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The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 54, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959 (open access)

The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 54, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959

Semi-weekly newspaper from Kermit, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: Martin, Ray
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Truck] (open access)

[News Script: Truck]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a gravel truck that got out of control and crashed into a Shipley's Do-Nut shop. The driver was injured, but the people inside the donut shop remained unharmed.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Iron lung kid] (open access)

[News Script: Iron lung kid]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a polio-stricken 9-year-old Arlington boy being transported home in an iron lung after a 10-month hospital stay.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Miss flame contest] (open access)

[News Script: Miss flame contest]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about 18 ladies, who compete for the Tarrant County Miss Flame title. This takes place at the Poly high school auditorium.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Body found] (open access)

[News Script: Body found]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Price Cross, who was found dead at his home. He was stabbed to death in the head and his body.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Gators] (open access)

[News Script: Gators]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about alligators, who seem to be dominating the country. A baby alligator is found and use him for others to view.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Talmage] (open access)

[News Script: Talmage]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about segregationist senator Herman Talmage addressing the Public Affairs luncheon club in Dallas.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Lake homes are evacuated] (open access)

[News Script: Lake homes are evacuated]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about backwater that starts threatening homes near the lake shore. People start evacuating their homes before the area floods.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Jet plane] (open access)

[News Script: Jet plane]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a jet plane that Oak Knoll Baptist Church play area owns. It is the only jet plane if its own in the country.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photo of Chevrolet representatives]

Photograph of two representatives for Chevrolet. They are standing on either side of a WBAP-TV color television camera. They are both dressed in suits and ties.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Kruger's Jeweler's store front]

Photograph of the Kruger's Jeweler's storefront.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Representatives for Chevrolet]

Photograph of two representatives for Chevrolet. They are standing on either side of a WBAP-TV color television camera. They both are dressed in suits and ties.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Inside of Kruger's Jewelers]

Photograph of the inside of the Kruger's Jewelers store.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Church building]

Photograph of a photo of a church building with cars parked in the surrounding streets.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Levelland Daily Sun News (Levelland, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 31, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959 (open access)

The Levelland Daily Sun News (Levelland, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 31, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959

Daily newspaper from Levelland, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: Brewer, Orlin
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 45, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 45, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: Hartman, Fred
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 266, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959 (open access)

The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 266, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959

Daily newspaper from Cuero, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Room Beds]

Photograph of the interior of a bedroom at the Commodore Perry Hotel with two twin beds with uniquely shaped pillows that can be seen to the right. A table with a phone and lamp can be seen between them and two art pieces are hung on the wall above each bed. To the left of the beds, a desk/dresser with mirror can be seen, along with two chairs, one against the wall to the right of the dresser and one pushed into the the desk portion of the furniture piece. A door-less passageway can be seen in the back left corner of the room.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Dining Area]

Photograph of dining area within the Commodore Perry Hotel filled with people eating and drinking, many in formal attire. A live band can be seen playing on a small stage while a few couples dance. Two waiters in tuxes can be seen, one holding a tray next to the band and one standing arms crossed next to a column to the right. To the left of the dining and dance area is a pool of water, surrounded by columns and a low decorative brick wall. Above the the pool is a disco ball, and a man and woman can be seen seated alone in the background to the left.
Date: [1959-10-05..1959-10-07]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ennis Daily News (Ennis, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 235, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959 (open access)

The Ennis Daily News (Ennis, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 235, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959

Daily newspaper from Ennis, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: Casebolt, Floyd W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 274, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959 (open access)

The Daily News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 274, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1959

Daily newspaper from Sulphur Springs, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: Frailey, F. W. & Woosley, Joe
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Fluoridation] (open access)

[News Script: Fluoridation]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a disagreement in the Dallas city council about holding a city election on water fluoridation.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Calvin holding a magazine]

Photograph of Calvin Pigg holding a McCall's magazine next to a table full of letters. A pothos plant rests on the table and trails across the top. of it. Pigg wears western attire, including a cowboy hat. He smiles directly at the camera.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Calvin Pigg posing with a chainsaw]

Photograph of WBAP farm editor, Calvin Pigg, posing for a portrait while holding a chainsaw. He looks directly at the camera with a blank expression on his face. He wears a patterned shirt, bolo tie, glasses, and a hat.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library