Pistol Removed From Woman At Ruby Hearing
Police seized a snub-nosed 25 caliber pistol from stripper Karen Bennett who testified for Jack Ruby at a Dallas hearing. Ruby sought bail as spectators and security surrounded the courtroom. The defense pressed insanity claims while prosecutors sought to keep him jailed.
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Dallas
UPI
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Karen Lynn Bennett
Ruby
Clu
Joe B. Brown
Oswald
Miss Bennett
San Francisco
Melvin Belli
Dist
Henry Wade
Brown
Belli
Kennedy
Will Fritz
Fritz
James Lovell
Dallas Times Herald
Bob Jackson
U. S
Barefoot Sanders
FBI
John B. Martin Named Nominee by Hospital Administrators
John B. Martin has been nominated for the American College of Hospital Administrators. Official action on the nomination for Administrator of Childress General Hospital will be in Chicago in August. The notice from Dean Conley says the nomination is by unanimous action of the Board of Credentials and Board of Regents. The convocation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday August 23 1964 in Chicago. attendance is requested. The College recognizes distinguished service in hospital administration.
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John B. Martin
American College of Hospital
Childress General Hospital
Chicago
Dean Conley
American College of Hospital Administrators
Board of Credentials
Board of Regents
Lighting Contest Set for Tonight Judging to Begin at 7 PM
The Christmas lighting contest invites residents to have their houses lit by 7 pm tonight. Glenn Buckley, president, says no entry call is required as judging runs from 7 to 9 pm and houses with lights on will be considered.
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Cofc-Bcd
Glenn Buckley
In Doubt Buy A Fashion Shoppe Gift Certificate
A light hearted gift idea highlights Fashion Shoppe gift certificates for her. Perfect for birthdays holidays or just because someone loves stylish outfits. Instant presentation options and flexible value make it a convenient choice.
Johnson ends mourning period with Christmas remarks at Lincoln Memorial
President Johnson closed a nation’s mourning on Christmas night delivering a call for a new birth of freedom. Flags returned to full staff as candlelight memories of John F Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln filled the cold Washington evening.
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Washington
UPI
John Kennedy
Lincoln Memorial
Johnson
Kennedy
Dallas
White House
Abraham Lincoln
Potomac
Arlington
Free Coffee And Doughnuts At Bank Chuckwagon Event
Old Settlers sponsor an annual affair offering free coffee and doughnuts tomorrow at the First National Bank. Sam Privitt's chuckwagon will serve the treats and Johnny Rucker, president, invites visitors to stop by.
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First National Bank
Old Settlers
Sam Privitt
Johnny Rucker
The
Weekend Car Crashes Reported by Childress Police
No injuries were reported after a series of weekend accidents investigated by the Childress Police Department. At 8:30 a.m. Sunday Charles Fowler of Dallas spun on Avenue F Northwest and was hit broadside by Sidney Love of Concord California. Earlier on Saturday Betty Atkinson turned from Avenue Gew onto Commerce and collided with James Wallin on Commerce. both vehicles suffered heavy damage. Later at 11:40 p.m. Saturday Clifton Hodges lost control at 12th Street and Avenue H, crashing into a retainer wall with damage to both car and wall.
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Childress
Charles Fowler
Dallas
Avenue F. Nw
Sidney Love
Concord
Calif
Betty Atkinson
Fabric Gloves One Dollar Per Pair and Jewelry Deals
The Fashion Shopper runs until 9 PM offering fabric gloves at 1 dollar a pair and costume jewelry at two price points. Shoppers are urged to visit for seasonal apparel and accessories.
Texas Invited To Travel On U S Canada 83 Sign Planned
Travelers along Highway 83 in the Lower Rio Grande Valley will be invited to tour the semi tropical valley and enter Mexico via five gateways with a new road sign to be erected northwest of the valley. Ed Slaughter of Weslaco proposed the sign adopted by eight Chambers of Commerce.
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Rio Grande Valley
Paul Vickers
McAllen
Chambers of Commerce
Ed Slaughter
Weslaco
Abilene C of C
Texas
Mexico
Old Mexico
Alex Saied
Association
Myrtle Fry dies. funeral set in Childress Tuesday
Mrs. Myrtle Alma Fry 58 of Amarillo former Childress County resident died about 11 a m yesterday at Childress General Hospital. Funeral services 2 p m Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev Grayson Glass Rev H T Harris and Rev Haywood Kube officiating. Burial in Childress Cemetery. Survived by husband D H Fry daughter Mrs Glenda Holcomb parents Mr and Mrs R Holeman three brothers Clyde Cloyce Holeman and Eugene Holeman.
