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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1963
Page
1
Martial law is declared in South Vietnam as armed troops arrest 100 Buddhist monks. The move, attributed to Lokia authorities, prompts international concern and raises questions about regional stability and civil rights.
President Ngo Dinh Diem imposes a state of siege across South Viet Nam and sends troops to seize Buddhist pagodas including Xa Lai. More than 100 monks arrested amid clashes with police and tear gas. A new Saigon military governor and chief of staff appointed while press censorship is imposed.
The Senate Commerce Committee met in a closed session with union and management negotiators to seek an agreement in the railroad rules dispute. Labor Secretary Wirtz led mediation until 2 a.m. CST as chiefs Roy Davison and H E Gilbert flew in for talks, aiming to avert a nationwide strike set for August 29.
Nine days into a cave in at an Hazleton area mine rescuers report no progress toward freeing three trapped miners. Louis Bova, 42, is isolated 31 feet below ground with limited food and water while David Fellin 58 and Henry Throne 28 remain in a damp chamber. A 60 ton drilling rig neared Fellin and Throne but cracks forced halt. A small contact hole allows limited sustenance deliveries as teams plan the next phase of extraction.
In Belgrade Khrushchev joked with about 1000 tractor factory workers and framed Yugoslavia’s thaw with the Soviet Union. He said the past should not press relations and stressed a zigzag but generally good line in Moscow Belgrade ties during a 15 day visit with Tito.
A brief, violent thunderstorm lashed Houston with 71 mph winds hail and heavy rain in the southeastern section. Rain totaled .73 inches as a weakened cool front triggered light showers in East and South Central Texas. Temperatures ranged from 104 in Laredo to 87 in Alpine with a 60 degree low at Alpine.
B. L. Nichols entered a plea of guilty in County Court this morning to swindling by worthless checks. He was fined $10 plus costs, according to the report.
Hope Bratcher, formerly of Childress, will become furniture and appliance department manager at White's Inc. William Lowe, who held the position, is promoted to assistant store manager. Bratcher previously managed furniture at the Altus store before leaving about four years ago.
Estelline Ex-Students Association finalizes plans for the annual homecoming on Saturday August 31 with headquarters at the school. Registration runs 9 am to noon followed by a meal prepared by the 1964 senior mothers. Roy Gresham presides over the business session. Virgil Payne of Plainview gives the welcome. Memorial services led by Gresham. The 1933 class will be honored and the oldest ex-student recognized. Benediction by Rev Royce Denton. Class meetings to follow.
Invitations go to about 100 panhandle fire departments for the Chil dress Fire Department semi annual convention in Fair Park on Saturday September 14. Key events start 8 a.m. with registration and 10 a.m. program led by President Paul Sublett. officers to be elected and a dance 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Committee heads include G A Williams Van Harlow and local chamber groups collaborate.
A House subcommittee set ground rules for an inquiry into alleged reverse discrimination in federal government job policies. Rep. David N. Henderson said public hearings could occur if members deem necessary, prompted by Rep. Joe Pool’s charge of promotions of three Negroes over 53 white men in the Dallas Post Office.
Texas enacts its first major highway speed limit increase in 22 years. Daytime limits rise to 70 mph for autos and buses, 60 mph for trucks, with nighttime limits at 65 and 50 respectively. More than two thirds of the state highway system falls under the higher limits while prima facie limits remain in effect.
Six girls enter the Childress Company Farm Bureau Queen contest with Lynn Nabors Juanita Kelley Marsha Harris Nancy Rea Lucrecia Henderson and Judy Wilson Garland Cotton John Smith from Amarillo will MC the event set for Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Fair Park Auditorium. Girls 2 to 16 may still enter the Parade of Future Queens as an added feature.
Southern governors invited Dr. Edward Teller to address their annual conference but withdrew the invitation amid a dispute over the nuclear test ban treaty. Teller opposes ratification and the move aimed to avoid a public clash during the meeting in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
George Gray of Abilene told Rotarians there are over 1 250 caves in Texas and six open to the public. He presented slides of Sonora cave as Floyd Gillilland organized the program with high school Twirlers and cheerleaders as guests.
The Childress Chamber of Commerce asks members to mail or deliver ballots to city hall by 5 p.m. Friday. Three candidates will be chosen for the board, with three more named by the City Council. Elected members serve two years and will elect officers at the October 7 annual banquet at Fair Park.
Mrs. Margaret Hipps Red Cross secretary reports the Childress dental fund for needy children is in urgent need of donations. Funds go only to children and are handled through the Red Cross temporarily. Dentures are needed for a 15 year old girl and cooperation from local dentists reduces costs. Mrs. Hipps will continue screening needs until a civic group adopts the project.
In The Index August 19 Public Records an error stated Jimmy Lynn Scott was fined 25 dollars for illegal possession of alcohol. The correction notes the actual fine was 15 dollars for excessive etc. possession.
The United States condemned what it called serious repressive measures by South Vietnam’s Diem regime against Buddhist leaders. The State Department told its Saigon embassy to deliver a strong notice to Vietnamese officials asserting the actions violate assurances of reconciliation while Washington presses for peace amid the ongoing anti guerrilla campaign.
American Legion Cox-Farr Post 65 votes Tuesday night to present The Childress Texan with a plaque honoring newspaper publicity for veterans work over the past year. Commander Jeff Henderson notes press coverage helped the Post win a State award for its pressbook at the Fort Worth convention. Jaycee president Don Gage and members discuss the Legion Jaycee baseball season. The Post also votes to pay expenses.
Early morning reports describe a prank involving a dead skunk dumped on the sidewalk in front of Little Ages. The odor lingered for about a half block despite removal by concerned residents. Attorney Richard Bird and a secretary were seen nearby avoiding the scent while heading to the office.
The Red Cross asks for emergency clothing and household items for a needy family. Mrs. Margaret Hipps reports a three year old girl, a four year old boy, a six year old girl needing school clothes, plus towels wash cloths sheets and a gown for a hospitalized mother. Contact Red Cross office or 72148.
Fulcher Armstrong known as Mr. Aviation of Wichita Falls died Tuesday after a long illness at age 66. He founded the Wichita Falls Air Transport Co and owned the Wichita Falls Municipal Airport, playing a key role in local aviation development.
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