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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1963

Page

2

Grand theft suspect drives empty bus on New Year’s Eve

James Newton, 29, in Los Angeles on suspicion of grand theft, allegedly hopped an empty bus at midnight and drove through downtown, shouting Happy New Year. In London, police cleared streets after snow. Ventura officials seek heirs to recover park-site donations from 1911. Newark brewery offers free beer canteen to retiring workers.

Nic James Newton Los Gregus Newton London Ventura Calif Seaside Park District Attorney's Office Newark England King

Critics Rail At New Year Sports Telecasts Language

The piece notes sportscasters overuse clichés during New Year bowls and argues for precise reporting. It cites Vin Scully and Red Barber as models of clear language and includes a Kenesaw Landis quote urging reporters to state what happens without editorializing.

Rick DU Brow Ywood UPI Mississippi Vin Scully Dodgers Brooklyn Los Angeles Barber Kenesaw M. Landis

Birthday Row at Edmondson for Reeves and Terrell Wilson

A birthday row to celebrate Thomas Lamble Reeves and C Terrell Wilson at Edmondson includes contributions from Aisa Bird C Cagle Ean Crabtree and Preston Kleen Crow.

Edmondson Thomas Lamble Reeves Aisa Bird C. Terrell Wilson Ror Cagle Ean Crabtree Elds Preston Kleen Crow

AY Arts Club Schedule Fragments

Community notices list meetings with times and hosts including Mrs Rush, Circle, Al Allison, Childress HDC and Memorial Methodist Church Women with sessions at 3 p m 9 a m 2 p m and 3 p m respectively

AY Arts Club Stess Rush al Allison

CBS TV signs Judy Garland to weekly series next season

CBS TV expands its star power with Judy Garland set for a weekly series next season. Danny Kaye also joins a CBS weekly show next year. Garland’s March 19 special will feature Phil Silvers and Robert Goulet as guests. Rosemary Clooney debuts dramatic role on NBC on January 15.

Swim Cbs-Tv Judy Garland Danny Kaye Miss Garland Phil Silvers Robert Goulet Carol Burnett Dean Martin Rosemary Clooney Nbc-Tv Dick Powell

Local Forecast and Holiday Visits Across Cities

Fair and a little temperature change through Thursday. Low tonight 25. High Thursday 55 for Childress. In Anaheim California they spent the holidays with her sister Mr and Mrs Ted Melton and also enjoyed sight seeing. Tommy returned Tuesday to Oklahoma City where he is a teacher in Oklahoma Christian College. Visiting in the home of Nona Hughes was her nephew Mr and Mrs J Ross Morrow of Dallas.

Anaheim California Ted Melton Tommy Oklahoma City Oklahoma Christian College Nona Hughes J. Ross Morrow Dallas

Five Day Forecast for Northwestern Texas Warm Trend Projections

The forecast shows temperatures 2 to 6 degrees above normal with limited daily changes. Normal highs range from 45 to 55 and lows from 18 to 33, with little or no precipitation. Elsewhere, Mr and Mrs Gladney Williams and Tommy have returned from.

Texas Mrs. Gladney Williams Tommy

Connally names staff and plans for new Texas office

Connally vows to fill his top posts with experienced appointees. He notes 47 years of combined government service among the appointees and says appointments will align with existing salary scales. Martin, Hillsboro lawyer and former Hillsboro mayor, emphasized welfare bills and lobbyist reform while in the Senate.

Connally Lake Austin Martin State Senate Will M. Martin Hillsboro Legislative Budget Board University of Texas Law School Hilsboro Margaret Ann Mash Brandon Hill County Sherry Jim Nancy Blue Cross Daniel Secretary of State Bill Bowers Sybil Dickinson

Pygmalion TV Special Sets All-Star Cast On NBC

The Hallmark Hall of Fame episode of Bernard Shaw Pygmalion will air on NBC February 6 starring Julie Harris as Eliza Flagg Gladys Cooper as Mrs Higgins John Williams as Dr. Higgins colleague Colonel Pickering George Rose as Elizas father and James Donald as Higgins The production features an all star cast and a gilt edge presentation.

New York UPI Bernard Shaw NBC Julie Harris Gladys Cooper Henry Higgins John Williams Higgins Colonel Pickering George Rose Eliza James Donald

Carol Burnett to Feature Robert Preston in CBS Special

CBS airs An Evening with Carol Burnett on February 24 as the first of three one hour specials with Robert Preston as the sole guest star. Preston, at peak form after The Music Man and All the Way Home, stages a film project here.

Carol Burnett CBS Comedienne Robert Preston NBC ABC Arnold Palmer Gary Player

Helicopters Repaired and Lost in Vietnam Assault

A Viet Nam air assault near Tan Hiep saw five helicopters shot down as government troops airlifted about 1,200 soldiers into the area to trap Viet Cong fighters. Two choppers were repaired and flown to Tan Hiep while three remained in rice fields. An amphibious armored company protected downed craft amid heavy ground fire.

Socrang UPI Tan Hiep

Household Hints from United Press International

Practical tips cover garment care and cleaning methods for fabrics and stains. Advice includes selecting durable lining fabric, testing soil samples before freezes, quick chili sauce mix, brightening dim rooms, stain removal steps, lemon storage, starching cotton, window shade cleaning, and shoe polish stain removal.

United Press International

Ton up fashion mark on English youth style

United Press International describes ton up kids influencing English fashion with high speed motorcycle culture. Ton up attire features pointed leather boots over the ankle and leather jackets with slim belted silhouettes. Cotton resort wear for 1963 contrasts covered up and bare trends while a Dallas store restocks a $250 beaver fur and mink hat.

