near Kaiserslautern after enlisting in September 1963 and completing basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana. He is a 1963 graduate of J. J. Rhoad High School.
Seaman William Gollihare USNG son of Mr and Mrs Charley Gollihare of Dodson serves on the ammunition ship USS Mount Katmal based in Concord California The ship supplies ammunition to Pacific Fleet units allowing extended at sea operations without land base support.
The writer critiques television advertising claiming truth cannot be shown on air. He cites tobacco and product myths, tests aspirin in water, and jokes about cakes and shampoos. He then notes public skepticism toward Peron and Nikie and observes lingering support for Barry Goldwater.
At the Scout House in Fair Park Troop 61 elected Jerry Henderson senior patrol leader with Robert Cargile as assistant. Flaming Arrow Patrol members Dickie Nation James Meacheam Dennis Nations and others chosen for patrol leadership.
A collection of gift requests from several children for Santa Claus. Each child names personal items such as toys, dolls, bikes, pianos, outfits, and fruit or candy, with affectionate closing notes to Santa. The letters express holiday goodwill and include mentions of siblings and friends.
The article tracks federal finances from 1960 to 1966, noting a 1.2 billion Eisenhower surplus and a 12.5 billion deficit the previous year. It discusses Kennedy’s budget, Johnson’s spending, and Republican opposition as they challenge the 1966 budget and broader budget integrity amid claims of fiscal economy versus growth.
The piece notes President Johnson will submit a 1966 fiscal year budget showing a deficit as usual. It cites a four year Kennedy Johnson total deficit of 24.8 billion and projects a 5.7 billion addition by end of 1965, lifting five year total to 30.5 billion and argues against continued big spending.
Poem or devotional piece urging focus on spiritual poverty over material lack. Calls for war on spiritual poverty, adherence to scripture, and tithes, with a prayer for the nation to return to God and abide in His Word.
Dr. Burgin Watkins was guest speaker on Pattern of Personality Developments at the B and PW meeting Thursday night. Glanel Webb named Girl of the Month. she attended with her mother Mrs. Truman Webb. Other guests included Mrs. Watkins Mrs. Dewey Smith and Mrs. Frank Travis of Plainview.
The article discusses practices tied to the Bobby Baker case and other items highlighted during the Barry Goldwater presidential campaign. It argues conservatives can unite on big spending and big deficits despite divisions over morality.
A Saturday blast toppled a 17 ton granite memorial to Carlo Evese Italian WWI hero killed at the River Piave. A cardboard shard in German reading Freedom For South Tyrol was found at the scene.
J C Penney Co department store will issue a special Christmas payment today to regular and part time associates hired on or before June 30 excluding management staff. Manager Leland Duckworth says the payment supplements existing sick benefits medical insurance life insurance and profit sharing plans and employee discounts.
Premier Chou En-lai of the People's Republic will visit the United Arab Republic and Iran next March before attending an Afro-Asian summit in Algeria, according to Al Ahram.
Public records list offenses in city court with fines for Leroy Carter Chester Blanton Leroy Goodman Roger Ulmer Clifford Sanders Joseph Caldwell Willie Jo Nelson Ray Leon Flood James L Sonderholm and others. Marriage license issued to Carl Crews Bell and Patricia Joy Nivens. New motor vehicles registered for William H Johnson Mazzie Blankenship Prentiss Biddy. No divorces warranty deeds or building permits filed.
Vasily IF Popov former chairman of the USSR State Bank died in Moscow at age 61. He retired in 1960 due to poor health.
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