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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1961

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Nehru Blames China for Betrayal and Threat on Border

Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru denounced Communist China as betraying India and warned of potential troop incursions. He cited a recent warning linked to India’s border activities and noted China sought talks on a Tibet trade treaty renewal.

Nehru Red China India New Delhi UPI Jawaharlal Nehru China Indian Peiping Tibet United Nations Dalai Lama Himalayan

Kennedy Hopes To Avoid Calling Reserve

The Kennedy administration aims to rely on a larger regular army rather than mobilize reserve units in future crises. Officials cite issues during the current mobilization of 119,500 National Guard and reserve members and plan for about 960,000 active personnel, with 16 divisions. Governor Wesley Powell will inspect New Hampshire Guards at Ft. Bragg, while officials defend the combat readiness of most units.

Washington UPI Kennedy National Guard Eisenhower Kenney Elvis J. Stahr Jr Stahr Hamphire Wesley Powell Ft. Bragg N. C Ft. Brace Powell National Governors Conference Jim Corey

Banquet Honoring Rogers and Wells Set by Teachers Group

State Senator Andy J. Rogers of Childress and Representative H. G. Wells of Tulsa will be honored at an Appreciation Dinner Monday night December 1 by the Swisher County unit of the Texas State Teachers Association. The event at Kress school cafeteria will feature speakers from education circles and a summary by H M Baggarly of The Tulsa Herald.

Andy J. Rogers Childress H. G. Wells Tulsa Swisher County Unit Texas State Teachers Association Kress Roy Burk Swisher County Ray Douglas Sam T. Bryan Happy LeRoy Frances Parent-Teachers Association H. M. Baggarly The Tulsa Herald Senator Rogers Wells

Cease Fire Breaks As UN Forces Clash In Katanga

Fighting erupts in Elisabethville as United Nations troops clash with Katangese forces breaking a long cease fire. Reported Katanga deaths reach at least 36 with mortars and machine guns. Thant authorizes all necessary military action and requests reinforcements.

Congo U. N Katanga Neil Smith United Press International Elisabethville, Katanga UPI United Nations Elisabethville New York Thant Ventist U.N Evariste Kimba

Murderer Tries To Prove He's Not Insane Now

In Rusk Texas Dr Harold Fidinoff seeks to convince a six member jury he is sane and entitled to release after being found insane for the 1959 murder of El Paso lawyer Ted Andress. Prosecution psychiatrist Dr Richard Laughlin said Eidinoff remains paranoid with no cure.

Rusk, Tex UPI Harold Fidinoff Eidinoff el Paso Ted Andress Rusk Richard A. Laughlin Laughlin State Hospital Lubbock Andress el Paso International

FAA Approves Antenna Site for Red River Valley TV

The FAA approved the antenna location for the Red River Valley Translator TV Association. Dr. Jack Fox, president, said FCC awaited FAA approval. The antenna will be north of the city. Odell Setliff, manager, expects the system on air within three weeks of FCC approval.

Federal Aviation Agency Red River Valley Translator TV Association Jack Fox Federal Communications Commission Fox Odell Setliff Association FCC

American Statesmen Move Against Cuba

The Organization of American States votes 14 to 2 to convene foreign ministers next month to discuss possible measures against Cuba. The proposal, supported by 19 of 21 members, opens the door to sanctions such as an embargo, with Cuba and Mexico opposing and several abstentions. The meeting site may be Panama.

Washington UPI Cuba Council of the Organization of American States OAS Mexico Colombia OAS Council Panama

Texas Tech Students Join Telephone Craze

Texas Tech college students host two talkathons pushing late into the holidays. Freshman David Horton called a West Hall student at 10:15 p.m. Sunday from Gaston Hall, followed by John Little noting a second Knapp Hall call 45 minutes later between Thompson Hall and another dorm. The current Tech record sits at 122 hours, while Michigan State at Lansing has surpassed 200 hours.

Lubbock UPD Texas Tech College David Horton Dallas Gaston Hall West Hall John Little Thompson Hall Knapp Hall Michigan State Lansing

Driving Without License Charges Filed Against Cecil B Eubanks

Cecil B Eubanks faces charges of driving while license is suspended. He had not yet been arraigned when reported by the County Attorney’s office. Eubanks was arrested by a local Highway Patrolman.

Cecil B Eubanks Eubanks

Hungarians Still Need Soviet Troops, UN told

UN report by Sir Leslie Munro says Hungary remains unstable five years after Budapest uprising and relies on Soviet troops to stay in power. He cites denial of rule of law and self government, and repressive measures including arrests and anti religious campaigns. Hungarian talks with Washington consider Mindszenty.

United Nations N.Y UPD Hungary Budapest Sir Leslie Munro Munro General Assembly United States Gyula Kallai Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty Washington Mindszenty U.S U.N Soviet Union

Christmas Leave Policy Offered To Army Men

Army recruiter Maurice A. Wilson announces a Christmas Leave policy for enlistees from December 11 through New Year’s Day. Recruits may take up to 15 days leave before basic training while receiving full pay and allowances. Inquiries: Sfc Wilson collect Linden 24543 or 26762 at Vernon or visit Childress City Hall Fridays 1 to 5 p.m.

