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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1976
Page
8
University of California sociologists argue moving patterns are stable over two centuries and that mobility has shifted from poorer to wealthier movers seeking opportunity. They say most moving is voluntary and positive, while those unable to move suffer greater hardship.
Analysts and organizations from the National Education Association to the National Right to Work Committee weigh in on Jimmy Carter's win. They credit teacher influence, the South's black vote share, right to work states, organized labor efforts, and even a gay vote in shaping the election outcome.
Washington reports warn that despite Carter's cooperation with Capitol Hill, a deep rivalry between Congress and the presidency risks stormy clashes. Observers note past crises emboldened Congress and doubt cooperation will endure on detente, Middle East, Cyprus, Rhodesia, and South Africa policies.
A TV segment titled Second Time Around highlights the Childress Bobcats and their state finals run in Texas Stadium. The piece previews game coverage, notes debate over front-page sports emphasis, and references price shifts in grain due to Russia. It also covers Carter era monetary policy questions and AFL CIO stance on unemployment goals.
Today marks multiple historical milestones including Ho Chi Minh era clashes in 1946 the start of King Philips War 1675 Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac 1732 US recognition of Hawaii 1842 and Eisenhower's NATO command 1950 Notable birthdays include Leonid Brezhnev 70 and Sir Ralph Richardson 74 Thought for today cites Napoleon Bonaparte on battles and credit Bicentennial note recalls Pennsylvania Gazette 1769 1821 timeline.
A Gary Gilmore case column critiques society’s changing stance on life. It cites Maryland’s shock trauma unit practice, euthanasia debates, abortion rights, capital punishment, and calls for humane or drastic action. The piece notes rising tolerance for death in various forms and a drift toward chilling attitudes.
CBS reshuffles seven returning series for midseason, moving all nights except Thursday and Saturday, while ABC leads with 22 million sets watching Happy Days last week. Nielsen top 20 includes shows from ABC CBS and NBC across prime time.
NBC and CBS unveil midseason schedules after axing twelve new shows this season. Gibbsville ends after Nov 1 airings, Quest canceled, Nightmare and Fantastic Journey join NBC replacements, while CBS adds two comedies A Year at the Top and another unnamed title.
The gold mask of Tutankhamun and 54 treasures from his tomb travel to six U S museums after a Washington opening at the National Gallery of Art. The tour will visit Chicago New Orleans Los Angeles Seattle and New York over 2 1/2 years. Tutankhamun ascended the throne at nine and died at about 18 in 1325 B C, cause unknown.
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