Drifter Jim Believes Diner Windfall Is His
Jim, a transient worker in a 24 hour diner, longs for easy luck and resents Charlie Tillet who earns bigger tips. After a $50 windfall to Charlie, Jim grabs a knife, cops intervene, and Charlie contacts the boss as Jim is restrained awaiting a squad car. The tale ends with Jim realizing his craving for easy money brought trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bollin
Jim
Charlie Tillet
Charlie
Jimi
Iris
Carlie
Billy
Temperature Extremes Reported for Past Day and December 12 1961
The 24 hour period from 12 noon Tuesday to 12 noon today recorded a high of 34 degrees at 4 p m Tuesday and a low of 18 degrees at 6 and 7 a m today. For December 12 1961 the high was 21 degrees and the low 11. Temperatures follow.
Letters to Santa from Texas Children
A collection of handwritten Santa requests from young Texas children. Young readers from Northfield to Larned ask for dolls, trains, coloring books, toy guns, trucks, tractors, and candy. Some note ages and family mentions while pledging good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Brother
Michael Dale Larned
Santa Letter Lullaby for Ann Harman
A whimsical note describing a lullaby request by Ann Harman for a baby and a Coke machine. The playful item blends holiday cheer with a simple wish for comforting routine and a vending nod at a cozy home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clause
Lulby
Ann Harman
Boxing Roundup Shows Charnley Dempers and Dorsey Stops
Report from London New York and San Antonio notes Dave Charnley stopping James Filis in six rounds. Lenny Mangiapane floors Jimmy Dorsey in six. Davey Moore outpoints Fili Nova in a non title bout in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
Dave Charnley
Britain
James Filis
Trenton
N.J
New York
Lenny Mangiapane
Corona
Jimmy Dorsey
San Antonio
Tex
Davey Moore
Los Angeles
Fili Nova
Mexico City
LBJ Speaks At Daniel Banquet In Austin
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson will headline a $10 per plate appreciation dinner for Gov. Price Daniel at Municipal Auditorium. Gov elect John Connally also speaks as Daniel is honored for his long service in Texas politics. About 2,700 guests expected to attend.
Heavy Snow Strands Coulee Region and Midwest Areas
Across Michigan and neighboring states a winter blizzard left schools closed in Grand Junction and Erie PA while Chicago residents faced record cold. Snow totals soared with 45 inches in Ashtabula and 17 inches in Watertown NY. Motorists sought shelter as Ohio tanks delivered food and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Mich
South Bend
Ind
Chicago
Automobile Club of
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Erie
Greater
Mercury
Omaha
Neb
Sawbill Lodge
Minn
Wisconsin
Sawyer County
Williston
N.C
Cleveland
Hopkins
Hell
Angels Pass
Satan’s Hills
Area Help Publicizes Show Auction Schedule
The club will not hold a meeting in December and plans a January 28 1963 session. The auditorium opens to dealers at 9 a.m. Saturday and to the public at 1 p.m. with auctions from 8 p.m. Public sessions continue Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dabbs said members will receive assignments at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po Om Dabbs
Sterile Fly Program Shapes Texas Screwworm Battle
County agricultural agent argues sterile flies dispersed across 80 000 square miles of Texas and New Mexico may not stop infestations unless southern incubator regions are eradicated. He notes winter cold limits northern overwintering and credits southern releases for reducing infestations in Childress County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Mexico
Childress County
Federal program invites applicants for rental units
Brown notes applications to rent the units may be made within the next 60 days and each successful applicant will be notified by the office upon acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Kennedy to hold news conference today at 3 p.m
President Kennedy will speak at 3 p.m. CST with live television and radio coverage planned. The White House seeks permission for radio and television broadcast of Kennedy's Friday night Economic Club of New York speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Kennedy
