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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
1
President Nixon told a White House briefing he plans new U S troop withdrawals around Christmas as part of a broader plan to end the Vietnam War regardless of progress toward a negotiated settlement. He said the withdrawals would be announced in a national address updating his November policy statement and would be brief.
APSULE NEW YORK reports the Dow Jones average at 783.68, down 7.99 points or 1 percent, its lowest close since October 20 1966. Since May the index has fallen about 185 points, nearly 20 percent, amid broad market depressants. In Pittsburg about 200000 United Mine Workers vote today for its presidency, with incumbent Boyle and challenger Yabponski claiming momentum after final campaigning.
George W Swain of Fort Worth aged 69 former Childress resident died Monday in a Fort Worth hospital Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Newberry Chapel with Rev Joe S Allen officiating Interment in Childress Cemetery Pallbearers named W M Watson J E Conner Marcus Siler T E Carter Herbert Clift and Deane Dodge Swain born December 22 1899 in Newton Kansas came to Childress in 1913
A Lions club noon meeting featured a film titled The Open World Of Glass with A J Rushing as program chair. Harold Cheek led a committee that ordered a major playground piece to be installed by next summer, announced Jerry Dugan. Dugan also noted the annual Christmas party honoring Ruth Fite to be held Tuesday, with guests Aubrey Rogers Leonard Trosper and Mr and Mrs Ray Barstow of Fairbanks Alaska en route to Phoenix Arizona.
Three criminal cases moving from Borger to Childress early next year. Commissioners Court hires Kay Writer to assist in the District Clerk's office for three weeks. Hospitalization plan from Blue Cross discussed with no action. Court to negotiate land for four laning U S 287 from Childress limits to county line. Bills and reports approved.
Lt William L Calley Jr faces a motion to dismiss charges arguing a fair military trial is impossible due to pervasive media coverage and public passion. Civilian attorney George W Latimer, joined by Maj Kennedy A Raby, cites television presence and widespread comment as undermining due process. The case concerns the My Lai massacre allegations from March 16, 1968.
President Nixon signaled he will call a post Christmas special session if needed and would veto the Senate drafted tax reform bill. He stated he will use presidential powers to curb the cost of living and protect budget surpluses during a televised news conference.
Los Angeles grand jury indicted three women and two men from a desert commune on murder and conspiracy charges in the slayings of actress Sharon Tate and four others. The same five plus another woman were charged in the LaBianca killings a day later.
Funeral services for Joe Bob Prewitt age 65 will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Newberry Chapel with Dr. J. E. Shewbert officiating. Burial is in Estelline Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Ben Prewitt in Del Rio Texas and Bill Prewitt in Roswell New Mexico, and two sisters Mrs Carl Nuhn and Mrs Fletcher Carter.
A routine school board meeting Monday night discussed the award and transfer rules, approved payments for current bills, and heard a report from Bob Hart principal of the junior high. Bids on school buses were reviewed with no action taken. further consideration planned for next spring.
Sid stresses front end alignment improves safety and tire life. Visit Sager Motors now for services and inspection to maximize mileage and performance of your vehicle.
Webb's First In Window Judging Webb's Studio won first prize of 30 dollars in the Retail Merchants' window decorating contest sponsored by the Retail Activities Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. Out-of-town judges conducted judging Monday evening. Second prize went to the Fashion Shop and third to Saied's. Honorable mention went to First National Bank Preston Clothing Penney's Gwenallisa West Texas Utilities Gordon's and Watkin's. Walter Lockhoof, committee chairman, said the town looks attractive during the Christmas season and thanks participants.
The Childress Independent School District plans to sell several small parcels of land and a few buildings. The Board of Trustees approved the decision last night and sealed bids will be accepted.
The College Coordinating Board rejected Quanah Hardeman county's bid for a junior college after Rep. Heatly of Paducah secured legislative authorization. A unanimous board vote approved an election. THREE STUDENTS FROM CHILDRESS at West Texas State University named to Who's Who Among Students highlight campus leaders nationwide. Marsha Nell Thaten, John F. Inman, and Sherry Ann George are noted for campus service and honors.
City council spent most of its regular session approving multiple ordinances on first reading. Proposals covered city cleanup, tree and sign control near intersections, inoperative vehicles on private property, and unsafe structures. One ordinance raised Lone Star Gas rates on final reading. An ordinance granted a taxi permit to Sylvester White in Childress. Bids for a new police car came from Cline Motors, Sager Motors, and Smith Motor. committee to review includes Glenn Buckley and W. E. Helms.
Dense fog moved into parts of the Texas Panhandle with light snow and scattered rain across the southeast half of Texas. Temperatures near dawn dipped to freezing in the Panhandle Plains while rising to the 50s in deep South Texas. Snow dusted Amarillo with about one inch by mid day Monday. Forecasters saw a chance of sprinkles later as fog lingered in the south and southwest.
A 26 county Amarillo meeting of civic leaders including Paducah High School educator Gene Brist led to plans for a pig producing program to aid poverty families. Argus Burnett of the Texas Panhandle Community Action Corporation said the goal is to help raise pigs for the Panhandle feeder market and boost income amid 17,829 families in poverty and 21,078 with marginal income in the region.
Santa Claus lays out a downtown Childress tour from now until Christmas Week. He will visit a local store Friday night and tour business houses Saturday evening. From Monday December 15 to Friday 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. he revisits the stores. On Saturday December 20 he circulates the business district in the afternoon.
Judge Bernard Brominski will announce Wednesday if he will permit exhumation of Mary Jo Kopechne for an autopsy. The 28 year old Washington secretary died in the Chappaquiddick incident last summer. Her family opposes the move and the ruling is expected about 9:30 a.m. at the Luzerne County courthouse.
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