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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1973
Page
1
CAPSULE Wayne, PA. Eight nursing home residents were killed and scores injured when a fire swept the Caley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Authorities reported multiple arrests in related protests elsewhere as fuel price demonstrations spread.
Large North Vietnamese units attacked across Dak Song to Kien Duc near the Cambodian border. Sappers seized police HQs, civilians fled toward Gia Nghia as government forces and air strikes resisted. The clashes foreshadow a possible general offensive in the dry season.
Pioneer 10 sails past Jupiter avoiding major damage and transmits data on the planet's magnetic field and radiation belts. Project manager Charles Hall calls the moment elating as scientists begin to study the Jovian atmosphere and chart radiation levels for a five year data window.
John Cappelletti of Penn State, an All American running back, captured the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding college football player of 1973 in New York.
Funeral services for Brenda Walker 17 a high school senior who died in a Kendall County crash near Boerne will be held at 10 a m Wednesday in Marfa Christian Church burial there Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs Johnny Walker a brother David and grandparents Mr and Mrs Horace Wilcox of Childress Also killed in the crash were Michael Lishka 22 and Jimmy Dearing 18 both of San Angelo.
Funeral services for John L. Goodson Jr. 65, native of Childress, were held at 2 p m in the N S Griggs Pioneer Chapel Amarillo with Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery. Goodson, a concrete contractor, died Sunday while visiting relatives in Irving. He had lived in Amarillo 21 years. Survivors include his wife Nina Mae five sons Billy Gene Jimmy Lee Buddy Douglas Jerry one daughter Sue Sanford three brothers Jess Bill Noel three sisters Mettie Richesin Mae Goodson Velma Walker fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A head on crash on U S 83 62 twelve miles north of Childress at 2 30 a m left no serious injuries. J R Smith Mangum Okla driving south veered into the oncoming lane and struck Neal J Rischmuallar Sauk City Wis who was northbound. Smith received a ticket for driving on the wrong side of the highway while not passing.
County commissioners plan a 10 a.m. meeting at the Childress County Courthouse to discuss hiring a new Home Extension Agent after the resignation of Barbara Holeman effective Dec. 31. Holeman, who served since June 1, 1968, will move to Denton.
President Nixon gave selected GOP leaders a preview of his forthcoming personal financial reports. The White House meeting included Gerald Ford George Bush and seven congressional leaders. A 90 minute briefing followed to refute allegations about presidential finances.
Financial records show attorney claims defending Nixon's $500000 deduction for donating vice presidential papers. Attendees at the meeting included Sens. Scott Griffin Cotton Tower and Reps. Arends Rhodes. White House tax figures suggest Nixon paid $72686 in 1969, $789 in 1970, $878 in 1971, and $4298 in 1972 with potential refunds of about $45000 yearly, though official refunds were not confirmed.
Interior Department undersecretary Dr. John Whitaker told the Texas Farm Bureau state gathering in Abilene that a task force has studied rationing for two months and favors a system near 15 gallons per person weekly with potential market sales. He warned of higher fuel needs if Nixon expands farm land by 12 million acres, and noted fair allocation challenges for West Texas farmers. Belinda Whittenburg of Levelland was named Texas Farm Bureau Queen 1974, with runnerup Lee Ann Childers of Iowa Park.
A Sunday shower and yesterday's light rain did little to slow the cotton harvest. Gins ran at capacity with about 9,813 to 10,000 bales ginned and stacked in county yards. Snow fell in the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo near an inch and Dalhart about two inches, while other areas saw 40s and 50s with cool to mild weather expected statewide.
Five indictments were returned by the Grand Jury in session yesterday. Darrell Wayne Jennings charged with DWI second offense. John Lee Davis for child beating re indictments. Eugene Pearson theft over $50. Franklin D. Rose DWI. Another person indicted for theft by bailee. District Court to meet January 14, 1974.
Tickets for the quarter final game between the Childress Bobcats and the Alpine Bucks go on sale at the School Administration building Wednesday. Sales run until 1 p.m. Friday with no reserved seats. Prices are 2.50 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for students.
Paul Cruikshank, president of the Fort Worth and Denver Division, will host the annual employes and their families dinner at 7 30 p.m. tonight in the Fair Park Auditorium.
Victor E. Fisher appeared in County Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was fined $100 plus court costs.
The Community Action Program will hold a meeting at the Center at 7 p.m. Thursday. Director Rowden Cordell, the coordinator, announced the plans.
Latest supporters to the Cemetery Improvement Fund include Frannie Byrd with $5, Mrs. R. O. Law and Jeaneane Byrd at $5, Mrs. C. B. Lindsey with $1, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Gillespie contributing $5, and Mrs. A. F. Verner donating $5.
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