United Press International England National Cotton Council Dallas Tex

Jet Feared Lost After Mediterranean Training Flight

An A3D jet from the USS Forrestal vanished on a training flight over the Mediterranean. Authorities suspended a four day search after finding no trace of the plane or its three crew. The incident follows a separate report that President Kennedy may meet De Gaulle to discuss Polaris missiles.

Agliari Sardinia UPI Forrestal Mediterranean Sea JFK London The Daily Herald Kennedy Charles de Gaulle U.S France Britain New York Charles Bohlen de Gaulle

Income Tax Primer 63 Exemptions and Deductions

The 1962 tax law tightens travel and entertainment rules with required substantiation starting Jan 1 1963. Deductions hinge on direct business relation, partial club use, and new caps on gifts and meals, with allocations for trips over multiple weeks and reimbursements governed by strict rules. Civic and Kiwanis dues escape the new tests, remaining under the ordinary and necessary standard.

Revene Internal Revenue Service Kiwanis

How to Keep Records of Entertainment Travel and Dues

Guidance on documenting entertainment and travel expenses and union dues. Emphasizes accurate, timely entries, receipts, and coding to ensure clear audits and reimbursements. Includes practical steps for organizing files and maintaining consistency across statements.

Composer Named Dishes Mark New York Philharmonic Cafe Debut

Vienna born manager Anton Gotsche says European tradition allows chefs to name dishes they create at the Lincoln Center cafe. The menu features American mains with continental touches and European titles such as Mendelssohn and Debussy themed dishes, plus different service styles explained.

New York UPI Philharmonic Cafe Anton Gotsche Gotsche Lincoln Center For the Performing Arts New England Newburg Alaska Offenbach Ditmer

Philharmonic Filet Sauté with Mushrooms and Flambé

A chef prepares filet mignon with mushrooms in butter over high heat. The meat is cooked to the desired doneness while mushrooms are sautéed, then seasoned with salt and pepper. Flambéing with dry sherry and cognac finishes the dish before serving.

Philharmonic

Great Lakes Span Vast Freshwater Scope

The Great Lakes cover about 96 000 square miles and form the world s largest freshwater body according to the World Almanac.

United Press International Great” Lakes

Weather Summary From Hanksville and Brownsville

Today's low reached 4 degrees below zero at Hanksville Utah. Tuesday's high hit 76 degrees at Brownsville Texas.

United Press International U.S. Weather Bureau Hanksville Utah Brownsville Tex

Visiting in Abilene and Memphis Folks Gather in Harrell Chapel

Residents and kin visited Abilene with Mr and Mrs D To Petree and other relatives. The Newitt Philing home hosted RR Phillie family and others. Several attended funeral services for Mrs G Fowler in Memphis and Memphians attended the Memphis Baptist Brotherhood meeting with Rev Clifford Jester speaking. The Newlin Mothers Club held a holiday party and gift exchange with next meeting January 10 at Mrs Louis Hamiltons.

Abilene D To Petree Louis Richards Mee Orval Philline Mark Rirchorrle Clifford Jester Hurst Forest Lee Kilcare Louis Kilcare Vike Los Alamos N. M Ane Bobby Taylor Dalla Memphis Ruth Kilore G. Fowler Church of Christ

Hospital Admission and Discharge Notices

Admitted this week include Mrs. Jim Clifford on Tuesday, Miss Wanda Stamps on Tuesday, Mrs. Kate Turner on Tuesday, John Rike Robinson on Tuesday. Dismissals are Mrs. Loyd Williams on Monday, Mrs. Alma Watkins on Tuesday, Wade Kimbrough on Monday, Mrs. Lawrence Mask and baby on Tuesday, Jim Garrett on Tuesday, Mrs. Mayme King on Tuesday, Roy Hopkins today, and John R. Robisnon today.

Jim Clifford Wanda Stamps Kate Turner John Rike Robinson Loyd Williams Alma Watkins Wade Kimbrough Lawrence Mask and Baby Jim Garrett Mayme King Roy Hopkins John R. Robisnon

Party Given By Timmons

A Timmons family gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Rush Timmons featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Gene Pope Clem Timmons R C Elliott Jr Reese Timmons J D Elliott Carl Seal Billy Crain Tate Timmons Miss Susie Timmons and escort Troy Riddell.

Timmons Rush Timmons Messrs. and Meadams Gene Pope Clem Timmons R. C. Elliott Reese Timmons J. D. Elliott Carl Seal Billy Crain Tate Timmons Susie Timmons Troy Riddell

Temperature readings for Tuesday into today and January 2 1962

The report shows high and low temperatures with hourly values from Tuesday noon to today noon peaking at 57 degrees and reaching 29 degrees at early morning hours. It also notes January 2 1962 high of 64 and low of 31 with a chart of hourly figures through 11 AM.

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Anette LCOEN Entary Club Hargrave Childress Senate Reds Jet Richard A. Mullens Charles W Busin Cornell University School of Hotel Psion Harrell Chapel News Orval Phillips Index Special Correspondent Newitt Philing RR Phillie Cecil Philling Ray Philling Orval Philline JI. N. Wolmer Jane Hermderean Femile Kirkland WOO Clare Fom Iakeview Troy Philling Ray Widenere Tahane Cheryl C Farada Mere Tharmoan Widener Mark Pinharte Ochittewan Hal Osc Rane Free and Family Ribert Callaway Womphic Gquein Kacarens Della Pallmeyer Gayville, Ga Lonie Rivhorn Lord Widener Tova Tee Tuckney and Rey Hospital News Sanitone Santa Hargrave Laundry Ave. G
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