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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1964

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Pope Paul VI Receives Historic Welcome in India

Pope Paul VI arrived in Bombay as a pilgrim for peace on a record reception day in Hindu India. An estimated two million people watched his drive into the city after a 20 hour Rome to Bombay journey with a stop in Beirut. He was greeted with garlands and cheering crowds as observers called it the greatest welcome ever accorded to a visiting pope.

Bombay India UPI Paul VI Santa Cruz Britain Queen Elizabeth Pope Paul Air India Rome Berut Lebanon

Cotton allotments rise in Childress County vote planned

ASCS Secretary Gene Shie says the 13 is unlucky for some but not here as cotton allotment acreage increases to 52 648 acres from 92 535. About 800 farms affected. voters decide December 15 at six polling places including Childress office Kirkland Gin Tell Gin Carey store Harrell Chapel Community House Arlie Loco. Two thirds required for approval.

Childress County abestiGeso Res ASCS Gene * Shie Childress Office Kirkland Gin Tell Gin Carey Store Harrell-Chapel Community House Arlie-Loco

Pine To Drill Salt String For Teas No 1 West Of Childress

Salt formations in the ground near the Paul Teas No 1 Ted Shields wildcat west of Childress necessitate a salt string of pipe between 1500 and 2000 feet. Toolpusher Claude Ens ey said the pipe will be eight and five eighths inches to that depth. The test, planned to reach about 8000 feet, is currently below 300 feet.

Paul Teas Ted Shields

Millionaire Dave Beck Ready to Be Free Again

Free Again Seattle UPI reports millionaire Dave Beck, once a symbol of rags to riches, anticipates December 11 when he will become a free man again.

Seattle UPI Dave Beck

Fire Department Names New Officers At Chili Supper

The Fire Department held its annual chili supper Tuesday night and elected new officers. Arvene Bellah becomes president with Charles Mack as vice president and John Ballew as chief, among other posts. Special guests included city council members Morris Higley and Gene Chapman.

Childress Volunteer Fire Department Arvene Bellah Charles Mack Glenn Stiner Bellah Kenneth Loter John Ballew Charlie Moore G. A. Williams Buddy Cordell Guy Burton R. L. Miller Desmond Bridges Y. B. Merrell Preston Shoffner Bill Dawson Red Fenter Raymond Love Roy Hassell Spooky Benny Hawkins John Childers Briages Gene Nelson Calvin Owens Mary Helen Mack Grace Howard Peggy Bellah Mascot Kelley Love Morris Higley Gene Chapman

FBI Sees Arrests Over Mississippi Civil Rights Slayings

In Washington the FBI chief J Edgar Hoover told Rev Martin Luther King arrests are expected soon for the 1964 Mississippi killings of civil rights workers. King said the meeting at FBI headquarters lasted over an hour and that 10 or 11 suspects may be charged.

Washington UPI FBI J. Edgar Hoover Mississippi Martin Luther King King Hoover

Advent Explained To Rotarians At Email Rotary Meet

Rev Richard Neyer of Holy Angel's Catholic Church explained Advent and changes in church services to the Rotary Club. Guy Eastham introduced the program. Christmas Party set for December 15. New member Neil Gage welcomed. guests Al Cowrinkle Amarillo, Gayle Guthrie, Raymond Ivey, and student guest Wallace Campbell attended.

Rotary Club Richard Neyer Holy Angel’s Catholic Church Guy Eastham Gene Blackwell Neil Gage al Cowrinkle Amarillo Gayle Guthrie Raymond Ivey Wallace Campbell

Meet Thursday at Childress General Hospital Auxiliary

The Childress General Hospital Auxiliary schedules an important meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs Deane Dodge. All members are urged to attend.

Childress General Hospital Deane Dodge

Seventeen Children Die In Fires Across Four States

A UP International report details fires in Illinois Maryland Kentucky Missouri and Louisiana that killed seventeen children. In Baltimore a father was charged with arson after a home blaze killed seven children. Five Spencer children died near Versailles Kentucky and three Belk children perished in Missouri. One Belleville Junior College building housed 125 students escaping unharmed.

Baker Balks at Discussing Private Affairs at Senate Hearing

Bobby Baker refused to answer questions about private affairs at a Senate investigation hearing citing constitutional grounds. He again invoked the 5th and other amendments while declining to discuss a $25,000 kickback scheme tied to a stadium contract and Democratic fundraising in 1960.

Washington UPI Bobby Baker Senate Senate Rules Committee Baker House Don B. Reynolas Reynolds Matthew McCloskey William N. McLeod House District Committee Barr Edward Bennett Williams Williams

Student Set Himself Afire After Family Quarrel at Campus

Alton Crook an 18 year old Sanford Fritch basketball player lay critically burned after dousing himself with gasoline and igniting flames near West Texas State University Canyon campus. Friends reported he had become depressed following a quarrel with his family during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Galveston UPI Alton Crook Crook Sanford Fritch Texas Panhandle West Texas State University At Canyon WTSU

Correction Swaps Name on Bobcat Banquet Table Committee

The Index corrects an earlier listing by stating Mrs Bill Poling served on the Bobcat Banquet table arrangements committee instead of Mrs Ted Poling. The change clarifies who handled seating for the event.