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Myrtle Alma Fry
Amarillo
Childress County
Childress General Hospital
Calvary Baptist Church
Grayson Glass
Trinity Baptist Church
H. T. Harris
Childress
Haywood Kube
Childress Cemetery
Curtis, Gerald
Ronald
Gary Dean Holeman
Jack Boney
Myral Hoisager
Fry
Loco
Okla
D. H. Fry
Tell
Tex
Frys
Glenda Holcomb
R. Holeman
Clyde and
Cloyce Holeman
Eugene Holeman
Big Spring
Lions Club Meet Postponed No Meeting Tuesday
President Truman Webb announced there will be no Lions Club meeting tomorrow.
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Lions Club Tomorow
Truman Webb
Light moisture halts cotton harvest and eases driving
Rain and snow produced slight moisture Friday and Saturday totaling .20 inch at the FAA air field and .10 inch at The Index. The light precipitation halted cotton harvest and created hazardous road conditions, but it is expected to boost the wheat crop.
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FAA
Dramatic Rescue Saves Hundreds From Flames at Sea
A flotilla of four small ships plucked hundreds from the burning Greek liner Lakonia 500 miles off Morocco after a mid voyage Christmas cruise disaster. About 900 survivors saved, bodies sighted, ship still afloat, last to leave said to be Greek skipper M Zarbis.
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UPI
Atlantic
Lakonia
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Canary Islands
sai = tuaai
Germany
U.S. Air Force
M. Zarbis
Casablanca
Salia
Funchal
Madeira
Two Injured When Auto Overturns Near Tulsa
Mrs. Weldon Fromm of Amarillo and her daughter Candy were injured when their car overturned near Tulsa around 10 30 Saturday morning. Mrs. Fromm had eight stitches in her nose Candy five stitches on her head Curt Fromm suffered facial bruises. They were en route from Amarillo to Floydada and were treated in Tulsa then stayed with Hollis Cagle family before returning to Childress for holidays. The wreck was caused by ice on the pavement and loss of control.
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Weldon Fromm
Amarillo
Candy
Tulsa
Fromm
Curt
Floydada
Hollis Cagle
Childress
Lyons to Head City of Childress as Lone Mayor Candidate
C J Lyons will be the lone candidate for mayor in Childress at the special election on January 1. Filing deadline passed at midnight Saturday. Absentee ballots open January 1 and close January 17. Lyons seeks to fill the unexpired term of Michie Thaten who resigned.
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C. J. Lyons
City of Childress
Lyons
Michie Thaten
Train accident leaves Mrs Margaret Simpson with broken hip
Mrs Margaret Simpson slipped and fell while boarding a train at 1 30 p m yesterday. She suffered a broken left hip and was confined to Childress General Hospital.
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Margaret Simpson
Childress General Hospital
City Council Schedules 7 30 P M Regular Meeting
The City Council has scheduled its regular meeting for 7 30 p m today at City Hall. The session will cover planned agenda items and public comments. Citizens are urged to attend or submit questions in advance.
House Members Hustle Back To Washington
Democratic House members rush to Washington by plane for a showdown on the $3 billion foreign aid bill affecting President Johnson and Congress adjournment. Hale Boggs of Louisiana said nine of ten rules committee Democrats would attend to clear the measure.
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Washington
UPI
Democratic House
Johnson
Congress
House
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Boggs
Richard Bolling
Missouri
Russia
Senate
Texas
White House
Two Injured in One Vehicle Crash Near Childress
A one vehicle crash seven miles south of Childress on U S 83 injured two men from Pratt Kansas. Driver Carl F Frederick lost control on the bed pavement and the truck rolled over. Alvin Keller and Frederick received minor injuries and were treated at Childress General Hospital.
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Childress
U. S. 83
Department of Public Safety
Carl F. Frederick
Pratt
Kans
Alvin Keller
Frederick
Childress General Hospital
Santa Visits Shade Home Tonight in Childress
Children in Childress look forward to a Santa visit at the R. A. Shade home, 504 Ave. B. Northwest, tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. Santa will sit outside the house, greet the youngsters, and hand out candy canes as the home decor brightens the Christmas scene.
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Childress
R. A. Shade
Ave. B. Northwest
Santa Claus
Shade
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