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Childress Index

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Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1964

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Pope Paul VI to stop in Beirut en route to Bombay Congress

Vatican officials announced Pope Paul VI will briefly stop in Beirut on his flight to the Eucharistic Congress in Bombay. The stop was described as for technical reasons and refueling after a runway shortening following last Monday's crash at Fiumicino.

Vatican City UPI Vatican Bireth Beirut Lebanon Bombay India Air India Fiumicine Air

Income Tax and Social Security Meeting Announced

The public is invited to a 2 p.m. meeting on income tax and social security at the City REA building. County Agent Harry Cox said Norman Brints of Vernon and Harold Geldon of Amarillo will conduct the session and farm income tax guides will be available at the meeting and Cox's office.

E County Harry Cox Norman Brints Vernon Harold Geldon Amarillo Cox

Firemen to Hold Chili Supper Tuesday

Members of the Childress Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual chili supper at 6 30 p m Tuesday in Fair Park Auditorium.

Childress Voluunteer Fire Department Fair Park Auditorium

Crime in Texas on Increase Too

FBI data show Texas cities reflected national crime rises in the first nine months of 1964 with sharp suburban increases. Auto theft and aggravated assault led gains while suburbs reported a 20 percent rise, cities over 25 000 up 12 percent, rural areas 8 percent.

Austin, Tex UPI Texas FBI

New Evidence in Case of Bobby Baker

Washington reports hints of new evidence that could widen the Bobby Baker inquiry when it resumes Tuesday The material involves alleged use of party girls by government and industry officials in Washington The Senate Rules Committee chief counsel says the evidence will be carefully scrutinized as hearings aim to conclude by week’s end The case centers on how Baker turned a 1960s salary into an estimated $2 million fortune with about $19 600 yearly pay as Senate Democratic Secretary

Washington Senate Rules Committee Bobby Baker Jennox P. McLendon Baker Senate Niles Committee

Mariner 4 locks onto Canopus in space maneuver

UPI reports Mariner-4, en route to Mars, achieved canopus tracking amid a roll-stabilization maneuver. JPL confirms a mid course correction planned after the successful lock, with July Mars rendezvous in sight.

Congo Mariner Pasadena Calif UPI U.S Mariner-4 Red Planet Mars California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL Canopus

Johnson Not Seeking To Replace Hoover

White House denies Newsweek report that President Johnson sought to replace FBI director Edgar Hoover. Presidential press secretary George E. Reedy stated Johnson never heard of any proposal to replace Hoover and never entertained such an idea.

Johnson Hoover Washington UPI White House Edgar Hoover FBI George E. Reedy Newsweek Magazine Reedy Newsweek

Extensive Study on Sixth Sense ESP

The article previews a five part dispatch on ESP by United Press International. It cites Duke University student Hubert Pearce identifying 25 shuffled cards in order, illustrating a claimed sixth sense. Dr J B Rhine and Duke research are noted as backing the phenomenon while cautioning uncertainty.

United Press International Harry Ferguson Hubert Pearce Duke Univer Ity Pearce Poarce J. B. Rhine Duke

Holiday Deaths Expected To Drop From 1862 Figures

The United Press International tally shows at least 560 traffic deaths during the 102 hour Thanksgiving period plus 188 in fires planes and miscellaneous causes, totaling 748 nationwide. New York records 50 holiday deaths, California 39, Texas 40, with Alaska Montana and others reporting none in this count. Bodies found in Indiana after a deer hunt incident are noted.

New York United Press International Texas California Michigan Linois Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Alaska Montana

Two Injured in Auto Mishap Near Childress

Mr John Ray Lynch and Mrs Betty Sue Lynch of Denton were injured in a one car crash on U S 287 about 6 45 am Sunday five and a half miles east of Childress. Betty Sue Lynch 19 suffered two compound leg fractures and internal injuries while John Ray Lynch 20 had minor bruises. Their car was a total loss and they were taken to Childress General Hospital by ambulance.

John Ray Lynch Denton Childress U. S. 287 Betty Sue Lynch Childress General Hospital Lynch Dan Dowdy Department of Public Safety Amarillo

Cotton Bales Burn on Rothwell Farm Near Childress

Firemen hurried to the Arthur Rothwell farm south of Childress where two bales of cotton caught fire and burned about 3 30 p m on Sunday.

Arthur Rothwell Childress

Old Settlers Plan Hootenanny After Dance Profits

Old Settlers reported by Jf Goodson netted 47 dollars from Saturday night entertainment. The next program is a hootenanny set for December 12 at Fair Park Auditorium, continuing the series of community events.

