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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1957
Page
6
The Childress Index announces paper details including publishing schedule and pricing. It notes consolidation with The Childress Post and lists advertising manager and publisher credits. Pricing is given for weekly and monthly rates, with circulation and service areas mentioned.
The piece argues the United States trails the Soviet Union in long range missiles and urges resolve. It recalls World Wars and World War II mobilization, notes steady awareness since the Cold War, and stresses faith in free men to outmatch tyranny.
The Republic National Bank of Dallas announced a 12 million increase in capitalization bringing total capital to over 102 million including contingency reserves.
About 60 students formed a picket line at dinner time at Texas Western College to protest beans and rising prices in a two day show of discontent. A number of coeds dumped their trays of chili rice and beans back to the kitchen during a riot-like scene. College officials announced a $20 monthly charge increase next semester.
A Pfizer Spectrum summary warns do it yourself power tools cause serious injuries including deep thigh lacerations and burns. It notes fatalities are rare but injuries like amputations are uncommon despite frequent deep cuts. The tone is tolerant of the DIY spirit but emphasizes ignorance as the catastrophe.
The Palace presents Man In the Shadow with Jeff Chandler Orson Welles Colleen Miller Barbara Lawrence and Ben Alexander Sunday and Monday Zero Hour with Dana Andrews Linda Darnell Sterling Hayden Tuesday and Wednesday Untamed Youth with Mamie Van Doren Lori Nelson Don Burnett John Russell Friday and Saturday The Wayward Girl with Marcia Henderson Sunday Monday Raiders of Old California with Jim Davis Arleen Whelan Friday Saturday
A major Dallas milk distributor told state anti trust investigators that the price war in Dallas was the most stupid thing they ever got into. The testimony outlines internal concerns and the losses tied to the dispute.
The 15 NATO heads of government prepare for a Paris meeting to bolster alliance against Soviet aggression, aiming to resolve missile base issues and disarmament talks after Bulganin letters failed to sway allies. Indonesia pressures Netherlands over West New Guinea. France's Gaillard cabinet splits over anti inflation policy as civil servant raises spark new taxes approved.
Gene Moore, Tiffany's display chief in New York, unveils Christmas windows featuring daring setups with diamonds in snow and a $500,000 Canary diamond. The Alabama native, inspired by Venice, stages floating stones and dramatic scenes while confessing fears of dropping gems and breaking emeralds.
New Castle Indiana police jailed a forgery suspect Thursday after he tried to pass a forged postal order as Mrs Wilma Massengall, a store employee, was reading a notice about stolen postal orders.
Jack Webb operates Jack Webb's Automotive Repair Shop at 301 Ave F NW. He was born in Childress and educated at Carey and Tell Schools. With WWII service and 12 years in auto work, he now offers wheel balancing, automatic transmission, and air conditioning repairs plus tune ups. Phone 7-9009.
Rep H R Gross of Iowa questions a government publication on dishwashing. The guide says dishpans should fit dishes but not be too large for the sink, prompting Gross to ask if this is news in a voters’ newsletter.
A local note recalls meeting Jack McNutt former Woolsworth store manager in Durango Colorado now District Manager out of Denver. Jack Preston travels to Amarillo for American National Insurance business and a Christmas edition advertises deadlines. Jerome Floyd of Cortez Colorado named a top producer for Matt Bailey Coors Golden CO invited to annual meeting. Coats Grocery front modernized with interior upgrades and a humorously cynical undertaker sign is noted.
A reader notes a personal sense of bad luck on Friday the 13th and muses about staying in bed being the wiser choice. The piece frames superstition with a wry, cautious mood.
Wallace Gregory plans a Commerce Street launch around the 20th of this month. He jokes that he is “opening a mess on Commerce” as he tackles the new venture and its early challenges.
Wakefield Laundry at 207 Avenue C Northeast highlights family ownership by Remus Wakefield and son Lowell since 1949. The shop recently added 1958 Maytag automatic washers and expanded automatic washing, with three gas dryers and weekly free bedspread drying for self-service customers.
Texas Employment Commission reports November job replacements fell by 5 871 from October. The drop signals slower hiring activity across the state as employers reduced replacements for vacancies.
Nine shopping days remain and this Sunday is the final big chance for merchants to showcase offerings to last minute shoppers. Merchants are urged to plan quickly and act to attract customers before the deadline.
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