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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
1
Diplomatic sources say Communist China will cast its first UN veto to block Bangladesh's admission as the Security Council prepares to meet. Beef and pork prices rise with July costs and overall supermarket prices up 1.8 percent for the month.
President Nixon kicked off his 1976 re election tour arguing critics gamble with world peace over defense budgets. He urged economy in military spending only where safe, insisting lasting peace rests on strength as Agnew secures renomination and protesters are dispersed outside the Miami convention.
A National Research Academy of Sciences study warns Brazilian Africanized honeybees, smaller and faster fliers with aggressive behavior, could reach North America in four to six years. The report notes their lethal stings and rapid, far-traveling swarms since 1957, urges containment, and cautions against public alarm.
Mrs. Pat Peitz was elected president of the Licensed Vocational Nurses Association at a regular meeting. Annette Lively and Edna Manuel were named first and second vice presidents, with Lily Copelin secretary and Billie Simmons treasurer. New board members include Thelma Funderburk Sophelia Smith Ruby Steed Nedra Pennell and Gladys Bowman. The advisory board features Oma Whitehead RN Richard Bird Charles Meisner Dr J J Westenburg and Rev Marvin James. The next meeting and officer installation are set for Sept 18 at 7:30 p m in Chaparral Restaurant.
The County Commissioners' Court of Childress voted 3 to 1 against a pay raise for county employees in a special session Tuesday. A letter from 17 officials requesting increases tied to the 1973 budget was read, with motions failing to raise salaries or roll back to 1971 levels. Judge Harper Knight abstained. Steed urged personnel cuts, which others opposed.
The Bloodmobile will visit Fair Park Auditorium on Wednesday Sept 6 from 1 30 p m to 6 30 p m. Ruth Fite appeals for city residents to book donor slots and notes donors can receive hospital blood in return. Appointments contact 937 3311. more information from Mrs Pete Bolkenstyn or Betty Moody at the Red Cross office.
The Childress Jaycees and Jaycee-Ettes plan a 72 hour rest stop on U S 287 between Main and Commerce starting Friday September 1. Bill Belew announced as chairman at today's meeting. A Jaycee social is set for 7 30 p m in Fair Park with Johnny Williams introduced as a new member.
Agriculture Department projections show domestic cotton use rising for the 1972-73 season even as a 25 percent larger crop adds to surplus. As of August 1, the crop was forecast at about 13.3 million bales, with carryover near 3.3 million bales the lowest in years and a potential rise to about 4.75 million bales if use meets expectations. The full report will be released later this month.
At the Paris peace talks Viet Cong delegate Nguyen Thi Binh says President Nixon travels widely yet moves nothing toward peace in Vietnam. She accuses the U S of aggression and urges a ceasefire as negotiations continue. William J Porter’s deputy condemns Hanoi newspapers urging escalation while urging talks in Paris.
Season tickets for the Childress Bobcats home games go on sale next Wednesday at the School Administration Building. Reserved season seats cost 8 dollars for five games. 1.60 dollars per game. Gate price for reserved seats is 2 dollars. General admission 1.75 dollars. Student pricing varies by location. Season sales end 4 p.m. September 22 prior to the first home game.
The City Council authorized leasing a model TR-6 radar unit at 1785 for two months with a six month option to curb speeding in Childress and directed police to use it. The council tabled a proposed speed limit ordinance and discussed fines. New Outreach Center directors were approved, with Board terms running Sept 1, 1972 to Aug 31, 1973.
Vernon Hampton Crain 73 year old rancher farmer died at 11 40 p m Wednesday in Hall County Hospital The body is at Newberry Funeral Home and funeral arrangements will be announced from there Survived by his wife Ellena Brown Crain Tell Wichita Falls a son Thomas Crain Plano a brother Stelton Crain Childress and four grandchildren
Burglars raided the Dale Philpott Mobil Oil office on Tuesday night taking 34 dollars in cash and six cans of coffee. Entry was gained by picking a padlock. City police and the sheriff’s office are investigating.
The Childress Bobcats face the Crowell Wildcats in a scrimage at Fair Park Stadium at 8 p.m. Friday. The B Team scrimage with Turkey is canceled on Saturday.
Directors of the Canny Action Center Program will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Center to discuss program oversight and community outreach.
The Garden Valley Reunion will be held Sunday August 27 at the Community Action Center 510 Ave B Northeast. Registration starts 10 a.m. Attendees should bring a basket lunch drinks provided. For more information contact Mrs F E Biddy or Bob Moates.
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