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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1966
Page
8
A compilation of Christmas wish letters from Texas children ages 1 to 16 detailing desired gifts such as dolls, toy furniture, dress up items, and household toys. Names include Kim Shanks, Merdi Louise Crook, Belinda Burros, Dane Burrows, and Karen Mitchell, with addresses in Pilot Rothwell, Childress, Dodson, and Amarillo.
The piece surveys inflation fears as U S construction workers and servicemen flood South Vietnam and officials warn of price spikes likely to persist into 1967. It notes U S concerns about Saigon’s use of laws to clear ports and urges decisive action over stockpiles. It also covers Russia US diplomacy, Kosygin De Gaulle tensions, Japan’s cautious stance on China and Vietnam, and mentions Syria’s shifting position.
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie L. Thomas 69 were held at Blackburn Chapel Amarillo with burial in Llano Cemetery. Born in Arkansas she moved from Tennessee Valley to Amarillo about 30 years ago. Survivors include husband J M Thomas Sr. and children Noland J M Jr Frank Allen Dave Isham Jim Hodnett Jack Schoman Richard Hixon Burt Ashton and Bill Voshallike plus 17 grandchildren.
A list shows admitted individuals including Mrs. Fred Moran Mrs. Bobby Tabor Oliver McKee Otord C King Mrs Ors Dement Eddie and Karen Skinner Joe Bob Thomas Mrs John Chapman with today and dismissed Roy Hopkins and Mrs Wade Simpson and Mrs Duane Whitten noted for Monday
Iraq seeks to shut oil lines to compel higher payments from western companies while publicly backing Syria's actions. Officials say Baghdad fears damage to its oil economy even as Syria may request mediation from France in the dispute.
Funeral services for Adam Franklin Wilson 35 longtime Hollis resident will be at 11 am Wednesday at Hollis Church of Christ with Earl By Bracheen and Earl Tucker officiating. Burial follows in Fairmount Cemetery directed by Coley Funeral Home. Wilson died Monday at Harmon County Memorial Hospital after living in Hollis 51 years, serving on the school board and as Harmon County treasurer for 17 years. Survived by wife Susie two daughters a sister and five grandchildren.
United Press International notes Australia sits at 95 percent of its land area below 2,000 feet, making it the continent with the lowest average elevation. The assessment highlights topography and geography of the region.
The Almanac lists events on December 20 1966 including the Louisiana Purchase transfer in 1803 the Sherman march to Savannah in 1864 the USSR formation in 1922 and the Moses Lake air crash in 1952. Walt Whitman quote closes the thought for the day.
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