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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
2
The piece warns against mail-order life insurance scams and outlines red flags. It notes that mail sales are cheaper but often fail to deliver real coverage and that even legitimate mail offers can be risky. It advises ignoring unbelievable bargains and focusing on credible, direct arrangements through trusted channels.
The item lists historical milestones on May 1 including postal and skyscraper milestones, notes the Empire State Building dedication, and mentions the U2 incident. It also reports community tips on evaluating life insurance policies, a tongue in cheek British prime minister joke, and announces Cub Scout Roger Lynn Canon winning Scout 4 Rama tickets with dinner invitation in Wichita Falls.
The Community Action Program in Childress, now a few weeks old, is praised as a rapidly developing and effective federal initiative. Local coordinator Rowden Cordell and Amarillo officials tout its potential, noting wide activity across many programs and strong community support.
Wall Street sentiment remains cautious as forecasts hint at a long term bull run but inflation fears persist. Firms like Bache & Co and Hayden, Stone emphasize inequality in investor motives, with tax credits and bond prices boosting fixed income interest while jitters limit stock gains.
Phil Pastoret comments on the daily grind and office life in a concise cartoonish column. The strip highlights workplace friction and humor through a sequence centered around a pencil sharpener.
The World Almanac recounts Jesse Chisholm’s route as a major Texas to railhead trail with 6000 cattle moved on the route in 1871 and about 10 million cattle northward on all trails. It notes William R. King’s brief vice presidency in 1852 and his death soon after the oath.
The piece parodies a club meeting debating how to honor Charles de Gaulle after his resignation. It riffs on constitutional crisis in a humorous, mock‑form dialogue about choosing an alternate world leader to appreciate.
Funeral services for Elbert Bailey, 66, were held today at Newberry Chapel with Dr. J. E. Shewbert presiding. Burial followed at Childress Cemetery. Survivors include a sister in Chil dress and other relatives.
The Eiffel Tower rises 984 feet tall and expands seven inches on sunny summer days due to heat expansion of its bolted iron girders.
UPI reports the U.S. Weather Bureau recorded the day’s high in the continental United States as 95 degrees at Presidio Texas. The low for the day was 18 degrees at Butte Montana, reflecting wide temperature swings across the nation.
Treasury data for the fiscal year through April shows withdrawals of 166,223,309,530.96 dollars and deposits of 169,238,203,478.26 dollars. Cash balance stands at 9,295,732,623.55 with public debt at 363,190,317,272.84 and gold valued at 10,366,976,244.09.
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