Src Maurice A. Wilson Army U. S. Army Sfc Wilson Linden Vernon Childress City Hall

Squadron To Hold Weekend Recovery Practice

The 9410th Air Recovery Squadron will conduct its first actual recovery practice this weekend. Lt. Col. James Ragsdale announced the effort after the unit’s first telephone alert last weekend reaching about 94 percent of members in 12 towns in roughly 30 minutes. He aims to cut alert time below 20 minutes next time, noting six percent were unavailable.

9410Th James Ragsdale Ragsdale

Rotary Christmas Party Highlights With Members and Guests

The Rotary Club held its annual Christmas Party last night hosted by Mrs. Joe Allen. Wayne Webb and Mrs. Louise Bowers performed two Christmas songs. Gifts went to all Rotary Anns with special recognitions for Mrs. Allen Mrs. Bowers the club sweetheart and Virginia Van Bibber who types the club bulletin. The event does not replace the upcoming regular meeting set for Wednesday.

Rotary Club Rotary Anns Joe Allen Wayne Webb Louise Bowers Allen Bowers Virginia van Bibber

Borger Men Charged With Illegal Hunting

Three Borger men Louis Reyhes Robert Reyhes and Richard Hale faced charges in Justice Court for hunting on Willie Meyers land at Estelline without consent. The report from JP Paul Goodson details the alleged unlawful activity on enclosed property.

Justice Court Borger Paul Goodson Louis Reyhes Robert Reyhes Richard Hale Willie Meyers Estelline

Younster Hurt In Fall From Pickup Truck

Royce Dan Tippett seven year old son of Mr and Mrs W H Tippett Jr of Tell showed slight improvement at Childress General Hospital after a fall from a moving pickup on a dirt road Sunday. He suffered a cracked skull and injuries to the back and neck while riding in the rear of the truck with other children accompanied by Jim Fields and M A Tate during a fishing trip.

Royce Dan Tippett W. H T-Bar) Tippett, Jr Tell Childress General Hospital Jim Fields M. A. Tate

Cattle Theft Indictments In Childress County Case

Robert Posey of Bowie indicted by a Grand Jury on cattle theft charges involving John Dodgen's cattle in Childress County. Posey plans to plead guilty, livestock recovered. Roy Green of Childress County implicated in the statement. Texas Rangers aided local sheriffs in the investigation. Green arraigned, pled not guilty, released on $1500 bond.

Roy Green Childress County Robert Posey Bowie Sheriff's Office Posey John Dodgen Childress Gaylon Smith Green Texas Rangers

Tom Norman Speaks on Communism Versus Christianity

Lions Club hears Tom Norman pastor of Central Christian Church discuss Communism versus Christianity at noon. LeRoy Gaines announces annual Christmas Party for Ruth Fife and wives at 7 pm Tuesday in the hotel dining room. Dick Preston leads the program. John Martin introduced as new hospital administrator transfer from Lubbock.

Lions Club Tom Norman Central Christian Church LeRoy Gaines Ruth Fife Dick Preston John Martin Lubbock

Mrs Kindle Suffers Fall Breaks Knee Cap

Preliminary exam at noon indicated Mrs Walter Kindle broke her knee cap in a fall. Attending physician said x rays were being taken at Childress General.

Mrs. Kindle Walter Kindle Childress General

Grand Jury Indicts Burglary and Theft in District Court

Six indictments are returned by the Grand Jury including charges of burglary against Milton Kitchens and Leonard Moore, theft for Paul Buhr and G. D. Haumont of Denver, cattle theft for Robert Posey, and incest for S. P. Runnels. District Court hears several divorces and dismissals, with reconvening set for December 4.

John [Orbis H. D. Cordell, Sr Milton Kitchens Leonard Moore Paul Buhr G. D. Haumont Denver Colo Robert Posey Bowie S. P. Runnels C.J. Lyons Joyce Ann Trosper Kennth Jerome Trosper Frances Crawford Robert Frank Crawford Donificia Alfaro Ramon Jose Luis Ramon Barbara Love Billy Ray Love Mattie P. Eliott Willie D. Elliott Bonnie Myrtle Ward Billy Ray Ward Mary Truly Wesley K. Truly

Housing Authority Won’t Condemn Any Land

At the regular board meeting Childress Housing Authority announced no land will be condemned. All abstracts will be completed this week and Earl Brown, executive director, was named contracting agent by the board.

Childress Earl Brown Brown

Band Concert Tonight at Mc Murry College

The Mc Murry College Band performs at the High School auditorium at 7 30 PM. Admission is fifty cents for the public.

McMurry College

Firemen and Wives Plan Muscular Dystrophy Canvass Night

Wives of firefighters meet their spouses at 7 tonight to coordinate the house-to-house canvass scheduled for December 11 in support of the Muscular Dystrophy drive.

Drive chairman named for Mothers March campaign

George Shine Robinson will lead the January March of Dimes drive with County Chairman Carl Hudson announcing. The annual Mothers March will be directed by Mrs. Leon Robinson, Hudson said.

George Shine) Robinson Carl Hudson Leon Robison Hudson

Illinois man with three wives arrested by police

Illinois police arrested a man with three wives. The suspect, a head of a large household, faces unspecified charges in a case linked with family life and social norms. The timing suggests the action occurred before the Christmas period.

Sweet Home Illinois

Officials Question Prisoner Cell Conditions

Officials consider how inmates endure long terms in small cells and reflect on children helping with chores while hoping parents reveal plans for Christmas Day.

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