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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1966

Page

6

Macao and Hong Kong linked by fate and foreign rule

Foreign News Commentary notes Macao’s Portuguese control since 1557 and its status as a lingering Western outpost on the China coast. It contrasts Macao with Hong Kong, both now under pressure from Red China, facing eroding autonomy and dependence as changes loom for the region's future.

Phil Newsom Hong Kong Sin Pearl River Estuary Macao Portugal China Britain Russia Red China United States Red Guards

Temperature Extremes Recorded Across the Mainland

The US Weather Bureau reports a low of 7 degrees below zero at Roosevelt Utah and a high of 89 degrees in Los Angeles California on Thursday.

New York UPI Weather Bureau Alaska Hawaii Roosevelt Utah Los Angeles Calif

ADA rifts cloud Johnson bid for 1968 voters

ADA leaders fault Johnson over Vietnam policy and domestic programs as they question his 1968 appeal. Leon Shull warns Johnson must shift strategy to win back support, while speculation grows about potential successors such as Arthur Goldberg or Robert F. Kennedy.

Humphrey ADA Johnson Sotheast Asia Washington Goldwater ADA National Board Leon Shull ADA National Wth Shull John U.N

Name Debates End With Town Hall Title in Sittingbourne

Citizens were invited to suggest a name for the new town hall. After a council meeting, officials settled on naming the building the Town Hall, ending the public naming process.

Sittingbourne England Silding

Weather outlook for Texas

Forecast shows Central Texas near normal conditions while Northwest Texas remains near normal. Panhandle expected 4 to 7 degrees above normal, with Southwest Texas 2 to 9 degrees below normal and South Central and Southeast Texas 2 to 8 degrees below normal through Wednesday.

Texas Panhandle South Central

Rhodesian sanctions debate moves to vote after talks

Kironde described Britain’s proposed selective trade bans on 10 Rhodesian exports as a dishonorable surrender with private talks dragging their feet. He noted African demands to block all oil and coal while Britain rejected an oil ban and urged placing the issue to a vote regardless of outcome.

Britain

Leninist reciprocity spurs Soviet reporters pullout from China

Chen stated that despite Chinese aid to the Soviet Union three of six Soviet correspondents in China should depart. He argued with reciprocity in mind that China had only three Soviet correspondents and now must reduce its press presence in Beijing.

China Chen Soviet Union

Best Sellers List From United Press International

Compilation of top fiction and nonfiction titles. Notable entries include The Secret of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton and Tai Pan by James Clavell alongside The Boston Strangler by Gerald Frank and The Random House Dictionary of the English Language. More水

Santa Vittoria Robert Chrichton Eele Drary Tal Mark Lane Sam Levenson Eric Berne Kennedy Pierre Salinger Norman F. Dacey Gerald Frank Amelia Earhart Fred Goerner Winter Beach Charliton Ogburn, Jr Random House William Masters Howard M.D Virginia E. Johnson Hugh J. Schonfield

U.S. Denies Hanoi Attack Link to Joint Raid

U.S. spokesmen said the Thursday joint attack inside and below the demilitarized zone aimed to cut infiltration routes and halt guerrilla assaults in northern South Vietnam. American warplanes struck targets near Dien Ben Phu and along the southern panhandle. Reports say Viet Cong ambushes caused possible Viet Cong casualties from their own mines near Saigon while U.S. troops swept the area.

U.S Demilitarized Zone South Vietnam North Vietnam Hanoi Dien Ben Phu Panhandle Saigon U.S. 1St Infantry Division

NATO backing pledge fuels Vietnam stance amid East Europe outreach

Brussels reports note new pledges of NATO support for anti-Communist Vietnam efforts despite French opposition. Rusk promises no exit from war and urges broader NATO outreach to Eastern Europe, while France presses its own independent channels with Moscow and balks at the broader strategy.

