Gibson's Discount to Expand Largest Texas Store
Gibson's Discount owner Alex Saied announced a fifth expansion adding 11 200 square feet to the existing 14 200 at U S 83 62 near west Childress. The move grows space to about 40 000 square feet with new lighting, parking for 200 plus cars, and wider aisles to target do it yourself shoppers. Saied says the locally sourced project will employ more staff as needed and will boost groceries builders supplies and houseware offerings.
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Alex Saied
Gibson's Discount Saturday
U.S. 83-62
U.S. 287
West Childress
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Saied
Leonard Trosper
Gibson
United States
Morton back with Cowboys after Landry talks held
Dallas spokesman said quarterback Craig Morton rejoined the team at noon Saturday after a Friday night discussion with Coach Tom Landry. A Morton news conference was cancelled.
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Thousand Oaks
Calif
Dallas Cowboys
Craig Morton
Tom Landry
Dallas
Morton
Charges Filed In Atascosa Slayings and Robberies
Leonard Wilson Freeman, 28, faces charges in Dallas for the Highland Park United Methodist Church armed robbery and conspiracy to rob a Cotulla bank. He is also charged with the slaying of an Atascosa County deputy sheriff and his wife. Police identified him from a photograph after the Sunday church office robbery.
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Freeman
Dallas
Justice of the Peace
Weekend Panhandle cool front drops temps to 60s
The Associated Press reports a cool front lowered Panhandle and West Texas temperatures to the low to mid 60s early today. Dalhart logged 62 degrees and Amarillo 64 as winds kicked up dust with forecasts for sun to burn off the mild readings.
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Associated Press
Panhandle
West Texas
Dalhart
Amarillo
Woman Dies In Hijack Attempt
A hijacked Japan Air Lines Boeing 747 in Dubai faced threats to blow up the jet as armed police surrounded the aircraft. A female hijacker died when a hand grenade she held exploded after takeoff from Amsterdam. Passengers and crew included Japanese, German, Dutch, Peruvian, French, and Arab nationals. The plane sat in desert heat as negotiations continued with UAE officials.
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Associated Press
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Nortex Regional planning commission to meet in Childress
City Manager Louis Sally said the Nortex Regional Planning Commission will hold its next meeting in Childress at 7 p.m. in the Chaparral Restaurant. He attended Burkburnett’s Thursday night session which handled only routine business, with City Councilman Walter Lockhoof along.
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Childress
Louis Sally
Burkburnett
Chaparral
Sally
Walter Lockhoof
Old Settlers Association Re-names Directors
The Childress County Old Settler's Association re elected all retiring directors at a Thursday meeting. Re elected are W. E. Helms Jr President Roy Hassell L. W. Nichols Mrs E E Smith Ray Grimes and Johny Rucker. Holdover directors include Clifton Smith Scotty Clements A W Smotherman Jr Denzil Blacksher Roy Key and Mrs Lois Stiner.
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Old Settler’s Association
W. E. Helms Jr
Roy Hassell
L. W. Nichols
E. E. Smith
Ray Grimes
Johny Rucker
Clifton Smith
Scotty Clements
A. W. Smotherman Jr
Denzil Blacksher
Roy Key
Lois Stiner
Pictures Sent In Her Husband Killing Case
Showing pictures of several persons who might have been involved in the shooting of Mrs. Herman King and the killing of her husband a week ago Saturday have been sent to Childress. Mrs. King, who continues to improve, has been checking the pictures. There is a possibility that we may be able to break the case within a few days.
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Herman King
Childress
Parade Winners Are Announced For Old Settlers Parade
Large bicycle entries forced two prize sets with cash awards. Named winners include Charlie Castleberry first, Karen Kindle second, Tammy Miller third, plus Nos 24 11 and 32. Riding clubs Santa Rosa first Quanah second. Girl Scouts float won 35 dollars. Churches Kirkland Baptist second Nazarene third. Over 1000 attended barbecue.
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E. E. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Charlie Castleberry
Karen Kindle
Tammy Miller
Roy Key
First State Bank
Santa Rosa
Strachan Admits Destroying Records In Watergate Probe
Former White House aide Gordon Strachan testifies he destroyed documents about political intelligence but denies knowing of Watergate wiretapping in advance. He contradicts Magruder and Dean, offers new hints tying Haldeman to the coverup, and says he destroyed a memo linking to an informer.
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Brooks Jackson
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Gordon Strachan
Jeb Stuart Magruder
John W. Dean III
Senate
Watergate Committee
Strachan
Magruder
Dean
Haldeman
Nixon Campaign Committee
Hubert H. Humphrey
D—Minn
No Results Available on Kids Contest
The Index failed to secure winners information for the Cutest Kid Contest sponsored by LVNA after over 30 calls Saturday. The LVNA will provide results, handle photo returns, and no relation to the contest beyond cooperation.
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Index
LVNA
Nixon Veto Likely Over War Powers Bill Clash
President Nixon is expected to veto a wartime powers bill as Congress negotiates a compromise between Senate 30 day authority for troop deployment and House 120 day limits. The Senate approved 71 to 18 but faces an override risk in a veto showdown.
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Carl P. Leabsdorf
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
U.S
White House
Congress
Nixon
Car Train Collision Injures Four Youths in Main Street Crash
Four teenagers from Childress escaped serious harm after a car struck by an eastbound freight on Main Street at 1 25 a m. The 16 year old driver James Paul Wetherington lost control and the car was dragged 72 feet. Passengers Dudley Head Mike Lancaster and Robert Calvin Jones were in the vehicle. Wetherington received a ticket for disregarding a flashing red light.
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Childress
Main Street
James Paul Wetherington
Dudley Head
Mike Lancaster
Robert Calvin Jones
Wetherington
City Council to Meet Tuesday at City Hall
The City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night at City Hall to discuss municipal matters and receive public comment.
Greenbelt Bowl Football Classic Tickets On Sale Monday
Tickets for the annual Greenbelt Bowl Football Classic go on sale Monday at the Chamber of Commerce and Leach's Drug.
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Chamber of Commerce and
Leach’s Drug
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