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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1966

Page

2

Defying Court Order Moves Dallas Congressman on Hearings

Morris Higley comments on Joe Pool serving in Congress and criticizes a court-ordered hearing in Washington. He warns that courts blocking hearings could threaten Congress and questions executive pressure and judicial overreach. Higley hints Pool may oppose communism and questions Washington alignment.

Dallas Joe Pool Washingon Congressional Committee Congress Legislative Branch

Paducah Demolishes Historic Richards Building

The old Richards Building at the corner of Highways 70 and 83 in Paducah was demolished last week. Built in the early 1900s by Mrs. Wood on land bought from W. Q. Richards Sr., it served as a two story residence, then a warehouse after a fire, later a garage, dress shop, seed and feed store, and cafe. It will be replaced by a modern motel with a pool and cafe.

Paducah Old Rock Richards

Services Today For Mrs West

Funeral services for Mrs Mamie West were held at 16 a.m. in First Baptist Chapel with Rev. Joel Alien officiating. Interment followed at Childress Cemetery under Newberry's direction. Pallbearers included Leon Henley Rayford Holtman Eugene Statham Gene Stewart J. R. Holland Palmer Massey. Mrs West a longtime Childress resident died at 3 05 pm Monday at 510 Second Street Northeast.

Mamie West First Baptist Chapel Joel Alien Childress Cemetery Newberry Leon Henley Rayford Holtman Eugene Statham Gene Stewart J. R. Holland Palmer Massey West Childress Second

Boxing Results Flash Across Multiple Cities

From Montreal to Miami Beach and Las Vegas, listed bouts show George Chavaio KO Mel Turbow in Paterson New Jersey, Al Jones and Jeffer Davis decision in Goulds Florida, Larry Clark stoppage of Mariano Serrano in Mexicali.

Uni N Press International Montreal UPI George Chavaio Toronto Mel Turbow Paterson N.J Miami Beach Fla the Destroyer Las Vegas Ney Larry Clark Mariano Serrano Mexicali Mexico

Kinoy episode sparks courtroom clash at HUAC hearing

Spectators applauded as attorney Kinoy was carried from the room after a subpoena to a three judge panel. Richard Rhoads of Brooklyn refused to answer questions, calling the US government hated. Phillip Luce testified to Communist links in antiwar groups, triggering audience uproar.

Kinoy Jeremiah S Gutman ACLU United States Richard Rhoads Brooklyn Nly Pool Rhoads Johnson Viet Nam Phillip Luce Luce Progressive Labor Party PLP

Grain Sorghum Tour Friday Near Wellington Courthouse

A 9 am Friday grain sorghum tour will discuss irrigation varieties and 10 inch bed planting with chemical herbicides for weed control in Collingsworth County. Stops include Earl Lynn Bartlett farm north of Salt Fork River and John Brim farm six miles south of Wellington. plots should yield over 6000 pounds per acre. For details contact Sam Helmers or Dwane Scott at the County Agent’s office in the Wellington courthouse.

Wellington Courthouse Collingsworth Earl Lynn Bartlett Salt Fork River John Brim Wellington Sam Helmers Dwane Scott

Hearing Row Erupts Over Viet Nam Probe Demonstrations

A hearing on a proposed federal crime for aiding the Viet Cong drew protests and arrests as demonstrators clashed with police around the Cannon House Office Building. An appeals court blocked an earlier ruling delaying the hearings, while protesters chanted to end the war.

Progressive Labor Party Cannon House Viet Nam

Morrow Wins First in State 4-H Reining Contest

Billy Morrow won first place in the State 4-H Horse Show reining event in San Antonio. He competed against about 200 contestants and earned a handsome trophy, representing the 6666 ranch lineage.

Faducah Billy Morrow San Antonio Billy Ceroy Morrow 6666

Blood donors urged as bloodmobile comes to Childress

A local physician notes private banks charge up to 75 dollars per pint. Statewide programs require three units for one. The bloodmobile will visit Childress at Fair Park Auditorium from 12 to 6 p.m. Friday. healthy individuals are urged to donate.

Childress Fair Park Auditorium

Johnson administration wary of credit extension cut

The Johnson administration via Fowler expressed little hope that the raise would curb credit extension. The rise in loans is blamed on consumers needing to pay higher prices set by manufacturers, who must cover domestic and overseas war demand.

Johnson Fowler

Pioneer studies essential to understand interplanetary medium

Dr. John H. Wolfe and pioneer project scientists stress that ongoing Pioneer studies are vital to understanding the interplanetary medium the sea through which man must travel in his quest for knowledge about outer space.

Mance John H. Wolfe Pioneer Project Aunch Pioneer Outer Space

Dow Jones Averages Rally Slips Across Key Indices

The Dow Jones averages show a broad decline with the industrial gauge at 82.93 a drop of 1.90, rails down 0.65 to 29.36, utilities 127.26 off 0.49, and the overall barometer at 288.06 down 0.94 as trading closes.

Dow Jones Indus

Treasury Report Shows Aug 21 Withdrawals and Public Debt

Treasury accounts for the fiscal year through Aug 21 listing withdrawals of 21.51 billion dollars and deposits of 95.35 million. Cash balance stands at 7.04 billion with public debt at 319.48 billion and gold reserves at 13.33 billion.

Washingtoni Upi Treasury

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