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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
1
Capsule Baltimore AP reports a special grand jury resumes bribery and kickback probe involving Vice President Spiro Agnew with two longtime associates among early witnesses. Austin AP notes Texas Railroad Commission sets September oil production at 100 percent, extending an 18 month max streak.
President Nixon aims to restore faith in the presidency and urge the nation to move forward. He believes many Americans are weary of Watergate coverage and are ready to turn the corner as he prepares more actions in the weeks ahead.
President Nixon says he is not involved in Watergate and urges the nation to let courts determine guilt or innocence. He accepts responsibility for abuses during his administration and campaign but defends withholding presidential tapes from investigators and criticizes the Senate committee for not showing any evidence of his knowledge.
President Nixon defends his actions while urging Americans to move beyond Watergate and face global challenges. Senators Goldwater and Inouye react with mixed views, others call the speech credible or inconclusive. Nixon reiterates opposition to revealing tapes.
Kenneth Peitz vice president of Lanchart Industries that owns Lancer Mobile Homes told Rotary Club rumors of a closing are unfounded. He said production dropped from six to five units daily due to a soft market and worker shortages, leading to 12 layoffs and potential 30 if full staff had been available.
Texas swelters with readings near 100 degrees in Abilene and Childress and 101 in San Angelo while dawn temperatures vary coast to panhandle. Broad thundershowers drop rain up to an inch per hour in West and North Texas and along the coast as mobile home plants in Childress expand capacity and local industry eyes new housing initiatives.
Secretary Earl L. Butz announced a 1974 wheat allotment of 55 million acres aimed at producing about 1.78 billion bushels for export and domestic use. Officials expect prices may push harvested acres to 60 million or more, with the allotment serving as a payments basis under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act.
The final car removed from the tunnel cave in on the Denver South Plains on August 4 was announced by Alfred Stranik's office. Eleven cars were initially trapped. no decision yet on reopening or bypass. Paul Cruikshank of Fort Worth and Denver noted a potential decision in 10 days to two weeks as freight moves via Amarillo.
Funeral services held at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church Lubbock for Mrs. Audie Low 71 longtime Childress resident died Tuesday at her Lubbock home. Burial in a Lubbock cemetery. Survivors include husband Audie Low two sons Ben and Fred Low daughter Pat Davidson mother Bertha Scarborough and several siblings and grandchildren.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Irene Frisbie 76 of Memphis with burial at Fairview Cemetery. She died at Hall County Hospital after heart attacks. Survivors include six sons, three daughters and several grandchildren.
Four new Outreach Center directors were approved for three year terms by the City Council. The appointees are Jack Martin, Mrs. Ruby Smith, Mrs. Billy Hugh Crain, and Rev. H. Paul Henderson to fill an expiring term. The council also renewed the Outreach Center contract for another year.
A Lebanese Boeing 707 carrying 110 passengers and 10 crew was hijacked by unidentified individuals over the Mediterranean. It landed at Lod airport under two Israeli fighter jet escort after being forced from Cyprus and heading toward Lebanon.
Reward money for the Herman King murder at his grocery north of Childress has risen by 1000. KVII Amarillo plans to add 1000 more through the Secret Witness program. Dean King reports Mrs King remains in intensive care at St Anthony's Hospital Amarillo with improvement and consciousness. Holman neighbor to the Kings.
Houston AP A state district court judge delays a quick psychiatric exam for Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. as he faces indictments in three Houston mass murders and arraignment next Wednesday. Dist. Atty. Vance says more indictments likely Tuesday while Henley and David Brooks, 18, are the only suspects named.
George D. Biddy, 79, pioneer Paducah resident and former Cottle County employee, died at 10:15 a.m. in Childress General Hospital. Funeral services are planned for Saturday at Paducah First Baptist Church. He was born in Collin County and moved to Paducah 71 years ago. he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Creamer, and a granddaughter.
Rev. Leon Hill of Amarillo chosen as humorist speaker for the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Russell Jones announces selection this morning. Banquet set for October 9 at Fair Park Auditorium with further details to follow.
Teachers principals and board members gather at 8 30 a m Monday at Childress High School for a get acquainted session. In service meetings for school employees follow and run through Friday.
Workers for Congressman Bob Price are set to meet at noon Monday for a Dutch treat luncheon at the Chaparral Restaurant. Dr. Bob Jones heads the Price forces and said the gathering will discuss plans for the Congressman's re election next year. The congressman is also expected to attend.
Funeral services for Willie Clay Mahan former Kirkland resident will be at 2 p m Friday in the First Baptist Church Chapel. Rev Joe S Allen will officiate with burial in Kirkland Cemetery by Newberrys. Mahan died on arrival at North Plains Hospital Borger at 7 30 am Wednesday from an apparent heart attack at 51. He was a World War II veteran born in Oklahoma raised in Kirkland and lived in Borger 28 years. Survivors include wife LaVerta two sons Willie Fort Worth Wendell Borger a daughter Sandra Evans Midland father Floyd Quanah two brothers Manton Quanah Johnny California three sisters Beth Roy Amarillo May Belle Reeves Lubbock Sarah Blevins Gainesville and four grandchildren.
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