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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1976
Page
1
Washington reports the 1976 and earlier wheat stockpile will total about 1.02 billion bushels by June 1, the largest since early 1960s surpluses. Farm prices fell as stocks rose, with farm prices averaging 2.46 per bushel last month versus 3.58 a year earlier.
The Legislative Budget Board, past midnight, finished its proposed 1978-78 appropriation bill leaving about 1 billion dollars for state needs. The plan starts the 1977 session and guides House Senate spending. Gov Briscoe faces a setback as he sought 850 million for schools and 825 million for highways from the windfall. The highway fund is only boosted by 235 million, amid claims highways demand inexhaustible. Lt. Gov. Hobby, chair, criticizes highway funding strategy.
AP dispatch reports U S Conference of Mayors and National League of Cities urging Carter to back a 12 3 billion federal package to create over a million jobs. The plan features a 20 billion stimulus with 7 7 billion in tax rebates and boosts for public works education and employment.
Dick Risenhoover national TV and radio announcer named game announcer for the Childress-Rockdale AA football finals at Texas Stadium in Irving. A native of Childress and former Bobcats star he refused pay for services, accepting the role with local GOP leaders’ support amid ethics and pay-raise debates in Congress.
Alvin Gregg Hargrave 88 died Sunday in Childress General Hospital. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Newberry Funeral Chapel led by Rev. James Price. Burial in Childress Cemetery followed. He helped run the local laundry, later forming Hargrave Laundry with partners and moving to North Commerce.
The Childress Independent School District reports 7581.81 in AA football playoff receipts. Supt. Glen Lowrance cited weather as a factor. Trustees appoint a textbook committee including Lowrance as chairman and several named members. Special permits for bus parking at the State AA playoffs will be available at the School Administration.
Childress fans told by Glen Lawrance to take U S 287 to the edge of Rhome then 114 to Dallas, with Stadium Gate Three the best lane. The Bobcats will visit wearing white and fans will sit on the northwest side.
An attorney for Howard Hughes estate says Melvin Dummar forged the Hughes Mormon will naming him heir. The FBI reportedly linked fingerprints to Dummar on the document envelope, though agents would not comment. The claim follows months of alleged involvement in the forgery.
Chamber of Commerce announces late closing hours for most Childress businesses to stay open until 8 p m starting Wednesday and continuing through Christmas Eve. Some firms may close early Friday to allow attendance at the AA state football finals in Texas Stadium.
Washington report says unions are expected to help curb inflation by moderating wage gains in the coming year, with about five million workers in major contracts across steel, coal, longshoring, telecoms, aerospace, rail, and construction. Wage settlements may rise but inflation kept in check by past trend and persistent unemployment.
CHS Childress has been reaffirmed as accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools marking the 25th year of continuous membership. The action was announced by Principal Bill Underwood and Superintendent Glen Lawrance after the Atlanta meeting December 12 15 1976 with recognition from the Texas Committee of the Association.
Ford demands a ten percent reduction in the number of paper workers as part of a broader cost cutting measure. Evans Witt, president, confirms the order and says the move aims to streamline operations and reduce expenses. The announcement signals potential layoffs or reassignment of staff.
Five people who buy tickets to the Childress Rockdale AA football finals and visit the First National Bank in a group receive five dollar gifts. No strings or residency limits apply. They can be adults or students and do not need to attend the game together.
Gary Gilmore, described as very happy, ends a 25 day hunger strike following the Supreme Court lifting its stay on his execution. A legal bid to gain freedom on a technicality is planned by attorney Ronald Stanger. Gilmore has not spoken with his girlfriend Nicole Barrett, who remains in a mental institution after a prior attempted double suicide.
City Hall will close at noon Friday to allow Bobcats fans to attend the State Finals. Election of officers for Childress Commandery No 77 is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Masonic Hall, announced by J. D. Smith, secretary.
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