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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1957

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The Big Record review features Patti Page and guests

A CBS TV review covers The Big Record hosted by Patti Page. It notes Page’s energetic performance and guests like Vic Damone, Eddy Arnold, Gene Autry, Lucho Gatica, Angeles McNeil, Margaret Truman, and Mel Torme. Autry’s throat issue and a Broadway premiere are mentioned with humor and critique. Page ends with a tease for next week.

Patti Page Frank Sinatra Pat Boone Ty Power Miss Page Vic Damone Géne Autry Eddy Arnold Arnold Damone Aristophanes Margaret Truman Lucho Gatica Angeles McNeil Margaret Tru Man Mel Torme Gene Autry

Drapes Gift Probe Tangles Texas Insurance Panels

In Amarillo a senator-led probe examines a $2,000 gift to Pierson by McCarty as part of an insurance scandal. Pierson invokes the fifth amendment while McCarty admits gifting drapes and money amid questions about Estate Life transfers and policy liabilities. The committee plans further hearings and show cause actions.

McCarty ICT Pierson Conder Ford Metarty Austin Len Culp Krueger el Campo Texas Insurance Commission Tood Harrison John Do McCarty FE State Life Insurance Co Amarillo Tex Frank Owen Til Fe, Paso Krueger Owen Purdue St Dallas Gene Fondren ICT Casualty Co Fondren Charles Herring Herring Estate Life Physiciang Life and Accident Co Grady Hazlewood Physicians Life State Insurance Commission Hazlewood Insurance Commission Carty Old Insurance Commission Len Herring Great United Life Insurance Co Dee 31

Santa’s Mailbag as Children List Christmas Wishes

A page of Santa letters from multiple children with requests for toys, dolls, a pony, a gun set, a sewing machine, and household items. Names include Johnny Hernandez, Bobby Joe Hernandez, Rosie Hernandez, Mike Hernands Jr, Ramon Hernands, Danny, Brenda Kay, Cindy Blake, Roy Lewis, Terri Lyn Jones, Billye Cheryl Jones, Teresa Templeton, Lesa Dee Garrison, Harrold Knox, Carolyn Knox. Addresses in Texas and Oklahoma mentioned.

Visitors pass ten million at Statue of Liberty site

More than 10,000,000 people have visited the Statue of Liberty since the official count began in 1933. The milestone marks a long era of tourism to the landmark, with visitors arriving from across the United States and abroad.

Statue of Liberty

Eisenhower Leads NATO Summit Despite Stroke Signs

President Eisenhower, steering a four day NATO gathering, overcame reluctance among allies to host U S missile bases and refused to thank the United States in the final communique citing equality within the alliance. Before the session he received a gold medal from Count Francois de Vogue in recognition of his Gettysburg farm.

NATO U.S United States Eisenhower Francois de Vogue French Farmers Society Gettysburg

Futuristic Cabin Design Aims at Safer Manned Spaceflight

The article details concepts for comfortable ship interiors, lighted decks, and user friendly controls to reduce fatigue. It describes two layer hulls with self sealing material, emergency space suits, and air recycling through photosynthesis and copper ultraviolet methods to extract oxygen from carbon dioxide.

Konecei

Innocent Verdict Restores Pittsburg County Sheriff

A district court jury acquitted Dee Sanders of mal administration after a 90 minute deliberation, clearing Sanders and reinstating him as Pittsburg County sheriff. The report notes the swift resolution and the ensuing restoration of office.

Mcalister Okla Dee Sanders Sanders Pittsburg County

Man Who Handled Gold For 62 Years Retiring With Like Record

Herman Diemer a Brooklyn native who melted 2,000,000 pounds of gold over 62 years at J R Wood & Sons plans retirement with a stellar record missing only three days due to illness. He helped produce 25 to 30 million wedding rings while overseeing a factory that recovers about 25,000 a year in dust and waste. Diemer attributes his health to good humor and daily cheer, noting the industry’s shift from hand labor to machines. He will receive a 62-point diamond agold ring at a company dinner to mark the milestone.

New York Herman Diemer Brooklyn Herman The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Diemer J. R. Wood & Sons U. S J. R. Wood Manhattan

Cooper Tennessee Congressman Jere Cooper Dies

Washington reports Democratic Congressman Jere Cooper of Tennessee died of a heart attack at 64. The Ways and Means Committee chair, noted for tax policy influence, passed away at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a brief illness, with colleagues shocked by the sudden loss after a long 29-year House tenure.

Washington Jere Cooper Flea Congress Tennessee Wilbur Mills Coper House Ways & Means Com‘tee Legenet von

Five Death by Own Action Tries Ayyetteville Soldier

Robert L. Graham, 22, of Fayetteville, was held by Army authorities after five alleged attempts at death by his own action. His wife said he said she didn’t love him. Graham, stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, drank kerosene and tried to hang himself, drown, and break his neck in a series of self harm acts.

Ayetteville N. C Robert L. Graham Idior Fayetteville Graham J. Knox

Temperature highs and lows during Thursday period

The 24 hour period ending 11 am Thursday saw a maximum of 61 degrees at 4 pm and a minimum of 36 degrees at 4 am Thursday. Temperatures remained variable with no major extremes reported.

Wuannesday P.M

Birthday wishes listed for local residents

A birthday notice lists Mrs. J. P. McConnell Mrs. James Spradley Mrs. John Scott Paul Rogers A. G. Woods Shelly Collins W. M. Durfey Jr Morris Higley as being remembered tomorrow by family and friends with warm cards and well wishes.

J. P. McConnell James Spradley John Scott Paul Rogers A. G. Woods Shelly Collins W. M. Durfey Jr Morris Higley

Federal bids sought for 13 buildings including Texas post offices

The government opened bids for 13 federal buildings. A McKinney Texas post office priced at 440000 dollars and a Gainesville Texas post office at 820000 dollars were included. The Texas Railroad Commission reduced January oil allowable to 1,296,000 barrels per day with a permissible production at 2,985,410 barrels daily.

Washington McKinney Tex Gainesville Austin Texas Railroad Commission

Striking St Paul Press Workers Enter Third Day

About 900 mailers newsmen and printers walked out against the St Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch in a three day strike with no settlement in sight.

ST. Paul Minn

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