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Childress Index

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Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1963

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Lunatic sought in East Side knife killings of two women

New York police search for a threatening caller described as a lunatic after two career girls, Janice Wylie and Emily Hoffert, were found slain in their Manhattan apartment. Wylie, 21, niece of writer Philip Wylie, had received obscene calls. bodies tied with sheets were discovered by Miss Wyle’s father.

New York UPI East Side Miss Wylie Newsweek Magazine Emily Hoffert Minneapolis Janice Max Wylie Janice Wylie Philip Wylie Miss Hoffert NEA Telep

Grim Task Begins at Moab Potash Mine

Rescue and identification efforts started in a truck repair shop turned temporary morgue as investigators probe an explosion at the Moab potash mine. Eighteen workers died, seven survived. federal and state agencies opened a full probe ordered by the Interior Department amid calls for safety reforms.

Moab Utah UPI John Stocks FBI Interior Department Washington Bureau of Mines

Second Turncoat Leaves China for Belgium with Family

Albert C. Belhomme, Belgian-born former U S Army sergeant who defected to China ten years ago, arrived in Hong Kong with his Chinese wife Hsiu Ying and their three sons. He is en route to Belgium with plans to seek a better future outside China. He is the second of 215 Korean War turncoats to leave China this month. another, Scott Rush of Marietta, Ohio, plans to return home soon.

Hong Kong UPI Albert C. Belhomme China Scott Rush Marietta Ohio Lowell D. Skinner Akron United States Belhomme Belgium Hsiu Ying

58 Ballots Returned in CofC Election

A total of 58 ballots have been returned in the new election for Chamber of Commerce directors announced by Manager Jeff Henderson. The deadline for ballots is set for Wednesday, and election results will be canvassed at a Board of Directors meeting. Rareshow calls for more information.

Chamber of Commerce Jeff Henderson Board of Directors

Jaycees To Open Labor Day Rest Stop Tonight

Childress Jaycees along with wives and families meet at Rotary Bowl Fair Park at 7 30 for an ice cream supper. They will open the Labor Day Rest Stop north side of the Court House to slow traffic and offer coffee and cold drinks to motorists.

Public Budget Hearing Set by County Judge

The public is urged to attend a budget hearing tomorrow led by County Judge Leonard King. The session starts at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the courthouse.

Leonard King

Labor Day Weekend Traffic Deaths Forecast by Safety Council

United Press International reports a Labor Day weekend forecast of 430 to 520 traffic deaths, with 8.7 billion miles driven from 6 pm tonight to Monday midnight. State and safety officials offer profiles of typical victims and urge caution to prevent repeats of high fatality weekends.

United Press International National Safety Council Howard Pyle Safety Council Pennsylvania Bureau of Traffic Michigan Jerry Fisher The Automobile Club of Michigan Fisher Leonard W. Hagerup Kemper Insurance Group

Barbecue Set During Cotton Carnival Opens Sept 9

Charley Jones announces a barbecue for farmers and ranchers at Fair Park on September 10 as part of the Cotton Carnival. Phil's Originals of Borger will provide entertainment. Invitations are mailed for early food orders. no parade this year. merchants will supply tickets.

Charley Jones Cotton Carnival Fair Park Phil’s Originals Borger

Tornado Tears Roofs From Five Homes in Texas City

Police reported a tornado tore roofs from five houses in Texas City. Radar showed a strong tornado cell moving northwestward in the area.

Texas City UPI

Golf Tourney Slated At Childress County Club

A city golf tournament will be held at the Childress County Club links on September 14 and 15 with an entry fee of $6. Fletcher Carter is the contact for players. The format, match or medal play, has not been decided.

Childress County Club Golf Links Fletcher Carter

Red China May Claim Indian Territories

London report says a Chinese map in an official publication shows Burma, Malaya, Korea, Laos, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Nepal and Bhutan inside China. The map also marks Indian areas and Ladakh as Chinese, prompting concern in Asia and in New Delhi Parliament.

London UPI Red China Russia Southeast Asia India Peking Chinese Republic China Asia New Delhi Burma Malaya Korea Laos Viet Nam Cambodia Nepal Bhu Bia Northe Frontier Agency Ladakh

County 4 H Clubs Hit District 3 Record Winners

Charlotte Howard Mary Ann Austin Andy Scott and James R Austin earned first places in District 3 4 H Record Judging for record recreation dog care and beef. Billy Cross Claranelle Cameron won second in entomology and health records. Donnalene Bearden and James Driver earned third in gardening and field crops. District 3 spans 23 counties.

