Warming political climate as local elections near
The City Council sets election dates and names several candidates for sheriff chief of police and county offices. Roy Hassell announces re election plans while Leonard King seeks re election as County Judge Carroll Holieman runs for County Clerk. Edwin Cato eyeing District Clerk post after long service. Dr. S H Townsend declines mayor bid citing city board duties. Other names discussed include Howard Newberry Charress Mock Michie Thaten Harold Cordell and party officials considering future runs.
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Michie Thaten
Harold Cordel
Mothers March for Polio Signals Monday Citywide Start
Sirens and whistles will mark the hour long Mothers March for Polio in the city Monday at 7 pm. Volunteers will seek donations to the March of Dimes with a goal to exceed last year’s drive. Local officials praise student and staff support as funds rise toward the campaign’s $74 million nationwide target.
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Winds Sweep East as Nor'easter Ravages Coast
Strong winds and heavy seas lash the East, with tides rising to near five feet along parts of the Virginia coast. Power lines fail, traffic slowed, and weather crews monitor rapidly dropping temperatures as the storm moves inland toward Maryland and New York.
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Jamestown
Priest Given Life Term In Double Slaying
Enid Roman Catholic priest Guy DesNoyers was convicted in France of murdering his 19 year old mistress Regine Fays and the unborn child. He received life imprisonment at hard labor while the jury urged mercy for mitigating factors. The church may unfrock him as ecclesiastical authorities review his status.
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Wall Street Maverick Young Dies By Own Hand
Palm Beach fra n Robert R. Young known as the Maverick of Wall Street shot and killed himself Friday at his oceanfront home. The 60 year old chairman of the board of New York Central Railroad reportedly left no suicide note though his wife said he had been despondent in recent days.
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Rep Leroy Sau Announces Run For Rogers Senate Seat
Plainview longtime legislator Rep Leroy Sau of Krewe Saturday declared candidacy for the state Senate district covering Panhandle and South Plains counties. He would succeed Len A J Rogers of Childress, and he authored the financial water assistance amendment enacted in the last session.
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Leroy Sau
Krewe
Panhandle
South Plains
Saul
Len A J Rogers
Childress
Thaten Brothers To Build Quanah Masonic Lodge
Thaten Brothers to construct Quanah Lodge No 689 a 100 by foot building. Ground breaking Saturday featured Michie and Harry Thaten as contractors with official contract today and work to start in about one week. Master of ceremonies O J Bell chaplain Sherwoodt invocation scripture reading Harris dedication prayer by Rev Horace Brooks and address by George Moffett.
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Grand Lodge of Texas
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Mrs Coffey Named To International Who Is Who In Music
Mrs Roy Coffey Childress longtime musician is listed in the International Who Is Who in Music roster to be published this week. She has taught in Childress over 20 years, served as organist and choir member at First Methodist, led as North Texas Music Teachers Association president, and studied at Clarendon Junior College.
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Dallas County Sixth Traffic Fatality
Bobby Sliger a 23 year old Cedar Hill resident became Dallas county's sixth traffic fatality when his car plunged into a deep ravine three miles south of Grand Prairie on Farm Road 1382. He suffered a broken neck in the crash.
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County Bond Sales Fall Short of 1957 Quota
Childress County reported 118390 dollars in bonds sold out of a 164480 dollar quota for 1957. Only three districts exceeded their targets Motley County led with 47 percent, Dickens 108 percent, and Lone Wolf 140 percent. Kent and King counties registered no sales. District average stood at 90.3 percent.
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Morrie Highey
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Dr. Travis White to Speak at Jaycee Bosses Banquet
Dr. Travis White, president of Midwestern University Wickta Falls, will address the Jaycee Bosses Banquet Tuesday at 7 pm. The dinner and the Outstanding Partner Award will be presented by the banquet committee members Kenneth Jones, Carden Graviey, and Charles Reronid.
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Midwestern University
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Eisenhower Reaffirms Atoms for Peace Global Call
President Eisenhower urged world support for the atoms for peace program in a worldwide address. He commended US and UK scientists for progress toward harnessing hydrogen fusion for peaceful use and called for continued cooperation to advance peaceful nuclear energy for humanity.
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the World
Priday
One Dead In Train Wreck In Tennessee
Train wreck in Tennessee results in a fatality with a derailed car and fire crews responding. Investigators and witnesses describe the wreckage, rail damage, and rescue efforts as emergency responders work to clear the site.
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Tennessee
President Leads Defense Reorganization Effort
The speech outlines a broad reorganization of defense structures. It cites congressional oversight and executive control measures while detailing funding, personnel shifts, and strategic aims. The plan seeks increased efficiency, stronger national security posture, and clearer lines of authority across departments.
Missiles and Peace Talks Scrutinized in Recent Debates
Fragmentary notes discuss missiles and peaceful covenants amid a broader debate on military reform. The text references leaders and potential agreements, with unclear details and many garbled phrases.
Poll Tax Totals Rise to 1358 by Saturday
Community figures report 1358 poll tax payments recorded by Saturday as campaigns and local authorities prepare for upcoming compliance drives. Officials caution on eligibility and note ongoing collection efforts across districts.
New Ruling Caracas Junta Orders First Torture Trials
An obscure historical note reports a Caracas regime issuing orders for the first torture trials. The fragmented OCR text mentions reevaluations of harsh actions, alleged abuses, and government oversight amid a period of political upheaval and military influence.
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Sick Governor Addresses Texas Newamen In Speech
The article reports a troubled governor delivering a public address in Texas. It notes health concerns and political context while outlining reactions from officials and residents.
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Texas
Religious Census Survey Takes Place Today Across District
Citizens gather for a religious census survey amid scattered lines of text and unclear handwriting. The notice references a statewide effort, urging participation and marking today as the key date.
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