Connally Sworn In Texas Governor Amid Inaugural Tone
John Bowden Connally was sworn in as Texas 38th governor on the Capitol steps. He pledged to pursue education and a future built on Texas riches, while Billy Graham led a prayer service at the inauguration. A UPI report ties his rise to wider concerns over dwindling water supplies and groundwater irrigation across the nation.
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Broadhurst
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Freedom Week Observed By Childress Elks
Childress Elks Lodge No 113 marks Freedom Week saluting freedom of speech and the press. Exalted Ruler George Weatherbee notes the fight for liberty against communism and urges recognition of basic freedoms. Tributes planned for newspapers radio stations and communications workers, with Richard Bird drafting plans.
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Freedom Week
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Masons Set Father and Son Banquet This Thursday
A. A. Bass announces that all Masons planning to bring their sons to the Father and Son banquet should meet at the Masonic building by 7 p m Thursday. Worshipful Master Bass says after brief introductions the group will go to Wilson Cafeteria for the banquet and program. Fort Worth’s Dr J D Tomme will be principal speaker and tickets should be obtained from any lodge officer.
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Minor Damage From Two Wrecks Reported
Police investigated two minor collisions yesterday with no injuries. Phyllis Diane Law of 1311 H Nw. hit a parked car at 1105 G Nw owned by Eugene Ross Caldwell of 1205 E Nw and was ticketed for negligent collision. Don Strickland of 405 H Se. struck a parked car in front of the R L Miller residence at 110 H Se. owned by Greenber Finance. he was driving east and was blinded by the sun.
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Austin Daybook highlights legislative launch and tax pilots
The 58th Texas Legislature enters its eighth day on January 15 1963 as Gov and Lt Gov Preston Smith prepare for inaugurations. Lawmakers use quick walkie talkie caucus tactics and draw lots to trade low bills for House hopper placement. Rep Skeet Richardson proposes a 25 cent sales tax exemption for sellers of objects under 25 cents. A coin machine tax issue persists after a district court cut in Austin.
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Riding Club Practice for Fort Worth Rodeo
The Riding Club will hold a practice session at 6 30 p m today at Fair Park in preparation for the Fort Worth Rodeo.
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Morton Foods promotes Dub Nelson to distributor sales manager
Dallas promotions announced at Morton Foods sales meeting by Van Ellis. W. T. Dub Nelson promoted to distributor sales manager and will lead public relations and merchandising while opening new Dallas territory and supervising 175 distributors. Nelson joined Morton in 1958 after 16 years as a West Texas distributor. Dan Neal promoted to sales manager for division operations overseeing Fort Worth Lubbock El Paso Corpus Christi Tulsa Albuquerque. Tulsa plant to open early 1963.
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Tshombe Ends Katanga Fighting
President Moise Tshombe surrendered Kolwezi signaling end of Katanga secession and integration with the Congo. Reports from Elisabethville and diplomats state Katanga will allow UN troops freedom of movement. Confirmation was not immediately available from Leopoldville.
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Derek Dodson
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Salisbury
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Highway Commission Grants Permission To Purchase Right of Way
Childress County receives go ahead to buy its half of the right of way for widening U S 287 to four lanes. Texas Highway Commission granted permission, with Harde man Hall and Donley Counties also approved. District Engineer Palmer Massey says notices will trigger surveys and land purchases. counties expect to fund ROW without bonds. Salaries were set for the current year with last year’s budget increases noted.
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Defense gamble hinges on leapfrogging Skybolt and RS70
The Kennedy administration and McNamara push a bold plan to outpace Skybolt Nike Zeus and RS70 by relying on current missile lead. They gamble that within ten years new breakthroughs will render those weapons obsolete while countering Khru shchev’s potential anti missile defenses.
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Titan
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Film On Reds Is Shown to Lions Club
The Lions Club at the Palace Theatre screened the film We'll Bury You this noon after their luncheon. The documentary discusses communist ideas of global conquest and was provided by Rowden Cordell. Numerous Childress citizens were invited to view the showing.
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Amarillo Man Dies In Perryton Dig Site
A 17 foot deep ditch collapsed on Monday killing Troy Worth, 32, of Amarillo. Two coworkers escaped the cave in. Worth worked for the T. Brodie Construction Co. in Amarillo.
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Fire Damages Home on 1001 Avenue Ne
Fire crews investigated a blaze at a house located at 1001 Avenue Ne yesterday afternoon at 2 05 p m. The interior suffered damage while the owner’s name was not determined.
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Wilson PTA Meeting Panel on "What’s Going On At Wilson"
The Wilson Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 3 p m on Thursday. The program features a panel discussion titled Whats Going On At Wilson.
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