Bill Poling Ted Poling

Paducah Men Face DWI Charges In County Court

Alec E. Crump of Paducah pled not guilty to DWI and was released on $750 bond after arrest Tuesday night by the Highway Patrol. Joe Caldwell of Paducah pled guilty to alcohol influence with a $25.50 fine in County Court.

Alec E. Crump Paducah Highway Patrol Joe Caldwell

Clear Mind Key To ESP Success, Duke Tests Show

An UPI dispatch notes that Duke University student Coleman Cooper lost his ESP edge after a phone call brought a distraction from a visiting girl. The piece argues that absolute concentration is essential and that even trained subjects fail without mental discipline and training. George Zirkle.

Durham N.C Coleman Cooper J. B. Rhine Duke George Zirkle

Johnson envisions Kennedy Center as living force for arts

President Johnson spoke at the ground breaking for the 31 million John F. Kennedy Cultural Center. He urged the center to become a living force to encourage art and bring performers to every part of the nation, with government support kept minimal.

Washington UPI Johnson John F. Kennedy Potomac River Congress

A M Andrews Dies in California After Fort Worth Job

A M Andrews, 78, of Los Angeles California died at 8 a m today in his home. He was a former Fort Worth and river shows employee and lived in California a decade. Survived by widow Anta Mae four daughters Anna Mae Christine Mildred and Maxine all of Los Angeles a brother Lance of California and sisters Mrs Wilson Mrs Cora Murphy and Mrs Ruby Duff all of California Funeral services and burial likely in Hollywood California Friday.

Rmer Childress M Andrews Los Angele Calif Joe Wilson Childress Howard Andrews Garland Terrell Hollywood Calif Wilson Andrews Fort Worth Nver Los Angeles Anta Mae Home Anna Mae Christine Mildred Maxine Lance California Cora Muphey Ruby Duff

Auxiliary members donate for holiday foods basket and milk fund

American Legion Auxiliary members approved a holiday foods basket fundraiser up to 320 for a deserving family at a Tuesday meeting. Welfare chairwoman Bettye Estes leads the annual project. Pat Jones donated 5 to cover milk for 16 local school children.

American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Building Welfare Bettye Estes Pat Jones Auxiliary Estes Sedele McKinney G. SW. Cochairmen Viola Toler Virginia Hassell

Winter Weather Shifts Through Texas Panhandle

United Press International reports a cold front moving southeast across the northern Panhandle after a brief warm spell. Overnight lows reached 27 in Dalhart and 32 in Amarillo, with light rain in the south and east and a forecast of subnormal temperatures statewide into the weekend.

United Press International Panhandle U. S Weather Bureau Fort Worth Dalhart Amarillo Corpus Christi Texas

Eastside Automotive Opens on Highway in Childress

Eastside Automotive opens for business in Childress at 60142 Avenue Fee. Owned by Dan Imhoff and Donald Larned, the shop offers repair services for automobiles trucks and farm machinery and will also supply used parts.

Eastside Automotive Childress Dan Imhoff Donald Larned Avenue Fee

Federal mediators fail to advance wage dispute in railroad talks

Federal mediators and railroad management held talks in Washington with no apparent progress toward resolving a wage dispute that risks a nationwide rail strike. The stoppage could affect multiple carriers and disrupt schedules nationwide.

Washington UPI

Deep Snow Drifts Reported in Maine and Midwest Blizzard

A severe snowstorm produced 10 foot drifts in Maine today and swept into the Middle West with heavy snowfall. Officials warn of dangerous travel as crews work to clear roads and restore power.

United Press International Maine Middle West

Lettuce Based Cigarettes Claim Safe Taste Without Nicotine

Perry Resnick of Philadelphia announces a lettuce leaf cigarette claiming to satisfy taste while avoiding nicotine and circulatory harm. Early tests in eastern hospitals suggest minimal circulatory impact, with varieties including mentholated and filtered options aimed at a safer smoking alternative.

Oklahoma City Perry Resnick Philadelphia Resnick Surgeon General

Native of Kirkland Dies In Amarillo

Mrs. Iane Estell Cox 56 died Monday afternoon at her Amarillo home where she had lived since 1927. Born in Kirkland, she will be buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery after funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday in Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel. Survivors include her husband Ted R. Cox two sons her mother two brothers three sisters and one grandchild.

Iane Estell Cox Amarillo Cox Kirkland Blackburn- Shaw Memoral Chapel Memorial Gardens Ted R. Cox

Collision at 2nd Street and Avenue F injures none reported

At 11 55 a m Tuesday heavy damage occurred in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of 2nd Street and Avenue F Northeast. Mrs Hyatt King attempting a right turn braked suddenly when a small boy darted in front of her car and was struck in the rear by A W Sims driving east.

2Nd St Ave. F

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