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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
7
UPI reports Wall Street appears defensive with a potential short term rebound. Analysts suggest selective buying in housing and civilian economy sectors while bonds offer attractive yields. Some firms warn the rally could be brief before a sharper decline.
United Press International notes the major setback for the American Revolutionary Army occurred in the area now part of Brooklyn but formerly called Brueckelen. The historic engagement marked a pivotal moment in the Long Island campaign with lasting strategic impact.
Pat Smotherman of the Childress Women's Bowling Association expresses gratitude to Rae I Mr. Morris Higley Childress Index for publicizing activities. She notes cooperation of Mrs. Higley and Mrs. Barnett and hopes for a better 1969-70 season.
An eight year old girl in Newton-le-Willows England stands in a juvenile court dock in a blue skirt and knee socks accused of 22 burglaries. Police say she is too young for prosecution and the chief inspector asks for protective custody. Her mother says she is out of control. The U.S. secretary of defense line appears in the article.
A congressional committee will open hearings on pervasive inefficiency in military procurement. Preliminary estimates place 25 percent of funding wasted, equating to about 11 billion dollars of the 44 billion annual outlay.
In High Point North Carolina two month old twins Dinetta and Anita Floyd were bitten by rats described as wharf type to the right foot. The attack occurred while the babies slept in a $50 a month four room duplex. The Floyd family was moved to a housing project after the incident.
Audie Murphy, America's most decorated WWI soldier, reveals a plan to rebound in film with A Time for Dying and a second project A Horse for Mr Barnum. He aims for two to three films yearly, producing with newcomers and veteran stars, and notes a brighter financial picture after recent legal and tax settlements.
King County 4 H Horse Club hosts its annual 4 H Horse Show at the Rodeo Arena in Guthrie starting at 10 am. Open to 4 H members from the northwest Texas area and pre 4 H age youths. trophies for all first places and rosettes for first through sixth in all classes.
Mrs. T A Riddell reports many visits across Texas New Mexico and California. Guests include Rev and Mrs Leslie Dobbins Abilene and Hazel Hoffman Snyder. Dale McWhorter Wichita Falls. Ova Seal family Panhandle and Dumont. Carl Seal family in Banning California. Agnes Litz hospitalized. Wayne Penny Clint Lubbock. T A Riddell dinner guests David Ottinger Abilene Edgar Tobias family. J A Farr birthday. funeral attendees E R Monson Fort Worth. Tracy Evanses houseguests Loyd Fite San Bernardino Linda Leal San Leandro. Tate Timmons Temple for checkups. Bobby Jones returned home from Childress General Hospital.
Treasury accounts show withdrawals of 192 695 775 477 70 and deposits of 181 714 405 576 8. Cash balance stands at 4 512 250 664 9 and public debt at 962 949 474 140 55. Gold holdings described at 10 267 059 740 28. Bourbon whisky origin traced to corn in Bourbon County Kentucky as America’s Scotch.
The article notes Brezhnev accusing China of border provocations while Beijing cites Soviet provocations as tensions rise. It covers border dispute scenes from Sinkiang to Kazakhstan, troop deployments, and planned talks on river navigation amid mutual distrust. It ends with a historical nod to Nathan Hale's 1776 execution in New York City.
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