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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1956

Page

4

Eden Charts Commonwealth As Third World Power

Prime Minister Anthony Eden outlines a plan to make the British Commonwealth a third force in world affairs. He aims to bring the United States and Soviet Russia closer, unify the Commonwealth, and meet economic competition with the United States and Russia. Eden proposes increased trade with Russia, reduced defense spending, and a possible summit with Moscow early next year.

Anthony Eden British Commonwealth of Nations Eden Commonwealth United States Soviet Russia Russia London Britain British Commonwealth India Pakistan Canada Washington Moscow Congress Senate

Fort Worth Markets Roundup of Livestock and Poultry Prices

Fort Worth markets report poultry prices with fowl at 16 cents per pound and eggs medium 28 cents, large 30. Livestock receipts include cattle about 2,100 head with steers and cows steady to strong, bulls weak to 50 lower, hogs around 25 lower, and sheep 1,500 with spring lambs up a dollar. Trade described as fairly active with various grade ranges noted for calves, stockers, and yearlings.

Fort Worth

Steel Industry Starts Banking Gary Furnaces

Gary Ind United States Steel Corp began banking the furnaces of the world’s largest steel mill in preparation for a threatened strike due at midnight Saturday. The 12:25 a.m. action began with one furnace and will extend to all 11, with 72 hours needed to safeguard equipment as a walkout looms across major steel centers in Bethlehem Sparrows Point Pittsburgh and Detroit facilities.

Gary Ind United States Steel Corp Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point US Steel Pittsburgh Great Lakes Steel Corp Detroit Steel United Steel Workers

Rebels in Parliament Press Eden over Cyprus plan

Party leaders in an inactive House of Commons attended a meeting where rebels pressed Prime Minister Eden on Cyprus policy. Edward Heath, the chief government whip, was invited and listened to a lengthy protest, signaling that the rebels intend to challenge the government.

House of Commons Eden Labor Party Cyprus Edward Heath Heath

Pulpwood Share in U S Harvest Reaches Seventeen Percent

A study shows pulpwood accounts for 17 percent of annual timber harvest in the United States. Industry data highlight pulpwood's role amid total wood production and regional production patterns.

United States

Tree planting surge in the United States rising six year span

A report shows tree planting in the United States has jumped 133 percent over the past six years. The note appears amid a classified ads section urging readers to shop the classifieds.

United States

New Taxes On Automotive Items Takes Effect Sunday

Washington reports new federal taxes on tires gasoline diesel fuel trucks buses and truck-trailers go into effect Sunday to fund a vast highway modernization program. Tax increases include tires 5 to 8 cents a pound gasoline 2 to 3 cents a gallon diesel fuel 2 to 3 cents and a 10 percent sales tax on trucks and truck-trailers with exemptions for purchases before Saturday midnight. The 12 month outlook forecasts 612 million in revenue to be deposited into a new highway trust fund for road construction.

Washington Eisenhower House Senate

Cameron County Group Challenges Road Bond Issue

Cameron County Taxpayers Association filed a suit in the 103rd District Court alleging the 3.75 million road bond approved May 26 was incorrect and illegal. The seven page brief claims many voters lacked taxable property or proper tax renderings affecting the two thirds vote needed for passage and notes rights of way for eight roads tied to Expressway 77.

Brownsville Cameron County Cameron County Tax Payers Association 103Rd District Court Alan F. Lippman Hidalgo Willacy

Visitor from Moscow Tours Soviet Bases and Plants

Twining flew to Stalingrad in a Soviet air force plane to meet the local commanding officer and inspect a major installation. He had visited two aircraft manufacturing plants Wednesday and told reporters the trip was interesting and instructive though not surprising.

Moscow Twining Stalingrad

Gets 99 Years For Raping Housewife

Dallas man Raymond Dickens age 33 was sentenced to 99 years for raping a 36 year old housewife in Oak Cliff. A jury deliberated about 3 1 2 hours before verdict. Dickens appeals, claiming insanity though state experts found him sane. The victim, mother of three, said he posed as a utility man to gain entry.

Dallas —i Raymond Seymour Dickens Dallas Dickens Oak Cliff

Harriman Campaign Trails Ahead Toward Democratic Convention

Nose Count blitz marks a victory but Harriman faces a long lead to overcome in the slugging campaign before the August 13 Democratic convention. He plans a speaking tour to Oxford Iowa Montivideo Minnesota and Fargo North Dakota with additional trips to Kansas and nearby states. Stevenson leads with 502 delegates to Harriman’s 190 in current estimates.

Harriman Oxford Montivideo Minn Fargo Kansas Stevenson

Political Calendar for Texas Democratic Primary

The Childress index lists candidates to the Democratic Primary across offices including Associate Justice 7th Supreme Judicial District Alton B Chapman Floydada and Herbert C Martin Amarillo. Also scheduled are races for State Representative 88th District Luther Gribble District Judge Allen Harp and others with re election bids for several county and precinct posts.

Court of Civil Appeals 7Th Supreme Judicial District of

ANCAM Elects New Officers At 36th Meeting In Long Beach

James G. Slep of the Altoona Mirror was elected president of the Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Managers at the 36th annual meeting in Long Beach California. Other officers include first VP William F. Carr of the Philadelphia Bulletin, second VP William Golding of the Lincoln Journal Star, and third VP Eldred R. Garter of the Madison Capital Times.

Long Beach Calif James G. Slep Altoona Mirror Association of William F. Carr Philadelphia Bulletin William Golding Lincoln Neb Journalstar Eldred R. Garter Madison Wis Capital Times Presi

White's Auto-Stores Inc Becomes White Stores Inc

On April 27 stockholders approved renaming White's Auto-Stores, Inc. to White Stores, Inc. The new signa ture will appear in today's paper. President W Erle White says the change reflects broader activities beyond auto parts and notes the chain now offers home appliances, furniture with brands like General Electric and Westinghouse, and thousands of home and car items across 112 departments in 37 company stores.

White’s Auto — Stores, Inc White Soores, Inc White White Seores, Inc W. Erle White White’s General Electric Westinghouse Leonard International Silver Kroehler Mengel Lane Alexander Smith White Stores, Inc

Dent Arthur Mochel and Leland Hover In Republic and Gazette Roles

Arthur Mochel of Columbus is listed as citizen and secretary while Leland M Hover serves as treasurer for the Phoenix Republic and Gazette. The note references the two individuals in their official capacities.

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McCann's News Analysis Charles M. McCann United Press Steel Industry Party Cameron County Group Willliam Ehrle Elbert Reeves Luther Gribble Allen Harp John T. Forbis Paul Spillman Gayton B. Smits Dalby Fleming Charles L. Reynolds U. S. Fromm O. C. Hammit W. A. “Shorty” Glenn Willie Prescott David E. Wright T. Rothwell 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 ANCAM Aia Rnco Ave. F APCO Drop ‘Auto Ieee
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