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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1960

Page

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Stinnett and Albany Set for Class A State SemiFinal

Stinnett Rattlers and Albany Lions meet in the Class A State Semi Finals at Fair Park Stadium Friday at 7 30 p m. Tickets go on sale Tuesday with 2 reserved and general admission, 75 cent student tickets. Albany the home team uses the north stands and Stinnett the south. Pre game ceremonies at 7 15 p m with limited radio coverage by Borger and KRBC Abilene.

Stinnett Rattlers Albany Lions Fair Park Stadium Childress Supt J. W. Hamilton CBCD Jeff Henderson Henderson Stinnett Lubbock Albany Borger KRBC Abilene

Psychologist to Speak Here Monday Night

Childress High School invites students and parents to an 8 p.m. Monday talk in the high school auditorium by Dr. Joseph M. Ayad of Amarillo on boy girl relationships. Principal Garland Terrell and Junior High Principal J A Steed urge attendance by both boys and girls and their parents. They say public schools see a need for this guidance and that attending with a child eases discussing growing up.

Joseph M. Ayad Amarillo Ayad Garland Terrell J. A. Steed Vane Ag

Green Presses GOP to Hand Over Election Irregularities Evidence

Sen. Theodore Francis Green urges the Republican National Committee to turn over any evidence of voting irregularities to his Senate subcommittee immediately. He says the data could support a major inquiry into alleged ballot fraud in several states. Green notes prior requests to GOP and Democratic leaders have gone unanswered.

Washington UPI Theodore Francis Green D-R.1 Senate Green GOP Thruston B. Morton Cook County Ill Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Henry M. Jackson Morton Don Green Republican National Committee Illinois Missouri Texas Pennsylvania New Mexico New Jersey

Rooms Sought For West Texas State A Cappella Choir

Rooms are needed for students coming to a performance by the West Texas State College A Cappella Choir. Jeff Henderson, Cofe-BCD Manager, says contact him with available rooms. The event at Fair Park Auditorium benefits local defense units. tickets cost 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students.

West Texas State College Cofe-Bcd Jeff Henderson Henderson Childress County Fair Park Charmber of Commerce Lone Star Gas Company

Tulia Receives Federal Housing Loan for 12 Homes

The Public Housing Administration announced a federal loan to Tulia Texas to fund construction of 12 low rent homes at a cost of 163 503 dollars. Tulia plans to sign a contract soon to enable the loan.

Washington UPI Public Housing Administration Tulia Texas

Soviet Urges U N Summit to Ease Khrushchev Kennedy Talks

The Soviet Union and Cambodia propose a United Nations summit on disarmament next spring as a prelude to a Khrushchev Kennedy meeting. Observers say the move could shield talks with limited preface and maximal face-saving, while Washington plays down the bid as another propaganda stunt.

Nine Qualify For All Regional High School Band

Childress School band members earned nine spots in the All Regional ensemble. Four advanced to state auditions in Amarillo with Jim Lane and Darrellene Holleman aiming for First Chair, Franklin Martin and Sheila Davis seeking Second Chair. Lane trombone Holleman tenor sax Martin clarinet Davis drums. Other qualifiers include Jean King Marie Sims Joan King Donna Cole and Mary Margaret Brummett.

Childress School Amarillo Jim Lane Darrellene Holleman Franklin Martin Shelia Davis Lane Miss Holleman Martin Miss Davis Jean King Marie Sims Joan King Donna Cole Mary Margaret Brummett

Plans To Break Boycott In New Orleans Schools

A parents group Save Our Schools plans to break the white boycott over integration at McDonough 19 and William Frantz schools. SOS provided transport to escorted Negro students and urged white parents to return their children amid threats and confrontations from protesters. The Louisiana Senate passed a bill to create a new city school board, while federal judges issued restraining orders against dismissals.

John G. Warner United Press International New Orleans UPI McDonough Leona Tessie Gail Save Our Schools SOS William Frantz Ruby Nell Bridges Ruby Louisiana Senate

Cold Wave Ends as Warm Air Reaches Texas

An influx of Gulf air ends a four day Texas cold spell. Weekend outlook calls for mild, cloudy conditions with a light rain in El Paso and forecasts of cooler temperatures in the Panhandle and High Plains. Highs in 60s across most regions, 50s to 60s in North Central Texas.

United Press International Gulf Texas Northwest South Central Southwest el Paso Panhandle High Plains Lufkin Corpus Christi

Wilson School Breakin Nets Nothing

A break in at Wilson School late Friday night or early Saturday morning caused no loss. The burglar entered from the west side, forced two locks on the principal’s office door and desk, and police said investigators are pursuing a few leads.

Wilson School Childress

Kennedy names Hodges secretary of commerce

President elect John F Kennedy selects Luther Hodges of North Carolina as secretary of commerce. Hodges, a 62 year old former textile mill hand turned businessman, promises to boost foreign trade and spark renewed confidence in American business.

Merriman Smith UPI White House Palm Beach, Fla John F. Kennedy Luther H. Hodges North Carolina Hodges

Fire Department Receives New Equipment

The Childress Fire Department has received new gear including 1200 feet of 2.5 inch hose 24 feet of extension hose and a 10 foot roof ladder for frontline use.

Childress

Navy to Appeal Dependent Decrease Plan

The Navy plans to appeal to the Defense Department for exemptions from the Presidents order to cut military dependents abroad. Navy Times says the reduction should be borne by the Army and Air Force due to more sailors already deployed without families. Continued on Page Two.

Washington API Navy Defense Department Navy Times Naval Command Army Air Force Congress

Mobutu Extends Regime and Hurls Threats in Congo

Mobutu proclaimed an indefinite extension of his rule and sent ex Premier Lumumba under heavy guard from the capital. He met with UN Commander Gen. Von Horn after clashes, warned Afro Asian Lumumba allies to halt plots, and said Lumumba would face trial as a hostage exchange for anti Lumumba leader Songolo. Lumumba was moved to Thysville under guard. Stanleyville remains a Lumumba stronghold.

Leopoldville the Congo UPI Joseph Mobutu Patrice Lumumba Mobutu United Nations Carl von Horn Sweden Lumumba Thysville Joseph Kasavubu Alphonse Songolo Stanleyville Kasavubu U.N Page

US Urges Venezuela to Invoke Rio Treaty Over Castro

UPI reports diplomatic officials say the United States pressed Venezuela to invoke the Rio pact against Fidel Castro’s Cuba citing evidence of Cuban involvement in a leftist insurrection. Betancourt has asked the OAS to probe Dominican threats, but he has not committed to action.

Washington UPI United States Romulo Betancourt Fidel Castro Castro Cuba Venezuela Havana Betancourt

Khrushchev Proposes UN Heads of Government Summit

Soviet Premier Khrushchev calls for a United Nations heads of government disarmament conference in a joint communique with Cambodia’s Prince Sihanouk. Washington officials and Kennedy aides greet the idea with skepticism noting his prior table pounding and fearing a propaganda circle.

Donald May United Press International Washington UPI Nikita S. Khrushchev United Nations U.N John F. Kennedy Khrushchev United States Washington

Eisenhower to Welcome Kennedy with Full Ceremonial Visit

President Eisenhower will host Kennedy at the White House with a televised ceremony. Army Navy Air Force and Marines will line the driveway as a national band plays. Hagerty says Kennedy will arrive at 9 a.m. and meet in the executive office for talks.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Executive Mansion White House Kennedy Army Navy Air Force James C. Hagerty Executive Hagerty Harry S. Truman Pennsylvania Avenue

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