Flu Deaths In State Alarm Health Officers
State Health Commissioner Dr. J. E. Peavy urged Texans to notify family physicians at first signs of influenza as respiratory deaths rise. Dallas reported 30 and Houston one flu death with 15 pneumonia deaths. Austin saw 10 respiratory deaths in January doubling last year. Peavy warned against self treatment and advised bed rest and physician contact.
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United Press International
J. E. Peavy
Peavy
Dallas
Houston
Austin
B. M. Primer
License Plate Sales Peak on Opening Day
The county tax assessor-collector reported a record opening day for 1960 license plates with around 300 vehicle owners buying plates as the April 1 deadline approaches. Fromm noted the surge was likely due to motorists preferring smaller numbers, far above the typical 50 to 60 first day sales.
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U. S
Hoax Grounds TWA Constellation Flight Near Amarillo
A bomb hoax forced a Trans-World Airlines Constellation with 38 aboard to land at Amarillo AFB. Demolition teams and Sheriff searched without finding a device. The Phoenix to Chicago flight was declared safe and passengers returned to the aircraft after a warning call to a Washington reservations clerk. Pilot Townsend alerted passengers but kept calm.
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Amarillo
Dalhart
Townsend
SAC Chief Urges Budget Boost to Keep Bombers Airborne
Gen Thomas S Power, head of the Strategic Air Command, told Senate investigators UPI that U S defense plans are inadequate and urged Congress to add funds to Eisenhower’s budget to maintain the highest possible percentage of SAC bombers aloft. He warned the nation faces a limited deterrent margin if aircraft are not kept airborne.
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Strategic Air Command
Senate
U. S
Congress
Eisenhower
SAC
Warning on Soviet missiles and space race clash at White House
Secretary Gates faces Ike over defense plans as 300 missiles looming threat. Von Braun warns Russia leads in space, doubts US catch up by 1964. Power testifies at Senate Space Committee hearing amid Democratic push for preparedness. Ground forces strength reported, continuation on page two.
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Thomas S. Gates Jr
Gates
Eisenhower
White House
Werner von Braun
America
Russia Space Committee
Russia
United States
Power
Senate Space Committee
Armed Services Preparedness
Lyndon B. Johnson
Auto truck crash near Esterline injures two
Two people remain in Chil Dress General Hospital in serious condition after an automobile truck collision southeast of Esterline on the curve about 1 30 p m yesterday. Mrs Helen Wiggington of Dallas driver of the car suffered forehead and facial lacerations and possible chest and leg injuries while Samuel Rick of Detroit passenger sustained a crushed nose and multiple cuts and bruises. The truck was driven by James Dale Hartseil of Cooper-Woodruff contractors who was spraying water at the scene. Hartseil was not injured.
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Childress General Hospital
Esterline
Helen Wiggington
Dallas
Samuel Rick
Detroit
Mich
Two File For County School Board Offices
Supt Wade Kimbrough announced two men filed for re election to the County School Board Iley Compton seeks re election from Precinct 3 and J C Smith from Precinct 1 The filing deadline is March 2
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County School Board
Wade Kimbrough
Iley Compton
J. C. Smith
Two New Candidates File Before Deadline
The filing deadline closed with only two new candidates added. Roy L. Taylor of Matador, 26, a student, filed forTexas State Representative District 88, while Downey English filed for Precinct 1 Constable. Existing incumbents Will Ehrle seeks re election for State Rep, and Gaylon B. Smith runs again for sheriff. Lon Morton faces Odis Smotherman and W A Watts for Commissioner Precinct 1.
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Roy L. Taylor
Matador
Texas
Will Ehrle
Childress
Downey English
Charles Bishop
Gaylon B. Smith
Willie Prescott
Jim Fields
Wollie G. Garrett
O. T. Rothwell
Lon Morton
Odis Smotherman
W. A
Orb) Watts
Wilmer Rutledge
Charlie Anderson
Luther Gribble
100Th Judicial District
John T. Forbis
Charles L. Reynolds
A. S. Fromm
H. D. Cordell
Norman Love
Don Ray Crook Appointed to Unexpired School Board Term
Don Ray Crook was appointed to serve the unexpired term of M. B. Morris in Precinct 4 when the County School Board met at the office of County Superintendent Wade Kimbrough. The board extended a bus route in Community Center and handled other routine business.
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Don Ray Crook
M. B. Morris
Wade Kimbrough
Groundhog Sightings Spark Polarized Winter Talk
The groundhog reportedly appeared today and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter according to legend. Believers point to a grim day as frostier weather lingers, while skeptics shrug and wait for real forecasts.
Cotton support plans announced for county farmers
County cotton growers have until March 16 to choose a 1960 support plan. Gene Frisbie of the local ASC office said the program uses middling seven-eighths with allotment prices of 28.97 cents for Plan A and 23.18 cents for Plan B. If no notice is given, Plan A is assumed. growers must report preference for Plan B, and whichever plan is chosen applies to all farms operated by the individual.
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Gene Frisbie
ASC
Poll Tax Payments Put Childress County Near Voting Average
Childress County paid 2,514 poll taxes before the deadline with 53 exemptions. Officials expect a total near 3,000 votes, about the statewide average for 1960.
