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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1966

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Da Nang Rebellion Crushed as Government Seizes City Core

UPI reports government troops overwhelmed rebel forces in Da Nang capturing at least 350 holdouts. Mayor Nguyen Van Man was captured en route to Saigon where Ky threatened execution. Total dissidents behind bars reached 902. last stronghold at the Tien Hoi pagoda surrendered four hours before an unconditional ultimatum.

United Press International Saigon Tien Hoi da Nang Robert Poss Timothy J. Page Alain Chieu Hue

De Bakey Affirms Love in Plastic Heart to Girl

Dr. Michael De Bakey told Linda Griggs a plastic heart carries love from many people who aim to help others live longer. The note followed the death of Marcel De Rudder, who received a partial plastic heart seven days after surgery.

Pittsburgh UPI Linda Michael de Bakey Houston Tex Linda Griggs de Bakey Marcel de Rudder Mr. de Rudder

Father of Bryce Marshall Dies Sunday in Azle

A. E. Marshall aged 80 longtime Cee Vee resident died Sunday at 8 40 am in Azle after a ten day illness. Funeral services are set for 10 am Tuesday at Ashcreek Baptist Church Azle with burial in Ash Creek Cemetery. He was born May 28 1885 in Clay County and moved to Cee Vee in 1929 then to Azle in 1961. Survivors include wife Sybil three sons Roy Eagle Lake Jackie Sacramento Bryce Cee Vee two daughters Muzette Whatley Arlington Mildred Clemmer Aubrey 20 grandchildren one great grandchild two sisters and Essie Gladden Modesto Calif Levi Conner Electra.

A. E. Marshall Cee Vee Bryce Marshall Azle Ashcreek Baptist Church Ashcreek Mr. Marshall Clay County Sybil Roy Eagle Lake Jackie Sacramento Calif Bryce Cee Wee Muzette Whatley Arlington Mildred Clemmer Aubrey Levi Conner Electra Essie Gladden Modesto

Election Seeks County Hospital District Vote and Bond

Absentee ballots total 31 cast for the proposition to create a county hospital district and an $800000 bond issue for a new hospital. Absentee voting continues at the County Clerk's Office. polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday with 10 precincts and qualified property owners on the tax rolls eligible.

Funeral Tuesday for former Texas Gov Dan Moody

Funeral services were scheduled Tuesday in Austin Texas for former Governor Dan Moody noted for defeating Miriam Ferguson the woman governor Moody who served as state executive during the early 20th century is remembered for his political career and impact

Austin Tex UPI Texas Dan Moody the Man Miriam A Ma) Ferguson

Meetings Cancelled For VFW And Auxiliary

VFW and Auxiliary meetings for Tuesday night are postponed to May 31 at the same time. This notice affects members and scheduling for the local post activities.

VFW

Dick Van Dyke Show Crowned with Three Emmys

The Dick Van Dyke Show won three Emmys in its final appearance, including best comedy series and acting honors for Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. Simone Signoret and Cliff Robertson won for drama performances, while The Fugitive was named best dramatic series. The nationally televised ceremony in New York and Hollywood honored 1,600 academy members.

United Press International Hollywood UPI Dick van Dyke van Dyke Mary Tyler Moore Emrfly Miss Moore Simone Signoret Bob Hvop Cliff Robertson Bob Hope Theater Academy David Janssen Bill Cosby New York Danny Kaye Hollywood Hollywood Palladium Don Adam

Johnson administration seeks debt limit increase to 332 billion

Washington reports the Johnson administration requests Congress raise the temporary national debt limit from 328 billion to 332 billion. The current debt sits near 318 billion and is expected to exceed 328 billion next spring before the June 30 expiration of the temporary authorization.

Washington API Johnson Administration Congress

Ladies Nylon Hose Mesh Seamless 29c Pair

Bargain alert at Triple D Discount Center with ladies nylon hose in mesh and seamless styles offered at 29 cents per pair. Limited stock on a short sale run.

Violent Deaths Over Weekend Rise In East Texas

United Press International tallies 44 violent deaths from Friday to Sunday in Texas. The count includes 24 traffic fatalities, seven drownings and eight homicides. A Hazleton woman and two daughters were killed in a two car crash near Marshall.

United Press International East Texas Hazleton Tex Marshall Texas Mildred

Market Advances Amid Broad Stock Gains In New York

In moderate trading the Market Indicator rose 1.08 percent with 862 gainers and 262 losers among 1,322 issues. Dow Jones industrial average climbed to 883.57 up 6.68, S and P 500 added 4.4 points as electronics led with IBM Fairchild Texas Instruments and others posting gains. Airlines rails and automakers rose with Motorola Magnavox and General Motors among advancers while Chrysler edged back.

New York UPI United Press International Dow- Jones Rails Standard & Poor IBM Fairchild Texas Instruments Collins Radio Motorola Admiral Magnavox Airlines Northwest KLM Braniff National Continental Douglas Ling-Temco General Motors Ford Chrysler

Farmily Loom Dress Shirts sale at Triple D Discount Center

White short sleeve dress shirts discounted to three for 5.00 while Regular price was 2.99 each. Limited stock advertised at Triple D Discount Center.

