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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1966
Page
6
The writer argues moving the Fair Park rodeo arena would cost about 49 000 to 50 000, far more than the 10 000 mentioned. Material costs exceed 19 000 and most work relies on volunteers. moving would require land purchase and likely new construction, with few volunteers willing to continue.
Morning and afternoon visiting hours listed with evening slots. Admissions include Allan Ray Murdock and several named visitors on Monday, with multiple dismissals and today entries for a hospital or care facility.
United Press International report notes State Sen. Franklin Spears opening a Dallas campaign HQ and touring high intensity crime areas. He says police are underpaid and outnumbered, plans Denton Wichita Falls Austin and Houston stops, and backs independence of the attorney general's office as Crawford Martin runoff nears on June 4. Senator John Tower predicts re election if GOP unity prevails.
The court will meet June 2 to canvass votes for the hospital election. Air conditioning of the courthouse was discussed but dropped due to a potential 60 000 cost and bond needs. Commissioners will handle right of way for U S 287 without a bond issue and will finance obligations. The policy of office holders providing their own cooling while county supplies electricity continues.
A scorching 103 degree high plus Presidio at 109 tops the state as a heat wave grips Texas. Overnight lows range 50 to 78, with scattered thundershowers forecast west to southeast. Forecasters warn temperatures may stay high as a cool front moves toward the Panhandle Tuesday night into Wednesday.
The 17 air strikes Monday focused on disrupting the Communist supply route. The Mu Gia Pass in the north and associated jungle corridors were targeted by US Air Force and Navy bombers.
The Childress index prints Letters to the Editor noting that opinions do not reflect the paper and urging readers to support a blind sale by purchasing items made by visually impaired individuals. The writer says buying helps both the blind and the buyer through useful products and charitable support.
Residents praise helpers for the 3rd Sunday County Singing with singers traveling from Floydada Paducah Vernon Quanah Altus Hollis Wellington Shamrock and Memphis. Veterans men host the event to thank local supporters and Mr and Mrs M H Conn receive special appreciation.
Air Force jets hit road buildings machinery traffic tunnels and weapon sites while Navy raiders destroyed 11 junks and barges two trucks and bridge sections. Causeways and a bridge near Vinh and targets near Dong Hoi were heavily damaged.
SsOUSA- Runner-up was Earla Carmack who will attend Texas Tech next fall. Pat Henry named Outstanding Bandsman and Nancy Campbell received similar recognition in the Junior High. Runners-up for junior high honors were Karen DeArmond and Terry Martin. Linda Mooney and Foard named Bobcat Band Queen and King with 17 other seniors given special commendations. The concert showcased 250 young musicians from Bobkitten Beginning Band, Bobkitten, and Bobcat Bands.
The Bobbitten Band earned a superior rating Saturday at the Quanah Concert Contest. About 500 people filled the auditorium Sunday for the annual music program.
A fragmentary quote describes an unidentified flying object landing and plans for later burial of evidence followed by a debriefing. The speaker asserts certainty about actions to be taken and future return for discussion.
Treasury records show withdrawals of 123 million 495 thousand 500 829 46 cents and deposits of 113 billion 341 million 115 thousand 110 41 cents for the year to May 12. The cash balance stands at 8 billion 151 million 974 thousand 617 23 cents with public debt at 312 billion 811 million 799 thousand 947 70 cents and gold holdings at 13 billion 533 million 20 thousand 923 62 cents.
Rev Ken Hall was ordained Saturday night at his Home Church in Ropesville to serve as pastor of South Side Baptist Church. Moderator Rev Phillip Goodrum and charge delivered by Rev Anthony Longrad Jr with deacons from Ropesville and guests including Samuel Burnett of Wayland College and C W Fowler of Wolford First Baptist.
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