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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1963
Page
1
The 75th anniversary silver medallions are nearly sold out with 18 remaining from 150 made. Collectors show strong demand. two were auctioned at Vernon for 7.50 each. Fort Worth buyers are sought through the Chamber of Commerce with manager Jeff Henderson confirming interest.
The Cox Farr Post of the American Legion launches its 1964 membership drive with a goal of 100 early birds before delegates head to the Fort Worth state convention. Commander Jeff Henderson and leaders Frank Buster and Herman Macon have helped recruit top early birds as the post prepares its joint reports and final instructions for delegates.
Dr Stephen Ward, 50, a central figure in Britain's sex scandal, died from an overdose of sleeping pills after hospitalization since Wednesday. He was found guilty on two vice counts hours earlier. Julie Gulliver threatens to expose Ward's social circle connected to his escapades.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrived in Moscow to sign the Big Three nuclear test ban treaty and to begin talks aimed at easing East West tensions. He called the potential talks a turning point for mankind. Meanwhile the Soviet Union accused Communist China of advocating nuclear war and emasculating the Communist movement.
Malaya Indonesia and the Philippines report near agreement on a UN helped formula to decide if the people of Borneo wish to join the Malaysia Federation. The federation is set for proclamation on August 31 with Indonesia opposing it as colonial remnants. The Philippines also claims part of North Borneo.
In Panmunjom the UN commission urged North Korea to stay above the 38th parallel. Maj. Gen. George H. Cloud warned that Pyongyang’s terror campaign in the DMZ jeopardizes the truce. During the week three American GIs were killed and four infiltrators died.
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara, in Europe, held talks with U S. military commanders and received generally encouraging reports on the readiness of NATO units. His aide described the findings as positive and promising for allied defense posture.
National Guardsmen of the 49th Armored Lone Star Division in summer training reflect on Korea War memories. Veterans like Chief Warrant Officer James D. Graves and Sgt Wilmer Dilbeck recall post armistice patrols and the 38th Parallel tensions while the unit prepares for potential future conflict.
Polish church leaders from across the nation gathered to honor Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski on his 62nd birthday. He celebrated Mass in his private chapel, receiving representatives from every Polish diocese and several bishops. George J. McGhee, new U S ambassador to West Germany, plans a courtesy call on the Soviet envoy in East Berlin, traveling from Bonn and returning by Wednesday night.
Pope Paul VI in Vatican City received in private audience Anthony J Celebrezze United States secretary of Health Education and Welfare during a visit Saturday amid ongoing diplomatic and church relations discussions.
U S Secretary of Agriculture Orville L Freeman wraps up a three day trip in Poland and flies to Bucharest Romania for two days before visiting Bulgaria He becomes the first U S cabinet member to visit those nations since World War II.
Finance Minister Ahmed Francis told the Constituent Assembly that independent Algeria posted a budget deficit of 154 million dollars over six months. He blamed the shortfall on post independence economic readjustment and the exit of European settlers who paid taxes.
Twelve cows were killed at a farm near Maugon France when lightning struck during electric milking Friday. Local authorities reported no human injuries and investigators inspected the milking setup for safety.
United Nations Army General George H. Cloud condemned North Korean forces for a string of attacks along the Korean de militarized zone. He warned the Communists they will be hunted and held responsible for deaths of three U.S. soldiers in ambushes near the truce line.
The Child ress Jaycees announce signing six paving blocks for a community project. Paving must be completed by August 20 with a rate of 1.36 dollars per foot for streets, 1 dollar for alleys, excluding curb and gutter. Residents wanting paving should contact Ronald Slover Don Gage or Tom Bailiff to organize others on their block.
Childress police chief Alvis Maddox said parking on US 287 Avenue F NW is illegal and tickets will be issued to violators after the ordinance took effect on July 26. The city will enforce the ban day and night.
The Childress unit of 40 and 8 plans a regular meeting Monday night. All members should attend the last gathering before state convention in Fort Worth to discuss veteran's legislation. Scotty Clements and his Kitchen Police crew will serve a steak dinner. Prospective members are invited to attend.
London reports the death of Dr. Stephen Ward at St Stephen’s Hospital after a suicide attempt amid the sex and security scandal. Ward had been convicted of living off earnings of two call girls Christine Keeler and Marilyn Rice-Davies and died in a coma with a letter accusing the vultures of pursuing him.
United States Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrived in Moscow to sign the East West nuclear test ban treaty and begin talks with Soviet leaders. British Foreign Secretary Lord Home will join in signing and exploratory talks, as Khrushchev delays vacation to participate. The two sides discuss nonaggression proposals, inspection plans, troop reductions in Germany, and potential underground test ban inclusion, with progress deemed essential for broader Cold War easing.
A US$10 million libel suit by former Georgia athletic director Wally Butts against the Saturday Evening Post opens Monday in federal court with judge Lewis R. Morgan presiding. The case centers on a March article asserting Butts shared vital football secrets with Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant before the 1962 Georgia Alabama game.
A string of aftershocks struck Skopje amid the ruined city of 200,000 with no survivors found. Rescue workers shifted to debris removal and disease prevention as bodies rose to 844 and authorities planned rebuilding and compensation with Tito overseeing reconstruction efforts.
The Childress Fire Department will hold an important meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall. Discussion will cover plans for the forthcoming state convention and all members are urged to attend.
The Kimbell Switch Ross No 1 well by J Rhea south of Childress is a dry hole. Drilling ended Saturday at 7 942 feet. The test aimed to evaluate the formation and determine if the well would be a wildcat if productive.
Mrs. Lucy L. Darling, 80, of Shamrock, died Friday at Shamrock Hospital. Born in New Freeport, Penn in 1883 she lived in Shamrock since 1918 and was a First Baptist Church member. Survived by two daughters, two sons, two sisters, seven brothers, nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. funeral arrangements with Richerson Funeral Home in Shamrock.
Billy Bob Johnson of Childress joins 35 fulltime ministers in the McGarvey Fellowship program at Abilene Christian College for the second six weeks of summer session. The program aims to deepen understanding of the Restoration Movement and its link to modern religious thought. Participants come from 14 states, Canal Zone, Canada, and Mexico. The fellowship covers room, board, tuition and fees. Courses offered include Biblical Criticism and Modern Thought and The Restoration Movement.
The American Legion post and Auxiliary will meet jointly at 7:30 Tuesday night to hear reports from young delegates to Boys and Girls State in Austin in June. Parents of the delegates are invited as special guests. Members urged to pay early 1964 dues to present a favorable report for points at the state convention August 9 through August 11 in Fort Worth.
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