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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1959

Page

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Khrushchev Visits Los Angeles Hollywood Reception Recounted

Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Los Angeles aboard a Boeing 707 and toured the 20th Century Fox lot amid a star studded luncheon. Marilyn Monroe Eddie Fisher Liz Taylor and Frank Sinatra were among celebrated guests at the Cafe de Paris while Khrushchev praised the oil fields around the lot.

Jack V. Fox United Press International Los Angeles UPI Nikita Khrushchev Hollywood Marilyn Monroe Eddie Fisher Liz Taylor California Gary Cooper Kim Novak Gregory Peck Kirk Douglas Deborah Kerr David Niven Dick Powell Ginger Rogers Dinah Shore Dean Martin James Mason Khrushchev Chev 20Th Century Fox Frank Sinatra Cafe de Paris Norris Paulson New York Poulson U.N Henry Cabot Lodge Shah Khrushchev Eisenhower Europe Kansas City Des Moines Arizona Grand Canyon Vernon Scott Fisher Eddie Liz Debbie Reynolds

Eisenhower slams Congress for failures and pork barrel growth

President Eisenhower, at Gettysburg, criticizes the Democratic-controlled 86th Congress for a record of failures in its first session. He credits outspoked citizens and Republican leaders for curbing spending and passing labor reform, but condemns cuts to foreign aid, postal rate inaction, veto overrides, and oversized public works, warning of further opposition to extravagant proposals. He cites distorted budgets and increased federal spending, urging the nation to convert gains into victory in the next session.

Gettysburg UPI Eisenhower 86Th Congress Congress America Harry S. Truman Senate GOP Styles Bridges House Nixon

Ceremonial For Shrine To Be Here At Childress

Recorder Wo A spoonts announced a Shrine ceremonial this Saturday in Childress. About 20 novices will be inducted at Maskat Shrine rites. Registration starts 9 a.m. at Hotel Childress, ceremonial at 3 p.m. with 150 to 200 Shriners expected, temple at Wichita Falls, barbecue at 6:30 p.m. in Rotary Bowl with Sam Privit and his Chowhounds serving.

Maskat Hotel Childress Wichita Falls Childress Fair Park Sam Privit

Cowboy Boots Gift To Gov Tanaka During U S Tour

Gov Satoru Tanaka of the Mic Prefecture Japan traveled to Denver after visiting Childress Texas where the Rotary Club presented him and his interpreter Tetsuji Aoyama with cowboy boots. He praised American citizens and noted firsts including a sports car ride and a football game. Tanaka arrived from Houston with Childress as his only U S stop.

Satoru Tanaka Mic Japan Denver United States Childress Rotary Club Tetsuji Aoyama Tanaka Houston

Murrah's Book & Gift Shop 20 Percent Christmas Card Sale

Murrah’s Book and Gift Shop offers 20 percent off all Christmas card orders through October 1. Customers can choose designs and quantities for personal or bulk purchases with discount applied at checkout.

Istat Murrah Murrah

Money Given To Annual Party For Children

The Childress Elks Lodge No 1113 will sponsor its annual Christmas Party for Needy Children with proceeds yet to be collected. Exalted Ruler Guy Jones announced a total of 70 dollars has been volunteered so far with Ellis as sole solicitor and Alex Saied as finance chairman for contributions.

Childress Elks Lodge No 1113 Guy Jones Jones Ellis Alex Saied Saied

Polio Cases Rise in Austin Area During Week

Seven to ten new polio cases were reported to the State Health Department in the week ended Sept 12. The year total reached 404, reflecting continued spread in the region.

Austin UPI State Health Department

Four-Lelon Bank Robbers Seized After Gulf Coast Heist

Four Latin American men robbed Gulf Coast National Bank of Almeda just before noon taking about 870000. Three were captured within 30 minutes and police recovered all the loot. one suspect escaped. Tellers Bonner Willis and Worley aided in the vault and drawers. A customer, Charles Simpson, 37, suffered a heart attack during the holdup.

Almeda Upi Gulf Coast National Bank Almeda Bank Jerry Bonner Margaret Willis Charles Simpson

Do-Si-Do Club Reports Missing Coffee Urn

The Do-Si-Do Club's coffee urn has disappeared after being loaned. Club president Bus ter Halford requests its return to John Ballew at city hall or to himself, noting the urn is needed as cool weather approaches for dance events.

John Ballew City Hall

Demos in Majority But Not So Sure of Power

Political analysis of the 86th Congress notes the Democrats held strong majorities but faced limits in advancing key presidential potential. The session showcased partisan cooperation and veto use, with Nixon and Johnson clashing on civil rights while other hopefuls sought visible records.

Demos William Theis United Press International Washington UPI Congress Democrats Senate House Richard M. Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Nixon

Orders Open at Murrah's Book and Gift Shop

Murrah's Book and Gift Shop announces orders open through October 1 for a selection of books and gift items. Customers can place requests in store or by phone for pickup or delivery, with limited stock on popular titles.

Doyle McKinney Named Childress WTCC Director

Doyle McKinney has been named the Childress director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce succeeding Fay Hathery. A noted civic leader, he is a past president of the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as president of the Hospital Board.