Farmily

Viet Cong Death Toll Grows in Da Nang Area Fighting

U S and South Vietnamese forces kill more than 300 Viet Cong in battle from rice paddies near Da Nang to elephant grass in the highlands as government efforts crush a Buddhist revolt. A U S Navy swift boat was sunk by Communist mines, with moderate casualties reported for the crew.

Torn da Nang da Nang U.S. Navy Dinh Ba River Saigon Air Force North Viet Nam Mu Gia Pass Ho Chi Minh Trail

Medicare Title 19 May Be Stormy Issue

The article explains Title 19 of the Medicare law, a plans to federally fund medical care for millions. New York politics swirl as critics warn the program could aid about one third of the state population. Gov Rockefeller defends it amid calls for federal approval talks with lawmakers. The plan begins July 1 as a separate federal program linked to Social Security coverage for seniors.

Louis Cassels United Press International Washington UPI Puerto Rico New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Welfare John W. Gardner Rockefeller

Mills and Christine Holland Elected in District VFW Posts

Donna Mills elected Junior Vice Commander of the 13th District at the district convention in Amarillo. Mrs Buster Mills named 13th District VFW Auxiliary President and Christine Holland appointed Auxiliary Secretary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mills and incoming Commander Joe Sprayberry.

Buster Mills 13Th District of Veterans of Foreign Wars Amarillo 13Th District VFW Christine Holland Mills Childress Joe Sprayberry

TEC Intervies 60 Applicants Daily For New Spartan Subsidiary

Texas Employment Commission to interview about 60 applicants daily for Childress Manufacturing Company a Spartans Industries subsidiary. W M Cross says plan to employ 590 women in year one with one man per seven women, age 18 45 for women and draft exempt men 22 plus. forms must be filled and appointments taken. opening at 8 am for several days with date to be set within three weeks.

The Texas Employment Commission W. M. Cross TEC Childress Manufacturing Company Spartans Industries Cross

Pleads Guilty To Swindling

O. L. Beck of Kansas City Kansas was arraigned in County Court on charges of swindling by worthless checks and pled guilty. He received a $15 fine plus court costs and one day in jail per county records.

O. L. Beck Kansas City Kan

Family Loom Dress Shirts Offer

White short sleeve regular dress shirts priced at 2.99 each. Promotion reduces to 3 for 6.00, attracting value shoppers.

Cold Front Triggers Scattered Showers Across Texas Panhandle

A northward cold front cooled Texas air pushing temperatures down toward normal levels but still above average across the state. Forecasts predict lingering heat in North Central and South Texas with scattered showers and thunderstorms moving through West and North Texas later today and tonight.

United Press International Texas Panhandle North Central Texas South Texas Dalhart Laredo Wichita Falls North Texas Red River Mexico Presidio Comanche Hamilton Somervell San Angelo Childress Abilene Junction Lubbock Wink Midland U.S. Weather Bureau

Tempered Triumph

In Colorado Springs Mrs. Thomas Esiall saved par in a rare round, finishing with 108 strokes on the 18 holes, other than 17 holes she played under par as she achieved a tempered triumph.

Colorado Springs Colo UPI Thomas Esiall

I J Cope Dies Funeral Set For Tuesday

Thomas Jefferson Cope 87 longtime Parnell resident died at Hall County Hospital Memphis. Funeral 3 p m Tuesday Parnell Community Church Rev Royce Denton officiating. Burial Hulver cemetery Me mphis under Spicer Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Luna May Tarwater, children C M Wooten J Warner Cope Kenneth R, sisters, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Thomas Jefferson Cope Parnell Hall County Memphis Parnell Community Church Royce Denton Hulver Spicer Funeral Home of Denton County Cope Shoe Bar Luna May Tarwater C. M. Wooten J. Warner Cope Kenneth R Houston G. M. Bugbee San Diego Calif G. T. Cope Fort Worth J. H. Headrick Clarendon

School Site Not On Agenda Of Council

City Manager Louis Sally said the proposed site for a new Fair Park high school will not be discussed at the City Council meeting because the City Attorney is out of town. The council will meet at 7 30 p m at city hall.

Fair Park Louis Sally Sally

Recruiter Undergoes Emergency Surgery at Altus AFB Hospital

SFC Maurice A. Wilson Army Recruiting officer for the Childress area underwent emergency surgery at Altus AFB Hospital Friday. He hopes to return in a few days. Until then, those seeking to enlist should call Sgt. Prock collect at Orchard 34621 in Abilene per Judge J. B. Bud Copelin.

Maurice A. Wilson Childress Altus Afb Sgt. Prock Orchard 34621 Abilene J. B Bud) Copelin

Palo Duro hires David Burson as math teacher and coach

Palo Duro High School in Amarillo hires David Burson, a seventh grade math teacher and coach from Junior High, adding him to the staff for the upcoming school year. Damaged text mentions Schad or had taught here.

Amarillo David Burson Palo Duro High School Cording Schad

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Taieb Steve van Meter Minh Chieu Dick van Dyke Show By Vernon Scott Richard H. Growald United Press International Saigon UPT U.S South Vietnamese Kerry Meason Ivan Allen King Memorial Methodist Church Robert Q. Meason Medicare New York State Donna Mills Sentatione Triple 6 Discountee Center I. J. Cope
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