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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1960
Page
1
London reports a British doctor promotes flirtation as a healthier substitute for middle aged men’s smoking. Dr Alistair MacKinnon suggests men seek light romance or platonic friendships to ease daily stress, warning younger men against flirting as a substitute.
Thomas Mahoney 96 of Childress died at 6 30 p m Sunday in a Groom hospital after an accident. He had lived in the area more than 40 years and was a retired FW & D railway dispatcher. He was born January 3 1874 in Norwood Ontario Canada. Surviving are two sisters Mrs Charles L Pearson and Mrs B Flinley both of Toronto Canada. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Newberry Funeral Home.
In San Francisco the United Presbyterian Church in the U S A proposes uniting with the Methodist Church United Church of Christ to form an 18 million member reformed and catholic church. Leaders from 33 Protestant and Orthodox denominations discuss the plan at the National Council of Churches assembly. Endorsers include Episcopal Bishop James A Pike and Methodist Bishop John Wesley Lord. Some reformers say inclusivity should be broadened to other denominations.
Emerson P. Schmidt, chief economist, forecast a first half 1961 downturn of 1 to 2 percent in real output with unemployment likely higher than 1960. He noted inventory adjustments, budget shifts, and money-supply issues as headwinds but said the downturn should be temporary and overall 1961 output may rise above 1960.
Moisture measured at 0.03 inch fell from 2 40 to 5 50 a m and 8 50 to 9 a m Sunday. High winds with sand swept the area yesterday afternoon. Wheat in most areas of the county is in need of rain.
The Childress Fire Department plans a 7 p m meeting at City Hall to elect new officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs O R Culwell died this morning at her daughter's Dallas home. Last rites are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Hedley.
In New Orleans, 17 white children attend William Frantz Elementary as picketers reduce. Ruby Nell Bridges and three other Black students remain at McDonogh 19. SOS organizers vow to continue pressure. Rev. Foreman’s daughter Pamela keeps perfect attendance.
A Sunday morning crash in the 1800 block of Avenue Four involved a car driven by Mrs. Paul Marshall and an intoxicated driver, George Owens Jr. Minor damage noted and Owens charged with driving while intoxicated in county court. Police investigated the incident.
The Childress Rotary Club announces its annual Christmas Party at 7 p.m. Thursday at the First Methodist Church. The Wednesday noon meeting will be held as usual at the Hotel Childress, per President Palmer Massey.
A UPI report outlines an autopsy of the 1960 presidential race noting that about 1000 votes in four states could have swung the outcome for Nixon. Illinois Missouri New Mexico and Nevada would have passed to Nixon if a single voter in each precinct backed him instead of Kennedy. The states are cited as targets for recounts or investigations of voting irregularities.
Dr Joseph M Ayad, a psychologist from Amarillo, speaks on parent child and boy girl relationships at a Community Meeting tonight in the Childress High School auditorium. The session starts at 8 p m and invites all teenagers and parents.
Police investigated Austin's second explosion outside the Presbyterian Theological Seminary. A student said he was studying as the blast produced a large smoke column but caused no damage. He denied student involvement in UT integration demonstrations, though seminary students had been active in past actions.
Courtney L. Whitlock of Lubbock was arrested Saturday by the Highway Patrol and charged with second offense driving while intoxicated. He remained jailed with bond set at 1500 pending Grand Jury action. Whitlock had prior DWI arrests in 1950 and 1954 in Lubbock, per County Attorney Charles Reynolds.
President elect Kennedy is urged to overhaul the defense setup by Sen. Symington with a plan to abolish Army Navy and Air Force secretaries while keeping services as divisions. A joint staff would report to the secretary of defense and a new weapons systems directorate would be created. The plan envisions three unified commands strategic tactical and defense with a fourth for National Guard and reserves. projected savings exceed eight billion dollars with multi year funding and direct defense secretary controls.
250 tickets for the Stinnett Albany Class A semi final game go on sale morning at the Chamber of Commerce Office. North stands tickets are limited to 250, priced for reserved seats at 2 dollars and general admission. Student tickets cost 7 cents. Pre game ceremonies begin at 7 15 p m with kickoff at 7 30 p m. Childress Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development will present a trophy to the winner.
UPI reports rising violence in the Congo after independence. UN troops seek to halt clashes between Congolese soldiers and Lumumba supporters in Kikwit near Leopoldville. Lumumba, arrested by Col. Mobutu, faces treason charges while regional tensions grow. Civilians flee as hostilities spread to Stanneyville and Kabalo.
Owens Jr is a Dallas resident who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in County Court this morning. He was fined 150 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail. Owens was arrested Sunday morning by city police.
A mid morning blaze at 910 Avenue H Northeast Banewanay destroyed the interior of a residence. Firefighters reported total damage to the home.
West State College A Cappella members will present a program tonight at Fair Park Auditorium starting at 5 p m. Families hosting students tonight will receive tickets. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
Two Childress men are jailed in Childress County today after a Sunday morning chase on Avenue F and J. The suspects, Joe Potter and another man, reached speeds over 100 mph before a blowout two miles west of town ended the pursuit. Officers from the Highway Patrol Shari Department and Sheriff’s deputies arrested them after two bullet holes were found in the car.
Carl Denny named as man of the Grand Jury for Childress County with 12 other members including James Ray Clifton Garner A Coyle J Campsey George Walter and Mrs Jewel Terry The panel begins its term this month and continues into May under the supervision of local authorities.
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