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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1976

Page

10

Hospital Admission and Discharge Log

A hospital daily notice lists admissions for Saturday and Sunday including Charles Lewis Delzo Brandon and Katie Myers on Saturday and Mary Green Bew Burkett Bill Dawson Walter Kilgo Clark Foster on Sunday. Discharges occur Sunday and Monday for Harry Kissell Jan Coombs Tom Goff Lawrence Phillips Foy McDonald with additional admissions and discharges listed for Jewel Pardue Louise Czewski Ida Lee Phillips Bessie Davis and Elsie Arnn and Ella Landrum in subsequent days.

Mary Green Bew. Burkett Bill Dawson Walter Kilgo Clark Foster Jewel Pardue Louise Czewski Ida Lee Phillips Bessie Davis Harry Kissell Jan Coombs Tom Goff Lawrence Phillips Foy McDonald

Locals Attend Dallas Services for Mrs Ray Rike

Mr and Mrs John Robinson and Mrs Roe Davidson of Shamrock travel to Dallas for funeral services held in Farmersville for Mrs Ray Rike aunt to the trio with services planned today.

John Robinson Roe Davidson Shamrock Dallas Ray Rike Farmersville

Astronomy Talk Delights Lions Club At Noon

Lions heard a noon talk on astronomy by Chet Reeves of McDonald Observatory. Reeves discussed global observatories, energy research, and the value of astronomy funding as a first step toward understanding energy sources. President James Bartlett and Alton Landrum attended the Amarillo District 27T-1 meeting. A $150 donation to Girls Town for shoes and coats was approved, and the Ruth Fite Christmas Party was announced for Tuesday, December 21.

Lions Chet Reeves Reeves McDonald Observatory Reeves James Bartlett Alton Landrum Amarillo

NFL Title Scenarios Push AFC Contenders Toward Finals Week

The Raiders sweep their series from St Louis in the AFC East as Baltimore and New England fight for the crown and a wild card. In the AFC Central Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Cleveland stay tied at 9 4 with Pittsburgh riding an eight game win streak and eyeing Houston. Cincinnati meets the Jets in New York while Cleveland visits Kansas City as tiebreakers decide division and playoff spots.

Redskins St Louis Baltimore New England Buffalo Tampa Bay Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland Steelers Houston Oakland New York Jets Kansas City Browns Bengals

Poll变化: Notre Dame and Arizona Tumbling amid Top 20 Shakeup

Indiana leads No 6 San Francisco 385 points with one first place vote while No 8 Cincinnati has 300 points and one No 1 vote. No 9 Arizona edges No 10 Alabama by one point. Wake Forest rises from unranked to No 11 after advancing from 14th last week.

San Francisco Notre Dame Cincinnati Arizona Alabama Wake Forest The Deacons

Clemson Grabs Lead in ACC Ranking Shuffle

Louisville slid from seventh to fourteenth after a home loss to Syracuse as Syracuse moved into the Top 20 at No 20. Meanwhile North Carolina remained ACC rival in reach, with Clemson finishing 16th in the voting and Syracuse rising behind Tennessee at No 15 and Maryland at No 17. DePaul claimed No 19 in the Top 20.

North Carolina Clemson Louisville Indiana Syracuse Tennessee Maryland Ilinois DePaul

Oil pipeline project faces cost overruns and delays

The Federal Energy Administration notes West Coast ports may be unable to receive Alaskan crude for years while options include sending oil to Japan or via the Panama Canal to the Gulf or Atlantic. Construction began in March 1975 with a final site near Valdez. Original costs were under 1 billion dollars but estimates now exceed 8 billion amid multiple investigations and a planned dedication in Valdez in September.

Federal Energy Administration West Coast Japan Atlantic States Panama Canal Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Valdez Valdez Oon

NATO fears and diplomacy shape Cold War defense debate

The piece outlines U.S. efforts to trim the defense budget while urging reassurance amid pledges to cut at least five billion dollars. It notes Britain's possible choices over its army in Europe, NATO strain from Communist gains in Italy, and Turkey-Greece quarrels, with Kissinger exploring Spain's NATO bid and balanced central Europe cuts as Vienna talks stall.

Carter James Callaghan Germany Britain North Atlantic Treaty Organization Communist Party Italy Turkey Greece Kissinger Ford Spain NATO Madrid Juan Carlos Brussels Soviet Union Europe Vienna Moscow Warsaw Pact Washington London Anthony Crosland Rhodesia Geneva

Hawaii remembers Pearl Harbor victims with aloha message

Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Hickam Air Force Base and the Arizona Memorial honor 13 500 veterans and 1 177 ship loss from USS Arizona. Hawaii Governor Ariyoshi urged remembrance without hatred and vengeance, promoting aloha over war’s bitterness. Roland Krause of Honolulu echoed sentiment of reduced hard feelings after 35 years.

Hawaii Aloha Roland Krause Honolulu

Oglala Minesweeper Hit By Torpedo Amid Early Attack

The minesweeper Oglala took a torpedo hit in the initial minutes of the assault and began sinking gradually. Commanding officers reported the damage as the vessel settled by the bow.

