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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1961

Page

7

Rainy Weather To End Sunday in Texas Flood Alert

Heavy rain across Texas, from Red River to the Gulf, triggers river rises and road closures. Eleven deaths are blamed as forecasters warn of rising lows and possible bridges washing out. Officials say the rain should subside by Sunday night, with crest forecasts for the Rio Grande and Colorado River regions.

United Press International Texas Red River Gulf of Mexico U. S. Weather Bureau Wilburn Weaver Austin Weather Bureau Weaver Louis Richards Fort Worth Colorado Austin Columbus Bastrop Rio Grande del Rio Brownsville Weather Bureau Eagle Pass Bandera Bill Coway Kerrville Privilege Creek Medina Mann Ranch Road

Bears Grow Fast in Kodiak Trapping Study

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge researchers tag weigh and track bears to measure weight gain. A sow rose from 368 pounds in August to 555 pounds in October, a 187 pound increase. A two and a half year old added 137 pounds in one summer, and cubs double their weight every two months in the first year.

Alaska

Berliners Rally for Freedom Amid Soviet Threats

More than 100000 Berliners rallied to defend freedom as Soviet threats grow, with East Berliners joining defiance against the Communist regime. The crowd followed past rallies recalling eight years since the East German uprising.

Berlin

Dow Jones Averages for Week Ended June 1

New York CPI data shows Dow Jones averages for the week ended June 1. Industrials closed at 685.50, down 15.40 from the prior close. Rails stood at 140.64, utilities at 111.60, and 65 Stocks index at 248.19 with varied intraday highs and lows.

New York

Littler Wins U S Open by a Stroke in Dramatic Finish

Gene Littler, the El Cajon California pro, captured the U S Open title by one stroke with a final round 34 54 48 for a 281 total. He edged Georgia’s Doug Sanders and tied for second were Bob Goalby and Jack Nicklaus, as the field surged in a tense final 18 holes.

Oscar Fraley United Press International Birmingham Mich Little Gene Littler Bantam Ben Iogan Little Brond U.S Hogan el Cajon Calif Fairway Georgia Doug Sanders Bob Goalby Sanders Oakland Mike Schwchak Goalby Jacky Cupit Doug Ford Gardner Dickinson Littler Souchak Jack Nicklaus Cupit Dickinson Little Gene Doug Rosburg

German Hans Werner defeats Jorge Andina in Berlin bout

Berlin match saw Hans Werner 175 outpoint Jorge Andina 175 from Uruguay over ten rounds. In San Antonio Kenny Lane 142 stopped Ray Portilla 147 over six rounds, Lane hailed from Muskegon Michigan and Portilla from San Antonio Texas.

United Press International Berlin Hans Werner Germany Jorge Andina Uruguay San Antonio Tex Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Ray Portilla

Englishman Bonallack Wins British Amateur Golf Title

Michael Bonallack, 26, of England, defeated Jimmy Walker of Scotland 6 and 4 in the 36 hole final at Turnberry to become the first English winner in the postwar era. Walker’s putting woes shaped the early lead as Bonallack built a four up margin by nine holes and maintained control despite a late rainstorm. Bonallack earns a Walker Cup spot for the U.S. match later this year.

Henry W. Thornberry United Press International Turnberry Scotland UPI Michael Bonallack Jimmy Walker Ailsa Bonallack Walker United States John Beaharrel Muirfield

Paglia roni Pinch Hit Lifts Sox Over Senators 6 5

In Faraway Park Boston edged Washington 6 5 as Jim Pagliaroni hit a pinch hit homer with a runner aboard in the sixth. Other scores: Cleveland beat by Milt Pappas 4 1 over the Indians, Reds top Phillies 10 5, Roberts loses as Purkey wins, Hacker key for White Sox 5 1, Shantz stars in Pirates 9 3 win, Bowsfield and Fowler lift Angels 3 0 over A’s.

Boston UPI Jim Pagliaroni Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Faraway Park Cleveland Milt Pappas Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Tribe Philadelphia Cincinnati Red Reds Phillies Gordie Coleman Robin Roberts Jack Baldschun Ken Lehman Bob Purkey Roberts Chicago Warren Hacker White Sox Minnesota Twins Pittsburgh Wee Bobby Shantz Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Kansas City Ted Bowsfield Art Fowler Los Angeles Angels Kansas City Athletics Los Angeles San Francisco

Shadow over Hoffa plans amid federal grand jury probe

Federal grand jury records probe Hoffa teams to tighten control of the Teamsters while he faces an ongoing Florida indictment over mail fraud in a real estate scheme. The inquiry targets Sally Hucks and Indiana Teamsters Local 135 records, with subpoenas seeking payments to the Woodner Hotel and related financial records dating back to 1957. Also, Alou hit a four RBI game for the Giants as they beat the Cubs 9 to 8.

William J. Eaton United Press International Washington UPI Teamsters James R. Hoffa Hoffa Miami Beach U.S District Court Florida Washington, D. C Sally T. Hucks Woodner Hotel Fielding Hoffa Senate Rackets Committee Hucks Woodner Bluc Grand Indiana Conference of Teamsters and Teamsters Indianapolis Indiana Conference Grand Jury

Justice Dept. probe teased Hoffa case in grand jury inquiry

A Justice Department official declined to confirm whether a grand jury probe targets Hoffa. The inquiry concerns possible violations of perjury conspiracy solicitation of perjury and obstruction of justice.

Justice Department Hoffa

IRS collects cent of interest from late 1960 tax

Albany report notes Ralph De Luke was billed one cent interest on a $2.43 1960 tax after a late payment. He paid it Friday to avoid trouble. IRS district director James A. O'Hara quips that automation handles sums owed and cannot weigh whether collecting is worth it.

de Luke James A. O'Hara

Stevenson Welcomed on Visit Emphasizing Inter-American Ties

The article notes a visitor praised for strengthening inter-Americanism and wished Stevenson a happy and fruitful stay, highlighting cordial exchanges and diplomatic goodwill during the engagement.

Stevenson

Mouse scaring secretary ends with dramatic twist in Houston

Theresa Conley, a Houston metalworks secretary, faced a mouse on Tuesday and screamed. The startled rodent reportedly bit her but then died after the encounter. Minnesota dairy data show 1958 cows in milking age at 1,356,000 with milk production near 9.93 million pounds and about 400 million dollars in revenue.

Houston Tex UPI Theresa Conley Minnesota

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