Emmys Awarded Amid Bitter Network Boycott
Hollywood audiences packed the Emmy ceremony as Making of a President on ABC and The Dick Van Dyke Show on CBS dominated. The night featured top wins and lighthearted humor despite a boycott by ABC and CBS over categories and voting methods. CBS led with 13 Emmys, NBC earned 9, and ABC claimed 5 including four for Making of a President.
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API
Kennedy
Ahe
ABC
Theodore Hite
Dick van Dyke
CBS
van Dyke
Mary Tyler Moore
Texas
New York World's Fair
NBC
Sam Miller Installed As Lions President in 1964-65
Sam Miller was installed as president of the Childress Lions Club for the 1964-65 slate. Dr. L. W. McClendon performed the installation, with officers named including Bird as first vice president, Warner Stevens as second, John B. Mar as vice president, W S as secretary-treasurer, Kirby as tail twister, J. Michie as Lion tamer, Char Yowell as song leader, and McFarland and Charlie Brown named to the board of directors. Remaining directors Gordon Gravney and C. C. Broughton continued on the board. Immediate past president mn Webb urged service and hospitality to visiting guests Captain Nepartan of Shaw AFB and Adams of Altus.
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Lion
Childress Lions Club
L. W. McClendon
Bird
Warner Stevens
John B. Marvice
W S
Kirby
J . Michie
Char Yowell
Nepaartin
Shaw
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Adams
Altus
Ohtawa
Bill Adams
Cars Damaged in Collision at Avenue F and Commerce
Two cars collided at 2 45 p m yesterday at Avenue F and Commerce. No injuries and no tickets were issued as both drivers claimed the green light favored them. John Rogers of Denver was westbound on Avenue F and Carter was southbound when the crash occurred.
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Avenue F and
Commerce
John Rogers
Denver
Avenue F
Carter
National Debt May Go Higher
The Ways and Means Committee swiftly moved to increase the national debt limit to one billion dollars, aiming to authorize a larger borrowing capacity to fund government operations. The action reflects urgency to avoid a potential default and ensure continued fiscal operations.
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Warengton
UPI
Ways and Means
Driver Education Course To Start At Childress High
A summer driver education program for high school students begins June 1 at Childress High School with 8:30 a.m. classes led by instructors Richard Hughett and Bob Hart. Sessions run until 10:45 a.m. for three weeks with two hours daily and makeup Saturdays on June 6, 13, and 20. Written exams June 22 followed by driving practice limited to one hour per day. The program aims to complete by August.
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Childress High School
Supt
J. W. Hamilton
Richard Hughett
Bob Hart
Court Forces School To Open
The Supreme Court halted one desegregation strategy in Atlanta but left room for maneuvering. It rejected closing Prince Edward County schools as lawful and urged quick relief. The Richmond case upheld ordering reopening and funding to prevent racial discrimination in Virginia schools.
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Washington
UPS
Supreme Court
Atlanta
High Court
Prince Edward County
Prince Edward
Hugo L. Black
Black
Oren R. Lewis
Federal District Court
Richmond
Democrats Hold $100 Salute To President Johnson
Washington UPI Democrats plan to raise about 1 million dollars for the 1964 campaign at a star studded $100 ticket Salute to President Johnson and a dinner for major contributors. Johnson will attend with more than 500 members of the Presidents Club then attend a 7000 person show at the District of Columbia National Guard Armory. Richard Adler produced the two hour show and it mirrors his Kennedy anniversary salute and will be repeated Thursday at Madison Square Garden New York.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
District of Columbia National Guard Armory
Richard Adler
John F. Kennedy
Madison Square Garden
New York
Five Re-Elected Directors of Santa Rosa
The five Childress men who have served as directors of the Santa Rosa Round-Up were re-elected at the Vernon stockholders meeting. Attendees included J. C. Randel W. T. Ross Sam Privitt and Morris Higley. W. E. Davis was re-elected though absent. The annual Rodeo is set for June 17 to 20 in Vernon.
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Childress
Santa Rosa
Vernon
J. C. Randel
W. T. Ross
Sam Privitt
Morris Higley
W. E. Davis
Charges Filed Against William Ray Wynn
The Highway Patrol and County Attorney allege Wynn drove while intoxicated and filed charges in the case. The report names William Ray Wynn as the defendant and cites official action by local authorities.