Old Settlers Jf Goodson Next

Johnson proclaims Sir Winston Churchill Day on his 99th birthday

President Johnson saluted Sir Winston Churchill on his 99th birthday, declaring it Sir Winston Churchill Day in Washington. Churchill, a wartime leader, was honored amid ceremonies and official remarks recognizing his long service and influence.

Washington UPI Johnson Sir Winston Churchill

Forrmeer Resident Oics in California

Collier, 75, died Wednesday in Ontario. He was a former resident and a brother-in-law to Mrs. Charles Boyd of Childress. He was married to Winnie Boyd of Childress. burial was in Upland, California, Saturday.

Collier Ontario Charles Boyd Childress Winnie Boyd Childs Reid Scott Upland Calif

Arraignment Judge R. Decker Faces Hot Checking Charge

Jimmy R. Decker of Lubek was arraigned this evening in County Court on hot checking charges. He pled guilty and received a $25 fine and one day in jail as reported by officials.

Jimmy R. Decker Lubek

Veterans Service Officer Spear Out Of Town

County official George Spear the Veterans Service Officer is away on necessary business and will return to the office Wednesday and Thursday as announced today.

County Veterans Service George Spear

Cost of Living Edges Higher in October

The Labor Department reports October cost of living rose one tenth of a percent to 108.5 of the 1957 59 base. Over the past year living costs have climbed 1.2 percent, with prices up for most items except food gasoline and home appliances. Net spendable earnings for factory workers fell about 77 cents due to lower employment hours and a strike in the auto industry.

Washington UPI Labor Department Cen Arnold Chase Bureau of Labor Statistics Chase

Texas Violent Deaths 2nd Highest In Nation

Texas logged 66 violent deaths over the Thanksgiving weekend with 40 traffic fatalities. New York recorded more road deaths at 48. The report cites unusual incidents including a man stung by a wasp, a boy choking on a peanut, and two persons blown to bits by an unspecified blast.

Texas United Press International New York

Cold Weather Keeps Texans Bundled Up

A Canadian air surge kept Texans bundled up as cold fronts spread southeast. By dawn the coldest readings were 16 at Dalhart 6 am with Amarillo 17 and Lubbock 20. The frost line reached Tex Arkana Waco Junction and Brownsville remained much colder than east and central Texas. A warming trend and generally fair skies were forecast to begin from the west Tuesday.

Gulf Coast South Texas Dalhart Amarillo Lubbock Texarkana Waco Junction Brownsville Texas

Burglary Report at 7 11 Grocery in Childress

A break-in at the 7 11 Grocery in northeast Childress last night led to losses of two billfolds and several packs of cigarettes. The burglar entered through a side window, no arrests yet, and an attempted break-in at the nearby Old Fashioned Freeze Drive-In was also reported. The discovery time was 1 15 a m.

Childress Alvis Maddox

Eight Enlist In Army During November

Jimmy O. Baker of Vernon Robert M. Palmer of Chillico and David Edward Romans of Quanah enlist with SFC Maurice A. Wilson in Vernon. Palmer goes to USA Air Defense Command for missile base duty at Abilene Romans to Automotive Maintenance and Baker to Automotive Transport. A total of eight area men enlist for November.

Jimmy O. Baker Vernon Robert M. Palmer Chillicothe David Edward Romans Quanah SFC Maurice A. Wilson Palmer USA Air Defense Command Army Abilene Pvt Romans Pvt. Baker

Boy Scouts Nominations Set for Northwest Texas Council

A committee meeting in Iowa Park will nominate officers for the Northwest Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts. Jake Lawson, former Western District chairman, serves on the committee and will attend the session tonight.

Northwest Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts Iowa Park Jake Lawson Western District of Boy Scouts

Winston Churchill Celebrates 90th Birthday With Brandy

Sir Winston Churchill toasted his 90th birthday at Hyde Park Gate London with brandy. Prime Minister Harold Wilson joined the celebration and, after greeting about 200 onlookers, said Churchill seemed very well and would rest for a family party that evening. Messages from Queen Elizabeth and 50 heads of state arrived.

London UPI Winston Churchill Harold Wilson Winston Hyde Park Gate Prey Churchill Wilson Sir Winston Lady Churchill Queen Elizabeth

Insurance Dividend Due In January

President Johnson ordered the Veterans Administration to accelerate GI insurance dividends totaling 224.5 million for about 4.7 million veterans. Dividends will begin arriving January 1, speeding the payments that traditionally align with policy anniversaries for the third year.

Washington UPI Johnson Veterans Administration White House

New Showroom Opens at Wakefield Appliance Center

The Wakefield Appliance Center announces a new Maytag showroom opening this week at 301 Third Street NE. A special opening event runs throughout the week with door prizes and free registration for visitors.

Wakefield Appliance Center Third Street

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