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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1969

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Diana Rigg Talks Avengers Bond and Gold Rings

The interview sketches Diana Rigg as Emma Peel, noting her decision to quit spy roles. She discusses acting in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service with George Lazenby, her preference for character work, and her love of antique gold rings. The Psychic Stars segment recalls James Earl Jones’s road trip and a guiding guardian angel.

Hollywood NEA George Lazenby James Bond Diana Rigg Emma Sexa Avengers Lazenby Her Majesty's Secret James Earl Jones Colorado Michigan Kansas City Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Careless Players Don’t Win Honors in Bridge Match

In the Dallas Aces vs Walsh team event Bobby Goldman as South jumped to four spades signaling a strong hand. A cautious declarer avoided overtricks after ruffing and repeated trumps, leaving the hand in a stalemate as West failed to exploit a risky lead. Newspaper Enterprise Assn.

Dallas Aces Walsh Bobby Goldman Aces Billy Lisenberg Bobby Inter Sec West Dick Walsh Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Triumph And Trauma Texas 60s Showcase Big Bend Through Fort Worth

Texas embraced a decade of rapid growth and varied progress. National parks expanded to Big Bend and Padre Island while Dallas and Fort Worth pursued major projects and sports achievements. The era featured AFL NFL battles, new golf stars, a rise of speedways, and landmark city developments.

Holiday Guests Gather in K L Fouch and Area Homes

Social notes list Christmas visits across Texas towns with families from Oklahoma City Houston Huntsville Plainview and Dallas. Several households host relatives including Fouches Henleys Parrs Adams and Bidys along with extended kin from Memphis Olton Wellington and Long Beach.

F. E. Biddy K. L. Fouch Ray Taylor Oklahoma City Mike Gooden Houston Fouch Benton, Ark Frank Smith Huntsville Ark J. Miller Hales Druie Fry Amarillo Fouches Richard Holemans Grady Parr Plainview Frank McClure Ala McClures Jane Smith Terry Parr Devis N. M Cleo Parramily Memphis Tommy Isbell Brent, Jr Bruce Parrett Childress Bruce Parrs Delmer Jones Arthur Rothwell W. E. Blair Muleshoe Blackie Johnson W. C. Cawthon Jess Mullens Ralph Watson Darrell Watson Lubbock Freddie Watson University of Texas Arlington Mildred Jones Frank Goldmans Raymond Horton Dallas Roy Howard Frank Fred Musgroves Seymour Carl Millers Shorty Smith Joe Bob Olton Watt Givson Larry Jimmy Miller Wichita Falls J. T. Morris

Economic outlook 1970 may bring slower growth and higher joblessness

The 1969 inflation era gave consumers resilience through jobs pay raises and easy credit though housing remained tight. For 1970 economists warn of slower growth a higher unemployment rate possibly up to 4.5 percent and renewed price pressures with a likely 4 percent income gain while consumer borrowing remains strong.

Economic Outlook 1970: Wages Taxes Housing and Autos

The Bureau of National Affairs cites 17.1 cent median wage increases due in 1970 under 1969 contracts. The 10 percent surtax drops to 5 percent, personal exemptions rise to 650 on July 1, and local taxes including real estate and sales taxes are expected to rise. Savings may rise if spending slows, while mortgage rates stay above 8 percent and housing starts fall. Auto producers remain cautiously optimistic about demand.

Bureau of National Affairs

Today in History December 30 1969 highlight

On this date the Gadsden Purchase treaty between the United States and Mexico was signed in 1853. Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay in 1865. The Iroquois Theater fire claimed over 500 lives in Chicago in 1903. Dr Sun Yat sen became China’s first president in 1911. U S Marines captured the airfield at Cape in 1943.

Associated Press United States Mexico Gadsden Purchase New Mexico Arizona Rudyard Kipling Bombay India Chicago Sun Yat-sen China U.S Cape

Wall Street cautioned in May as Dow hovered in questioned gain

Moody’s and Bache & Co warned that stocks would not rise quickly without progress toward peace in Vietnam and easing restraints. They cited past research showing monetary restraint hurting markets and noted investor wariness amid inflation fears. Reflecting on May, analysts said the rally was built on hopes for peace and anti inflationary effects.

William Mathewson NEW York Wall Street Moody's Vietnam Moody’s Bache & Co Bache Monte Gordon Gordon

Bridge bidding puzzle with five spades final bid

In a four level bridge sequence South holds QI73 YS OKST6 BAS32 after a series West North East South 2a Pass 34 Pass 49 Pass You bid four no trump to ask for aces. Partner shows three aces with five spades and bids five no trump then six spades. What is the best action next. Answer tomorrow.

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