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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1956
Page
6
United Press reports a White House PR rift over President Eisenhower illness coverage. Critics blame press secretary Hagerty for early public medical forecasts that spurred political fight, while medics warn of mixed signals impacting 1950s public perception.
Giovanni Caboto, an Italian explorer, arrived in England around 1484 and earned Henry VII’s grant to claim any territory he might discover for England.
John Wesley Hyatt, noted for developing celluloid, is credited with inventing the flexible roller bearing. This highlights his contributions to early plastics and mechanical components.
Nineteen area residents from Childress and nearby communities attend the first summer term at West Texas State College, which runs until July 14 and resumes July 17 for a second six week term. Over 1,100 students enrolled for the first term.
Staff Sgt. Billy J. Williams of Amarillo, a Marine Corps recruiting sergeant, will be in Childress June 28 and 29 at the Police Station from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Marine Corps offers two three or four year enlistments with potential for eligibility for a dependent. Applicants aged 17 to 28 who can pass physical and mental tests may join. basic training is in San Diego. For more information contact Sergeant Williams in Childress.
Chicago, served by 38 rail roads, is considered the world’s greatest railway center. The city’s rail network coverage and prominence in transport history underscore its standing among global rail hubs.
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