Pagene NATO Vietnam France U.S Rusk United States Europe Charles de Gaulle Russia

Scouts continue page one event notes and sponsors

Kowler to Mrs. Jean Wells and Den Mother of Pack 68 sponsored by Childress Elks Lodge No 1113. Mrs. June Barley of Pack 61 sponsored by Childress First Methodist Church. Jerry Dor Henderson gave the invocation.

Kowler Jean Wells den Mrother Pack Childress Elks Lodge June Barley Childress First Methodist Church Jerry Dor Henderson

Books Make Ideal Holiday Gift for Children

A publisher with 500 plus children's titles offers a guide to selecting age appropriate books. Follett stresses matching reading level with a child’s interests and attention span and recommends consulting teachers or librarians for younger readers.

Robert J. R Follett Chicago Follett

Eggs produced in United States top sixty-four billion yearly

The 1966 World Almanac notes U S egg production exceeds 64 billion eggs annually. This statistic highlights large scale poultry farming and national food supply capacity.

United Press International United States

High fidelity stereo receiver SR 900B review highlights

Preston McGraw reports on integrated receivers like Harman Kardon SR S006 and SR 900B. The pieces combine tuner amplifier and preamplifier, claim long life and lower cost than separate units, with FM focus and minimal AM usefulness. The SR 900B shows strong FM sensitivity, good bass via tube amps, low hum, but minor channel leakage when both tape and turntable run.

Preston McGraw United Press International Harman- Kardon Mos

News by Mrs Tom Goff indexes Vernon visits and gatherings

Mrs Tom Goff reports Vernon visits including Hender son and Leon Henderson with Maci Conn, shopping in Amarillo, and ball game attendance at Silverton. Also notes gatherings in Childress and Estelline with numerous relatives and friends from Lorenzo Quanah Clarendon and Amarillo.

Tom Goff H. J. Henderson Vernon Leon Henderson Maci Conn Amarillo Silverton J. D. Cox Vickie Lloyd Wygal Rals Childress W. D. MacDonald Jim Phillips The T. Z. Zint Estelline Messrs Mmes George Zint Edwin Zint Leslie C. Laxon Clarendon Floyd Mabry

Woman Drags Away Smoking Car Fire After Alarm

Firefighters responded to an alarm in Sterling Colo but found no blaze after the car owner fled the scene while the vehicle still smoked. No fire. alarm mistaken for smoke from a departing car.

Sterling Colo

Wall Street Charter Weighs Rally After Dow Break

Good body and Co. says a piercing of the 822 Dow level could spark a substantial year end rally but warns a rally does not make a trend. It notes possible tax hikes, slower corporate and consumer income growth, and a moderate government gain next year could curb a sustained advance.

New York UPI Goodbody & Co

BACHE & Co Predicts Dow Rally Test of 820-823 Zone

BACHE & Co. argues that tape action and volume point to a likely strong assault on the Dow Jones industrial average in the 820 to 823 area. It notes the index has retreated from this zone in two earlier rallies, underscoring the potential significance of another move.

Temperature Readings and Daily Highs Lows

Temperature data show a 24 hour period ending at 11 am with a high 46 degrees and a low 31 degrees. Comparisons note December 16 1965 had a high 45 and a low 31 with sunrise at 7 41 and sunset at 5 33.

Mary Rolf Recovers Car, Borrows Vehicle After Accident

Mary Rolf left a damaged car for repairs at a KaluiKatina garage and borrowed a second car to return home. Three hours later she returned the borrowed car to the shop to cover damages from a separate collision.

Kaluikatina Wis UPI Mary Rolf

Traffic safety history and a call to stay alert this holiday

The author cites National Safety Council data showing progressive declines in vehicle deaths from 1935 to 1965 and urges motorists to look out for others. He references Marcus Aurelius and wishes for government alignment with that self-reliant ethos.

Morris Higley National Safety Council

Flamingo Florida is U.S. continent’s southernmost town

Flamingo in Everglades National Park is identified as the southernmost community on the continental United States. The note places the area at the tip of the Florida Keys region, highlighting its park setting and remote coastal position.

Continental United States Flamingo, Fla Everglades National Park

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