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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1973

Page

7

Childress Index Business edition subscription rates

The Childress Index of Childress Texas lists subscription prices including mail and carrier options. It notes publishing by The Childress Index, Inc. and Ox Bow Printing in Childress with local ownership and various rate plans for six months and one year.

Childress Index Eas Main Street Business Institution Childress Texas Childress Index, Inc Ox Bow Printing, Inc

Editorial on a plastic society and future uses of plastics

Don Oakley argues America is just beginning to use plastics as a trend extending into cars, homes, domed cities, and energy efficiency. Citing Stanford researchers, he foresees lighter cars, plastic beams, windows, siding, and plumbing, with domed cities and malls protected by plastic.

Stanford Research Institute America

Chicken in every pot and car in every garage

The piece recalls promises of economic plenty with a pot full of chicken and a garage full of cars. It notes hatcheries killing chicks due to costs and gas shortages threatening car use, suggesting future politicians may repeat old promises with minor changes.

Risks loom as food shocks mount and policies tighten

Brookings economists warn three main risks for the U S economy in coming months. A world food shortage could trigger wage price spirals if a major producer crops fails. A restrictive policy could push the expansion into recession. Inflation pressure persists as farm meat and grain costs shape supply and prices into 1973 and beyond.

Barry Bosworth John Farmer Brookings Institution U.S C. Jackson Grayson Jr The Price Commission Bosworth

Rumor Mill Swirls Around Texas Congressional Race

Off year chatter centers on State Senator Jack Hightower’s potential run for Congress with a possible run off if Graham Purcell enters. Contenders for the Democratic nomination include Charles A. Finnell of Holliday, a former four term State Representative, seen as likable and broadly supportive of Dolph Briscoe. Canadian Eskimos customarily name sled dogs after deceased family members.

Morris Higley Jack Hightower Bob Price Graham Purcell Washington Price Hightower Purcell Vernon Jack Dolph Briscoe

Can the administration control the U S economy

AP Business Analyst John Cunniff profiles the Nixon era claim of controlling the economy. He questions whether the administration can master persistent inflation, supplies, and global forces, noting official blame on external factors while critics doubt its capability to steer policy and restore confidence.

John Cunniff New York Washington Nixon White House

Economic outlook notes limited inflation risk and steady supply

Bosworth and Farmer forecast near term world supply adequate for most needs. Inflationary pressure is focused on a few industries with capacity strains in autos, paper, rubber, and oil refining. Homebuilding slows as rates rise, easing lumber and cement strain.

Tle Bosworth Farmer U.S

On This Day In History July 22 1973 Highlights

Today in history notes major events including Napoleon capturing Cairo in 1798 the battle of Salamanca in 1812 and Dillinger killed in 1934. Also mentions Palermo capture in 1943 and U S political moves in 1964 1972. Births noted include Kennedy Calder and de la Renta.

Associated Press Napoleon Bonaparte Cairo Duke of Wellington Salamanca Spain Wiley Post FBI Chicago John Dillinger U.S. Senate Franklin D. Roosevelt Supreme Court Palermo Sicily Bolivia Gualberto Villaroel U.N. Security Council Czechoslovakia Soviet Union Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Joseph P. Kennedy Alexander Calder Oscar de la Renta John Keats

Holly as luck charm through ancient times

Cheerful holly sprigs drew interest long before Christmas. Ancient Greeks distributed the shrub to bring luck while Romans planted it to protect homes from lightning.

Letter to Editor Urges Action After Pellet Gun Shooting

A dog owner writes of a July 17 shooting incident using a pellet gun. The writer urges neighbors to report the shooter to police and warns of potential danger to children and pets if not stopped.

Old Settler's Reunion and Rodeo Appreciation Note

Letter from Charles Finnell to Morris Higley praising Childress Texas for hosting the Old Settler's Reunion and Rodeo. Finnell looks forward to visiting again and Pattie Jefferies Miller thanks locals after being nominated Queen of the celebrations in Childress.

Morris Higley Childress Texas Mr. Higley Charles Finnell Old Settlers Pattie (Jefferies Miller Hurst

Rarick condemns UN bid for 40 million to World Environment

Congressman John Rarick states in the Congressional Record May 15 1973 that the United Nations seeks 40 million for an oversized World Environment contribution. He calls it an inflationary abroad giveaway funded by borrowing at about 6 percent, diverting funds from U S programs. He cites H R 6788 and urges public input.

John R. Rarick United Nations U. S C.C. Moseley

Conferences by Bob Price Set for August in Amarillo and Wichita Falls

Congressman Bob Price, with cooperation from the Department of Commerce and Defense, sponsors two all day conferences on how to sell to the government in Amarillo on August 13 and Wichita Falls on August 15. Attendees will meet federal buyers and hear from purchasing specialists and prime Texas contractors with a $10 luncheon fee.

Amarillo Wichita Falls Bob Price Department of Commerce Department of Defense Texas 13Th District Price Holiday Inn West Amarillo Blvd Midwestern University Clark Student Center

Legal Notice Unknown but City of Childress plans street improvements

The City Council of Childress Texas orders permanent improvement of specified streets with a gravel base and bituminous surface, financed by assessments on abutting property. The notice details unit streets, frontage rates 1.89 per front foot curb, 3.46 per front foot improvements, total 5.35 per front foot, total project cost 55 479.99. A public hearing is set for July 24 1973 at 7:00 PM in City Hall.

City of Childress Texas City of Childress 3Rd Street 5Th Street Third Street Reed Avenue D 4Th Street Avenue D & E Avenue 1 8Th Street 9Th Street 7Th Street Ave. N Avenue L & M H.H 14Th Street Avenue J NW Avenue K NW D.H 15Th Street 19Th Street NW U.S. Hwy State of Vernon

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By Don Oakley Ralph L. Harding Society of the Plastics Industry Newspaper Enterprise Assn Ray Cromley Eco By Ray Cromley NEA GENERAL @ ELECTRIC Aida Crnse Charles A. Finnell Holliday Business Mirror State OF Texas OF Childress Georgia Creamer
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