This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1963
Page
1
Supt. J. W. Hamilton announces season football tickets are available at the school administration building. Reserved seats from prior years have first chance if owners come to the office promptly. Four home games are planned this season.
Haiti urged the Organization of American States to act as Port au Prince dispatched three planeloads of troops to Cap Haitien in a northeast war zone. Exiled leaders claim uprisings and deserters support a two pronged push toward Gonaives and Cap Haitien, with Cantave and Rigaud named among rebel leaders.
Childress volunteers host Panhandle Firemen convention on Saturday September 14 at Fair Park. About 400 delegates and families are expected from nearby towns to attend events from 8 am to 10 am with noon meal followed by contests and entertainment.
Jacqueline Kennedy gives birth to a four pound 10 ounce boy at Otis AFB Hospital. The premature infant, delivered by Caesarean section, is the President and Mrs. Kennedy’s third child and second son. The First Lady and baby are in good condition, with the baby in an oxygen tent.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk predicted the U S Britain and Soviet test ban treaty would win great support in the United States. He spoke after meeting a Senate delegation and planned hearings to explain the accord banning nuclear tests in air space outer space and under water.
William Earl Hackler of Kirkland has been named to the Childress County Farmers Home Administration Committee by State Director L. J. Cappleman. Hackler takes over from J. J. Goodnight whose term ended June 30, 1963. The panel advises on loan eligibility, approvals, and servicing for farm loans and refinancings.
Joseph Valachi, an informant against the Mafia, is under constant protection after defying the syndicate. Authorities say a $100,000 bounty was placed on him, but they will take every precaution to keep him alive as he provides names and insight into organized crime. He was moved from a federal penitentiary in Atlanta to a secret location to thwart killers.
Fay Hobbs, 36, of Wellington, is charged in county court with shoplifting after allegedly stealing a beads set from a Childress store. She was arrested before noon and held at Childress County Jail, then released to Collingsworth officials who ordered her release. she remains in Childress County Jail on new charges and is on probation for previous shoplifting.
School Superintendent J. W. Hamilton said a full slate of teachers for the 1963 64 year is ready for official action. He will present names and records in his recommendation to the School Board Monday night.
Police in Zaragoza report nine Spaniards were arrested in a crackdown on a Communist network. Authorities found subversive propaganda and books said to come from outside Spain to disrupt social order in the province. The discovery followed police statements on the case.
The Red River Sportsman's Club closed its drive for charter members Tuesday night with 62 senior and three junior memberships. The drive added three juniors and 30 seniors in the past week. L. V. Keel led a discussion on bird dog training and care. Jack Burrus, Texas Game and Fish warden in Childress, spoke on changes in Texas game laws.
Charges of hot checking were filed here late Tuesday against Mrs. C. W. Kimbrough, with Fort Worth listed as her address in the official report.
Rep Walter Rogers says Agriculture Department offers grazing and haying rights in Childress Hall and Cattle Counties due to feed shortages. Privileges apply to conservation reserve land and diverted feed grain and wheat acres with required ASC committee clearance for emergency exceptions.
More than 30 American and South Korean aircraft searched dawn to day for a missing U S Army plane with six crew after Sunday takeoff from Daepo Ri 25 miles south of the truce line. Weather hampered effort as UNC officials kept watch for signs of downing amid past days of skirmishes and quiet reports from the Eighth Army. Identified victims are Captains Alves Truitt Moore Davis and Sergeants Cooper Morgan.
City Manager Louis Sally praised the public for conserving water after a pump failure at the Michie Sandhills well reduced output by 175000 gallons daily. The pump is en route to Lubbock for repair, with residents to be notified when service resumes. He urged turning off outdoor watering during fire sirens to maintain firefighting pressure.
Mrs J M Preston was transferred by ambulance to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo after a fall at home caused a broken hip. The report notes that surgery may be necessary.
Judy Wilson and Donald Love reported on Boys and Girls State participation at Veterans Building noting government in action rallies and patriotic focus. Parents Mr and Mrs Mike Wilson and Raymond Love attended.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.