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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
1
Crowd estimates put 250 000 Russians in Moscow streets in a nationwide protest against American Viet Nam policy. Police blocked a march to the U S Embassy while officials denounced U S actions and new tensions with Britain over a Geneva conference draft.
Pope Paul VI capped the Ecumenical Council in St. Peter's Square before about 200000 people with a call for peace. He praised the four year assembly for modernizing Catholic practice including Mass in languages other than Latin and widening religious liberty, while noting future effects remain to unfold.
Defense Secretary McNamara announced a drastic cut of two thirds in the nations long range bomber fleet. The Strategic Air Command will close four bases and transfer two, with 126 bases closed or reduced overall, saving about 410 million dollars annually. The move signals possible new bomber programs and a reduced Soviet threat.
Eubank and Park announce Eubank Park Drug will relocate to 240 Main, doubling the Rexall store size. The remodeled store will feature new fixtures and cases. The 1920s origin, ownership changes, and three pharmacists including Eubank, Park, and Copeland are noted.
Gemini 7 passes the 1.5 million mile mark as Frank Borman and James Lovell report strong progress on day five in orbit. They plan mock launch of Gemini 6 and rendezvous tests while weather and cabin temperature present minor issues.
Eddie J. Leary urges all Fair Park Community House members to attend the Friday 8 p.m. meeting of the Childress County Farmers Union to discuss the insurance program.
An elite South Vietnamese ranger unit on a search and destroy mission 30 miles south of Da Nang faced heavy close range fire from foxholes and bunkers. U.S. officials said air support was limited to avoid casualties among South Vietnamese troops, though planes did fly 47 sorties against a force of 500 to 600 men.
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle will contest the December 19 runoff against leftist Francois Mitterrand. Information Minister Alain Peyrefitte announced after a cabinet meeting that de Gaulle will campaign for another seven year term from Elysee Palace. Polls show de Gaulle leading 60 to 40.
The piece argues Americans should avoid siding with English rule or Western powers in Rhodesia and warns against U S or UN interventions. It critiques U S policy as impulsive, cites post independence Congo violence, and calls for restraint amid rising African assertions.
A W L Nelson truck from Dimmitt caught fire around 7 15 a m today between Childress and Kirkland near Horseshoe Creek. The cab and wires from the motor burned, per the local fire department.
Final rites for Mrs J. Claude Wells 84 of Memphis were held at 2 30 p m Sunday at First Baptist Church Memphis with interment in Memphis Cemetery She died 8 30 a m Saturday after a heart attack She was the aunt of Mrs Dalby Fleming and cousin of Mrs Pearl Cope of Childress Survivors include her widower two brothers Dr R L Vineyard of Amarillo and John Vineyard of Midland a niece Mrs Bill Scott of Amarillo and several other nieces and nephews.
Childress singers receive a special invitation to attend the Hardeman County Singing from 2 to 4 p m Sunday at St Luke Methodist Church in Quanah.
Postmaster Warner Stevens says about ten percent of the year’s mail enters the postal system during December, with roughly 31000 pieces handled from December 1 to 24. Twenty six staff at the Childress office will manage the seasonal jump and residents are urged to shop and mail early and use ZIP Codes. The office has halted major construction to improve service this month.
Dr. Robert Jones will serve as the 1966 chairman of Western District Boy Scouts at the annual Quanah banquet attended by 53 Scouting members from Hardeman Cattle and Childress counties. Biull Hajek remains District Commissioner. Kerry Meason earned the district’s only Eagle Scout award for 1965.
Charles Mock was elected president of the Childress Volunteer Fire Department in a meeting last night. He succeeds Arvene Bellah. Louis Sally was elected vice president and Glen Stiner secretary treasurer. Additional officers and crew: Chief John Ballew, assistant chief Charlie Moore, fire marshal G A Williams, Captain Guy Burton Company One, lieutenants Don Smotherman Jo Howard, Captain Raymond Lassen Chuck Mock Company Two, hose captain A T Williams, drill chief Raymond Love, assistant drill chief Roy Hassell, chaplain Francis Sport. Utility crews include Benny Hawkins Desmond Bridges Johnny Longbine Gene Nelson Calvin Owens. Sponsors Nelda Cordell Greta Longbine Charlotte Sally. Mascot David Smothermon.
Jane Ragsdale, a high school senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ragsdale, won the Voice of Democracy national broadcast scriptwriting contest. The 19th annual event, sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary in Childress, carries the theme Democracy What It Means To Me. Her winning script advances to the district contest in Plainview in January. M and Allison served as VFW chairman with judges Inez Robinson Deane Dodge and Scott Shepherd.
M K Wilcoxson told Rotary Club that concentrated urban populations are a national weakness. He urged continued foreign aid noting aid has kept several nations from turning Communist and warned more is needed for Africa's 40 new nations. He praised the program by Cecil Park and announced the upcoming Christmas party at Ranchouse Restaurant with visiting Rotarians Sid Reid Hollis Ross Hendricks Vernon and student guest Pat Steed.
About 150 parents, teachers, and students attended the East Ward TAP Christmas program. Mrs. Ted Shelton led the opening prayer, Miss Nektie Agnes Kennedy told the Christmas Story, and pupils from three elementary grades sang carols under Mrs. Louis B. Barkley and pianist Miss Lula Mae Carter. A classroom tour showcased decorations and student work while room mothers provided refreshments.
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