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Childress Index

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Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1957

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Zhukov Fired From Party Posts in Kremlin Move

In Moscow on November 2, former Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhukov was expelled from the Communist Party Central Committee and Presidium for challenging party supremacy. The Central Committee voted unanimously to remove him as a party leader while he may keep party membership and military honors.

Moscow George Zhukov Communist Party Central Committee Central Committee Kremlin Zhukov Supreme Soviet Red

Russian Officers To Explain Ouster Of Zhukov In East Germany

Berlin report says a large flock of Soviet army officers and enlisted men in East Germany reacted with shock to the removal of Georgi Zhukov as defense minister. The Information Bureau West cites a Soviet interpreter and notes intensified political indoctrination and propaganda efforts to quell disillusionment among about 400000 Red Army personnel.

Berlin East Germany Georgi Zhukov Information Bureau West West Berlin Zhukov Red Army High Command Soviet Defense Ministry Kremlin Red Army

Texas Farm Bureau Reaches 75,300 Members in Campaign

The Texas Farm Bureau completed a membership drive hitting 75,300 members. Ernest Rea, president of the Childress County bureau, announced the county reached its goal of 225 members for the first time since organization. O K Hoyle and other directors aided the campaign in Seymour.

Texas Farm Bureau Ernest Rea Childress County

Farmers Union Sets Session For Monday

Delegates to the state convention will be named at the Farmers Union meeting at 7 30 oclock Monday night at the vocational agriculture building in the high school. Adoption of resolutions is on the agenda. Delegates will travel to Abilene December 6 7 for the state convention.

Farmers Union Abilene

40 and 8 to Meet at Veterans Building Monday Night

Voiture 1059 of the 40 and 8 will hold a business meeting at 7 30 oclock Monday night in the Veterans Building. All members are urged to attend.

Home Stretch In Sight For Special Session

Governor Daniel presses for faster action as lawmakers near the end of a 30 day special session. With week four starting, differences in water planning and lobby control inch toward joint conference, while crime study advances in the Senate. Daniels faces possible second session if duties remain unfinished.

Austin Price Daniel Daniel House Senate Legisla

American Youths Have Little Chance Of Escaping Service

Military manpower officials said the current draft pool of 18 to 26 year olds offers almost no chance to avoid service. With less than one percent called now, exemptions remain possible but many youths will be drawn before age 26. The Defense Department aims to maintain monthly draft calls to fill manpower needs, relying on volunteers only if the draft ends.

Washington Defense Department Selective Service Defense Charles E. Wilson

Senator Calls for New Labor and Management Laws

Senator John L. McClellan of the Senate Labor Committee urged new legislation to curb top down labor pacts made without worker input. He cited a case where nine unorganized mattress plants joined the Teamsters through a company led agreement, warning such deals risk corruption and sweetheart contracts if existing laws do not cover them. The panel may refer parts of its transcript to the Justice Department to probe possible Taft Hartley violations by Sears Roebuck in Boston and potential perjury cases.

Washington John L. McClellan Senate Backets Committee Teamster McClellan Justice Department Sears Roebuck & Co 30Ston

Firemen Meet Tuesday At Fire Station

Regular business meeting of the Childress Firemen's Association will be held Tuesday night before the fourth session of the Fire Prevention School. The session starts at seven o'clock at the Fire Station.

Childress Firemen’s Association

Texas Business Activity Edges Up amid Slowing Growth

Texas business activity for September rose 8 percent from a year earlier, with 1957 levels still high but losing momentum. Retail sales fell 7 percent from August yet surpassed last year, while durable goods dropped 10 percent from August but led year-ago figures by 12 percent. Nondurable goods fell 6 percent from August but were 12 percent above last September. Crude petroleum production and runs to stills declined 2 percent from August, with petroleum output at 8 percent.

Austin Texas University of Texas Bureau of Business Research Bureau

Farmers Urged To Hear White At Banquet Here

Businessmen are urged to invite farmers and ranchers to a Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday night. John C. White Texas Commissioner of Agriculture will speak, with Miss Donna Sanders providing organ music. Tickets available from BCD and Chamber offices.

Board of City Development Chamber of Commerce Gaines Highsmith John C. White Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Childress Hishsmith Donna Sanders Sanders Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce BCD

Halloween Carnival Receipts Total $727

Gross receipts from the annual Wilson Halloween Carnival were $727.02 according to Mrs Bill Brown. A full report will be made after all bills are paid. The Wilson School PTA is very grateful to all those who helped make the carnival a success again this year.

