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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1955
Page
2
The listing shows daily meals for Monday through Friday with items like Samon loaf and cheese sauce, baked ham with sweet potatoes, barbecued weiners, pinto beans with greens, and roast turkey with dressing. Each day includes sides, bread, and milk. desserts vary.
In Childress General Hospital hours for Friday and Saturday are listed with admitted and dismissed patients. In Knoxville Tennessee detective T C Lyle searches for Mrs C L Ford's seven white hens until she reports they were found visiting a neighbor's chickens down the road.
Public records show three fines in Justice Court for fighting and a highway violation pending. Two marriage licenses issued, plus four warranty deeds filed. Four 1956 cars and two 1985 cars registered. City court fined five for various infractions. Fire department logged five calls including a cotton trailer blaze and a grass fire.
Doctors from Walter Reed and the White House held a news conference reporting the President has completed 11 weeks of convalescence and four weeks since leaving Denver. They noted he feels and looks well, sleeps and rests well, and uses only mild sedation once. He is in normal temperatures, steady pulse in the 60s to low 70s, and stable blood pressure.
Beverly Hills, Calif. Democratic Party National Chairman Paul Butler announces a bipartisan fundraising campaign agreed by both major parties. Proposed by Philip Graham, it would urge citizens to donate to their chosen party and seek tax changes for a $100 personal deduction. The plan could raise party limits from $3 million to $8–$10 million before next spring’s campaign.
Lt Col Paul V Liles 39 of Birmingham Alabama faces a court martial on Communist collaboration while a prisoner of war in Korea. Defense seeks to wrap by next Friday as witness testimony centers on admissions of responsibility for propaganda broadcasts. Proceeding recessed until Monday into its fourth week with Lt Col Leslie Dixon of Baton Rouge defending him.
A Moscow broadcast reports the Red secret police uncovered an espionage ring in Communist China in September. It says Bishop Kung Pinmei and top accomplices were arrested with documents showing plans for a widespread spy network and a counter revolution uprising.
Dr Joyce Brothers described the strain before winning $64,000 for her boxing knowledge. She recalled drinking large quantities of tea and hearing it slosh around inside as she prepared for the victory.
The Bible Book Store announces new Juvenile and Adult books including Christmas Ideals. Loretta's Gift Shop promotes Terri Lee dolls with a large clothes selection. Visitors from Abilene Amarillo Memphis and Clarendon stay with local families as area residents shop for gifts and dolls.
Army PFC Billy F. MaGouirk age 26 son of Mr and Mrs Benny F MaGouirk of Sw Chil dress recently arrived on Okinawa and joins the Ryukyus Command Signal Service at Fort Buckner. He entered the Army in January 1955 after basic training at Fort Ord and is a 1954 graduate of Southern College of Commerce Fort Worth formerly a repairman for Bills Radio and TV Co.
A speaker declares that fighting communism fails while Southern Negroes lack constitutional rights. He condemns Christians denying civil rights by skin color and argues national security depends on erasing this shame.
The contest editor said winners will be announced Monday after judging many entries. Local names will appear in Monday's edition.
Postmaster J A Hilburn predicts a above average 1955 Christmas mail season with rising card and gift parcel volume. He urges early mailing to avoid delays for out of state destinations and recommends air parcel post for distant points. He advises clear labels and secure wrapping and notes a free pamphlet on packing parcels.
Knights of Pythias officers for the coming year were elected at a Thursday night meeting in the Lodge Hall. Elected were A. W. Mc Farland chancellor commander Charles Mock vice chancellor T. R. E. White prelate Roy Mock master of works H. W. Bremer financial secretary D. B. Was son treasurer and L. C. Elliott secretary. They will be installed at the first KP meeting in January with Roy Mock as installing officer.
The annual Christmas dinner of the 40 and 8 Voiture 1059 will be held Monday at 7 PM at the Veterans Building. Chef de Gare Bob Woolfolk urged all voitures and their wives to attend, reporting the event on Saturday.
Sobolev pressed western members to secure a two thirds majority in the General Assembly as 18 nations seek approval. He noted that not all countries voting 52 to 2 with five abstentions on Thursday publicly pledged support for all 18 applicants.
Frankfort gears for the 24 hour inaugural celebration as A B Chandler is sworn in as Kentucky governor. A 15 mile Cadillacs procession, a snow white horse drawn carriage, a 50 000 strong parade, 60 bands and 120 counties participate with a Capitol ball to follow the luncheon and reception for 1 000 guests.
Gen. I. D. White, commander of the US Eighth Army in Seoul, said the Army will not shorten the 16 month Korea tour for infantrymen. He cited worldwide commitments and noted shorter tours would not allow soldiers to arrive, serve, and rotate in time. The issue contrasts longer Korea duties with shorter Air Force tours.
Local birthday notices extend well wishes to Mrs. Charles P Boyd and Mrs. E J Groseclose. Compton J B Cramer Chico Larmon and Oveta Mullins join in sending warm regards on their special day.
The University of Iowa chose 17 year old Dora Lee Martin a freshman from Houston Texas as its sweetheart in a ballot among about 2 000 male students from 5 500. She was the first Negro selected and sang The Yellow Rose of Texas during the pageant at Memorial Union amid a campus dance preview.
Speaker- Continued says Bonham and Fannin County residents have backed him throughout his political career and that a library dedication next year will be a real party. He jokes about saving steers and giving away cattle as prices stay low, aiming a dig at Republicans.
The Escalante in Utah features a river of arches with dramatic loops and turns where water travels about half a mile while remaining roughly 50 yards from its starting point.
In New Delhi three Soviet officials led by deputy foreign minister Gromyko held detailed discussions with Indian officials on a proposed 700000 ton steel import plan, a new steel plant, manganese and chrome ore separation plants, and Soviet expert aid in diamond mining.
Crab Orchard Lake spans 10.95 square miles and is the biggest lake in Illinois.
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