Jack Ruby Trial Tops Texas News Year Poll
The Jack Ruby murder trial and the jail escape dominated Texas news in 1964, edging out the Democratic landslide and redistricting. Also noted were Ruby’s death sentence, Melvin Belli’s defense, Yarborough McLendon race, Chamizal settlement, Hurricane Hilda, the Warren Commission, Neiman Marcus fire, civil rights compliance, and the Wichita Falls tornado.
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Dallas
UPI
Jack Ruby
Texas
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Melvin Belli
U.S
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Gordon McLendon
Yarborough
George Gush
Chamizal
el Paso
Mexico
Hilda
Warren Commission
President Kennedy
Washington
Earl Warren
Neiman- Marcus
Wichita Falls
Paulius Sandblom
Corpus Christi
Barry Goldwater
Rariz
Arkansas
Southwest Conference
Navy
Houston
Gary
John Connally
Goldwater
Crystal City
Rio Grande
Holly Sugar
Hereford
Tex
Civil Aeronautics Board
Fort Worth
General Dynamics
Laredo
Melvin Lane Powers
Jacques Messier
Pasadena
Sam Hoover
Charles Ray Hefley
Johnson
Lbj Ranch
Duke of Windsor
John Glenn
J. Frank Dobie
Stock market trading at minimum this week on NYSE
The New York Stock Exchange saw trading at a minimum amid world events and year end distractions. The Dow lengthened gains Monday and Tuesday then fell midweek. the index ended the week down 0.57 at 968.17. Volume dropped to 17,084,791 shares with 714 decliners and 589 advancers.
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NEW York
UPI
New York Stock Exchange
Dow-Jones
Rails
Standard & Poor
U S Foreign Policy in 1965 and Middle East Tensions
Morris Higley argues the United States should disengage from foreign entanglements to improve world relations. He cites Gamal Abdel Nasser of the United Arab Republic, arms sent to Congo rebels, and Soviet support as examples of misguided aid and international brinkmanship. The piece critiques intervention and praises firmer stances.
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Morris Higley
United States
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
Nasser
Egypt
Congo
Russia
Miller Says He is Through Seeking Office
Rep William E. Miller, defeated GOP vice presidential candidate, says he will not run again for elective office. He plans to return to law practice and aid the Republican party in any capacity, urging unity and inclusion to strengthen the party for future elections. He mentions Romney Scranton Nixon and Rockefeller as possible 1966-68 figures.
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Washington
UPI
William E. Miller
New York
Republican Party
Miller
Democratic Party
White House
Romney
Scranton
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Civil rights officials discuss limits on peaceful demonstrations
The Justice Department says First Amendment rights are not absolute and police may limit protests to maintain public order. Courts reject remote threats as a reason to curb free speech, assembly and petition, and the decision affects sit-ins tied to public accommodations.
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Civil Rights Division
US Supreme Court
Justice Department
Locals Birth Announcement in Childress Area
Mr and Mrs Carroll Hall of Las Cruces New Mexico announce the birth of a daughter born in a local hospital. The notice notes a sunny weekend ahead with mild temperatures and invites well wishers to greet the new arrival.
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Childress
Mrs. Carroll Hall
Las Cruces
N. M
Births and Holiday Visits Across Local Families
The week notes births at Childress General Hospital with Nancy Martinez announcing a daughter born 3:45 a.m. weighing seven pounds nine ounces. Barbara Fleming and Barbara Sledge visit Denton and Temple. families reconnect in Vernon, Altus, Lubbock, Dallas, and Ennis. Major surgeries and hospital stays mentioned include Van Harlow at Scott and White Memorial in Temple.
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Las Cruces Hospital
Hall
Barbara Fleming
Dalby Flemwere
Childress
Raymond Martinez
Childress General Hospital
E. A. Beaver
San Antonio
Ola Hall
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
Temple
Barbara Sledge
TWU
Denton
CE. Sledge
Tommy Fleming
Austin
Dalby Fleming
J. T. Meacheam
Phyllis
Midland
Miles Clapp Briday
J.T Austin
Ennis
Ick Austin
Set
Delbert Lee Adams
Darvester
Germany
W. C. Adams
el Paso
E. J
Ray Browning
Pampa
L. O. Shoemaker
Albuquerque
Charles Maxwells
Dallas
Bob Spencer
Glen
Carol
Clarksville
J. R. Spencer
C. F. Stillwell
Jack Egerton
Jack, Jr
Amarillo
Lonnie Egerton
Alan
Brian
Garland
Mr. Stillwell
Fred Ballard
Cee Vee
Dow Jones Averages Week Ended December 19 1964
Week to December 19 1964 saw the Dow Jones averages hit day highs and lows across all groups. Reading shows overall declines with major indices including 30 industrials, 20 rails, 15 utilities, and 65 stocks posting varied closes.
Senate Whip Race Amid 89th Congress Starts
The 89th Congress convenes as the Senate whip post remains vacant after Humphrey’s election as vice president. Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield and Sen. Hayden are virtually assured reelection, with GOP Sen. Aiken poised to oppose Hayden. The 68-32 Democratic majority ensures Hayden’s return.
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Senate
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minn
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
George D Aiken
Hayden
White House
Childress County Seeks Bid for 1965 Four Door Sedan
The Commissioners' Court of Childress County Texas invites sealed bids by January 11 1965 10:00 A M for a new 1965 four door sedan meeting specified HD alternator 52 amp or more HD springs shocks seats police taxi padding instrument panel belts and retractors tinted windshield automatic transmission undercoating hood pad heater defroster antifreeze 750 x 14 tires large brake linings engine 389 cu in carburetor or equivalent. Trade in a 1960 Ford Fairlane four door sedan. bid must include assembly service and warranty. bids filed in County Clerk's office. court may reject any or all bids.
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Commissioners’ Court of
Childress County
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
You Know By United Press International
The French National Railways reportedly set a world rail speed record in 1955 with a 20.5 mph run aboard a specially adapted electric locomotive, according to Science Digest.
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United Press International
French National Railways
Science Digest
Duke Windsors Resting After Arterial Surgery Recovery
Duke of Windsor, recovering from arterial surgery, spent a quiet holiday weekend and planned his first hospital outing as he recuperates.
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Houston
UPI
Duke of Windsor
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Notebook
Admitted names include Marvin Crain on Thursday, Mrs. FL. Lane, Mrs. Laura Finchum, R. B. Pardue, Jon Walker Collins, Jessie Lee Pearson, Mrs. Raymond Martinez, each on Friday, and Jimmy Gravley discharged on Thursday along with Mrs. Vollie Garrett, Mrs. T. J. Stanford, Ewell Adams, Mrs. Alex Goodson, Mrs. H. C. Wynn. Marvin Crain listed again on Friday.
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Marvin Crain
FL. Lane
Laura Finchum
R. B. Pardue
Jon Walker Collins
Jessie Lee Pearson
Raymond Martinez
Jimmy Gravley
Vollie Garrett
T. J. Stanford
Ewell Adams
Alex Goodson
H. C. Wynn
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J. R. Coats
D.C
12Th Street
Coats Grocery
Leonard King
Duke
Hospital News
Eastside
Dan Imhoff
Donald Larned
Csarngain
Robes
Coats
S-M-L
Wai
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