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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1964

Page

3

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Admissions include Mrs. F. P. Stewart on Saturday Mrs. Bethel Goodson on Saturday Mrs. Nona Hughes on Saturday Mrs. Floyd Gibson on Sunday Mrs. Edith Leslie on Sunday boss Pigford on Sunday Dorothy Fraley on Sunday Discharges include Mrs. Dale McEndree on Saturday Mrs. Ronald Weir on Saturday Mrs. Edwin Wyatt and baby on Saturday Mrs Micheal Stephens and baby on Sunday Tanya McMicheal on Sunday Mrs. Margie McClain on Sunday Mrs. Ray Toft on today Mrs. Henry Smith on today.

F. P. Stewart Bethel Goodson Nona Hughes Floyd Gibson Edith Leslie Boss Pigford Dorothy Fraley Dale McEndree Ronald Weir Edwin Wyatt Baby Micheal Stephens Tanya McMicheal Margie McClain Ray Toft Henry Smith

Dow Jones Averages Reported at 1 A M and Noon

The 1 am figures show the Dow Jones Industrials at 864.96 up 0.62, Rails at 205.82 up 0.10, Utilities 155.22 up 0.28, and 65 Stocks 304.1 up 0.26 with 1,170,000 shares traded. Noon averages list Industrials 864.53 up 0.19, Rails 205.42 down 0.10, Utilities 155.12 up 0.18, 65 Stocks 303.91 up 0.06 with 1,880,000 shares traded.

Dow Jones

Dow Jones 1 P.M. Averages Mixed In Early Trading

The Dow Jones Industrial Average stands at 864.19, down 0.15, while the rails gain 0.50 to 205.57 and utilities edge up 0.02 to 15496. The broader 65 stock index is 303.85 unchanged as 2,450,000 shares have traded by 1 p.m. Treasury figures show year to date withdrawals at 57.45 billion, deposits at 684.54 million, cash balance 5.28 billion, public debt 318.84 billion, and gold at 15.39 billion.

Dow Jones Washington UPI Treasury

CBS to End For The People Series on CBS Sunday Slot

CBS TV plans to cancel the one hour drama For The People about a prosecuting attorney after weak ratings. The show was moved to a new Sunday time and replaced by specials and reruns as CBS seeks to blunt NBC’s Bonanza.

Hollywood UPI CBS TV For the People Nbc-Tv Cbs-Tv Danny Thomas Car Reiner William Shatner The People England Royal Bar Ionanza Joey Bishop Bis Earl Mr. Ed Talking Horse CBS Reports Slattery Herb Brodkin Defenders

Navy K-class Goodyear airship launched in 1938

United Press International reports the first Navy K-class airship known as a blimp was launched on December 8 1938 per Jane's All The World’s Aircraft. The dolphin symbolized love diligence or speed to early Christians.

United Press Navy

Coconut copra and its global production areas

Copra refers to dried coconut kernel sections pressed for coconut oil. Major production zones lie near the equator including Pacific islands, the Philippines, India, Ceylon, Indonesia, and Malaya as noted in Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Equator Pacific Islands Philippines India Ceylon Indonesia Malay A

Pine trees change sex rumor shot down by expert

Washington writer reports a rumor that pine trees switch sex amid pulp industry theories. Lon Dill of Chesapeake Corp. debunks it, explaining conifers contain both sexes in one plant and detailing the tree genetics program for superior pines through grafting and cross pollination.

Dick West Washington UPI Southern Pines N. C Washington Lon Dill West Point Eastern Seaboard Dill Chesapeake Corp

Hooded robber fails as woman defies gunpoint

In Denver a hooded gunman demanded money from Shirley L. Howell who answered “drop dead” and threatened to shoot. She warned she’d shoot first, prompting the robber to flee. Howell claimed she had no weapon.

U.S. Pat United Press International Denver UPI Shirley L. Howell Reno Nev Charley Evens London International League For the Protection of Horses England Wales

Birthday greetings to Mrs Crawford and companions

Tomorrow we wish Mrs J M Crawford and friends Peanut Rollins Diane Cheatheam and Mrs Curtis Keith a happy birthday from all who send best regards.

J. M. Crawford Peanut Rollins Diane Cheatheam Curtis Keith

You Your Child and School You

The article argues communities must compete in classrooms by strengthening teachers and staff. It notes teachers are the core of education, needing high qualifications, good salaries, and ongoing training, supported by administrative and supervisory staff to assist teachers. The piece ends with an abrupt non sequitur about moons.

David Nydice UPI United States

Gifts to minors in securities gain popularity this season

Francis duPont a New York Stock Exchange member firm notes rising numbers of minors holding securities from 200,000 two years ago to about 500,000 today. A uniform gifts to minors act now in 48 states and D C simplifies transfers but emphasizes irrevocability and transfer of title to the minor upon gift.

Sy Jmsse Bogue Art Financial Editor NEW York UPI Orerhaps Francis duPont New York Stock Exchange United States Association of Stock Exchange States District of Columbia duPont

Presidents attend service at St. Mark Episcopal Church

President and Mrs. Johnson attended Sunday church services at the Episcopal Church of St. Mark on Capitol Hill. The 11 a.m. gathering drew attention as the first couple of the nation joined parishioners for worship.

Washington UPS Johnson Episcopal Church of St. Mark Capitol Hill

Eiffel's Aero Lab Uses Tower For Wind Experiments

Alexander Gustave Eiffel, famed French engineer, pioneered aerodynamics by building the first aero lab in 1912. He constructed a wind tunnel and used his own tower to conduct experiments, aiming to study airflow.

Alexander Gustave Eiffel Paris

Five Day Forecast and Local People Notes

Northwestern Texas temperatures will run 2 to 9 degrees below normal with near normal readings later in the week. Childress sees fair warmer weather with highs near 58 and lows in the mid to high 20s. Local entries mention Bobby Meason visiting with his parents and several residents visiting hospitals, traveling relatives, and attending funerals in Chillicothe and Olton.

Texas Childress Bobby Meason San Ane Bob Kerrey Invest Texas Saritle Anita Shaffner Clifton Mitchell Glaysta Irs Lyell Hamner Dollie Tate W C. Harp Olton S F. Bernett

Plants Need More Rainfall in Warm Climates Than Cool

The article states that warmer regions require greater rainfall for plant growth than cooler areas, reflecting climate-driven plant water needs. It emphasizes rainfall distribution impacts on vegetation health in different climates.

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