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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1963
Page
3
Betty Rose crafts a worsted double knit knit coat with a versatile collar that converts to a close-buttoned look. Color matched buttons in red or chamois offer adaptable style for town life and travel.
NBC televised profile recalls Beria’s glee at Stalin’s death and Khrushchev’s quiet maneuvering. The one hour program on The Death of Stalin weaves hearsay from reporters and vivid Moscow imagery as the Soviet hierarchy’s fate hangs in the balance.
Partly cloudy and warmer this night. Considerable cloudiness then colder Tuesday with a chance of light snow flurries late today. Low tonight around 26 degrees. High Tuesday near 38 in Childress.
Northwestern Texas will stay cold with temperatures 10 to 16 degrees below normal. Highs near the mid range and lows around the teens. Precipitation remains light, about a tenth of an inch or less, with a chance of light snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Monroe announce a daughter born at 425 am January 26 at Childress General Hospital weighing seven pounds. Mr and Mrs Dan Mitchell announce a son Michael Britt born 455 pm January 27 in Amarillo weighing six pounds 12 ounces. Maternal grandparents Clarence Smith and paternal Floyd Mitchell of Childress. Great grandparents R D Cagle Sr of Childress and J E Smith of ?. Odie McNeeley funeral attended by Bill Dawson and others from Oklahoma and Texas as well as visits by Wattam Hecktorth Gillilands and Morrows in Wellington.
ADMITTED: Mrs Irene Johnson Saturday Mrs William Tate Sunday Ernest Randle Saturday J A Carothers Sunday Gene McCain Saturday Mrs Charlie Scott Saturday Harold Halford Saturday Sam Privitt today DISMISSED: Cathy Jordon Saturday C D Damron Saturday Mrs Joe Hix Senior Saturday Mrs Charles Mack Sunday Mrs Joe Sims Sunday Judge Leonard King Saturday Mrs Jimmy Rowland and baby Saturday
Dow Jones averages show gains across indices with industrials up 4.31 points and rails up 0.37 as overall stock movement trends higher. The report notes television programming plans including Billy Graham appearances and secretary Freeman on Today while networks adjust lineups and renewals amid ratings concerns.
Public records note warranty deeds issued to Ernest Andrews and Lazaro Al Faro and others to Ewell F Adams. New motor vehicles registered include Amarillo residents and 1963 models for Williams Hammack Long Smith Waddill, plus R B Phillips pickup. Divorces none filed. City Court fines set for Shirley Coffey and Douglas Watkins. Building permit for J A Woods to build storage workshop. Fire calls to Golden Courts, 1208 Avenue B, Nw and areas on Avenue H Nw and at Commerce. One marriage license issued to Donald Luther Lewis and Sylvia Jean Green.
Union negotiators clash over court appointed receiver status as 13 day transit strike stalls. About 5,600 employees walk out, impacting a million Philadelphia commuters while wage talks hinge on a 33 cent offer versus a 75 cent demand amid no layoff clause disputes.
The report shows Lone Rock Wisconsin recorded a low of 31 degrees below zero, while Miami Florida reached a Sunday high of 85 degrees. Strong temperature swing highlights unusual January warmth in the south and extreme cold in the north.
The United States reports in Congress that 1962 saw more than 50 satellite payloads placed in orbit, while the USSR logged over 15. The year left both nations with similar success to failure ratios, though Russia led in size, total weights, engine thrust, and rendezvous achievements. The document notes several U.S. launch failures and cites cautious comments from space trackers.
Happy Birthday to Floyd L Hassell T G Brown Otto Stahl Mrs Henry ODani el. Tomorrow.
The Kodiak bear, potentially weighing up to 1600 pounds, is regarded as the largest meat-eating animal in the world according to Collier's Encyclopedia.
A UPI Special offers practical advice for preventing fabric shrinkage, maintaining draperies, and cleaning household items. Tips include choosing enamel coats for diaper pails, laundering, dry cleaning, terrifically dampening lampshades, and turpentine use for gilt frames.
A report notes the nation improved its space program aiming to land men on the moon before 1970 and to lay groundwork for future exploration programs. It highlights the shift from earlier failures to continued progress and preparedness for long term missions.
Use lighter fluid on a damp cloth to remove crayon or pencil marks from vinyl surfaces with light rubbing and no damage. Remove rubber marks from wooden floors with naphtha or paint thinner. Wipe spills on marble promptly and wash with lukewarm water as needed, then dry with a chamois to prevent spots.
A new season showcases rayon and flax fabrics in bright, youthful silhouettes. Designers emphasize breathable textures and light tones to capture a modern, vibrant look for everyday wear.
New York reports a breakthrough with Bio-Dyne, the discovery said to shrink hemorrhoids, stop itching, and relieve pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual shrinkage and strong statements about piles ceasing to be a problem, available as Preparation H suppositories and ointment.
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