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Childress Index
Main Street
Childress
Texas
Childress Index, Inc
Ox Bow Printing, Inc
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Morris Higley
Caveat vendor in retail honesty debated by consumer experts
An editorial argues buyers share blame for high prices alongside shoplifting. It cites shoplifting losses at about 3.5 billion annually and describes practices like mislabeling, returns of used items, handling produce, opening samples, and cart theft that raise costs. It urges self examination of shopping habits.
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Beverly Henderson
University of Wisconsin Extension
Miss Henderson
Apathy and corruption in politics a Ray Cromley piece
Washington column argues apathy fuels scandals and demands active citizen engagement to expose corruption. It recalls cases of ballot abuse and party reform driven by vigilant voters, stressing personal responsibility in democracy and daily efforts to uncover and curb wrongdoing.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
Nea
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Premiums in marketing rise with strong product image
AP observes that marketing and premiums drive sales as much as product quality. From Babbitt’s 25 wrapper lithographs to 18th century lagniappe, premiums have grown into a $4 billion industry by 1973. Trading stamps faded, but incentives remain vital to sales contests and brand image.
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John Cunniff
New York
America
B. T. Babbitt
Louisiana
Sell Northwest Childress School Property for Development
A letter argues the northwest Childress school land is unsuitable for decades, would hurt nearby homes, and should be sold to developers to lift property taxes and spur growth. The writer questions school need, suggests misdirected repairs bill, and urges testing market interest instead of keeping the land.
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Morris Higley
Northwest Childress
Childress
Sam Miller
City of
Sam
Einstein Offered Israeli Presidency Declines 1952 Honor
Albert Einstein, renowned physicist, was offered the presidency of Israel after President Chaim Weizmann died in 1952. He declined the honor, stating he was not suited for the position.
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Albert Einstein
State of
Israel
Chaim Weizmann
Ballet Stronger Than The Bullet Quote Attributed to Lincoln
A quote attributes to Abraham Lincoln that the ballet is stronger than the bullet. The misattribution highlights the enduring appeal of provocative contrasts in cultural commentary.
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Abraham Lincoln
Today in History June 14 1973 U S Army founded Stars and Stripes flag
On June 14 1775 the Continental Congress authorized recruiting 10 rifle companies marking the U S Army birth. In 1777 Stars and Stripes named national flag. Noted events include Marengo 1800 and Saipan 1944.
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Associated Press
U.S. Army
Continental Congress
Napoleon Bonaparte
Marengo
Italy
Sonoma
Calif
Republic of
California
Warren G. Harding
WEA
Baltimore
Paris
Saipan Island
Marianas
Soviet Union
Valery Bykovsky
Valentina Tereshkova
Benjamin Spock
Boston
Family Home Evening Proposed to Strengthen Father Son Ties
A parenting piece argues modern work life alienates fathers from children and suggests a weekly family home evening as a remedy. It urges Fathers Day gifts of time, with activities like songs, readings, games, or learning moments to build understanding and support within the family.
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Quinn McKay
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Minature Golf
Dad
Brando Delivers Indian Rights Message On Cavett Show
Marlon Brando appeared on Dick Cavett to spotlight the American Indian plight. He discussed his Oscar protest, Sacheen Littlefeather’s speech, and his stance on Hollywood’s treatment of Native peoples, while avoiding other topics Cavett tried to raise.
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New York
Marlon Brando
ABC
Dick Cavett
Cavett
Paris
Brando
The Born Loser Boyles and Brando on Cavett Show
A nostalgia filled column contrasts aging in America with a long list of reminiscences. It notes Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth records and recalls 1960s television moments. Marlon Brando discusses Indian issues with Cavett while tribal council members speak on Congress action.
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New York
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
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India
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AP Television
Boyle
Jacket
Wallace G. Heath
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