Oglala

Texas death row inmate White seeks stay and televised execution

A TEC spokesman said interviews with death row inmates remain accessible. White requests would come from the inmate, while Abernathy, his appellate counsel, plans to seek a new trial. White insists he does not want federal appeals but may consider TV coverage before any execution.

TEC White Abernathy Supreme Court Texas BF Smith Dallas James Owen Livingston McKinney Livingston Jerry Lane Jurek Doyle Boulware Mark Milton Moore Calvin Woodkins Collin County John Hill

Texas Cold Spreads Across Gulf Region Underscored By Lows

Temperatures across Texas dipped with Marfa in the mountains hitting nine above zero and other towns from Cathart to Abilene reporting single digits to teens. Brownsville stood as the warmest spot at 48 while Amarillo stayed at 29. Forecasters expect a slight warm up in Northwest Texas but colder conditions in the south and southeast with decreasing clouds in East and South Texas.

Gulf of Mexico Marfa West Texas East Texas South Texas Brownsville del Rio Eagle Pass Hondo Cathart Amarillo Lubbock Wink Childress Abilene Panhandle Texas

Plains Politician Billy Carter Faces Election Hurdles

In Plains, Billy Carter campaigns to become mayor, arguing to preserve local character and curb commercialization linked to his brother Jimmy’s national prominence. He recalls a narrow loss to Branton by four votes two years ago and warns of Plains drifting toward urban congestion if he is not elected.

Jimmy Carter Billy Branton Jimmy Billy Carter Nood Bill Carter Washington Ford Ron Nelsen Republican National Executive Committee White House

Mayors Push Wright Backed by Chicago Leader in Transit Funds

Abraham D. Beame reportedly collected votes for Wright in exchange for Wright's leadership in securing congressional backing for mass transit money and New York City aid. Other mayors, including Chicago's Richard J. Daley, urged Wright's continued push.

Abraham D. Beame Wright New York City Chicago Richard Daley

Democratic leaders weigh ethics shifts and leadership bids

The article outlines shifts in House leadership with Wright and O Neill urging jobs and ethics reforms. Burton concedes defeat and Foley wins caucus chair over Chisholm. It notes labor, farm policy clashes, and debates on funding and oversight amid a tense political period.

Agriculture department lowers 1977 hog price outlook

USDA projections show hog prices in 1977 easing from prior estimates. Fourth quarter prices are seen at 32 to 34 per 100 pounds, with first quarter 1977 at 33 to 35 and second quarter at 35 to 37. Cattle prices steady around 41 to 43 in early 1977, then 43 to 45 later, with steer averages rising to 43 to 45 for all of 1977.

Department Outlook USDA Midwest

Water Purchase Totals Rise Across Regions and Years

Greenbelt purchases climb from 4 699 000 to 5 789 000 gallons. Bestwall buys rise from 5 391 100 to 8 789 000 gallons. Hedley purchases reach 1 494 000 gallons, down from 1 551 100 last year. Copper Breaks holds at 19 800 gallons. November water totals show 1974 53 592 000. 1973 54 231 000. 1972 56 078 000. 1971 35 075 000. 1970 34 174 000.

Bestwall Hedley

Farmers Face Uncertain Export Access Under Incoming Administration

National farm leaders warn that future access to foreign markets is unknowable while the new administration may face pressure from consumer groups and organized labor to restrict farm exports. They emphasize the need to monitor trade policy and its impact on farm revenues.

Soviet Union Texas Farmworkers Union Texas Chaloupka

Markets and CDC report in brief from AP dispatch

The New York Cotton Exchange quotes 75.76 cents a pound for Monday in the top markets with midday bale prices down 1.20 to 2.50 from the previous close. The Dow Jones average rose early but settled near plus 1.08 at 962.85 by noon. CDC confirms Wisconsin man contracted swine flu after material tests.

New York Cotton Exchange New York Wall Street Wisconsin National Center For Disease Control CDC

Supreme Court ruling narrows pregnancy coverage in health plans

The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that employers are not required to cover pregnancy related costs in disability plans under the Civil Rights Act. The decision involved General Electric and its exclusion of pregnancy from its disability program, signaling limits on employer coverage mandates.

Washington Supreme Court General Electric Co

Auto makers praise delayed air bag ruling offsets Nader critique

The federal decision not to require air bags in new cars drew praise from the largest U.S. automakers and sharp criticism from Ralph Nader. In Austin, the Public Utilities Commission set December 13 for a meeting on Southwestern Bell’s 298.3 million rate request and will issue its final order after deliberation. Also in Austin, the attorney general said county tax appraisers remain under the county assessor, while cities and districts might back a central tax office. In Beirut, Palestinian leaders issued a maximum war alert along the Lebanese border amid Israeli invasion fears.

Detroit Ralph Nader Austin, Tex Public Utilities Commission Southwestern Bell Telephone Co PAC Beirut Lebanon John Hill

Barbs B. Phil Pastoret and Sage Sayings

Fragmentary quips mix names with sayings about procrastination meals dogs and dignity. The text references Barbs B and Phil Pastoret along with assorted humorous lines about daily life and collective nouns. It resembles a compiled column item or reader collection from a newspaper page.

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