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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1963
Page
6
A doctor reports that a cancer drug used on about 100 terminal patients has yielded notable results. While not a cure, the drug has halted spread and promoted remission, extending life beyond prior predictions in several advanced cases.
UPI reports weekly grain markets show wheat dropping sharply across Southwest cash markets while yellow grain sorghum corn and oats edge higher. No. 1 hard wheat fell to 2.30 to 2.40 a bushel for domestic and 2.13 to 2.17 for export, based on wholesale carlot rates and Texas freight.
Dow Jones weekly figures show mixed gains across indices with notable highs and lows. The 30 industrials closed at 726.96, up 6.43. the 20 rails at 173.38, up 2.45. the 15 utilities at 140.33, down 0.94. and the 65 stocks at 259.63, up 2.00.
The Pope, gravely ill with a stomach tumor and complications, showed brief consciousness and lucidity as Vatican officials prepared for burial in the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Plans for a secret conclave dictate the succession after his death, with Cardinal progeny awaiting a new pope.
Radio reported the pontiff rallied four hours after fans believed his final coma, waking to embrace his siblings and sip coffee. He remained conscious for five hours and spoke with Cardinal Cicognani on church matters including the Ecumenical Council and Christian unity before Vatican Radio issued caution.
A fragment notes the Holy Father remaining on the threshold of life and the next phase, reflecting on his proximity to mortality and future steps.
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