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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1965
Page
8
At the American Farm Bureau Federation gathering Morris Higley discusses farm population figures and production shares. He notes seven percent of Americans live on farms and 17 percent of farmers supply a large share of food while government may reduce farmer numbers.
W M Cross of the Texas Employment Commission announced that 1966 out of state crew moves of ten or more workers require registration with the U S Department of Labor. The 1965 Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act, effective Jan 1 1965, also covers movers not members of the crew leaders immediate family and recruiters for other farmers. Details available at TEC office 228 Avenue B NW.
Tokyo police warn women amid a surge in snatch thefts advising handbags be carried on the side opposite the street to deter attackers. The alert emphasizes personal safety and vigilance in public spaces.
A home improvement note urges using Warp's FLEX-O-GLASS to seal drafts and heat, cutting costs. The ad claims easy installation with shears, over frames, and heat retention, saving up to 40 percent on fuel. Priced at 90 cents per square yard at hardware or lumber dealers.
Humphrey faces pressure from organized labor and Americans for Democratic Action while Powell scorns the Great Society antipoverty program and calls for tripled spending. Powell leads a House inquiry into poverty as LBJ faces a drafty budget cycle and broader leftist demands to raise domestic aid.
Two spacemen chase a rendezvous in orbit after Gemini 5 lifts off into blue sky and Gemini 6 enters an orbit six minutes later. Gemini 7 completes its 163rd orbit as Schirra fires thrusters to a new path. Ground control reports overall success amid minor radio garbling and a ground instrument failure.
A cold snap spread across Northwest Texas with highs in the 20s to 30s and strong winds. Amarillo and Perryton saw light snow that melted on contact while Sierra Blanca in New Mexico reported eight inches of fresh powder. Rain impacted the southeastern half of Texas and Gulf Coast traffic, including a Houston collision involving 16 vehicles. Dalhart reached 35 as Corpus Christi and Laredo topped 77.
Dr. Eliot Corday of Los Angeles asserts that a federally funded national training program for coronary care units would save more than 45,000 lives each year, matching the number lost in the first half of the Korean War, if adequately staffed.
Wall Street observers say the market is sounder than since October and oversold stocks set for a year end rally. Analysts predict the Dow Jones Industrial Average could hit record levels soon with gains concentrated in select segments while urging selectivity in new commitments.
The Community welcomed numerous visitors and extended stays across households. Families from Cisco, Childress, Amarillo, Lubbock, Wichita Falls, Plainview, Electra, Waco, Ol……………
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