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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1973
Page
1
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals paused a resentencing in an Austin marijuana case and barred District Judge Tom Blackwell from proceeding on September 6. A new hearing date of September 5 was set after District Attorney Bob Smith petitioned the court challenging the resentencing provision of the marijuana law.
The government reports consumer prices rose only two tenths of one percent in July, the smallest monthly rise in eight months, aided by Nixon's 60 day price freeze. Food costs rose five tenths of one percent above June while clothing fell and nonfood commodities edged up modestly.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C. White said beef prices may fall when the price freeze is lifted on September 12. He noted that cheaper beef could push down pork and poultry prices as consumers switch to beef, while July inflation softened despite broader grocery gains.
Firefighters battle six Western fires as the so called freezeout blaze in Snake River Canyon Oregon grows from 2,800 to 9,000 acres. Don Miller cites gases trapped in canyons sending smoke high as 5,000 feet. Utah and Montana planes aid Wasatch National Forest fires racing through sagebrush.
The Garden Valley Reunion will be held Sunday, August 26, in the Community Action Building at 501 B. NE, Childress. Bob Moates, president, and his wife Della have just returned from missionary work in South Dakota as the community legacy recalls its 1885 origin and early school life with a strong basketball team and home economics program.
A right wing revolt in Laos failed and the government executed many rebels on the spot or after swift trials. Defense Minister Sisouk Na Champassak said rebels captured Monday were shot and others would be executed without trial after interrogation. He claimed Souvanna Phouma's government is in full control without U.S. aid.
Earl Harwell, owner, said construction on the 50 unit north Childress complex will start in a week to ten days. He met with HUD in Lubbock to finalize financing. Sub-contractor bids are in and approved after earlier rumors of abandonment caused delays.
Director John T. Dunlop of the Cost of Living Council says the worst may be over for Phase 4 prices with chicken falling from 74 to 53 55 cents per pound after the lift of the price freeze. New Phase 4 food regulations will be announced Tuesday and take effect around Sept. 12.
Sam Miller is named Memorial Gift Chairman for the Childress Heart Association by president Mrs. Weldon Hayes. He will accept gifts to honor loved ones and support heart research, public education, and programs like blood pressure clinics.
Police with rifles searched the Morning Star commune near Taos early dawn for Edwin M. Punchy Gaudet, a former New Orleans officer charged with threatening President Nixon. About 25 officers scoured fields as Mike Duncan, owner, and his wife refused to grant a warrantless search.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Harrel 85 will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Newberry Funeral Chapel with Eldon Sanders minister of Kirkland Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in Childress Cemetery. Mrs Harrel died today in a North Little Rock Arkansas hospital after living there 15 years. She was born September 13 1887 in Thorpe Springs Texas. Her husband Dr J Fred Harrel died in 1964 and is buried in Childress Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Harold W Sterling of North Little Rock and Mrs John Baird of Walnut Creek California five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Washington AP report notes farmers face baling wire and twine shortages threatening hay production. USDA urges allocation to hardest hit areas though supply is nearly nonexistent. Reliance on Japanese imports since the 1950s has ended as steel makers pivot to other items.
Congressman Bob Price told a Monday meeting that government spending fuels inflation and must stop if demands on the government end. He noted the dollar’s value drop and rising debt, warned about military disarmament, and urged education benefits for soldiers while criticizing meddling in agriculture.
A federal court jury heard that District Attorney Jim Garrison allegedly took bribes of 1000 dollars a month to shield illegal pinball gambling in New Orleans. The government outlined payments from 1971 to protect gamblers linked to Robert Nims and John Callery.
Jerry Hampton 61, obituary notes she died at 6 30 p m in West Texas Medical Center Abilene after an extended illness. Services 11 a m Wednesday Central Christian Church Abilene with Graveside 4 p m Wednesday Cedar Hill Cemetery Abilene officiated by Rev Chris Diebel burial by Riker Warren Funeral Home Abilene. She was born December 13 1971 in Tolbert Texas former Cordelia Page.
The Bobkitten Mothers will meet in the director's room of First Federal Savings and Loan Association at 5 p.m. Thursday. All members are urged to attend.
The Fire Department reports a trailer house owned by Claud Arnold damaged by fire at 12:05 a.m. today at 804 North Commerce. The blaze started in the snack bar and cause is not yet determined as firemen investigate.
Cleofas Jose Gonzales pleaded guilty in County Court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 147 dollars, including court costs, and three days in jail were imposed.
Vernon Social Security office representative Carl R. Beisner will be at the Childress Courthouse at 10:00 a.m. Monday to accept social security applications.
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