Doyle McKinney WTCC Childress West Texas Chamber of Commerce McKinney Fay Hatherly Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce

Army to Trim Forces Again Over Next Few Years

Assistant Defense Secretary Wilfred J McNeil warned the armed forces face another 100000 man reduction in two to three years while current strength stands at 2520000. He predicted military spending will stay about 41 billion dollars annually through June 30 1963 and any manpower savings would bolster weapons purchases.

Washington McNeil Grace Steamship Lines Mac Presiden Eisenhower

Red China Reports Khrushchev Trip Delays Details

Tokyo reports indicate Red China gave minimal coverage of Nikita Khrushchev's U S tour and disarmament plan. No mention of a Peiping visit or enthusiastic Soviet crowd descriptions appeared. Chinese observers offered no commentary and withheld Khrushchev’s planned Peiping stop.

Tokyo UPI -Red China Nikita S. Khrushchev Peiping Khrushchev Russia

High School Student To Receive Pearls

A Childress High School student was to receive a string of pearls from Japan's Mie Prefecture after Gov Satoru Tanaka announced the gift on a Saturday. Tanaka said the gift, valued at about $150, would be given to a deserving student and that similar gifts would follow to the school in future spurts.

4-H Sears Amarillo Ann Austin Johnny Thomas Bobby Andrews Keith Moore Stanley Terry Don Childress High School Mie Japan Satoru Tanaka Jeff Henderson Childress Gov Tanaka Mie Perfecture

District Court Opens Monday in Childress County

District Court opens Monday with non jury cases on tap and jury trials Tuesday announced by District Attorney John Forbis. The grand jury meets Monday to probe cases including Grover Harlow and H W Baize. Jury dockets list Rich ards versus Childress County and other civil matters.

Childress John Forbis Grover Harlow H.W Baize Louis Richards Childress County Gene Slingerland Lulu Mote Reynold Gardner A. O. Howard A. O. Parker

Gasoline Price War Hits Childress Stations

A new gasoline price war broke out in Childress late Friday and Saturday with regular gas dropping to 22.9 cents at most stations and ranging from 20.9 to 23.9 cents per gallon. The wars may last a few days or several weeks and prices could dip further before rising again.

Childress

Funeral for Corn Fielder at Kirkland

Cora Ellen Fielder 77 a Kirkland resident for over five decades died at home Friday. Funeral 3 p.m. today Kirkland Baptist Church with Rev. JW Jones and Rev. John LaNoue officiating. Burial Kirkland Cemetery Newberry Funeral Home in charge. Survivors: husband TN Field. two sons Johnny Kirkland and Arthur Laredo. two brothers Wade Furr and Sum Furr. sister Pearl Dick. three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Cora Ellen Fielder Kirkland Kirkland Baptist Church JW Jones Goodlett Baptist Church John LaNoue Kirkland Baptist In Charge Kirkland Cemetery Newberry Funeral Home L. V. Royal Jarrell Raymond Hardin A. L. Myers Gus McDaniel Dee Pickre Fielder Charlotte N. C Collins County TN. Field McKinney Texas Johnny Arthur Laredo Wade Furr

Johnson boomed for president at Dallas meeting

Texas Democratic leaders expressed strong support for Lyndon B. Johnson as a presidential candidate at a Democratic State Executive Committee gathering. National Committeeman Bryan Skelton of Temple predicted Johnson would be elected and praised his governing knowledge. Governor Price Daniel and Senator E. L. Bartlet of Alaska also lauded Johnson, while leaders noted harmony in the Texas party.

Mcallen UPI Senate Lyndon B. Johnson National Bryan Skelton Temple Johnson Laud Johnson Price Daniel Sen E. L. Bartlet Alaska Texas

Chinese Reds Plan to Expand War on Sikkim Border

UPI reports strong Chinese Communist forces patrolling the Sikkim border and engaging Indian troops. Sources say up to 5000 Red troops massed along the frontier, with gunfire reported and officials in Gangtok denying specifics.

Gangtok Sikkim Upi New Delhi India Tibet

Considerate thief takes one and leaves one

A thief in Felton Lane of The Index Advertising Apartment took a pair of gray trousers from a car while leaving a brown pair. Lane called the act considerate, noting the thief could have taken both but did not.

Felton Lane Index Avertising Lane

Free World Studies Khrushchev Disarmament Plan

The free world studied Soviet Premier Khrushchev's call for total disarmament. President Eisenhower, at Gettysburg, withholds comment, awaiting examination of the outline. Secretary Herter said the plan mirrors earlier proposals and would require careful review.

Washington UPI - A Skeptical Free World Nikita’ Khrushchev Eisenhower Gettysburg United Nations White House Christian A. Herter Herter New York United States James C. Hagerty Hagerty Khrushchev

Russians Jamming of Western Broadcasts Disrupted by Khrushchev

UPI reports Russian jamming of Voice of America and Western broadcasts fluctuates as Khrushchev tours the United States. Selective jamming lifts during his speeches and international press conferences, then resumes, with historical echoes from World War II and postwar Cold War attempts to drown out Allied broadcasts.

Washington UPI Voice of America Nikita Khrushchev United States Khrushchev Eisenhower Herter United Nations Nikolai A. Bulganin Britain British Broadcast Corp Spain Russia International Telecommunications Union

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