Ford urges private job growth over public works in Midwest tour
President Ford addresses 1,000 Republican delegates from 13 Midwest states in Dearborn urging tax incentives to spur private sector hiring. He argues public service jobs are a quick fix and outlines plans to curb inflation to 6 percent or less through 1976 while pressuring Congress to deregulate natural gas prices amid shortages.
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Beirut leftist group threatens actions over abducted trio
In Beirut the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine warned it will strike against Christian militiamen unless three abducted leftists are freed. The trio were seized near a refugee camp three days earlier by right wing Christian forces.
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Supreme Court lifts campaign spending limits in ruling
The Supreme Court ends limits on campaign expenditures while keeping public financing. Leaders like Sargent Shriver and Morris Udall voice concerns over independence of the FEC and the move's impact on fundraising. Carter and Wallace praise federal financing though warn of delays in matching funds.
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Secretary of State Mark White in Austin Texas
Secretary of State Mark White appears in Austin Texas with coverage heading to News Page 8. The brief item notes his role in state government and directs readers to further details.
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Austin, Tex
Secretary of
Mark White
Hospital Adopts New Admission Policy
Childress General Hospital announced a new admission policy to speed patient intake. Administrator Bob Herndon said patients will report to the Admission Office on arrival and be taken to their room promptly, reducing delays in processing except for critically ill cases.
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Jury Naming Break for Hearst Bank Robbery Case
In San Francisco AP. Patricia Hearst’s jury pool grows as seven more prospects are added to the 36 member list. Judge Carter restricts press access to jury screenings while Bailey says Hearst aims for a fair impartial panel. Proceedings resume Monday with 16 qualified jurors and 20 more to be chosen.
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SAN Francisco
Patricia Hearst
F. Lee Bailey
Miss Hearst
U.S
Carter
Schnabel Sustained By Religious Faith
Senate Secretary Charles Schnabel says his religious faith sustains him through months of media trial. He notes being called a thief is unfounded and stays active in the Church of God while aging under scrutiny.
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Associated Press
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Butler Clinic to Close March 1 After Final Hours
Dr. Robert G Butler Clinic will permanently close Monday March 1 with limited hours 8 30 to 10 30 a m Monday through Friday Dana Morris C T lab and X ray assistant said pending accounts may be paid during the remaining office hours After closure accounts receivable will be sent to the Childress Credit Bureau for collection as a point of contact not a bad debt
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Meeting Set on February 18 for Meals on Wheels
February 18 has been set for a meeting on meals on wheels for Childress. Sponsored by the Young Homemakers, the session aims to learn the feasibility of such a program here. It will be at 2 p.m. in the council room at city hall.
Lost Child in New Orleans Sparks Cross Country Probe
Police seek a California woman known as Pat who reportedly abandoned her 3 year old son in the French Quarter during a hitchhiking tour heading toward San Diego. Detectives say a photo aid helped identify the child at a local shelter.
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Gagliano
Times - Picayune
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Funeral services held for Jess Armstrong Key 76
Funeral services for Jess Armstrong Key, 76, pioneer of Childress County, will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Childress with Joe S. Allen presiding. Burial follows at Childress Cemetery. Key died Friday after an apparent stroke. born April 3, 1899 in Bullard Texas he moved to Childress County in 1916 and farmed. Survivors include his wife, three children, five brothers and a sister.
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Ft. Worth
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Lubbock
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Huntsville
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Vernon
Roy
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Labor Market Eases Slightly In North Texas Counties
Texas Employment Commission data show modest labor market easing across several counties. Unemployment ranges from 1.8 to 3.6 percent, with counts of employed and available workers in Childress, King, Donley, Hall, Collingsworth, Motley, and Cottle counties.
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Texas Employment Commission
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Donley County
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Price to announce candidacy for U S Representative
Bob Price of Pampa a former congressman in this district plans a series of press conferences Monday. He is expected to announce as a Republican candidate for the U S Representative seat currently held by Democrat Jack Hightower. Conferences set for 8:30 a m Pampa 10:30 a m Amarillo and 4 p m Wichita Falls with a stop in Childress en route.
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Pampa
U.S
Jack Hightower
Vernon
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Price
Childress
Bargain Day Returns as February Starts in Childress
Weather records show January was hot with above normal temperatures. Local merchants announce Bargain Day for February to boost sales and have ads in the Index. The Index will be distributed citywide at no extra charge to advertisers.
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Childress
Directors to Meet Greenbelt Bowl Officials Monday
Directors will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in the Council Chambers City Hall to discuss the Greenbelt Bowl football classic. Jimmy Don Rothwell confirms the meeting as a key planning session.
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Council
City Hall
Jimmy Don Rothwell
Deadline for filing political office closes Friday night
The deadline for filing for Precinct County District or State office occurs this Friday night, ending the current filing period and affecting candidates seeking election.
Bloodmobile to Visit Fair Park Auditorium on Feb 11
The Bloodmobile will be at Fair Park Auditorium February 11 from 1 15 to 6 30 p m according to information received Saturday. Further details will be announced later.
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Fair Park Auditorium
Meet Today for Jess Key Ante-burial Services
All Master Masons are urged to meet at 1 p.m. today in the Childress Masonic Lodge for ante-burial services of Jess Key.
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Childress Masonic Lodge
Jess Key
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