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Childress
Kids to Play Basketball Doubleheader Tonight
Two teams from the Kids Ine basketball program will perform at halftime of the Childress Bobcats versus Shamrock Irish game. Coached by Ted Henderson they meet Littleton Havins and Troy Collins. Action starts at 6 30 p m at Bobcat gym.
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Ine
Childress Bobcats
Shamrock Irish
Paul Hatem
Ted Henderson
Littleton Havins
Troy Collins
Bobcat Gym
Fire Hall Meeting Slated Tonight at 7 O'clock
A fire meeting will begin at the Fire Hall at 7 o'clock this evening. Firemen and officials are expected to attend to discuss upcoming safety plans and community events.
Texans May Set Record In Votes Cast In 1960
Texans appear headed for record turnout in the 1960 election, with poll tax data signaling high participation though the campaign promises to stay low key. The May 7 Democratic primary features key battles for attorney general and the Court of Criminal Appeals as Robert L Looney switches to challenge incumbent Will Wilson and Speaker Waggoner Carr.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Robert L
Bob) Looney
Will Wilson
Waggoner Carr
Activities Planned for Boy Scout Week
Boy Scout Week runs February 7 to 13 with many events announced by Alton Landrum. All Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts will attend church in uniform. Troop 63 hosts Court of Honor and dinner at First Methodist Monday. Troop 61 participates in Lions Club lunch Tuesday. Blue and Gold Banquet set for Elks Lodge Tuesday. camporee for Boys and Explorer Scouts at Baylor Lake Saturday. further activities to be announced.
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Alton Landrum
Troop 63
First Methodist Church
Troop 61
Lions Club
Elks Lodge
Baylor Lake
Lindy McDaniel to Speak at Rotary Meeting
Lindy McDaniel star pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals will be the principal speaker at tomorrow's Childress Rotary Club meeting. Childress High School baseball players will attend as special guests of the club.
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Lindy McDaniel
St. Louis Cardinals
Childress Rotary Club
Childress High School
Principal Kills Two Instructors In Hartford City
Police hunted Leonard O. Redden the William Reed school principal after two teachers Miss Harriett Robson and Mrs. Russell McFerren were fatally shot in a fourth grade classroom. No pupils were harmed as officers pursued the suspect following the attack.
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Hartford City
Ind
UPI
Harriett Robson
Russell McFerren
William Reed School
Leonard O. Redden
Redden
Redadeh
Aviation Is Topic of Lions Club Talk by F L Long
F L Long Amarillo general airworthiness inspector spoke to the Lions Club at noon about the aviation industry’s future. He said the air industry is the largest in employment at about 800 000 workers, ahead of the automotive sector with 625 000. He cited postwar trends and industry growth.
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Lions Club Today
F. L. Long
General Air Worthiness Inspector
Amarillo
Egyptians Stream Across Sinai Ready for War
Egyptian armed forces moved in strength across the Sinai Peninsula and established positions along the full length of the Israel Egyptian truce line. Israeli and Syrian border gunfire flared with a cease fire reported by Britain as established per United Nations notes.
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Peninsula
Jerusalem
Israel
UPI
Sinai Peninsula
Cairo
Syria
Israalis
Hospitals Bills Are Okayed by Court
County Commissioners approved the hospital payroll as the only official business at morning session. County Clerk Carrell Hollman said several items were set for presentation at the regular Court session at 10 a.m. Monday.
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Carrell Holleman
Finch Mixed Mistress And Wife on Occasion
Los Angeles surgeon Dr. Abernard Finch faced a murder trial over the Palm Springs slaying of his wife on July 18 last year. Testimony showed Finch divided loyalties between wife Barbara Jean Finch and his mistress Carole, with Carole later testifying in Las Vegas and in a preliminary hearing.
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Los Angeles
Abernard Finch
Carole Tregoff
Finch-Tregoff
Minette Haber
Palm Springs
Calif
Finches
Barbara Jean Finch
Carole
Haber
Churchill
Las Vegas
Navy
Robert Neeb Jr
Jerry Giesler
Winston Churchill
Walter Evans
Camp Fire Leader To Meet Here
Miss Elizabeth Owen national field advisor Region 4 will visit Wednesday Thursday and Friday to meet Camp Fire Girls groups. Council announced Monday night meetings with leaders assistants and sponsors set for 7 30 Thursday at Henderson Lumber Co location.
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Elizabeth Owen
Region 4
Camp Fire Girls
Wilson
Miss Owen
Henderson Lumber Co
Translator TV Group Names Workers for Drive in Childress
About 190 Childress residents will be asked to join the Red River Valley Translator TV Association. Dr. Jack Fox says the drive was approved by directors and notices will go out within 10 days to two weeks. The FCC requires that the translator meets technical standards before approval and payments stay in escrow until the system is received.
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Childress
Red River Valley
Translator TV Association
Jack Fox
Dr. Fox
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
Childress County
Fox
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John A. Goldsmith
Washington Upi
Thomas S. Power
Lee
Page
Firemen's Meeting
By Lloyd Larrabee
Leoney
Office of State Comptroller
Looney
Price Daniel
Formby
Lloyd W. Davidson
Rotary
London
Foreign Office
United Nations
Finch
Jack V. Fox
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