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William Ray Wynn
Highway Patrol
Memorial Day Services Planned at Childress Cemetery
Memorial Day services are scheduled for 11 a.m. at Childress Cemetery with American Legion Chaplain Rev. L L Hill delivering an address and veterans placing flags on graves. The American Legion Auxiliary offers red poppies to raise funds for veteran families, with proceeds supporting welfare and rehab programs.
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Childress Cemetery
American Legion
L L. Hill
Childress County
American Legion Auxiliary
Childress
Auxiliary
Cemetey
Additional Plans Made For Horse Show
The committee announced two days of horse shows linked to the Old Settlers Rodeo in July. The 4-H Horse Club opens on July 17, with the adult show on July 18 featuring cutting, reining, and halter classes. Winners will be brought to the rodeo night of July 18.
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Old Settlers
Faulty Equipment Delays Apollo Moonship Test Flight
Cape Kennedy reports a faulty compressor forced NASA to postpone a Saturn 1 launch carrying an 8%-ton mock Apollo spacecraft. Ground support gear will be replaced, delaying the first flight around Earth to 8 a.m. CST Thursday. Officials cite the test's aim to pace US lead in booster power, despite Soviet boosters reported last winter.
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America
Earth
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Moon
United States
Soviet Union
Civil Rights Backers Hope For Early Cloture
Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield said bipartisan leaders expect to obtain cloture and end debate on the civil rights bill early next month after a breakfast with President Johnson. Republican Leader Dirksen agreed with Mansfield predicting a cloture vote around mid June.
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Washington
Senate
Repubican
Everett M. Dirksen
Mansfield
Brutality Vote Rejected in Peru Riot Case
Lima deputies dismissed a censure motion against Interior Police Minister Juan Languasco after a stadium riot killed at least 285. Opposition sought cabinet ouster while students protested in University Square amid a 24 hour strike call. Police used tear gas to scatter about 500 demonstrators.
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Peru
UPI
Chamber of Deputies
Juan Languasco
Languasco
Languaso
University Students’ Federation
University Square
Richard M. Nixon
Oklahoma Senate Runoff Chooses November Opponent
In Oklahoma City, 450000 Democrats ballot as incumbent Sen. Howard Edmondson faces Sen. Fred Harris for the right to challenge former OU coach Bud Wilkinson, who won the GOP nomination. Wilkinson would oppose the winner to fill Kerr’s two year unexpired term in November.
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UPI
Oklahoma
U.S. Senate
Howard Edmondson
Fred Harris
Bud Wilkinson
Wilkinson
University of Oklahoma
GOP
Case
Edmondson
Harris
U.S
Robert S. Kerr
Water from Childress tanks deemed unsafe for consumption
City Health Officer Dr. J J Westenburg warned that not all water sold from city tanks in Childress is fit for drinking. Tests show some water unsafe and tanks, pipes, and hoses may be dirty. operators must clean tanks and sell pure water or be condemned.
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Childress
J. J. Westenburg
Dr. Westenburg
Westenburg
Equalization Board Named For City
The Tax Equalization Board was named at last night's meeting of the City Council. The board will include A. O. Howard Fletcher Carter and Dick Bellah with Carl Hudson as an alternate.
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A. O. Howard
Fletcher Carter
Dick Bellah
Carl Hudson
Childress
Jord Rose
Paul Efird
C. J. Lyons
Frank Dakis
Kansas City
Louis Sally
Baylor Lake
Lyos
Dakil, Wilson
W. L. Eikman
Absentee Balloting Opens Tomorrow for Run-Off Elections
Absentee voting starts tomorrow for the Democratic and Republican run-offs. Officials say ballots have not all been received and that county chairmen have been notified. One Republican runoff is for U. S. who, while Democrats contest sheriff, constable at the level and for Large at the state level. the run-off is set for June 6.
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U. S. Foo
Une
VFW Meets Tonight to Elect Officers
The VFW sets a 99 p m meeting in the building to elect officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend and remain silent during proceedings.
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VFW
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