Ike's Program To Be Approved By Congress
Senate leaders expect Congress to approve more than the minimum program outlined by President Eisenhower. Lyndon Johnson agrees five of six priority items will pass, but anti-subversive legislation fate remains unclear. Eisenhower warned he would be disappointed if six major items are not passed. Congress likely acts on taxes housing farm supports social security and foreign aid.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hunger Strike At Prison In Fourth Day
Washington state prison guards report quiet conditions as about 1500 inmates press on with a hunger strike into its fourth day. Associate warden Lawrence Delmore Jr warns a single punitive move could trigger a major disturbance.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Washington State Prison
Lawrence Delmore Jr
Delmore
Absentee Voting Opens August 8 for Democratic Runoff
Absentee balloting in the Democratic run-off will begin August 8 with seven races on the ballot led by the governor’s race between Ralph Yarborough and Gov Allan Shives. Other contests include Brewster and Scott for courts, Haley and Davidson for appeals, Rothwell and Ham for Commissioner Precinct 1, Fowler and Brummett for Commissioner Precinct 2, Hammit and Prescott for Constable Precinct 1, and Lewis King and Lankford for Chairman Precinct 11. All three candidates for Precinct 11 Chairman each received two votes in the primary.
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H. D. Cordell
Ralph Yarborough
Allan Shives
Brewster
Bell County
Alfred M. Scott
Travis County
Supreme Court of Texas
Alan Haley
Wichita County
Lloyd W. Davidson
Court of Criminal Appeals
O. T. Rothwell
E. L. Ham
John Turk Fowler
Dave Brummett
O. C. Hammit
Willie Prescott
Sam J. Lewis
Oford King
O. E. Lankford
Precinct
School Board Sets 7:30 Friday Special Meeting
A special meeting of the school board will be held at 7:30 Friday at the administration building.
Senate to Open Full Debate on McCarthy Censure
Senate Republican leader Knowland accepts a full dress debate on Sen. McCarthy’s censure. Flanders sponsors the censure resolution with plans to vote Friday. Smith proposes a bipartisan Nixon committee to study McCarthyism, with a report due by Feb. 1. McClellan’s stance could shape Democratic backing.
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Washington
Senate
William F. Knowland
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Ralph E. Flanders
R-Vt
Knowland
Sen. H
Alexander Smith
R-N.j
Richard M. Nixon
Flanders
Smith
McCarthy
Senate Close Vote Looms on Farm Support Measure
Senators say a small group of wavering colleagues will decide farm bill fate in Senate this session. Supporters differ over 85 to 90 percent parity, with administration favoring flexible, lower supports. Leader Knowland aims to bring up the bill once foreign aid action ends, possibly Friday.
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Senate
Washington
Milton R. Young
R-N.d
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
William F. Knowland
Russell
Young
New Cracks Found at Niagara Falls Prospect Point
Niagara Falls New cracks in Prospect Point threaten more rock falls into the Niagara River gorge. Park superintendent Keith Hopkins said cracks up to two inches wide and twelve feet long may expand while Chief Engineer A M Anderson warned Prospect Point could eventually tumble, with the recent collapse occurring nine hours after cracks were found.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Prospect Point
Niagara River
The
Falls
Niagara Gorge
Keith Hopkins
Tumbie Hopkins
A. M. Anderson
Niagara Frontier State Parks Commission
Commissioners Court to Appoint Wade Kimbrough School Superintendent
The County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday to officially appoint Wade Kimbrough as County School Superintendent. He will replace A O Dennington who asked for release by August 1 after winning the Democratic primary last Saturday.
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County Commissioners Court
Wade Kimbrough
Kimbrough
A. O. Dennington
Greenbelt Queen Contest Set for August 3
The Greenbelt Queens contest is planned for August 3 at Childress Country Club with judging that night and a post event dance. Contestants from Childress and nearby towns will vie, with winners chosen by players in the Greenbelt Bowl Classic and the queen crowned during halftime on August 6. Hank Earl leads halftime activities.
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Childress Country Club
Billie Stiner
Beta Sigma Phi
Country Club
Childress
Hank Earl
Primary vote totals inked in Childress County
County Democratic Chairman H D Cordell announced final election figures. Official tally shows 3064 votes cast with 3060 in the sheriff race. Cordell noted overs and riders influenced results and that 2467 poll taxes had been paid in Childress County.
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Childress County
H. D. Cordell
Democratic
Cordell
ROK President Praised for Determination in War Question
South Korea's President Syngman Rhee is lauded for stubborn resolve to crush Communism while U S leaders privately balk at full war tactics. Rhee, visiting Eisenhower, urged US military aid to attack North Korea and Red China and to double South Korea's divisions.
