Billy Graham Reflects on Africa Impressions During Crusade
Evangelist Billy Graham, resting in Southern Rhodesia at the Africa crusade midpoint, describes awe at Victoria Falls and wildlife, sharp contrasts between modern offices and village life, and rich encounters with many tribes. He recalls nearly being dunked in the Zambesi and notes forthcoming campaigns in Central and East Africa.
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Evangelist Billy Graham
Southern
Rhodesia
Central
East Africa
United Press International
Zambesi
David Livingstone
Africa
New York
Finch-Tregoff murder trial ends with deliberations to follow
In Los Angeles the Finch and Tregoff murder case closed after four months of testimony. Prosecutors and defense will present final summaries next Tuesday as a seven women five men jury prepares to deliberate on whether Dr. R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff plotted and carried out the July 18 shooting death of Barbara Jean Finch.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Finch-Tregoff
R. Bernard Finch
Carole Tregoff
Barbara Jean
Marie Anne Lidholm
Finch
Walter R. R Evans
Flies Robins North To Speed Up Spring
Garden director Fred Johnson moves 300 robins from New York to Sterling Forest Gardens to trigger earlier spring. He argues the orange-breasted birds will complete the picture as crocuses near bloom next week in the 125 acre grounds. The plan hinges on avian tradition and a warm airlift.
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N.Y
Fred Johnson
Johnson
Sterling Forest Gardens
New York
Johnson for President supporters hold county meeting
Residents from surrounding counties attended a Lyndon B. Johnson for President meeting in Childress County with speakers from Amarillo and Austin. State Senator Andy Rogers presided as district chairs announced a $900 county quota and hats sold at $1 to raise funds.
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George Shadid
Wellington
Chifford Johnson
Hedley
Norman Love
Childress
Morris Higley
D. O. Nash
Lucille McMillin
H. C. Preslar
L. B. Bratten
Charles Reynolds
Chil- W
New Snowstorm Slated To Hit This Weekend
A new winter front driven by a giant low pressure center is forecast to enter Southwest Texas first. Expect showers turning to occasional snow tonight and Saturday with temperatures dipping statewide. North Central and Northwest Texas will feel the cold tonight while South Central remains mainly unsettled.
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Texas
Southwest
Dalhart
Amarillo
Lubbock
Corpus Christi
Presidio
Manual Controversy Widens In Air Force Doctrine Row
UPI reports a widening clash over an Air Force training manual linking some U S clergymen with Communism. Rep Walter defends the guide while Rep Kowalski adds a separate booklet with dining instructions. The National Council of Churches maintains its charges in the face of Pushback.
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Frank Eleazer
United Press International
Washington
UPI
U. S
Walter
Fir Force
Dudley C. Sharp
National Council of Churches of Christ
U.S.A
Defense
Thomas S. Gates Jr
Council
Water Officials Discuss Greenbelt Dam Plans
Water experts from the Bureau of Reclamation met Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority directors yesterday to discuss building a municipal and industrial dam north of Hedley on the Salt Fork of Red River. The project aims to supply high quality water, with plans for an early March meeting with Congressman Walter Rogers.
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Bureau of Reclamation
Department of Interior
Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority
Greenbelt
Hedley
Red River
S. H. Twensend
Walter Rogers Woul
Authority
M. G. Barkley
Oklahoma City
John C. Thompson
Amarillo
J. C. Douglas
N. H. Plaigy
Planning Department
Bureau
Two Negroes Charged in Central High Dynamiting Case
In Little Rock Arkansas two Black youths Maceo Antonio Binns Jr. and Herbert Odell Monts were charged after the February 4 dynamiting of Carlotta Walls 16 home. The blast damaged the Walls residence. no injuries were reported.
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Little Rock
Ark
UPI
Carlotta Walls
Central High School
Eugene G. Smith
FBI
J. J. Casper
Maceo Antonio Binns Jr
Herbert Odell Monts
Horace Mann High School
Cartelyou
Carlotta
Central High
J E Kirby Speaks at B P W Meeting
J E Kirby was the Business and Professional Women speaker in a Thursday session on "Living Together in Gods World" led by District Methodist Superintendent JE Kirby. Mrs Earl McMinn chaired. Mrs Alice Rogers joined as new member. Janis Collins named Girl of the Month with mother Mrs Carroll Collins present.
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JE. Kirby
Earl McMinn
Alice Rogers
Janis Collins
Glen Stiner
Carroll Collins
Local defense unit buys more equipment in Lubbock
Three local men led by City Defense Chairman Jeff Henderson and City Manager Louis Sally purchased civil defense gear in Lubbock. Items include a gravel spreader two trailers a 30 KW generator two tents dishes sirens and other surplus from Texas Surplus in Lubbock.
