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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1960

Page

3

Helen's Shoppe Exchange Promise For Gift Returns

Customer unhappy with color or fit asked to return at earliest convenience. Store commits quick courteous exchanges to ensure satisfaction with a gift from Helen's Shoppe.

Brotherhood as a Christmas moral imperative, NCCJ leader says

Dr. Lewis Webster Jones of the NCCJ says brotherhood is a hard, revolutionary goal guiding education and public life. He warns catastrophe looms if education falters, cites integration work in Arkansas and Louisville, and notes NCCJ courses improving minority relations with police.

United Press International New York UPI Lewis Webster Jones National Conference of Christians and Jews NCCJ Jones NCC Isaac Newton Jesus Mohammed Plato Socrates

Brother-in-law sought by Miss ing Persons Bureau

John B. Thomas asked the Missing Persons Bureau in Montgomery Alabama to locate his brother-in-law David Johnson who left town four years ago to avoid a $1 traffic ticket.

Montgomery Ala UPI John B. Thomas David Johnson Johnson

Dismissals Atak Childress General Hospital

Billy Lanham and Mrs Joe Crain and baby were dismissed today Leonard Trosper and David Bradford were dismissed today Also listed were Mrs Bill Moore Mrs John Patterson Mrs Russell Moore Mrs Ida Dial Mrs J C Keys Randy Barber and Wednesday completions with dismissal notices

Billy Lanham David Bradford Bill Moore Randy Barber John Patterson Russell Moore Ida Dial J. C. Keys Leonard Trosper Joe Crain Baby

Quanch Man Serving In Germany Now

Private Robert D. Hawkins, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Anson G Hawkins of Quanch, has arrived in Germany and serves in Battery C of the 25th Artillery at Stuttgart. He joined the Army last July, trained at Fort Ord, and is a 1957 Quanah High School graduate who studied at Texas Technological College in Lubbock. Before joining the Army he worked for Bestwell Gypsum in Acme.

U.S Germany AHTNC Robert D. Hawkins Anson G. Hawkins Green St Quanch 25Th Artillery Hawkins Stuttgart Fort Ord Calif Quanah High School Texas Technological College Lubbock Bestwell Gypsum, Acme

Kennedy Preinauguration Funded by Democratic Committee

Officials say the Kennedy staff fund financed by the Democratic National Committee covered travel costs for aides unable to pay for plane tickets hotels and transport. Wealthier appointees like Douglas Dillon and Chester Bowles are named as beneficiaries. Kennedy plans to shift preinauguration HQ to New York City next week to ease travel burdens.

Page One Kennedy Democratic National Committee Douglas Dillon Treasury Chester Bowles New York City

Millionaire Fire Chief Oversees New York City Fire Service

Edward F. Cavanagh Jr., 52, New York fire commissioner and Harvard Law School graduate, has led a push for better fire safety as fires in the city decline from 54 000 to 43 000 annually. He keeps in touch via city fire radios at his Long Island home and city apartment.

Jack V. Fox NEW York UPI Navy Brooklyn Navy Yard Edward F. Cavanagh Jr Harvard Law School Glen Cove Long Island Cavanagh Brooklyn Constellation Georgetown University Harvard Army William O'Dwyer Chicago New York City

Inaugural Concert at Constitution Hall Plans Announced

The concert for Kennedy’s inauguration will feature Willem De Kooning and Helena Rubinstein with guests including Mrs. Kennedy and Vice President elect Lyndon B. Johnson. Tickets range from 5 to 15 dollars. John La Montaine is commissioned to write From Sea to Shining Sea for the event on January 19.

Page One Willem de Kooning Helena Rubinstein Kennedy Constitution Hall Lyndon B. Johnson Truman Woodrow Wilson Eleanor Roosevelt John la Montaine

Daily Stock Report From United Press International

Dow Jones at 616.97 up 1.22, rail index 131.20 up 0.19, utility index 99.92 up 0.54. The 65-stock index 206.17 up 0.56. Third hour sales at 1 p.m. 710,000, total 2,380,000.

United Press International Dow-Jones

Weatherman Promises Relief From Texas Weather

The forecast promises easing conditions across Texas with sun breaking through as a front moves east toward the New Year weekend. Coastal heavy rain and fog disrupt shipping in Houston and Galveston, while freezing drizzle makes Trans-Pecos and South Plains travel hazardous. Light snow falls in parts of the Panhandle and traffic accidents increase as fog slows Houston Ship Channel operations.

United Press International Texas Houston Galveston Corpus Christi Trans - Pecos South Plains Panhandle Houston Ship Channel

Snakes Told Not To Scare In Sarawak Leaflet

UPI reports a colonial leaflet for Sarawak tourists warns against startling snakes. It advises to stand aside politely and let a snake move away rather than stare or point. The note emphasizes calm behavior around wildlife.

United Press International London UPI Sarawak Borneo Swainswick Eng Harriette Fletcher Fletcher Bankston Ala Agatha Dick Fayette

Local Weather and Social Notes Highlight Busy Holidays

Mostly cloudy tonight then partly cloudy and warmer Friday. Birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Keys weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces born at 5 26 a m. Several local visitors and greetings listed from Amarillo to Dallas plus birthday wishes for Mayme King and others.

J. C. Keys Oliver Austin Beth Benson Amarillo Walt Melton Cee Wee C. B. Sikes Garland Millie Holliday W. C. Powell Fred Powell Jim Lancaster Oklahoma City Ella Mae Taylor Lubbock Lonnie Cook J. W. Patterson H. S. Frith Leroy Bradley Sherri Fort Worth Jack Seeley Ralph Bashan Lakecreek Frith J. H. Glass Sulphur Springs

Wall Street Forecast Sees Market Rally Into 1961

Wall Street in 1961 looks set for a broad rally as technical and credit factors align. Dow Industrial average may tumble to 570–600 in Q1, with a high near 670–700 in Q3. Dividend candidates include Central Illinois Public Service and Pacific Gas & Electric. growth picks include Boeing, Grumman, Martin, McDonnell, Northrop, and United Aircraft.

New York UPI Clark, Dodge & Co Roger E. Spear Spear & Staff, Inc Standard & Poor's Central Ilinois Public Service Commercial Credit Glens Falls Insurance Long Island Lighting McGraw-Hill Montana-Dakota Utilities Pacific Gas & Electric Potomac Electric Power Reviow Southern Co Thomson & McKinnon Boeinr Grumman Martin McDonnell Northrop United Aircraft

Noon cotton prices slip in New York trading

In New York on March and May contracts, March cotton falls to 32.15 and 33.75 for 1962 futures, with May at 32.60 and 33.85, all down or unchanged from prior quotes. The market shows mixed moves as prices ease amid trading.

United Press International New York

Temperature Extremes For Day On Record

The high of the day reached 38 degrees at 11 am and 1 to 4 pm on Thursday with lows near 32 at midnight Wednesday and 1 to 8 am Thursday. The data shows hourly readings and patterns across Wednesday and Thursday.

Acite Dedientaire Sie

Lizards Show Sex by Skin Coat At Texas Lab

At the University of Texas scientists report that lizards reveal sex by skin patterns. Males display pronounced longitudinal body stripes and a bluish side stripe, while females appear cross-blotched overall.

Austin, Tex UPI University of Texas

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