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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

5

Anna Maria Alberghetti Grown Up at 18 Faces Freedom and Fortune

Hollywood profile of Anna Maria Alberghetti now 18, a former child opera star with $100,000 in assets and a Paramount salary in trust. She recounts strict Italian parents, flirtations with Eddie Fisher, Vic Damone, and Dick Contino, and plans to pursue concerts and opera while becoming more Americanized.

Anna Maria Hollywood Anna Maria Alberghetti Italy Paramount Studio Pier Angeli Eddie Fisher Vic Damone Dick Contino Las Vegas Plaster City Paramount

Gas Rate Cut Hopes Rise After Federal Ruling

The court ruling opens the path to potentially lower gas rates for millions of consumers. Gathering companies must file rates with the FPC which can reduce them if warranted. The FPC may act on its own or on consumer complaints. Wisconsin and the cities of Detroit Milwaukee Kansas City and Wayne backed the challenge to Phillips.

FPC Williard W. Gatchell Wisconsin Detroit Milwaukee Kansas City Wayne Mich Phillips

4-H Club enrollment in Childress County noted

Dub Nelson performed on the gui tar and Miss Gresham played a piano solo "Curious Story." Mrs. Titus announced 342 girls are enrolled in 4-H Club work in Childress County and countered the idea that members only cook and sew. The club wished George Stewart, a Lion moving to Abilene, good luck.

Stevens Declares Army a Bulwark Against Communism

Secretary Stevens told 634 newly commissioned officers that the Army is the nation’s first line of defense against communism and that individual rights must be protected during his tenure. He referenced the Army-McCarthy controversy without direct mention, asserting the Army fights communism every minute of every day.

McCarthy Stevens Ralph W. Zwicker Camp Kilmer N. J

Europeans in Texas After Ranch Detour Share Hospitality

A European group touring Texas become lost exploring a ranch near Childress but eventually found their car. They stayed as supper guests with the Farringtons before continuing their journey. The piece notes more miles of railroad track underground in Pennsylvania coal mines than on the surface.

Mage Texas Childress Farringtons Pennsylvania

Oppenheimer Hearing Plea Denied by AEC

The Atomic Energy Commission refused Oppenheimer's request for an in person hearing and oral arguments. He will submit a written brief after the denial while the commission reconsiders a 2 to 1 security board recommendation against reinstating his clearance for atomic secrets.

Washington J. Robert Oppenheimer Atomic Energy Commission Oppenheimer Lloyd K. Garrison AEC Kenneth D. Nichols Army Gordon Gray Gray

Rites Held At Carey For Mrs Ellen May

Final services for former Iowa Park resident Mrs Ellen May were to be held at 3 p m in Carey Baptist Church. She died Sunday in Iowa Park and interment will follow in Carey Cemetery. Clowns are not allowed to perform in Hungarian circuses under Communist control and must recite instructional verses.

Carey Ellen May Iowa Park Carey Baptist Church May Carey Cemetery Newberry Funeral Home Hungary

Yarborough Opposes Third Term As Un-Texan Call

Ralph Yarborough, challenging Gov. Allan Shivers for the Democratic nomination, says a third or fourth term is un-Texan and pledges a clean campaign with minimal personal attacks. He urges rotation in office and notes Texas should move toward fresh leadership by next January.

Shivers Dallas Irm Ralph Yarborough Allan Shivers Texas Yarbrough Yarborough

California and Nation Face Busy Primary Clash

The report notes dry totals with 80,187 votes for Roosevelt at 38.37 percent while a 35 percent rule threatened a GOP convention choice. Gillette and Martin win unopposed nominations as six GOP incumbents advance and Gross gains renomination. Roosevelt’s cross filing and family scandal shake campaigns as Condon in circuit six battles Baldwin amid security limits.

Kage Guy M. Gillette Thomas £. Martin H. R. Gross California Roosevelt Democratic National Committee Robert L. Condon John F. Baldwin Democratic Committee Condon

Gore aims recall drive to win over Wisconsin voters

Joe Must Wisconsin leaders gathered support to stop pro McCarthy efforts. Gore pledged jail if needed to protect petition signers and warned of McCarthy retaliation. He predicts a weaker governor race turnout than 1952 and plans to mail post cards to about 390,000 petition signers to amass an unstoppable list.

Page One Wisconsin Suboena Gore McCarthy Joe

Communist Leader Ties Decline Sparks GOP Mindset

A prominent Communist Party figure, a noted follower of Moscow directives, has reportedly lost control of rank and file. He recently took a leave of absence citing ill health, signaling internal tensions and possible shifts in party leadership.

Communist Party Moscow Fortuny

Elmer Haslett Funeral Rites Held In Lonie Community

Funeral services for Elmer Haslett were held at 3 p m at the Lonie community building with Rev Luther R Bradley officiating. The service noted his agricultural ties and Baptist faith. Newberry Funeral Home oversaw arrangements. He will be buried in Leachville Ark. with pallbearers named. Survivors include a daughter Mrs M R Klapp, his mother Mrs Ruth Jones, a sister Mrs Ike Minirth and six brothers.

Lonie Baptist Church Luther R. Bradley Bible Baptist Church Newberry Funeral Home L. A. Sachse Shelby Smith Gordon Adams L. C. Leathers Ted Smith Walter Kindle

Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma and Texas Damaging Oil Facility

A small tornado struck Wynnewood Oklahoma damaging the Kerr McGee oil refinery and injuring at least one person. An unconfirmed twister was reported 30 miles southeast of Big Spring Texas with no immediate damage reports. Heavy hail and rain fell on San Angelo Texas. The Columbia River runs about 1400 miles.

Wynnewood Okla Kerr-McGee Big Spring Tex San Angelo

Lake Geneva Residents Oppose Air Force Academy Site

An Air Force Commission visited 400 locations over 18000 miles in selecting a site for a new academy. Lake Geneva Wisconsin is one of three finalists joining Allen Illinois and Colorado Springs Colorado. Local leaders resigned and residents protested citing property condemnation and tax burden concerns.

Lake Geneva Wis Air Force Commission West Point Wisconsin Air Force Academy Allen Ill Colorado Springs Colo George Allen Washington Academy

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