Andy Rogers to serve as Governor for a day in Austin
Senator Andy Rogers of Childress is named President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate for the Second Called Session of the 56th Legislature and will be honored as Governor for a Day on July 9. Public events include a reception, luncheon, and a banquet in Austin with invitations by July 6.
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Snake Bite Victims Show Improvement
Carl Pagans, a bus driver from near the bus station, was released from Childress General Hospital after treatment for two snake bites on his left arm. Frank Mitchell, bitten June 24 by a diamondback rattler while chopping mesquite trees east of Estelline for the Fort Worth and Denver project, is also improving and expected to be released Wednesday.
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Carl Pagans
Childress General Hospital
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Bu Station
Frank Mitchell
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Estelline
Fort Wort
Denver
Lions Hear John Forbis Speak On Independence
District Attorney John Forbis addressed Lions members today. He urged timely reflection on the Declaration of Independence as the Fourth of July approaches and read the document aloud. Sam Miller led the program. President Alton Ryan presided for the last time. incoming President Russell Jones will assume duties next Tuesday.
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Attorne
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Forbis
Sam Miller
Alton Ryan
Russell Jones
Wayland College Summer Enrollment Tops 1959 Record
Two enroll at Wayland College Plainview and Childress County students join many others for the first six weeks of summer term. Summer enrollment peaks since Wayland became a four year degree granting institution in 1947. Second six weeks term begins July 13 and is expected to break records. Fall registration is set for Sept. Admissions indicate 1959 fall enrollment will exceed 1958, says registrar Mrs Roy Boles.
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Wayland Baylist College
Tommy Hunt
Childress
Patti Randolph
Wayland
Roy Boles
Farmers And Ranchers Series Opens With Eis Profile
The first in a series on local farmers and ranchers appears on the Farm Page. Today's piece features Kenneth Eis of the Kirkland Community detailing his work and involvement in the region's agricultural life.
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Onoday
Kenneth Eis
Kirkland
Permit Required to Keep Rattlesnakes in City
City council, urged by Police Chief Elvis Maddox, approved an emergency ordinance banning live rattlesnakes within city limits without a special permit. The measure cites recent snake killings and escapes as justification and imposes fines up to 200 dollars.
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Elvis Maddox
Jett Chandler Divorce Awarded in Los Angeles
A judge granted Jett Chandler's wife of 13 years a divorce and monthly alimony of 2666 along with child support, citing his deep focus on his career and lack of time for family life. The husband, 41, was described as absorbed in work.
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Los Angeles
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Jett Chandler
Governor Long Accused Of Attempted Fatality By Wife
Mrs. Earl K. Long files answer to separation suit in Baton Rouge claiming the governor tried to kill her during a nervous breakdown. Long, 63, is in a Covington motel suffering from nervous breakdown stroke and heart trouble. The wife seeks temporary alimony of 2500 per month and medical treatment. Long denies income and calls the claim ridiculous. Psychiatric doctors say he is a nervous breakdown patient with small strokes, while attorneys obtain a temporary restraint on disposing of community property.
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United Press International
Covington
UPI
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Pratt
Coffee Day raises eighty dollars for Kids Inc summer program
Coffee Day in Childress yesterday brought in 80 dollars for Kids Inc summer baseball. H. W. Baize, finance chairman, said the program is at least 600 dollars behind. A fathers of Kids Inc game versus colored program fathers was moved to July 19, with proceeds to support the group. American Legion will use the park for the next two Sundays.
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H. W. Baize
Texas Weather Remains Warm With Light Gulf Coast Clouds
Clear skies and continued warmth forecast across Texas with some early Gulf Coast cloudiness. Rainfall was scarce in the past day, with measurable amounts only at Presidio and Alpine and trace amounts at El Paso and Amarillo. Morning temps ranged from 65 at Alpine to 80 at Corpus Christi and Galveston. Monday’s high reached 99 at Presidio.
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CAP Cadets And Squadron Meet Tonight In Childress
Civil Air Patrol units from Childress are urged to attend tonight’s meeting. Commander Truett Baill emphasizes full uniform. Group Commander Claytor Campbell of Plainview will attend. Cadets meet at 6 30 p m and Seniors at 8 p m.
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Plainview
Special House Committee Fails to Agree on Tax Bill
In Austin the 17 member compromise panel deadlocked as Speaker Waggoner Carr urged a slow careful approach to a tax measure. Carr warned the House of 150 members that the path ahead is uncertain and urged passage of partial measures if a full program cannot be agreed. Controversy centers on natural gas and corporate taxes between liberals and conservatives.
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General Revenue Fund
It Was Case Of Mistaken Identity
A car owned by Lloyd Walkup was reported stolen at 7 30 am but was found and returned after a local auto agent mistook it for another car he had been driving to sell. Police described it as a case of mistaken identity.
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Walkup
Meetings Set For City Hall Tonight
City Hall chamber meetings announced by C of C Manager Jeff Henderson. Industrial committee convenes at 7 30 p m and Greenbelt Bowl Inc directors meet at 8 p m. Public urged to attend per president Alex Saied.
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Greenbelt Bowl, Inc
Alex Saied
Resignation of Commerce Secretary Lewis L. Strauss
The White House announced the formal resignation of Secretary of Commerce Lewis L. Strauss effective at the end of today.
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UPI
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Secreary of Commerce
Lewis L. Strauss
Truett Ball Jr Wins Expert Rifleman Medal
George Truett Ball Jr., 15, of 1200 Ave M Northwest Washington, D C, the son of Mr and Mrs Truett Ball Sr, won the Expert Rifleman Medal the second high est NRA award for American junior shooters He earned it after 13 NRA lower qualifications and could reach Distinguished Rifleman with one more set of targets Ball attends CHS and belongs to the American Junior Rifle Club and the Civil Air Patrol Cadet.
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Up and Up New York Stocks Hit Broad Upswing
The market moved higher on a broad front with the industrial average nearing its all time high as investors pushed shares upward across sectors.
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New York
Widening of Highway Through City Discussed
City Council discussed widening Avenue PF US Highway 287 northeast through Childress. State Highway Department will contract next month and replace curb and gutter at no cost to property owners if 1946 curb existed. Engineer Hamm said owners will be contacted before work and replacements proceed if applicable. City awarded airport road holes contract to B McCann of Vernon. Chief Madox authorized to buy walkie talkie for emergencies. Port Worth and Denver line burning surplus oil in Oil Creek area. Cemetery weed control discussed with no action.
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Runaway U.S. jet kills 16 in Okinawa housing area
An F100 Super Sabre piloted by Capt. John G. Schmitt crashed near Ishikawa, Okinawa, after engine trouble, exploding into a housing row. Six children died, total dead rising to 16 with 100 injured. Authorities set up shelters for the homeless as political repercussions loom.
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Olympus Lonie Homecoming set for July 5
Olympus Lonie Homecoming scheduled for Sunday July 5 at C Auditorium in Childress. Residents, ex residents, and families are invited to attend all day with each family bringing a 4 man lunch for the noon meal.
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