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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
4
Don Oakley reports a funding dispute in Cleveland over a $2 million federal grant for a feasibility study of a modern downtown people mover. Supporters urge accepting the "free" money to stay competitive. opponents warn it’s a costly, perhaps unwise use of federal funds and call it a “concrete albatross.”
Despite rising costs, new single family homes are rising to a record pace with projections of 15 million starts in 1977. Market watchers note strong demand, ample mortgage money, and energy fears driving buyers, while many homes remain affordable under government price comparisons.
A Washington group New Directions touts a celebrity backed image with 123 sponsors on mailings. Its focus on global issues like energy, nuclear limits, food, health and education aims to shape policy beyond domestic concerns, hinges on real achievements not prestige.
Huey Newton, Black Panther Party founder now in Cuba, plans to return to the United States to stand trial for murder after jumping bail in 1974. Newton, 35, faces this move amid reports of possible negotiations on his return and safety concerns linked to Panthers’ drug crackdown program.
In a letter from New York AP Business Analyst John Cunniff, a reader backs Dolph Briscoe for another term as Texas governor praising his steadiness and efficiency while criticizing and defending debates over Janey’s involvement.
On this date 1775 the U S Army was founded as Congress authorized recruiting ten rifle companies. In 1777 Stars and Stripes named the flag. In 1846 Sonoma settlers proclaimed the free Republic of California. In 1922 Harding gave the first presidential radio speech at Fort McHenry. In 1940 Paris fell to Germany. In 1944 Saipan invasion began. In 1962 arrest of OAS members plotting to kill de Gaulle. Five years ago: Japan plane crash in New Delhi killed 84. One year ago: spy arrest in West Berlin. Birthdays Burl Ives 68, Dorothy Maguire 58. Thought: Without error there is no truth.
Former U S House Speaker Carl Albert aged 69 was discharged from McAlester Hospital after overnight treatment for cuts and bruises from a hit-and-run incident. Authorities charged 81 year old Sampson Benjamin with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.
The Childress Index is Childress Texas oldest business institution. It publishes Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays. It lists subscription rates: in town $7 per year and adjoining counties $7. Other counties $8.50 per year. Carrier delivery $1.25 per month or $12 per year.
Harmon Electric Association announces a proposed rate increase of 11.5 percent based on the test year ending June 30, 1976. The change would apply to all customers in Texas including Childress and Hardeman Counties and requires approval by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The statement of intent and tariff revisions are on file at the utility office in Hollis Oklahoma and at 900 Congress Avenue Austin.
The column uses humor to compare lunch plans and speculate on ventures. It jests about game strategy and bookie point spreads. It mentions Quebec's name origin from an Algonquin term and Champlain founding the city in 1608.
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