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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1966

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U.S. denies bombs hit Hanoi in raids

Reporting from Saigon UPI states United States military headquarters deny Hanoi was struck during December raids. Weather spared Hanoi while 58 missions hit other North Vietnamese targets. China and Soviet media condemn the U.S. actions as civilian casualties are claimed elsewhere.

Bryce Miller United Press International Saigon UPI U.S Hanoi New North Vietnam South Vietnam William C. Westmoreland Yen Vien van Dien Washington Peking Radio Tass East Europe United States Moscow Supreme Soviet United Nations U Tham America London Johnson

Weston Illinois named site for atom smasher

The Atomic Energy Commission chose Weston Illinois near Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory as the site for a 200 billion volt proton accelerator. The project costs 375 million dollars, will take eight years to build with about 1200 workers, and employ around 2300 after completion with an annual operating budget near 600 million. Weston beat six other finalists including Brookhaven, Ann Arbor, Madison, Lowry Field, and Sacramento.

Marguerite Davis United Press International Washington UPI Atomic Energy Commission AEC Weston Ill Chicago Argonme National Laboratory Glenn T. Seaborg Ilinois Brookhaven National Laboratory New York Long Island Ann Arbor Mich Madison Wis Lowry Field Denver Sacramento Calif Alaska Delaware Hawaii Vermont Seaborg

No Schedule Set For Sunday's Tour Of Homes

Mrs Bill Ross president of the sponsoring Book Club says no viewing schedule has been fixed for the Tour of Homes on Sunday. Patrons may tour any time from 2 to 5 30 p m with tickets at listed residences including the Lewis Meinzer Gordon Gravley L W McClendon Jack Fox and Albert Bird homes. The Woman's Department Club will run the ten hours from 3 to 5 30 p m.

Bill Ross Book Club Lewis Meinzer Gordon Gravley L. W. McClendon Jack Fox Albert Bird Woman’s Department Club

Hairier heads blamed for poor doll sales in London

London market researchers report girls want more hair on boy dolls to resemble the Beatle image. The doll maker has dispatched thousands of hairier heads to retailers for exchange to meet demand.

Hairier Heads London UPT

China Expels Three Soviet Newsmen in Peking

Tokyo based report says China ordered the expulsion of three of six Soviet correspondents for spreading rumors about the cultural revolution and Red Guard clashes. Beijing accuses them of sowing discord and undermining Sino Soviet friendship, with formal notice given to Soviet Chargé Razdukhov.

Tokyo UPI Communist China Today Peking Red Guard Radio Peking China Mao Soviet Union Moscow Chen Wei-fan Foreign Ministry Y. N. Razdukhov Chen

Odessa Lawyer Offers Help for Vessels Appeal

Odessa attorney Warren Burnett tentatively agrees to aid in the appeal of Thomas Ray Vessels, 25, sentenced to die for the April 28 rape of a Pampa housewife. Vessels faces additional charges of attempted murder in Amarillo and rape in Shamrock. ACLU involvement noted through family pleas, Burnett not an ACLU member.

Pampa Tex UPI Warren Burnett Odessa Thomas Ray Vessels Burnett Wessels Amarillo Shamrock American Civil Liberties Union ACLU W. P. Freeman Fort Worth

Scouters Honored At Western Division District Dinner

Scouters of the Western Division District were honored at a banquet. John Gay spoke, J W Hamilton led as master of ceremonies. Eagle Scout Jerry Don Henderson led the Pledge, Doug Jeffries gave the invocation. Wives of Scouting workers and Den Mothers were recognized. Names of honorees include Warren Murphy Frank Walden Donald E Johnston Closs Rowland Allen Lacy Delbert Wasson Francis E Johnston Bill Hajek and others. Round Up awards and training recognitions were presented by district officials acknowledging units meeting goals and sponsoring institutions.

John Gay Childress Church of Christ J W. Hamilton Ceremonia Jerry Don Henderson Chilaress Doug Jeffries Quanah Warren Murphy Explorer Childress Cox-Farr The American Legion Francis E. Johnston First Methodist Church Coui Ng Johnston Don ‘Armack Childresss Rowland Henry MecDow Bobby Sunday Paducah John

Trolinder Elected Commander Of Childress Commandery

Commandery No 77 in Childress elected C O Trolinder as Commander at last night’s meeting replacing A A Bass who led the past year Joe C Crain was chosen Generalissm Other officers elected include Alton Bruce Captain-General W W Kinney and Bill Leonard Remaining officers will be named by the Commander at the January 19 meeting

C. O. Trolinder Childress

Black Africa Demands Last Vote on Rhodesia at U.N.

At the United Nations, militant Africa demanded a no–delay Security Council vote to push sanctions and toppling action against Rhodesia. Uganda's ambassador said British leaders might be wavering and might grant Smith a grace period to modify the white supremacist regime, following a Wilson summit.

United Nations UPI Black Africa Britain U.N Security Council Rhodesia Ian Smith Lord Caradon Uganda Apollo K. Kironde Security Council U.N Smith London Daily Telegraph Harold Wilson

Johnson faces pressure to drop Humphrey from 1968 ticket

Analysis notes rising political risk as ADA warns LBJ to alter foreign and domestic policy or lose Humphrey. ADA, founded by Humphrey, has shifted from supportive power base to opposition, complicating Johnson’s 1968 ticket strategy and highlighting tensions within the Democratic Party.

Johnson Hubert Horatio Humphrey Humphrey Press Association Washington Americans For Democratic Action ADA Franklin D. Roosevelt LBJ HHH

Brash Little Mouse Launches Walt Disney to Fame

Hollywood remembers Walt Disney a pioneering animator who created Mickey Mouse and built Disneyland. He died at 65 from acute circulatory failure after lung surgery. born in Chicago, raised near Marceline Missouri, and mentored by Charlie Chaplin.

Hollywood UPT Kansas City Walter Elias Disney Mouse Mortimer Mickey Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Disney Disneyland Amusement Park St. Joseph Hospital Burbank Chicago Marceline Charlie Chaplin Red Cross France

West Texas Weather Stays Clear Despite Texas Rain

An advancing cold front brings rain and thunderstorms to North Central and East Texas with clear skies and fair weather in West Texas. Rain reaches Mineral Wells to Brownsville, with gusts up to 65 mph near the New Mexico border. Overnight lows range from 23 degrees at Dalhart to 63 degrees at Brownsville, as colder air moves into the High Plains and Pecos Valley. Forecasters expect cooler conditions statewide with lingering showers in the eastern half and near normal temperatures in North Texas through Friday and Saturday.

United Press International Texas West Texas Mineral Wells Brownsville Dallas New Mexico Farwell Dalhart High Plains Pecos Valley North den

Sunday Singing by Veterans of Childress County

A Sunday singing event brings singers from Shamrock Plainview Memphis Vernon Quanah Wellington Paducah and Childress together. The gathering runs from 2 to 4 p m at the Veterans Building. Sponsored by the Veterans of Childress County.

Shamrock Plainview Memphis Vernon Quanah Wellington Paducah Childress Veterans Building Veterans of Childress Cou

Brussels Site Chosen for NATO Headquarters Move

The United States wins bid to relocate NATO political HQ to Brussels as ministers near end of talks in Paris. A new building will be erected on a Belgian site near Air Force Base outside Brussels. Officials say the decision signals a major shift amid ongoing Vietnam aid pressures.

Paris UPI United States North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Brussels Amoon NATO Ministers Allie South Vietnam Brussels Air Force Base Sels Atlantic

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