Goldwater Aims for 655 Del votes at Texas GOP meet
Dallas hosts the Texas Republican convention as Sen. Barry Goldwater seeks all 56 national delegate votes. State GOP leaders predict a first ballot victory for Goldwater securing the 655 pledged convention votes toward the nomination. Texas Republicans back Goldwater including George Bush who will run against Ralph Yarborough in November.
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Nelson Gives Support To Gov Scranton In Campaign
MEADVILLE Pa UPI Pennsylvania Gov William W Scranton gains crucial party support as he kicks off a week of campaigning for the Republican National Convention. He speaks at Allegheny College then in Des Moines to meet delegates while Lodge supporters announce 43 pledged votes from Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Scranton touts strong response and aims to rally delegates ahead of the July convention in San Francisco.
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Thunderstorms Return to Childress Area Forecast
The forecast predicts thunderstorms to resume over the Childress area after last week’s widespread thundershowers. moisture totals ranged from 2.5 to 5 inches, improving city water reserves though lake withdrawals remain low. An extra 0.5 inch fell at The Index gauge with 0.47 inch at the air field station.
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Smith Injured Foot in Garage Accident
Clarence Smith suffered a crushed bone in his foot when a large air-hydraulic jack fell at a service station. He received treatment and X rays, was sent home to recuperate, and will use crutches for an undetermined time.
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Clarence (Smitty) Smith
Pleads Guilty to DWI in County Court
Vesta Aubrey Watts pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in county court this morning. She was fined 125 dollars, sentenced to three days in jail, and had her driver's license suspended for six months. Watts was arrested Saturday by the Highway Patrol.
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Karen Bellah Wins Children's Fishing Tourney in Fair Park Lake
Karen Bellah captured 69 fish to win the Fair Park Lake Children’s Fishing Tourney with 37 entries. Harold Ricks was runner up with 62 fish. Kirk Rule won largest fish at 1 lb 3 oz. Becky Johnson tied for second with Bellah. The event, organized by Red River Sportsmen's Club, drew praise and plans for next year.
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Big Bands Return to Disneyland in Liege of Musker Awards
Walt Disney hires Benny Goodman Duke Ellington Count Basie and Wayne King for Disneyland nightly performances during the third annual big band festival at Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s park. Elliott brothers honored with Mousker awards as crowds, including seniors, crowd the bandstands.
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Virgil Gambol Dies at 64 in Texas Funeral Home
Virgil Malone Gambol a 64 year old carpenter and farmer of Tell died at 19 am today at Childress General Hospital after a long heart condition. Funeral services are incomplete with the body at Newberry Funeral Home. He was born April 28, 1900 near Mena Arkansas and moved to Childress County in 1920. He married Ira Farr November 26 1920 in Childress. Survivors include his widow one daughter Ima Jean Hudson of Austin three sons Gene of Dumas James of Sunray and LaRue of Canyon one sister Mrs Cliff Haggard of Borger and 13 grandchildren.
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Borger
Supreme Court rules equal populations for state legislatures
The Supreme Court ruled that all state legislators must represent districts with substantially equal populations. It struck down apportionment plans in New York, Alabama, Colorado, Maryland and Virginia. Justices Warren, Stewart, and Clark wrote and dissents followed in New York and Colorado decisions. The Alabama ruling set the milestone for nationwide impact.
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Secure Future For Recovery Units In Air Force Plan
Air Force plans a more secure defense program for about 10 000 recovery unit members who service or repair aircraft during national emergencies. The force trimmed 8 500 paid reservists after a program review ten days ago and may expand units to new locations. These reservists, paid on average 24 days a year, operate at civilian airports during attacks or dispersals.
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Installation Tuesday at Veterans Building
Cox-Farr Post 65 American Legion holds officer installation at 8 p m Tuesday in the Veterans Building. Full membership is requested to attend. H E Jake Lawson to be installed as new Commander.
Retired newspaperman Fred Story dies at 76
Frederic Alonzo Story aged 76 died Saturday night at Childress General Hospital after weeks of illness. Funeral 4 p.m. today at First Methodist Church, with Dr. Burgin Watkins and Rev. Lester L. Hill officiating. Burial in Childress Cemetery. Story, longtime publisher of the Childress Post, The Childress Index, and partner in the Childress County News, served on local boards and in community clubs. He married Fannie Hagan in Gatesville in 1998. survivors include siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Fred) Story
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Women and Work: A View of Liberation and Family Life
A New York article examines women joining the labor market, arguing liberation has evolved from necessity and explores effects on marriage and family dynamics. Experts cite increased communication and shared duties, noting working mothers can balance homes with external roles.
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Helen Olson
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Senate Enters Final Week of Civil Rights Debate
Senate moves into the final week of debate on a civil rights bill with passage seen as assured. Leaders defend a bipartisan substitute amid southern opposition as hundreds of amendments and a cloture vote shape the final stage of the contentious measure.
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Farmers Urged to Plant Wildlife Feed Acres in Childress County
Farmers in Childress County who have acres diverted or not planted are urged to plant feed for wildlife. Leland Duckworth of the Red River Sportsmen's Club says farmers won’t be penalized for planting. Gene Frisbie of ASCS seeks acre counts for future land measurements.
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ASCS
Gasoline Price War Breaks Out
The first gasoline price war of 1964 erupted over the weekend with Childress noted as a hotspot. Independent stations saw a four cent drop in regular, companies followed by major firms. prices this morning ranged around 24.9 to 25.9 cents per gallon for regular and about five cents less for premium.
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Childress
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Maor
Youth Fund Raising For Six Flags Trip Announced
Minister John Gay of the Church of Christ announced that church youths will wash cars and perform housework on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning to raise funds. The group plans to leave for Six Flags on June 22 and stay overnight at relatives of Gaynell Park.
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