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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1969
Page
2
A Gilbert Youth Research survey of 3 000 youths aged 14 to 25 finds a bare majority doubt violence on screen harms the public. Only 33 percent fear detrimental effects from continuous exposure, while 58 percent see some harm or do not know, with younger respondents most concerned.
The piece notes mass mailings of bank credit cards boost holiday shopping and future debt. It warns of rising fraud costs, high carrying charges, and potential congressional action. It also discusses unwanted births and social consequences, urging civilized care for every child.
FTC findings show less than 3 percent pay full sticker. About a quarter settle for 10 percent or less, over one in four get 10 to 15 percent off, and fewer than a third get more than 15 percent off. Regional differences exist with Chicago buyers at 15 percent+, while New York and New Orleans trail. Luxury models skew toward smaller cuts. year-end timing can raise discounts.
The Dow Jones rail stock average will convert to the Dow Jones transportation average on January 2. Nine rail stocks drop out and six airlines plus three trucking companies join the index reflecting shifts in freight and passenger movement.
The columnist explains that newspapers may publish ads including maps of proposed Farm-to-Market roads and by-passes, even if the publisher disagrees with the content. Advertising space remains for sale, and carrying an ad does not imply endorsement or agreement with its message.
Highlights include 1934 Japan renouncing the Washington Naval Treaty and 1170 Becket’s murder at Canterbury. Also noted are Texas joining the union in 1845 and JFK’s 1962 Miami visit. A Zanzibar plan approves a 23 million pound new town for 30,000, plus a mosque and party HQ.
Under federal law any person in possession of an unlawful coin must surrender it to a U S Secret Service office. Unauthorized coins include imitations and altered genuine coins and may be confiscated. lawful coins are returned with authenticity declaration. Collectors are urged to obtain Mort Reed's Cowles Complete Encyclopedia of US Coins for forward guidance.
Dallas Aces study bid em ups with computer generated hands to illuminate bidding phases. They review matches to extract missteps and assess final contracts, including a six heart bid that went down and slam chances that should have been passed.
In a bridge sequence West North East South 24a Pass 34 Pass 44 Pass 5é Pas 5¢ Pass 6¢ Pass 64 Dble ? You, South, hold QI373 Y3 K876 & A532. Redouble signals second round heart control and grand slam potential. If partner bids six spades, pass. The dragon tree note is extra and unrelated.
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