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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1956

Page

6

Soviet Union eyes Greece for neutralist shift next week

Soviet Foreign Minister Dmitri Shepilov will visit Athens for two days, aiming to press Greece toward neutralist ties with Moscow. Advices say he will seek closer Greek Russian relations, offer trade credits, and push cultural exchanges, while Western allies watch the Cyprus crisis and Greece’s NATO links.

Charles M. McCann United Press Soviet Russia Greece Dmitri T. Shepilov Athens Shepilov Cyprus Europe NATO Turkey Yugosavia Great Britain London Britain Michael Sergeyev Egypt Syria Lebanon Constantin Karamanlis Union of Democratic Left Party Communist Party

Open House and Clearance Events Across Downtown Stores

Downtown Coin hosts an all day open house with free plant gifts for visiting ladies and souvenirs. Dahil’s Smart Shop announces a store wide clearance with exceptional values. Dakil’s promotes clearance on women’s apparel for eight days. The 300 Main Street building houses multiple tenants including Jones Butane Co and a dental office. Jim Welch and Walter Lockhoof are noted as vacationing.

Dahil Dakil’s Main Street Jones-Butane Co Cricket Kiigbaum Tanell Dakil

Ray Reynolds Opens APCO Station in Childress

Ray Reynolds arrives from Wichita Falls to operate the new APCO Station on Highway 287 in Childress, expanding local service and employment opportunities.

Ray Reynolds Childress Ray APCO Highway 287 Wichita Falls

New lubrication rack installed at Williamson’s Quality Service

A lubrication rack has been recently installed at Williamson’s Quality Service enhancing service efficiency. The upgrade aims to speed up motor work and improve maintenance operations for local customers.

The Williamson's Quality Service

Why Rent When Owning A Home Is A Possibility

A local lumber dealer promotes buying over renting and offers building plans and remodeling supplies. Childress Lumber Company provides paints from Cook's, varnishes, thinners, brushes, door hardware, house numbers, window screens, fencing materials, and repaint options. A. O. Howard invites homeowners to visit at the corner of Second Street and Avenue B, Ne.

Pittsburg Childress Avenue F Boyd Potts Childress Lumber Company Pioneer Home A. O. Howard The Second Street Avenue B

Sam Privitt’s Repair Paint and Body Shop Ad

Repair your car before summer damages deepen. Sam Privitt offers eco friendly exterior repainting interior refinishing and custom seat covers to fit any model. Dents scratches and major repairs available with estimates by calling 608 Avenue G Northwest.

Sam Privitt Privitt Paint and Body Shop Privitt Avenue G

Truman Reflects on Atomic Bomb Decision

Former U S president Truman says if he could do it again he would order the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, reflecting on the wartime decision. He asserts the actions were necessary to end World War Two.

London Truman Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan

Window Box Garden Tips and Planting Guide

A practical guide to creating window box gardens with depth, drainage, soil mix, and watering. It lists suitable plants for sun and shade, color pairing with house tones, and step by step planting instructions for lasting, attractive displays.

Steel industry to add 15 million tons capacity in 3 years

The industry plans to raise U S steelmaking capacity by 15 million tons over the next three years, lifting growth from about 5 million tons annually. This compares with a prior expansion rate of 3.6 million tons, per data from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

American Iron and Steel Institute

Lone Star Gas Cuts Summer Rate To Save Customers

Lone Star Gas Company introduces a 48 cent per 1,000 cu ft summer rate for residential and commercial gas air conditioning readers. M L Bird of Dallas touts extensive gas supply and expected increased volumes during low demand months. The rate applies May to October for residents and June to October for commercial users with anticipated significant operating cost savings.

Lone Star Gas Company M. L. Bird Dallas Lone Star Mr. Bird Texas Bird

Political Calendar of Democratic Primaries in Texas

The Childress Index lists candidates for the Democratic Primary across several offices in the 7th Supreme Judicial District and statewide. Names include Alton B. Chapman and Herbert C. Martin for Associate Justice, William Ehrle, Elbert Reeves for State Representative, Luther Gribble for District Judge, Allen Harp and John T. Forbis for District Attorney, Gaylon B. Smits for Sheriff, U S Fromm for Tax Assessor-Collector, O C Hammit for Constable, and numerous others for Commissioners, County positions, and precinct roles.

Court of Civil Appeals 7Th Supreme Judicial District of

Theatre Calendar Palaces Shows Weeklong

The listing presents weekly film schedules at Palace and Car V U venues featuring starred titles and cast lists such as The Revolt of Mamie Stover and The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit with Gregory Peck and Jennifer Jones. It notes Soldier of Fortune Night and Indestructible Man among other screenings. The closing line mentions ancient malt beverages from early civilizations.

Palace Mamie Stover Jane Russell Richard Egan Man In the Gregory Peck Jennifer Jones Frederic March John Agar Mamie van Doren Richard Boone

Market Report Fort Worth Poultry Livestock Prices

Fort Worth markets show fowl at 16 and 12 cents per pound by weight class. Eggs quoted at medium 28 and large 30 cents. Livestock includes 6000 cattle and 1400 calves with 4600 cattle and 1100 calves in a stocker sale. Herefords dominate and sales note limited slaughter cattle. Hog and sheep prices listed with hogs at 15.75 to 13.50 for various grades and lambs steady with 18-19 for good slaughter lambs.

Fort Worth

Tagua Nut Kernels Produce Tough Buttons

The matured tagua nut kernel yields fine hard vegetable ivory for buttons. These buttons are praised as toughest in the world, resisting wear and tear as well as fire, machinery, bayonets, and guns.

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McCann’s News Analysis Union of the Democratic Left Karamanlis Evangelos Averoff Gamal Abdel Nasser Coin E. J. Huddleston Baron M. A Jim Welch Goodyear Walter Lockhoof Watkins Childress Lumber Co Harry Mitchell Lloyd’s Electric Mitchell-Goodwin Ave. A Pender Lore Dial WE Pittsburgh Elmer Terry Childress Sand and Gravel Company Terry Kirkland Avenue I Prrsuuren P Sheet Metal Diai Childress Sand & Gravel CO Lone Star Gas William Ehrle Elbert Reeves Luther Gribble Allen Harp John T. Forbis Paul Spillman Gaylon B. Smits Dalby Fleming Charles L. Reynolds U. S. Fromm O. C. Hammit W. A. “Shorty” Glenn Willie Prescott David E. Wright O. T. Rothwell E. J. Groseclose E. L. “Ernest” Ham Mor John Turk Fowler Henry Storm Wilmer Rutledge M. H. Tarentine Fred Jack” West George A. Robinson Frank W. Buster Cliff Campbell Tyrone Power Joan Blondell Scott Brady Joan Vohs Lon Chaney Marian Carr Clark Gable Susan Hayward Man Alone Ray Milland Mary Murphy Eileen Janet Leigh Jack Lemmon Betty Garrett William Campbell Robert Campbell Authorizteo Orstarsutoe Acetylene Carbide Sid Hqli Ave Barron Ave. F. N. W Mr. Barron Cor Dially Humble M. A. Barron Webster Cial ATLAS
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