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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

6

Chuckles in The News United Press International

A string of quirky items from UPI highlights include the AFL-CIO rejecting Teamsters readmission while Hoffa leads, photographer Jack Moebes cited for a faulty stoplight switch, Rev George Boffin critiquing TV policemen drink habits, a Santa Laus plan to insert Christ presents, and two St Louis parking meter inspectors suspended for disengaging meter flags to park free.

Greensboro UPI Jack Moebes Clark Heaton England George Boffin Britain Dixon of Dock Green Inspector Maigret Boffin Dixon and Maigret Hunt For Reindeer Northampton UPID Christ' S Presents ST. Louis

Opposition eyes renewed nationwide strike in Balaguer era

In Santo Domingo the political opposition weighs a renewed nationwide general strike amid President Balaguer's refusal to quit office early. In Paris U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk and British and French foreign ministers discuss ongoing efforts to maintain diplomacy.

Paris UPI U. S Deank Rusk

Markets Fort Worth Livestock Prices Report

Livestock prices show higher trends with strong cattle activity. Slaughter steers 1130 lb reach 25.50, 970 lb 24.00-24.50, 535-750 lb 24.00-24.50. heifers 21.00-24.00. mixed stockers 23.50. calves 24.00-25.50. Hogs active with 195-250 lb bulk at 16.75-17.00. sows 14.50-15.50. Sheep steady with lambs 15.00-15.50. ewes 6.00-7.00.

First piano-like sounding board origin in ancient China

The earliest piano sounding board concept traces back to China over four millennia ago, as a precursor where multiple strings were stretched across a single resonant surface.

United Press International China

Katanga Mission Amid U N Action and Civil Unrest

Katanga gendarmes patrol Elisabethville as rumors swirl of Swedish soldiers disguising as civilians. UN General McKeown warns fighting could end in days if Katanga forces resist, while Thant denies seeking a political smash. Americans flee Elisabethville. US consulate protest drafted as crowds attack the mission and consulate.

Page One Methodist Katanga Elisabethville U.N Sean McKeown Leonardville United Nations U.S Ndela Rhodesia Seventh Day Adventist Mission Lewis Hoffacker Tshombe

Hospital Admissions And Discharges Storefront

The hospital recorded admissions this weekend including Mrs Max Sachse and Ted Poling on Saturday and Larry Delaney Mrs Bobby Jones Mary Freeman Mrs Steve Smith and Troy Wilks on Sunday. Discharges listed include Mrs R E Butler on Saturday and John Herren on Sunday. Also noted are admissions of Mrs Ray Wyatt and baby and Roy Hopkins today along with Mrs Otto Stahl and baby and Rita Morgan.

Max Sachse Ted Poling Larry Delaney Bobby Jones Mary Freeman Steve Smith Troy Wilks Lim Vaughn R. E. Butler John Herren Ray Wyatt Baby Roy Hopkins Otto Stahl Rita Morgan

Weather extremes report from Butte and Fort Myers

The National Weather Service recorded a low of 34 below zero at Butte Montana and a high of 86 degrees at Fort Myers Florida on Sunday.

U. S. Weather Bureau Butte Mont Fort Myers Fla

Vandalism Report Details Property Destruction

The account describes apartment vandalism with ripped carpets, torn pictures, and wrecked furniture. Neighbors report loud noises and disturbances preceding the damage and police were notified.

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