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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
3
A sales pitch for BAR BIZON’s sleep wear offering gowns in all lengths and pajamas with lace trim and pastel colors. It promotes easy care fabric that washes with light treatment and dries to look like new.
UPI reports a season of American TV films shot in Russia by ABC NBC and CBS. Programs include education documentary from September, Kremlin tour, and a CBS interview with physicist Igor Tamm. Despite filming in the USSR, official chill and protests persist.
The House, by a narrow margin, approved and sent to the Senate a resolution favoring adding the words Vacation State to the 1964 Texas automobile license plate.
Mostly cloudy and cool through Friday with light rain tonight and scattered thundershowers Friday afternoon. Low tonight 50, high Friday 65 in Childress. Mr. and Mrs. E C Overbey in Lubbock where daughter Mrs Worth Green had surgery at Methodist Hospital and is reported doing fine. Mrs A A Meredith of Borger visited Childress yesterday. Lola Hollaway to return from Galveston after surgery. J J Laningham and wife in Amarillo today for routine medical care.
Sugar prices climb to 69 cents for five pounds amid shortages tied to crop failures in major producing countries and Hawaii labor issues. Analysts warn the run on sugar could push up prices for beverages and canned goods, possibly ending the five cent candy bar.
Expedition spokesmen said climbers are low on oxygen food and cooking fuel and must reach the summit by today or turn back. The story notes James W. Whittaker 32 of Redmond Washington used the South Pass May 1 becoming the first American to scale Everest accompanied by guide Nawang Gombu.
A roster of seniors Drews and Billie Bounds among a larger group including Barbara Carroll Linda Cotten Eva Foster Janet Gray Gaynell Harrison Phyllis Lawson Charlotte Norris Rosa Sholar Kenny Bryan Truitt Cockrell Glen Gray David Hinton Joe Hooper Joyce Lewis Johnny Mathews Dennis McDaniel Joel Spurlock and Sue Stone appears in a school bulletin listing teachers and drivers for the upcoming term.
Morris Higley and Howard Newberry were in Quanah on business today for a check-up at the Veterans Hospital.
In morning hearings the Senate Education Committee backed the House approved bill to make Odessa College fully state supported, despite Sen. Bill Moore of Bryan urging a special session for funding. Gov Connally’s supporters clash over allocations in the $3.1 billion appropriation, balancing education against hospitals and rural programs. A filibuster precedes passage of a congressional redistricting bill, while a House recall measure targets a governor’s bill and a legislators retirement plan advances.
Admitted this week include J. A. Orr and Joe Preston on Wednesday. Also hospitalized are Mrs. Joe McClain and baby, Mrs. J. J. Hargrove, and Gus Wegner on Wednesday. Today’s admissions include Mrs. Ted Thomas and baby.
Classified health ad promotes ODRINEX weight loss pills with a money back guarantee. Claims appetite suppression lets users eat normally while reducing portions and promises full refund if unsatisfied. Sold by B and J Drug Store with Childress mail orders.
The day’s low dropped to 21 degrees in Fargo North Dakota and a high of 98 degrees was recorded at Blythe California or Arizona area. Official readings noted by the Weather Bureau summarize the vast temperature spread across locations.
Citizens report SADjet aircraft repeatedly fly very low during landings and takeoffs, risking damage to houses and safety of residents as creased runways and cracked pavement emerge from the frequent flights.
Market report shows Dow Jones indexes with mixed moves in the session. Data include specific average figures, stock counts, and volume notes for the trading window from morning to early afternoon.
The excerpt describes homeowners crying after a Supreme Court denial to intervene in Dallas Love Field runway plans. The 5th Circuit issued a writ of prohibition stopping further court challenges, with Justice Dixon lamenting friends among the defendants and urging adherence to court orders despite the disruption.
A bill to authorize reasonable force to keep order in District of Columbia classrooms moves toward Senate passage and then to Kennedy for signature or veto. If approved it would become law.
A breezy wide stripe shirt waist pairs with a full skirt and diagonal line detail. Roll up sleeves, self belt, and a five inch hem create a light fashionable look with pearl accents completing the sunny outfit.
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