No Pulitzers Awarded in Three Fields Of Art
Twelve Pulitzer Prizes were awarded with a special citation but no prizes in films fiction drama or music. Merriman Smith of UPI won for national reporting on Kennedy s assassination. Others honored include Robert H. Jackson Malcolm Browne and David Halberstam for war coverage and Oswald case photos.
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The
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Eleven Firms Join 287 Association in Growth Drive
Jim Bennett of Childress announced 71 members joined the U S Highway 287 Association as the drive to 100 members continues. The group aims to promote traffic along 287 linking scenic stops from Port Arthur to Glacier National Park and extending toward Canada with planned caravans to Edmonton.
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Students Present Lions Program at CHS
CHS students showcased a Lions program led by Wilson Holman bound for Austin on June 2 for the State finals in 4H Public Speaking. The second half featured Barry Backstrom Larry McClain and Garry Hargrove with several musical numbers. Nominations for 1964-65 officers were held for song leader Weldon Hayes and John Gay and guest Father Richard Nyer attended.
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Truman Webb
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John Gay
Charles Yowell
George Barry
Gordon Gravie
Richard Nyer
The
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Midland educator named new Childress Chamber manager
Joe G Thurman of Midland has been chosen as manager of the Childress Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development. He will begin around June after interviews by the board. Thurman, a history and government instructor at Midland High, is a Paris Texas native and East Texas State College graduate with nearly a Master’s degree.
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Wednesday MEET Directors set for 3 P.M. at local savings group
Directors of the Childress Industrial Corporation announced a 3 p m meeting for Wednesday. Jake Lawson president said the gathering will be held at the First Federal Savings and Loan Association location.
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American Legion and Auxiliary Meet Tonight
A meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary is scheduled for 7 30 p m today at the Legion Building with members urged to attend.
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Sheriff Evicts Families Blocking Interstate 40 in Amarillo
In Amarillo two elderly women and two daughters were forcibly removed from their frame homes blocked by an I 40 traffic circle project. Sheriff Jim Line said progress demanded legal measures after court condemnation and writ of possession. Deputies and prisoners moved belongings to a warehouse while animal control sought 14 cats. A benefactor offered shelter for the families.
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Johnson Plans Second Appalachian Tour Including Georgia Legislation
President Johnson resumes the Appalachian outreach with stops in Maryland Ohio Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia He will address Georgia legislators at a 7 30 a m breakfast in Atlanta and discuss civil rights planning of civilian work corps and federal anti space programs He travels with daughter Lynda Bird to Gainesville Georgia and returns to Washington then heads to New York and Atlantic City.
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Battle Over Goldwater Support Roils Texas Politics
In Dallas a Goldwater for President advocate predicts a tight race against Johnson as Texas rallies for Goldwater. Democratic chair Frank Erwin Jr. calls the claim absurd while noting May primary turnout favored Democrats. Goldwater leads in delegate counts with a strong Texas showing, while Lodge write-ins and a split GOP turnout shade the contest.
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Rest Home Fire Causes $100,000 Damage in Perryton
Flames destroyed an unfinished Perryton rest home to be named Senior Village Rest Home. Owners H. C. Sanford and Roy Sanford said rebuilding will take about eight months. Firemen wore gas masks due to fumes from burning plastic insulation.
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Farmers urged to sign 1964 wheat program by May 15
Secretary Gene Frisb ie announced that farmers who have not signed for the 1964 wheat program must complete their signing by May 15.
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Amarillo man charged with hot checks by county attorney
Charges of hot checking have been filed against Bob Cagle of Amarillo by the County Attorney's office. He has not been arrested.
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Amarillo
Pulitzer Prize honors Merriman Smith for national reporting
Merriman Smith of United Press International received the 1964 Pulitzer Prize for national reporting for eyewitness coverage of President John F Kennedy's assassination. President Johnson presented a bronze medallion to Smith and saluted his two decades on top of major stories.
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Lost Keys Prompts Index Lost and Found Reminder
The Index reminds readers to check the lost and found for items like gloves glasses keys baby shoes and scarves. A full set of keys was found and turned in this morning after being found in southeast Childress.
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Motor Fire at Ponca Wholesale Cooling System
An electric motor for the cooling system at Ponca Wholesale caught fire around 4 p m yesterday. Firefighters reported no other damage.
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Salvation Army Drive One Third Completed
About one third of the workers have reported and a little more than one third of the quota has been contributed. Charles R. Brown, drive chairman, said, We have approximately $600 on hand and the quota is $1,500. He urged all workers to complete and turn in their reports by tomorrow noon.
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Students to Host All Student FFA Banquet
The annual FFA Banquet will be an all student affair, announced by Instructor Truman Kidwell. It starts at 7 30 p.m. Thursday in Fellowship Hall at the First Methodist Church. The Lone Star Farmer Award will be given along with five other awards includinghorary degree to an adult, Beef Swine Crop and Mechanic Production to students. All students must have completed three years in Vocational Ag to qualify.
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Hamilton to join Wichita Falls accreditation committee
John W. Hamilton superintendent of Childress Schools travels to Wichita Falls to serve on the District 5AA accreditation committee and review Hirchi's application for membership in the Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.
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Childress Schools
Wichita Falls
Red River Sportsmen Meet Tonight at West Texas Utilities
The Red River Sportsmen's Club will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at the West Texas Utilities Building.
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Red River Sportsmen's Club
West Texas Utilities Building
Charles N Taylor 79 Dies In Childress County
Charles N Taylor a 79 year old retired Childress County farmer died at 10 55 p m in Quanah Hospital after a two week illness He was buried at Childress Cemetery with Newberrys as pallbearers Funeral services were set for 2 p m Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church The surviving family includes four sons four daughters sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren with multiple siblings and connections to Amarillo Fort Worth and Clovis The Everett note lists his Georgia birth and move to Texas and prior work at Bestwall Acme
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Farwell
Correction: Teddy Greer write-in totals adjusted
The earlier report misstated Greer’s vote counts for Precinct 1 29 Precinct 12 29 and Precinct 13 53. The correct totals show 46 votes in Precinct 12 and a final overall tally of 128 votes.
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