McNamara outlines air assault division with heavy helicopter use
Defense Secretary McNamara describes an airborne assault strategy using hundreds of helicopters to outflank enemies and proposes an experimental air assault division with about 460 helicopters and aircraft. He presses for funds for Davy Crocket tactical nuclear weapons and cites long range airlift support.
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Washington
UPI
Robert S. McNamara
Europe
McNamara
House
Armed Services Committee
Five Common Market Partners Split With De Gaulle
In Brussels UPI, five common market partners condemn Charles de Gaulle over his veto of Britain's EU entry. Bonn confirms continued push for full British membership. Adenauer cabinet maps strategy after the veto while Heath in London calls the setback a bitter blow but not mortal.
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Brussels
UPI
France
Charles de Gaulle
European Union
Europe
Bonn
Britain
Konrad Adenauer
London
Edward Heath
House of Commons
Britain Seeks Alternatives After France Blocks Common Market Entry
Reports say Britain will push to join two other European groups while Adenauer balances a statement to please Britain and avoid offending France. France blocked Britain from the six-nation Common Market, leaving Britain without a clear substitute plan and prompting Europe to react with shock and anger.
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Adenauers
France
Europe
Britain
Poll Tax Sales Near 1200 As Deadline Looms
Poll tax sales have reached 1,199 by noon today as the deadline nears for voters to pay and secure participation in government. The tax assessor office will close by midnight tomorrow unless there are last minute buyers. Deputy tax official George West said staff will greet those present at 5 p.m. if any remain.
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George West
J B Johnson Reported Improved After Illness in Amarillo
J B Johnson of Childress was reported improved at North West Texas Hospital in Amarillo after becoming seriously ill Sunday evening. His wife, who accompanied him, returned home last night, the hospital report said.
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J B. Johnson
Childress
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo
Cotton Harvest Nears 23000 Bales Ginned
Ginners report 202 bales ginned last week, bringing total to 22,784. They estimate 125 to 200 bales remain in fields and say reaching 23,000 may require every remaining bale.
Tulia Man Fined In County Court
L. R. Walton of Tulia pleaded guilty in County Court to swindling by worthless checks. Walton was fined ten dollars and costs. the check was paid, according to the county attorney's office report.
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Tulia Man
L. R. Walton
Tulia
Builty
Walton
Housing Group To Re Organize Monday
The Childress Federal Housing Authority will hold a re organization meeting Monday at noon. Executive Director Earl Brown will oversee elections for a chairman and vice chairman. New board members Sam Carmack and M. K. Wilcoxson replace H A Roger and Richard Bird. Existing members Gord on Gravley D O Nash and Jerry Dugan remain. An insurance contract will be let and a rental policy adopted.
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Childress Federal Housing Authority
Earl Brown
Sam Carmack
M. K. Wilcoxson
H. A. Roger
Richard Bird
Bird
Gordon Gravley
March Mothers March totals rise to 692 dollars
First reports show the Mothers March collected 650 dollars with 692 dollars reported to date. Mrs. Sam Carmack, chairman, notes several workers have yet to report and many business cards left uncollected. Dick Preston, drive chairman, cites unreported school contributions.
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Sam Carmack
Carmack
Dick Preston
Drive
Community Center Club Plans Friday Meeting and Singing
The Community Center Community Club will meet at 7 30 p m Friday at the school building for a business session and singing. The public is invited to attend.
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Community Center Community Club
Plans Call For Safe Cheap Use Of Tool
The Atomic Energy Commission announced plans to prove in five years that nuclear explosives can safely and cheaply gauge canals dig harbors and extract mineral wealth. It said underground atomic blasts have already shown they are a versatile tool comparable to the atom smasher for peacetime scientific research.
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Washington
UPS
Atomic Energy Commission
Water Famine film shown at Rotary Club meeting
The Rotary Club heard a program titled The Water Famine about the world water supply, its use and misuse. Dr. Shell Townsend and Co. arranged the film. President Jim Ragsdale assigned committee duties to members including Ross Smith to Magazine and Fellowship and Leland Duckworth to Buyer-Seller Relations.
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Rotary Club
Shell Townsend and Co
Desabhle
Vernon
Jim Ragsdale
Ross Smith
Leland Duckworth
Childress Riding Club Chosen for Grand Entry
Fort Worth Fat Stock Show selects eight riding clubs for the grand entry with Childress among them. Club president Bill Johnson says the honor is meaningful as Wayland Wright and sons John Patterson Shorty Mullins and Sam represent Childress attendees.
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Fort Worth
Childress Riding Club
Bill Johnson
Childress Club
Childress
Wayland Wright and Sons
John Patterson
Shorty Mullins
Sam
Meredith to Decide on Return to Ole Miss
James H. Meredith, 29, announced a news conference in Jackson to state whether he will continue studies at the University of Mississippi. He said recent months bring signs of hope for attending under adequate conditions after rioting during his first semester and academic difficulties. He thanked United States and world supporters for their interest in equality of opportunity.
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Jackson, Miss
UPI
James H. Meredith
Uni
Mississippi
Meredith
United States of America
Morren to Join McClendon Here After March 15
Dr. Perry L. Morren of Childress will enter chiropractic practice with Dr. L W McClendon here after February 20. Morren, a 1952 All-State high school quarterback, has earned a BS from Central State College and will receive his DC degree on February 19. He and his wife Genta Vaughn have two children.
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Perry L. Morren
J. N. Morren
Childress
L.W. McClendon
Morren
Childress High School
Central State College
Edmond
Okla
Texas Chiropractic College
San Antonio
Perry Lee Jr
Avenue G. Se
Pay Your Poll Taxes and Vote This Election Day
Voter reminder urges payment of poll taxes as a prerequisite to voting. Advises timely compliance to participate in upcoming elections and ensure eligibility at the polls.
Membership Drive for 187 Underway
Howard King of Wichita Falls solicits memberships in the U S Highway 287 Association where he is field representative. Local committee includes Van Harlow as chairman and couples Hargrave Dowdy Reynolds Saied. The caravan departs March 4 for Biloxi Mississippi with the association paying three cents per mile per car from Childress.
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Howard King
Wichita Falls
van Harlow
Bert Hargrave
Dan Dowdy
Charles Reynolds
Naijla Saied
Childress
Dawson
Canada
Biloxi
Miss
Rogers Backs Sheep Protection Bill In Senate
Senator Andy Rogers of Childress pushes a bill to add wild sheep to protected game animals with a closed season. He cites a Palo Duro Canyon herd and a recent kill as justification for stronger protections.
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Austin
UPID
Andy Rogers
Childress
Senate
Palo Duro Canyon
Sen. Rogers
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