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Lubbock
City Defense
Jeff Henderson
Louis Sally
Preston Shoffner
Texas Surplus
Lubbeck
Queen Elizabeth II Delivers Son to British Throne
Queen Elizabeth II has given birth to a son, the monarch's third child and the first son born to a reigning British sovereign in 103 years. Both mother and infant are reported doing well after the delivery at 3:30 p.m. local time. The press release, signed by the queen’s doctors, confirms the healthy arrival.
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Margaret Saville
United Press International
London
UPI
Elizabeth II
Vince
John
Margaret
Successon
Prince Charles
Prince of
Ily
John Weir
Palace
Vernon Hall
Buckingham Palace
Prince Phillip
Murder Charges Filed For Shooting Wife
A San Antonio motel manager, Al Hensley, 45, faces murder charges after the fatal shooting of his wife Mary Hensley, 47. Justice of the Peace set bond at 10,000 but he was remanded after failing to post.
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San Antonio
Denton hosts 7 CHS students at state Future Teachers convention
Seven CHS members attend the two day FTA convention at North Texas State College in Denton with 1,200+ from across the state. Activities include sessions, speeches by Mr and Mrs FTA candidates, workshops, officer elections, and two $1,000 college scholarships awarded at the final 7 p.m. session.
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Future Teachers of America
Denton
North Texas State College
Childress
Carl Denny
Garland Terrell
Marilyn Lambert
Arline Key
Mezzilia Thornton
Jean King
Janis Collins
Jim Dewis
Don Meek
NTSC
Merle Anthony
Wichita Falls
Fta
John McFarland
Houston
Texas
Cordell Seeks Mayor Post in Childress City Election
Budd y Cordell Jr filed for Mayor of Childress as Michie Thaten aims for a second term. Filing deadline is March 6. Cordell serves on the City Council and is cashier at First State Bank. Thaten partners in Thaten Brothers Construction and Lumber. Others seeking council and police posts include W L Dub Eikman Charles Mock Alvis Maddox and Tro Rogers.
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H.D
Buddy) Cordell, Jr
Childress
Michie Thaten
Cordell
Pas
First State Bank
Thaten
Thaten Brothers Construction Company
Thaten Brothers Lumber Company
W.L
Dub) Eikman
Charles Mock
Nehi Bottling Company
Alvis Maddox
Rogers
Youths Admit Shooting Out Light Bulbs
Police report most of the light bulb gang rounded up. Youths admitted shooting out street lights with air rifles and agreed to pay Texas Utilities for damages. No charges filed. Chief Alvis Maddox urged parents to curb children’s use of air rifles, noting it is illegal within city limits.
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Texas
Alvis Maddox
Childress Man Charged In Hot Checking Case
Albert R. Carter of Childress faces swindling by worth less check charges filed yesterday in County Attorney Charles Reynolds office. A warrant was issued by Sheriff Gaylon B. Smith, with no disposition by press time. The check was given January 4 to a local service station operator.
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Charles Reynolds
Albert R. Carter
Childress
Gaylon B. Smith
Space Home To Be Checked
UPI reports the tiny Space Age Efficiency Apartment used by Air Force sergeants William W. Henderson and Hobart M. Craft is being dismantled for a thorough scientific check after 14 days of isolation. Both crews exited the eight by twelve foot cabin amid bright lights, reporting wobbly legs and mild headaches with Henderson losing weight and Craft gaining about a half pound.
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San Antonio
UPI
Air Force
William W. Henderson
Alice
Tex
Hobart M. Craft
Wedowee
Ala
Henderson
Craft
Admission Of suit May Be Entered in Trial
Willem Van Rie faced a murder trial for his shipboard lover Lynn Kauffman as a voluntary confession was ruled admissible by Superior Judge Frank J. Murray. The Dutch radio operator was interrogated for eight hours by detectives in Brooklyn overnight, and the all male jury heard testimony as the confession was introduced.
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Boston
UPI
Willem van Rie
Sperior
Frank J. Murray
Joseph B. Fallon
van Rie
Brooklyn
N. Y
California Will Vote On Capital Punishment
California Gov. Edmund Brown ordered a 60 day stay of execution for Daryl Chessman and pledged a special legislative session to let voters decide again on capital punishment. Chessman, a 38 year old robber, rapist and kidnapper, had been scheduled for death in San Quentin's gas chamber but was reprieved amid protests and concerns over Eisenhower's Latin American tour.
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San Quentin
Calif
UPI
Daryl Chessman
Eisenhower
Edmund Brown
California
Dickson
Chessman
Washington
White House
State Department
James C. Hagerty
Uruguay
Department
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Victoria Falls
Southern Rhodesia
Francis F E. Walter
D - Pa
House Committee On UN American Acivities
Carl Vinson
D - Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Frank Kowalski
D-Conn
Kowalski
Tion
J.E. Kirby
B&pw
Portsmouth
Lord Evans
Britain
Commonwealth
Fam
John B. Medaris
Army
Ballistic Missile Agency
House Space Committee
Medaris
NEA
CHS
Buddy Cordell
Lynn Kauffman
Brown
South America
Fred Dickson
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