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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1973
Page
6
The Childress Index is an independent Sunday Tuesday and Thursday newspaper based in Childress Texas. It states its address, ownership Ox Bow Printing Inc and publication standards along with subscription rates for local and adjoining counties.
Editorial notes the lack of retirement preparation courses and highlights Connecticut creating an Office of Pre-Retirement Education with a $50 000 budget. It cites Scovill Manufacturing and Local 1604 in Waterbury where an eight session course on health finances leisure Social Security Medicare legal issues living arrangements and nutrition proved effective as a potential national model.
The author argues Nixon could blunt Watergate critics by airing three hours of unedited White House tapes on all networks. While fascinating briefly, the dull stretches and cryptic references would bore most Americans, making reruns unlikely and unlikely to sway public opinion.
A magazine review uses quotation marks around the phrase at this point in time. A Pontiac Michigan company informs customers that effective with this release date the above listed telephone number will be inoperative.
Hal Boyle mocks vacation rhetoric by translating “lovely scenic settings” and “aquamarine pools” into reality. He shows how resort pitches disguise flaws with humorous double talk, noting how summer travel language often hides truth and invites skepticism.
U S gold coin prices surge as inflation fears boost demand for bullion in coins. A double eagle rose from 85 90 dollars to about 200, while a sovereign jumped from 10 to around 50 dollars. Treasuries restrict bullion ownership but not coin collecting.
LVNA president Edna Manuel thanks The Index staff for their work on this year’s Cutest Kid Contest and apologizes for any confusion. The letter notes the contest’s long success and gratitude for staff cooperation.
Morris Higley notes two major items: a drop in the US deficit forecast from 28 billion to 14.4 billion and a revived foreign trade balance, credited to the Nixon administration. The second item covers Childress City Council discussions on a paving program, funding concerns, and whether a general tax increase is needed, with quotes from Councilman Bill Sager and commentary by the writer.
Ray Cromley argues Phase IV MJ policy shifts create unstable economy with possible 2 percent growth in 1974, higher unemployment, slower housing, and tighter credit. He criticizes mixed controls and predicts reduced production and added shortages while urging clearer guidance and action.
On July 29 various historic events are noted including 1914 transcontinental telephone service start between New York and San Francisco, 1920 air mail link, 1940 German blitz against Britain, 1945 B 29 fire bombings on Japan, and 1946 Paris peace conference opening with 21 nations.
A citizen requests establishment of an FCIC insurance program for Hall and Childress counties in Texas. He cites letters of support from lenders and farm groups and notes FCIC management conducted meetings in both counties from College Station. He received a courteous reply from Andrew J. Mair.
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