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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1971
Page
1
Christopher Goldsburg president of Olympic Life Insurance Co. dies in a plane crash amid stock-bank loan scandal coverage. He was not named in any civil actions. the company faced SEC suits, while the death prompts no direct action against him.
As of Saturday December 11 cattle in Childress County were put under an on premise quarantine for scabies. More than thirty Panhandle and Rolling Plains counties share the measure. Cattle must stay on their current premises unless inspected by a Federal or State Inspector or veterinarian before removal. Movement to auction is allowed this week without on site inspection but will be inspected at the auction. Cross state movement requires a health certificate. Infected cattle must be dipped within 14 days. For details contact an Animal Health Inspector.
Bernt Balchen, pilot for Byrd on the 1929 South Pole flight, accuses Byrd of lying about a 1926 North Pole crossing. He says Floyd Bennett admitted the claim was false and that Amundsen was closer to the Pole during the 1925 expedition. Byrd died in 1957.
Work in the Fellowcraft Degree is scheduled for 7 p.m. today in the Masonic Lodge.
Howard Murchison outlines a 1500 dollar cap for vocational education and lunch and NDEA Title III. football playoff costs total 2555.45 with 2000 dollar athletic equipment, 2400 dollars in a six month time certificate, and 20.80 dollars kept in the athletic budget. Miss Denese Stevens, a 1970 Texas Tech graduate, is hired to teach spring semester.
Hosea Williams alone voiced surprise at Jesse Jackson's resignation as head of Operation Breadbasket based in Chicago. The SCLC executive committee was summoned to Atlanta to discuss the move, effective Friday, amid several Chicago resignations.
Childress Schools will dismiss at 2 40 p m Friday for the Christmas holidays. Classes will resume Monday January 3 1972.
Local and state campaign to fund cystic fibrosis research begins in Childress, sponsored by the Knights of Pythias Lodge. Chairman Bill Pennell leads a team with Clarence Hickman and Gerald Holeman to promote awareness and fundraising.
City Council approved a five percent salary raise for all regular city employees to take effect December 1, 1971 as part of the adopted budget. The council denied a housing project at Ninth Street and Avenue N NW that would alter flood water flow. Phase Two of the Master Plan moves forward without a financial analysis while awaiting tax impact on water payments to the Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority. Directors for the Outreach Center were approved. The maintenance area cleanup time was extended to January 10. City Manager Louis Sally will write the Texas Quality Control Board opposing local enforcement of its rules.
Congressman Bob Price notes regret over scabies quarantine affecting 34 West Texas counties but deems it necessary. He cites cooperation between Texas State Veterinarians and USDA to deploy extra veterinarians and maintain orderly cattle inspection and movement to avoid panic after the VEE horse epidemic.
An unnamed man claiming to be the Northwest Airlines hijacker D B Cooper says he is dying and committed the crime for peace of mind. The note, typewritten and signed D B Cooper, claims disguises and lack of fingerprints would keep him uncaptured.
Mary Ann Harbert of California and Richard Fecteau of Lynn Massachusetts arrived at Valley Forge Military Hospital near Philadelphia after release by the Red Chinese. They flew 10 000 miles from Hong Kong and were greeted by officials before medical evaluation. Harbert turned 26 days after Christmas and both expressed relief and happiness to be home.
Nine people were approved to serve on the Outreach Service Center Advisory Council by the Commissioners Court. The named members include Doug Morton Gerald Holeman Gordon Grawley Charles Meisner Doris Teague Booker T Jackson Mrs Sam Carmack Lewis White and Judge E Gip McMurry county judge. The courthouse engineering contract with Pardue Read and Dice was terminated and bylaws for the council were adopted. First National Bank named depository for substitute securities. Joe Hix approved to repair the City County Library roof. Clerical help for the Justice of the Peace office extended.
Senate and House conferees say President Nixon is ready to sign a compromise bill to tighten federal election campaign spending. The measure would overhaul the 1925 Corrupt Practices Act, creating the first major reform since its enactment. Rep. Wayne L. Hays says the bill is ready, while Sen. Hugh Scott hopes to secure a Senate vote before adjournment. If delayed, it would take effect after the next session.
The city of Childress vows to curb roaming dogs after multiple residents report packs causing trouble and property damage. Police Chief Alvis Maddox warns that officers cannot distinguish pets from strays and urges owners to keep dogs penned to prevent street dog packs.
JoAnna Hardin four months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hardin of Seattle formerly of Childress, died in sleep Saturday night. Survived by sister Lisa Irene four, grandparents Robert Bender San Diego and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hardin Amarillo, a Seattle grandmother and two Amarillo great grandmothers. Wayne Hardins travel to Seattle. funeral pending as father in Guam with US Navy.
The Childress ASC County Convention will be held December 15 at 7 00 p m instead of 1 30 p m as previously announced. W J Boykin chairman says the change aids delegates harvesting cotton. Two farmers will be appointed to the county committee for 1972 one for three years and one for two years.
John M. Deaver of Memphis announces candidacy for District Attorney challenging incumbent Jack Boone. Deaver, son of Temple Deaver, partners in a Memphis law firm with his uncle John Deaver. Boone has not announced but is expected to run again. Announcement noted in Index.
Ben Bob Walker former Childress Bobcat and student at San Angelo College will be the principal speaker at the annual Football Banquet Monday night in Fair Park Auditorium. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. sponsored by Bobcat mothers. Several awards will be given including Outstanding Player Fighting Heart and Defensive Player.
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