White House
Economic Club of
New York
Dow Jones Averages Rise As Trading Signals Mixed
United Press International notes gains across industrial and transportation averages as 30 industrials climb 5.35 points to 650.51 led by rail and utilities with broader index up 1.57 to 227.13. Trading volume totals 2.34 million by 1 pm, with 630,000 shares in early sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Indus
Local Dairy King Paul Black Runs World Class Herd
Paul Black of Arrey New Mexico operates what may be the world’s largest dairy herd with 1093 Guernsey cows and 272 milked at once. The Furrow notes his 1933 start with 35 cows and Donald Black’s updates show growth to 99 in 1940 200 in 1945 and 300 in 1950. The operation employs 55 workers and also raises 2400 pigs a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Furrow
John Deere Company
Paul Black
Donald Black
Arrey
N. M
Guernsey
Donald
White House weighing broadcast of speech amid newspaper strike
Press secretary Pierre Salinger said the White House was exploring broadcasting the speech due to the New York newspaper strike. The Pentagon announced February draft of 4 000 men with March rising to support a 980 000 strength. Kenneth A. Cox named to FCC to replace Craven retiring Jan. 31. Abba Eban returns from four week U S tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Salinger
White House
New York
Washington
UPI
Pentagon
FCC Washington
Kenneth A. Cox
Broadcast Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
Kennedy Monday
FCC
Cox
T. A. M. Craven
Holiday patrols aim to curb traffic deaths this season
Police plan overtime coverage to cut holiday traffic fatalities as drink driving and speeding rise. Officers will focus on excessive speed and driving while intoxicated to prove statistics often cited during the season are preventable, urging motorists to comply with safety laws.
Television listings for multiple Houston area stations
A dense OCR of TV schedules lists programs and times for KFOX KGNC KSYD KVIT KVIDA and KFDA. Entries include news weather sports and entertainment shows with evening lineups across channels 3 4 6 7 and 10.
TV Listings Snapshot for December 13 1962 Across Five Stations
Channel 3 4 6 7 and 10 schedule shows daytime talk variety and drama series. Programs include Today NBC News Price is Right Make Room for Daddy Loretta Young Show Captain Kangaroo I Love Lucy The Real McCoys As The World Turns CBS News and other soap and game shows with afternoon and evening slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KFOX
Weather Today
Today
NBC News
Groucho
Merve Griffin
Loretta Young
Threatre
Young
Dr. Malone
Daddy
Hollywood
Kgnc - TV
Capt. Kidd
Ruth Brent
Burns & Allen
Merv Griffin
KSYD
TV Channel
College of the Air
Perspective
Kvii - TV
Jane Wyman
Camouflage
ABC News
Wire Service
Lifeline
Kfda TV
Rural Minster
CBS College of the Air
Jack Tompkins
the Pioneers
the Guiding Light
News Report
Dan
True Weather Report
Art Linkletter
CBS News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shorty
NEA, Inc
By Bill Copeland
Shopper's Aid
Parker Fountain
Childress Office
Santa Claus
Santa
Kay Bragg
Linda Girley
Love
Denise
Johnny Red Cannon
Randy Gressett
Fred McCain
North Field RT
Darton
Ida Darton
Ron
Debbie
Sherry
Longview
Eugenia
Theresa Tim Smith
Michael
Donald Larned Jr
Cynthia Lou Weir
Tell, Texas
Mommie
Terry Gene Chapman
LBJ
Daniel
Dow Jones
Childress
Darwin
Andy) Anderson
Russell
Andy
Panhandle Lindsey Company
Russell Feed, Seed and Grain
Ronnie Lawrence
Kathryn Lawrence
Shepperd Field
Dick Preston
Limus
Belves Bailey
Pontiac
Leo Ehrle
Les Brummett
State Farm
Earl Harwell
Ave
Deiles
Abba Eban
Education and Culture
United States
Kfox . TV
Miss Brooks
People's Choice
Annie Oakly
Mr. Magee
Fred Brooks
Huntley-Brinkley
the Virginian
Perry Como
Weisther
Huntley Brinkley
Bevelfth
Ksyd - TV
Channel
Wyatt Earp
Walter C
Actina
Dobie Gillis
Ronkite
Rhea
Five Star
M-Squad Kvit - TV
Man Higgins
KFDA
Freddie the Fireman
Walter Cronkite
CBS
Wen A
Ladd
Nj ‘i
Folie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!