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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

2

Callas Shines In Milan La Scala Comeback Night

Maria Callas soaks up cheers in Milan at La Scala performing Poliuto. A brief clash with photographers near Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, and Aristotle Onassis, barely dims the triumph as critics praise a strong showing. The star declares the La Scala audience is hers.

Milan Italy UPI Maria Callas la Scala Miss Callas Aristotle Onassis Paolina Gaetano Donizetti Poliuto Prince Rainer Princess Grace Monaco Onassis

Almanac Reflections and History Notes

On this day in history, 1765 marks George Washington birth and the Delaware River landing. The American Federation of Labor forms, and 1920 brings America's first regular radio concert from Pittsburgh. Washington warned against exploiting favors among nations.

Mars Whitfrey George Washington Delaware Pennsylvania HRB American Federation of Labor America Pittsburgh

Montau Joins Cast of The Dew at 4 O Clock

UPI reports actress Michele Montau has been cast in the Mervyn LeRoy Kokimar production The Dew at 4 O Clock. Filming is underway with Sper starring in the project.

Hollywood UPI Frere Michele Montau Mervyn LeRev- Kokimar Sper

Few Cotton Bowl Tickets Still Available for 1961 Classic

Dallas special reports a limited number of tickets remain for the 1961 Cotton Bowl on January 2. Arkansas, Southwest Conference champions, face Duke, Atlantic Coast Conference champions, with strong Arkansas fan demand. Tickets cost 5.50 dollars plus a one cent mailing fee. payments by check or money order.

Dallas Arkansas Razorbacks Duke Blu Devils Arkansas

College Basketball Scores From United Press International

Providence 77 Brown 52 and Yale 61 Cornell 52 lead a day of college basketball results. Notable wins include Rutgers 63 over Wilkes 73 and Notre Dame 62 over Kentucky 68 with multiple regional matchups across the nation.

Providence Brown Wagner Stevens Tech Fordham Yale Cornell Bucknell Columbia CCNY Haverford Phila Pharmacy Worcester Tech Suffolk Harvard Brandeis St. Johns Bridgeport LaSalle Rutgers Wilkes Lycoming Phi. Bible I Delaware Wall Delaware Johns Hopkins Queens Adelphi Springfield Tufts American U Calieead Manhattan Fair Dickinson Rochester U_ 9 Union Niagara Villa-Madonna Lemoyne Cortland Massachusetts Boston U Williams Dartmouth Holy Cross St. Anselm's MIT Northeastern Masx W. Chester Albright Moravian Muhlenberg Lafayette Upsala M. Harvey Virginia St Howard St.Paul Elon & Wofford Virginia Tech Richmond Bridgewater Hamp -Sydney Georgia Southern Tampa Kentucky Notre Dame Sewanee S.western Tenn Morris Brown Fisk Huntingtion Bellhaven Midwest Toledo Akron Dayton Kent St DePaul Clinois Westevan Wash Mo. Mines Nebraska Utah St Western United Press International Pacific Ocean Aggies Max Perry Kowalke Russell Cornhuskers Bill Ray Lickert Fighting Irish John Tully Tony Jackson St. John’s Leroy Ellis Vince Erns Chris Smith Bucky Keller Virginia Rogers Kent State de Paul Llineis Wesleyan Oklahoma City

Fight results from Milan and Miami Beach across two bouts

In Milan Italy Giordaroe Campari won on points in a non title bout. In Miami Beach Clarence Williams stopped Johnny Hayden by knockout in Houston Texas. Los Angeles reports circulate for two other bouts.

United Press International Milan Italy UPI Giordaroe Campari Miami Beach Clarence Williams Houston Tex Johnny Hayden Los Angeles

Efrem Zimbalist Jr to star with Lana Turner in new film

Efrem Zimbalist Jr of 77 Sunset Strip will be loaned to United Artists to co star with Lana Turner in Fay Love Possessed. Cameras roll in December to film Frank Gruber's Twenty P Two and follow the life of a young woman during her 2 years.

Hollywood UPD Frank Gruber

Utah Routs Evansville as McGill Totals 33 Points

Utah, ranked No. 5, rejuvenates its offense to crush Evansville 132 to 77 behind Bill McGill's 33 points and 29 rebounds. Joe Morton adds four points while Rich Ruffell leads with 23 as Utah builds a 34-7 halftime edge in Wednesday college basketball action.

Utah Red Skins Bill McGill Evansville Utes Loyola Calif Stanford McGill Joe Morton Rich Ruffell Morton Ruffell

Secretary Paid With School Funds in Murder Defense

A secretary testifies in a murder case that she received a $100 check drawn on the Randall County school district for taking notes and a $70 check for transcribing the trial of Joe Brock. She said she also cashed a $100 check and handed the money to Stevens, who said he had exhausted his school fund allowance and needed extra funds.

Randall County Joe Brock Stevens

Noon Cotton Prices and Futures Decline in New York

New York markets show cotton prices at noon with Dec at 31.73, down 1, and March at 32.43, down 14. Futures in New York list Dec 33.72, up 3.80 in March, up 5. The report reflects weak late trading in the New York cotton market ahead of year end.

United Press International New York New York

Discoverer XVIII Capsule Carries Human Tissues Algae and Spores

The Discoverer XVIII capsule completed 31 orbital passes last month and carried tissue from the underside of a human eyelid, human bone marrow and blood cells, plus algae and spores to study radiation effects on space travelers.

Stock Market Update with Mixed Movements

The report shows several sectors fluctuating with declines and gains. Industrial and utility shares slipped while rail stocks and other listings posted marginal improvements. Trading volume and price shifts suggest modest investor activity across the board.

Your Money May Earn More In Trust Funds Call C B Sikes

A brief notice urges readers to contact C B Sikes for guidance on increasing earnings in trust funds. The item presents a service angle without detailing fees or outcomes.

C.B. Sikes

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