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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
2
A national debate pits civil defense as essential national insurance against critics who call it a billion dollar boondoggle. Officials cite a $200 million push and a proposed $700 million program while scientists warn shelter limits and firestorms may render protection moot.
Livestock prices for cattle calves hogs and sheep from Fort Worth market update show active steady trends. Cattle calves around 1000 to 1400 pounds priced variously from 19.00 to 27.00 per hundredweight with stocker classes and different quality grades. Hogs with 1 to 3 grade butchers at 16.50 to 17.25 per hundredweight and sows 14.00 to 15.50. Sheep 75 to 125 pound lambs 15.50 to 16.00 with utilities down to 13.00 and ewes at 7.50.
New York will host a third stock exchange the National Stock Exchange starting March 7 1962. Founder Law H Taylor announced plans to trade eight to ten firms initially with about 25 expected in year one. Criteria include net worth over 500000 500 stockholders and 100000 publicly owned shares. John J Scarlan of the New York Mercantile Exchange will serve as president.
The article notes an application for capitalization of 150000 dollars at 10 per share. Stock subscription forms are available at the First National Bank and offices of Bill Ross and Jones in Childress and also in Wellington Quanah Goodlett and Estelline.
The text cites strong criticism of the Security Council for not demanding a cease-fire in Goa, accusing the Soviet veto of obstructing UN unity. It notes expectations to bring the matter to the General Assembly, and includes Soviet diplomat Zorin claiming the council's decisions defend colonial-dominated states and praise for the council’s firmness.
The hospital reports admissions including L. L. Decker on Monday Rev. C. T. Jordon on Monday W. M. Pond on Monday Mrs. Jim Stevens today and discharges Bernie Cox on Monday Mrs. Bill Tarter today C. N. Taylor today and Ted Poling today.
In the race last Saturday 8 935 votes to 6 704 for Meissner with three other Democrats trailing. The runoff must be between Jan 22 and Feb 6 per state law, Gov Price Daniel to call the election. Tower says the tide is changing and Republicans should be optimistic. Purcell counters his win would reflect the district mood. The 19 county area has reliably supported Liberal Ralph Yarborough.
City officials say the group of bi racial freedom riders are free on bond pending possible state charges. Israel says trials are indefinitely suspended. Police Chief Pritchett has no plans to resume them unless conditions change.
Kathryn Buckley of 305 Avenue G Northwest in Chil dress has completed her three year course at the Famous Artists Schools in Westport Conn. She specialized in fine arts painting during her training.
United Press International reports Dow Jones averages slipping at midday with the 30 Industrials down 4.49 to 723.22, 20 Rails off 0.84 to 142.97, and 15 Utilities down 0.61 to 131.42 as early sales reach 520,000 by noon and 1,970,000 by 1 p.m.
1963 futures in New York gained with March at 33.85, up 14 points and May at 33.95, up 7 points as trading sessions moved forward.
In the Battle of Crecy on August 26 1346 English forces under Edward II defeated Philip VI of France marking the first use of cannons in combat.
Sammy Davis Jr lands a starring role in Reprieve to be filmed at Fossor Prison California. The true story centers on Johm Résko who was condemned for a New York holdup and murder at age 18 and had his execution commuted minutes before scheduled.
Lorne Greene age 46 and Nancy Deale age 28 known as Lisa Cummings married Sunday in Sherman Oaks California. The ceremony took place in a home Greene bought last week reflecting a quiet private wedding.
A rundown of daily programming across KGNC TV KJNC TV Eye Channel 6 and KFDA TV listing daytime through late night. Includes kids cartoons, news, weather, comedies, dramas, Westerns, and late news with varied hosts and programs.
A dense schedule of daytime and early evening programs across KGNC TV Channel 3 KGNC, KFOR TV Channel 10, and EVIL TV Channel 10 includes Today Show, The Price Is Right, Truth or Consequences, Match game style panels, soaps like Edge of Night and Guiding Light, kid programs such as Captain Kangaroo, and local news/weather segments, detailing a full broadcasting day.
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