Wilson Bill Brown Wilson School PTA

Virginia and New Jersey Balloting Over Civil Rights Issue

The GOP and Democrats watch New Jersey and Virginia voting for governors and state legislators amid a civil rights issue surge. Virginia polls show Negro voters may reach 20 percent. Byrd drives a massive resistance campaign while Dalton seeks a moderate path. In New Jersey Malcom Forbes challenges Meyner with national GOP help. Meyner seeks reelection to boost 1966 presidential prospects.

Virginia New Jersey Washington GOP New York Pennsylvania Kentucky Ted Dalton Harry F. Byrd Democratic State Organization Dalton Supreme Court Eisenhower Little Rock Ark Malcolm S. Forbes Robert B. Meyner

Khrushchev Calls Moscow Communist Summit With Mao

Soviet leader Khrushchev will convene a Moscow summit next week with top Communist chiefs including Mao Zedong to show united front and counter Western plans. Yugoslav Marshal Tito will not attend due to illness. The meeting aims to bolster Khrushchev position and influence with satellites ahead of a Western summit in Paris. Mao is expected to publicly back Khrushchev while privately urging looser ties with satellites.

London Nikita S Khrushchev Moscow Mao Tse- Tung Communist Party Marshal Tuo Yugoslavia

Lone Star Steel Strike Ends In Daingerfield

Peace returns as about 2000 members of Local 4134 United Steelworkers vote to end a six week strike. A rehiring station will stay open until all willing workers register, with 1000 new hires retained by Lone Star Steel. Rangers remain to identify leaders linked to violence and bombings.

Daingerfield Tex Texas Lone Star Steel Co Jay Banks Hanks United Steelworkers Hal Kennedy Lone Star Steel Texas Rangers Lone Star Chris Dixie Jot

Mayors Endorse Water Amendment in Texas Campaign

A telegram signed by 30 Houston area mayors urges voters to approve a water conservation constitutional amendment on November 5. The message to Houston papers cites drouth and floods, notes opposition from Houston, and asks residents to vote for progress and water development for Houston and Texas. Mayors listed include Odell V. Robinson Alvin and Hugh James Anahuac.

Austin Texap Price Damel Houston Gulf Coast Texas The Chronicle the Post Odell V. Robinson Alvin Hugh James Anahuac W. B Langworthy Angleton Richards

Special Election Slated Tuesday for Constitutional Amendments

Three proposed constitutional amendments appear on Tuesday ballots including Governor Price Daniel’s plan for a 200 million dollar water aid program. Other measures affect the state employee retirement fund and aid for the aged blind and dependent children. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at multiple county and city polling places.

Price Daniel Texas Employe Garden Valley Arlie Loco Olympus Lonie Gilpen Harrell Chapel Leonard King River Camp High Point Tell Kirkland Court House

Kirkland Service Station Burglarized Again

Burglars hit the Pee Wee West Service Station on Highway 287 in Kirkland Friday night. Sheriff Garylon B. Smith said the loss was minor and the thieves entered by cutting a rear door hole and unlatching it from inside during the ongoing investigation Saturday.

West Kirkland Garylon B. Smith Smith

Collapse of Building Kills 10 in Cairo Suburb

A seven story apartment block in Manial collapsed early today trapping about 150 residents. Police said at least 20 killed and scores injured with dozens more possible. A neighboring five story building also fell but no injuries were reported. This follows a series of collapses since July including a wedding party disaster. Officials ordered immediate action.

Cairo Polee

Farm Road Projects Begin Under New Texas Program

The Texas Highway Commission begins a two year Farm-to-Market Road Program funded by Senate Bill 287. In Childress area two roads are slated for work starting after planning and right of way are secured. Resident Engineer W O Hamm oversees the projects with Palmer Masses as district engineer.

Texas Highway Commission Texas Marshall Formby Palmer Masses Texas Highway Department Childress Arile W. O. Hamm

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Air Force Strategic Air Comand Byrd Meyner Khrushchev Khurshchev Paris Mao Nikita Sup China Peiping Khrushetchev Group of Texas Mayors Indorse Water Amendment Joe B. Pritchett Birmingham Alabama Pritchett E. Actor Childress Value
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