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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1964
Page
5
An elderly aunt leaves her cottage to California cousins and $87 to a niece after a life of sending orange blossom perfume. The niece, Esther, discovers a token bequest and a quirky will that reveals the aunt’s simple generosity and a history of perfume gifts.
A reader applauds Barry Goldwater as a political David challenging socialism and criticizes the Warren Court for overstepping. The writer fears redistricting lowers West Texas representation and warns of taxation without representation. References a US News and World Report article on court abuse.
The Dow Jones noon snapshots show gains across key groups with Industrials up to 828.08, Rails at 211.73, Adiilles at 145.20, and Stocks advancing to 24.68 reflecting broad market momentum.
Weather figures show the past 24 hours ending at 1 am with a maximum at 5 pm and a minimum around 5 and 6 am. Market activity reports noon shares totaling 2,290,000. Treasury accounts list withdrawals and deposits for the year through June 22 and cash balance of public debt. Gold price and related figures appear, with specific daily high and low noted for June 25, 1963.
Cub Scout Pack 61 held a Tuesday night weiner roast at the Rotary Bowl. Awards went to Wolf Joe Wakefield and Da ight. Gold Arrow recipients Don E and Ricky Carmack. Scout-O-Rama pins to Billy Atkinson Bobby Blackwell and Joe Wakefield. Don E Carmack John ny Webster and Ricky Fletcher advanced to Webelos with Wayne Cook as assistant Cubmaster.
Washington's White House press secretary George E. Reedy, 46, acts as the official link between President Johnson and the news media. He defends diverse sourcing, cautions against news control, and stresses accountable statements while acknowledging the public's right to varied information.
Washington reports Mme. Ngo Dinh Nhu was refused entry to the United States on grounds that her visit would be prejudicial to the public interest. The decision reflects concerns over political implications of her travel.
Final rites for Mrs. Mary Willie Rea were conducted at 11 a m in First Methodist Church by Pastor Burgin Watkins with Rev J H Crawford assisting. Burial followed in Childress Cemetery. Pallbearers included J Ballow, Alton Ryan, Walter Lockhoof, Tommy Bailiff, Chares Rogers and John Rowell.
The UPI report notes the highest temperature Wednesday in the continental U.S. was 115 degrees in Palm Springs Thermal and Imperial California. The morning low reached 31 degrees at Pellston Michigan.
Felipe Alou of the Milwaukee Braves is sidelined with a twisted knee from batting practice. Dr. Bruce Brewer examined the knee and there is no immediate indication of recovery time for the outfielder.
The State Department rejected a Russian assertion that Pan American Airways flights from New York to West Berlin are illegal. Press officer Richard J. Phillips said air access rights to West Berlin through East German corridors arise from the Allied defeat of Nazi Germany and are unrestricted as to origin and destination.
Practical wedding gift advice from Sue Herndon University of Illinois home economist outlines a basic knife wardrobe paring utility butcher and serrated. Choose high carbon steel with vanadium or tungsten carbide for stain resistance and edge retention. Favor hammer forged hollow ground blades with a tang extending into the handle and secure rivets for durability.
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