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Washington
P— Administration
Syngman Rhee
Asia
Rhee
United States
Eisenhower
Congress
North Korea
Red China
South Korea
Russia
Saturday Deadline Set for Paving Drive by Jaycees
Jaycees institute an economical paving program with 18 blocks signed up. Preliminary work starts August 1 and paving begins September 1. No checks cashed until completion. funds required in advance. Some residents blocked by owners decline paving. efforts continue to sign up more blocks by Saturday with contacts Johnny Walker and Jaycee members for details.
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The
Jaycees
Bud Adams
Adams
Johnny Walker
Jaycee
Communists Reject U.S. Protests Over Air Clashes
Washington reports China rejected two American protests about South China Sea airplane clashes in which three Americans died. State Department spokesperson Henry Suydam said the issue will not rest there and noted the notes were returned by China in a brusque diplomatic move.
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Washington
China
South China Sea
State Department
Henry Suydam
Suydam
Chang Han-Fu
Peiping
U.S
Trevelyan
Storm Barbara Leaves Texas Largely Dry
Tropical storm Barbara failed to spread rain over Texas with only 0.3 inch in Beaumont. Clouds appeared in Southeast Texas while eastern areas faced some showers and cooler northeast winds. Dallas saw temperatures maxing at 99 degrees, not reaching 100 for the first time in 24 days as a broader heat wave eased.
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Texas
Gulf
Louisiana
Beaumont
Lufkin
Dallas
Mercury
Benson To Reveal Details Of Drouth Feed Program
Secretary Ezra T Benson will outline details of a feed grain program to aid drouth stricken farmers at cut rate prices. President Eisenhower ordered federal agencies to assist farmers in the parched Midwest and Southwest as Benson designates counties across Wyoming Texas Colorado and New Mexico for relief and flags Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Georgia and Alabama for possible designation this week.
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Washington
Ezra T Benson
Eisenhower
Midwest
Southwest
Agriculture Department
Wyoming
Texas
Colorado
New Mexico
Benson
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Georgia
Alabama
Baseball Players To Turn In Money
All Little League players not on the All-Star squad were told to return their uniforms to managers within two days. Dodgers players must give suits to Coordinator Tom Hest. Players should also turn in all money from sports almanac sales to managers or the First State Bank. The drive aims to confirm finances before the district tournament.
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Dodger
Tom Hestand
First State Bank
Larry Lawrence
Britain praises US rescue effort off Hainan
London reports Britain commends prompt US action that sent rescue planes saving several lives off Hainan. The US embassy in London denies Washington reports seeking joint condemnation of China. British foreign office says no such request was received.
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London
Britain
Hainan
United States
U. S
Washington
Lon Daiy News
Daily Mail Dispatch
John Foster Dulles
Anthony Edeo
Red China
U.S
Mrs Patterson Dies In Clinic At Rochester
Ethel Bell Patterson 58 died of a heart attack at the Mayo Clinic Rochester after two weeks hospitalization. She lived in Community Center and Childress County born November 21 1895 in Pittsburgh Texas married 1912 to John M Patterson. Services at First Baptist Church with pallbearers and interment in Childress cemetery. Survivors include husband daughter Lucille Rorick son J B Patterson mother Emma Lankford four brothers two sisters and three grandchildren.
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Ethel Bell Patterson
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
First Baptist Church
J. Martin
Earl Hackler
Pat Murphy
Monroe Hackter
James Ray Hackler
Paul White
Lynn Jones
Monroe Hackler
Herman West
Paul
Childress
Virginia Campbell
M. D. Love
Irving
Water Well Pump To Be Replaced In Childress
City manager Joe Howard announced that all of Childress water now comes from the Michie hills and Baylor Creek. The 62 inch well near Estelline burned out and will be replaced with a new pump expected within a week. Total cost is 1,584 dollars plus 800 dollars for installation. About 2.4 million gallons are used daily, with Michie Sand hills supplying roughly 1.3 million gallons.
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Childress
Michiehills
Baylor Creek
Joe Howard
Estelline
Oatelens
Howard
Chidress
Michie Sandhills
Jean MaGouirk Accepts Rogers Staff Post
Miss Jean MaGouirk, secretary of the CBCD office for three years, will leave August 12 for Washington D C to become secretary to Congressman Walter Rogers. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs B F MaGouirk of 1103 Avenue E, Southwest. A replacement has not been announced.
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Jean MaGouirk
C of Cbcd
Wa D. C
Walter Rogers
B. F. MaGouirk
Avenue E
Missy Gouirk
Bob Polson
C of C
BCD
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