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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1956
Page
2
A historical note states that one quarter of radios in the United States are installed in automobiles. The statistic highlights growing in-car radio usage and industry reach during the period.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Sims of Hereford announce the birth of a daughter weighing six pounds five ounces born Friday afternoon at a Hereford hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Voyles of Hereford and Mr and Mrs J F Sims of Childress.
Weekend visitors and relatives from Wellington and Lubbock appear in social notes. Local stores promote giftware from Loretta's and The Bible Book Store including Harmonicas, Farberware, costume jewelry, and 50 cent gift options.
Emma Castro Ruz, mother of 30 year old rebel leader, defends her son amid ongoing clashes after his irregular force landed on the Cuban coast near Santiago de Cuba on November 30. Government claims of suppression contrast with continued interior fighting and a vague kidnapper report from the family.
The Kennelly Heaviside layer in the upper atmosphere ionizes and reflects radio waves allowing signals to cover a larger portion of the earth. This atmospheric layer enhances long distance communication and reception.
The Agriculture Department reported world production of crops and livestock reached 120 percent of prewar 1925 39 levels for 1956 57, with free world at 126 percent and per capita output at 97 percent of prewar. Communist bloc rose two percent while declines in Eastern Europe and Australia offset gains in the Soviet Union and China.
Washington The American Red Cross released figures to show relief impact from Hungary donations. A $5 gift pays for a day of food for 10 refugees or 42 jars of baby food or a day's vitamin needs for 600 children or 250 penicillin doses. A $25 gift funds warm underwear for 30 children or sweatshirts for 42 children eight blankets or 800 glasses of milk.
Budapest reports two Western correspondents with American ties must exit Red Hungary by Sunday midnight. Richard Kilian, New York born and with the London Daily Express, was ordered to depart for not reporting his arrival. Erich Wahler, Austrian with Associated Press, was expelled for inciting workers to strike. The initial deadline was midnight Saturday, extended 24 hours due to travel limits.
Harriman warns of a critical situation without rapid food aid. Hagerty cites UN and UNHCR resolutions prompting the U S government contribution. Over 130000 Hungarians have fled to Austria from the Soviet regime, with Austria hosting thousands through winter amid heavy shelter and aid costs.
Peoria Illinois reporters say normal operation returned Saturday night after an afternoon edition was halted by a disagreement with the International Printing Pressmen’s Union. The dispute arose when the press crew refused to rack page plates for Sunday production.
First Hungarian Freedom Committee members arrive and are greeted by Southern Methodist Band which learned the Hungarian National Anthem in two days. They join in singing the Star Spangled Banner before heading to worship at Sacred Heart Cathedral and then to downtown receptions. They will be housed at White Plaza hotel while processed for new homes.
In Las Vegas 1200 gamblers queued until 4 15 a m for a Sands hotel anniversary show billed to feature Jerry Lewis Frank Sinatra and Danny Thomas. Sinatra performed the first show at 1 a m but his voice failed and Danny Thomas did not appear causing the second act to falter. The hotel said two comedy acts without a singer between is a tough spot and not good showmanship.
Report says workers stoned police and were fired on during arrests of labor leaders. Delegation warns of another strike. Representatives of 28 000 workers at 15 plants on Csepel Island defied militia and tanks to reject a government order dissolving their workers council. The state commissar allowed a noon meeting that ended with a resolution calling the council the real management.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower began mailing Christmas cards on Saturday. The six by seven inch cards display the presidential seal on a gold background and are sent to congressmen, cabinet members and other officials. Personal Christmas ecards are sent to close friends with details not public.
A one day promotion cuts prices on items priced at 6.95 8.95 10.95 and 12.95 to 8.95 to attract shoppers. Limited to the day of the offer. Includes selected goods across categories.
A devotional urges believers to walk with God as Enoch did and to seek a personal relationship with the divine. It cites biblical figures, notes God’s presence in the heart, and invites readers to attend worship at a church. The piece emphasizes daily communion, wise counsel, and faith through church service.
The first practical incandescent lamp underwent a test on October 21 1879 marking a milestone in electric lighting history. Thomas Edison and associates announced progress as the device emitted steady light, signaling a new era for domestic illumination.
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