Childress County Sharlotte Howard Mary Ann Austin Andy Scott James R. Austin Billy Cross Claranelle Cameron Donnalene Bearden James Driver

Wrecks Continue In City As Warnings Rise

Police report daily wrecks in Childress with two cars colliding at Avenue F and Ninth Street Sw at 7:30 a.m. No injuries but considerable damage. Frances F. Warren westbound and Ernest E. Hammons Jr southbound were involved. Warren to be cited for failure to grant right of way.

Warren

Samek Funeral for Cee Vee Farmer This Saturday

Adolf Samek 59 longtime Cee Vee farmer dies after open heart surgery in Dallas. Services at 1 30 p m Saturday at Cee Vee Methodist Church with Eldon Sanders and Horace Coffman officiating. Interment at Cee Wee cemetery. Survivors include widow Loretta and daughter Loretta June, plus father John, sisters Annie and others.

Adolf Samek Cee Vee Cee Vee Methodist Church Eldon Sanders Kirkland Church of Christ Horace Coffman Broadway Baptist Lubbock R. B. Ransom Jerry Barlowe Floyd Finch Robert Bostick Bob Jones Tate Timmons Cee Wee John Samek Gainesville Charlie Balames Annie Samek Tulsa Okla John Samek, Jr Barney Samek Emmitt Samek

Volunteer To Go Underground In Search For Missing Miner

In Sheppton Pa state mines chief Charmbury said a volunteer would descend over 300 feet to locate trapped miner Louis Bova after a television camera showed what may be a body. The plan faces debate among experts as rope and a parachute harness are prepared and the mission could occur later today.

Sheppton UPI H. Beecher Charmbury Louis Bova David Fellin Henry Throne Charmbury Fellin Throne Bova

US Stands Firm On Holding Buddhist Refugees

In Saigon US envoy Lodge refuses to surrender two Buddhist refugees taken in by the U S aid mission amid tensions over Buddhist repression. Viet Nam ministers press for release as curfew eases. clashes over who sparked the crackdown persist and Diem’s regime defends the arrests as anti coup actions.

Saigon South Viet Nam Cuu Lodge United States Washington Ngo Dinh Diem

Juvenile Delinquency Talk Targeted by Theft at School

In Los Angeles a thief stole a camera wallet and checkbook from the car of local TV personality Lee Giroux while he spoke at an elementary school about juvenile delinquency in society.

Los Angeles UPI Lee Giroux

Peking and China Policy In 1818 and After

The report notes Peking among events in 1818 and discusses China’s government statement on treating treaties with foreign powers. It mentions Russia’s quiet stance amid warning shots, and India’s assertive use of Chinese territorial claims to support its expansionist view.

Peking Cda People’s Republic of China Russia Siberia India Asia

Sister of City Resident Dies Funeral Planned Saturday

Mrs. O. S. Baker, sister to Mrs. L. C. Elliott, died this morning. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Lamar Smith Funeral Chapel. The Elliott family and their son Louis of Amarillo left for Dallas today.

O. S. Baker L. C. Elliott Elliotts Lamar Smith Louis Amarillo Dallas

Old Settlers To Elect New Officers Tonight

Old Settlers Association of Childress County schedules a 7 30 p m meeting at city hall to elect officers. President Bill Goodson says new officers and directors take duties September 1. Directors elected July 18 include Goodson John Rucker John Patterson Willard Copeland Bill Slaton James Lyles Jim Fields Nita Tippett Sue Johnson Roy Key Glenn Buckley Charles Reynolds.

Childress County Old Settlers Association Bill Goodson Goodson John Rucker John Patterson Willard Copeland Bill Slaton James Lyles Jim Fields Nita Tippett Miss Sue Johnson Roy Key Glenn Buckley Charles Reynolds

Sub Fire Kills Sailor Aboard Grayback

The Navy reports one sailor dead and six injured in a fire on the submarine Grayback during a Pacific training cruise. The department notes pay scale rules for executives require $100 weekly and supervision of at least two employees.

Washington UPI Navy Pacific Department

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