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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1961

Page

6

Newsom's News Analysis on Nasser's Arab World Aim

Phil Newsom profiles Gamal Abdel Nasser as a resilient Egyptian leader. He notes Nasser’s use of Cairo radio, his shifting alliances, and his ambitions spanning the Arab world, Africa, and the Muslim world. The piece cites his crackdown on Yemen Saud Jordan links as a fifth column and his current reliance on U S aid amid Western pressures.

Phil Newsom UPI Gamal Abdel Nasser Egypt Cairo Middle East Britain France Nasser Belgrade Syria United Arab Republic Nile Khrushchev Africa Yemen Saudi Araba Saud Saudi Arabia Hussein Jordan Arab World Israel Turkey Iran United States

Year end rally seen possible for 1962 gains

Wall Street chatter notes odds favor a stock advance between Christmas Eve and year end, with Hooper of W E Hutton & Co suggesting the rhythm looks favorable. Goodbody & Co adds internal market strength has softened but sees no end to the major upward trend, citing money and credit data pointing to continued growth into 1962.

New York UPI L.O. Hooper W.E. Hutton & Co Goodbody & Co

Southwest Strengthened Industrial Base In 1961

United Press International reports that the Southwest expanded its industrial base in 1961 with Texas leading in new plant acquisitions, Oklahoma and Colorado showing growth, and Arkansas improving late in the year. The piece notes 4,200+ new jobs in Arkansas and Titan missile area activity near Denver, plus substantial plant and highway projects across the region.

Dallas Tex UPI Texas Wyoming Arkansas William P. Rock Colorado Martin Co Titan Denver Oklahoma Oklahoma City Air Force Tinker Afb Western Electric Wilson & Co Tulsa Indus

Washington window and Tugbutton on congress payroll outrage

Veteran commentator Timothy Tugbutton blasts Congress over salaries as he rails against presidents and turns up in anger in the Washington office. He denounces pay scales as a public outrage and laments political leadership while railing at racial tropes and the White House.

Washington UPI Timothy Tugbutton Tugbutton Grover Cleveland Roosevelt Teddy Cleveland White House Miss Obliger Knute Nelson Kansas Tugburton Congress Elihu Root Charles Evans Hughes Charley McNary Sam Rayburn

SEC Inquiry Into Stock Trading To Be Discreet

New York based report notes SEC Chairman William L Cary reassures investors that the probe into securities trading will be thorough yet not an anti Wall Street venture. The investigation broadens from ASE practices to over the counter markets and mutual funds, with funding and authority approved to last about 18 months.

New York UPI Wall Street Severities & Exchanges Commission SEC William L. Cary Investment Bankers Association Congress Edward T. McCormick Michael F E. Mooney American Stock Exchange ASE Exchange McCormick Cary Richard H. Paul Cornell University Yale Law School Jerome Frank U.S. Court of Appeals Second Circuit Milton H. Cohen Chicago Gerald A Gerard F. Re Res American Exchange Peter F. Mack D-Tl Commission The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee

Almanac highlights and historical notes for December 29

Almanac for Friday December 29 1961 notes the day as the 363rd of the year with two to follow and lists historical events including Samuel Foote proposing land sale restrictions in 1829 Texas statehood in 1845 gas lighting at the White House in 1848 and Henry Wallace’s 1947 remark on a third party presidential bid plus a Morley quote on dancing as training.

United Press International Samuel A. Foote Connecticut Senate Texas White House Henry Wallace

Manhattan Cocktail Invented 87 Years Ago Today

United Press International notes the Manhattan cocktail was first created 87 years ago today. The item marks a historic moment in cocktail history and highlights the drink’s enduring popularity.

United Press International

Opossum Noted as Only Native North American Mammal with Pouch

A fact highlighted that the opossum is the sole native North American animal to carry its young in a pouch. The statement underscores unique marsupial biology and North American wildlife.

New Books on Plague Fire and Wartime Tales

A set of reviews highlights three new works: James Leasor’s The Plague and the Fire 1665 1666 Portland London history detailing plague and fire devastation. Desmond Young’s All The Best Years a memoir of an army officer sailor and press adviser with Gandhi clash. Stephen Watts Moonlight On A Lake In Bond Street a wartime reminiscence of rear area duties and a Montgomery double for deception.

London James Leasor McGraw-Hill Old City Leasor Desmond Young Harper Young United States Mohandas K. Gandhi Britain Gandhi Bond Street Stephen Watts Norton Sir Bernard Montgomery France

Birds’ sensory feathers aid acute hearing beyond regular ears

Birds possess specialized feathers that enhance sound awareness alongside their regular hearing. The feathers contribute heightened perception, helping detect subtle noises and vibrations in the environment.

Television Listings for Multiple Stations Broadcast Schedule

A dense block of TV listings across NBC KSYD KGNC KFDA KVII and CBS channels detailing programs from 4:00 PM through late night. Includes cartoons, news, weather, dramas, westerns, and late night shows with titles such as Superman Route 66 Eye Witness Twilight Zone News and Movie.

Our Gang Hobby Lobby Annie Oakley Mr. Magoo News Eye Weather Doug Edwards Rocky Jones Peter Gunn Sea Hunt Eye Witness KFDA Dan True Pete Smith Southwest News Hathaways Flintstones Sunset Strip Showtime Kapt. Kidd Cotton John Kfda - TV Weather Report Jim Pratt Kvii - TV Lawrence Welk

Television Schedule Snapshot for Five Stations on Dec 30 1961

A dense listing of daily programs across KFDX KSYD KGNC KFDA and KVII channels. Entries include children shows news and sports with titles like Pip the Piper Shari Lewis King Leonardo Pro Basketball and Bucking content from 7 AM through 7 PM and beyond.

Kfdx - TV Pip the Piper Shari Lewis King Leonardo Daddy Mr. Wizard Ask Washington Champ Bowling Sander Vanocur Mr. Magoo Ksyd - TV Video Village KGNC Shaui Lewis Fury

Airlines to raise fares but not as much as hoped

Washington UPI reports airlines have permission to raise fares though not to the extent many sought. The move is expected to be the last major increase for a long period, signaling a cautious stretch in air travel pricing.

Washington UPI

Kennedy administration drops civil rights bill for 1962

Reports say the Kennedy administration will not propose civil rights legislation to Congress in 1962. In other news wood shelter firms enter fallout shelter market with Douglas fir plywood units selling from 250 to 900 dollars.

Palm Beach, Fla Congress Wood Shelters New York UPN Douglas Fir Plywood Association

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