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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1954
Page
6
Washington reports that the success of the federal slum clearance program depends on local efforts to relocate uprooted families. Cities must spell out workable redevelopment plans, integrate them into community planning, and address housing, recreation, traffic, and school needs while easing FHA terms without creating racial barriers.
A compiled roster lists elected and appointed officials across Fearless County including Sheriff Paul Griffin County Treasurer Mrs B F Hardy Superintendent Wade Kimbrough Commissioner Precinct 1 Frank Douglas J Rothwell Ernest Ham ft A Russell Commissioner Precinct 2 George West T I Loter Herman King Dave Brummett John Turk Fowle Charlie Anderson Commissioner Precinct 3 C A Mitchell Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 L C Elliott W H Krigbaum Constable Precinct 1 C L Reverend Earley J E Ricks Harvey M Pryor M Red Ferguson Willie Prescott Earl White Qo C Hammit.
The June 30 dawn will feature a double sunrise as the sun is blocked by the moon for about 90 seconds along a 95 mile wide path through Nebraska Iowa South Dakota and Minnesota. Observers north of the Tropics and east of the Rockies can view the eclipse with proper glasses or film. A National Geographic Society expedition will study the zodiacal light during the event.
This season uses flamboyant colors in a distinctive yet discreet way. A navy blue outfit with white accessories gains accent by coral touches. Coral appears in a chiffon wrist trim and a coral flower on the white straw hat.
The obituary notes the death of a Dodson resident active in Masonic affairs. He belonged to the Dodson Masonic Lodge, Memphis Commandery, Maskat Temple, and Dodson Eastern Star. Survived by wife Clements of Los Alamos and Miss Natalie Younger of Arlie, plus sons Douglas Bob and Bart. Also survived by sister Mrs. G F Gaines of Wautonga and brother Bill of Dodson. He served as a director of the Childress County Farmers Union.
Don Kelley pledged to take his seven year old son Dick to any matinee if he improved grades. Dick earned 100s for three weeks and asked his father to take him each Saturday to movie matinees, avoiding horse operas and cartoons.
The National Geographic Society reviews events tied to July 4 including Jefferson and Adams death anniversaries, Washington’s fort surrender, Union capture of Vicksburg, the first Independence Day celebration, Coolidge’s birth, Foster’s birth, and the Continental Congress adoption of the Declaration.
The film version of Oklahoma! will shoot near Tucson Arizona ahead of Claremont Oklahoma scenes. Productions plant corn fields and build Aunt Ella’s house to resemble 1907 Oklahoma. Gloria Grahame and Gordon MacRae star with Dick Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein credited as creators.
In Portland Maine Paul LeClair Sr a Korean War veteran returns home from an honorable Army discharge and plans a hunting and fishing future until a talk with his younger brother Richard a Marine enlistee leads him to sign up with the Marines ending four years of anticipated time for sport and service.
Maury Pierce and crew discovered five baby robins in the engine cowling of his plane at Meramec Airport. He postponed smoking ads until the nestlings were feathered and able to fly.
Producers plan a 4.5 million movie with MacRae favored for Curly. Zinneman says the spirit and music of the stage version will be retained, ensuring the adaptation mirrors the Broadway hit.
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