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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
1
An editorial attacks complacency in elections, criticizing how corporate political books and union spending exploit the system. It notes the federal Corrupt Practices Act limits contributions but courts define legality, urges tighter rules for defense contractors, and cites Dooley’s line about constitutional meaning.
Senator Ralph Yarborough thanked McAllen and Edinburg high school students for staying to hear his remarks despite being allowed to leave early. He criticized Gov Connally and noted de la Garza’s recent McAllen talk did not create captive audiences. He spoke at Pan American College in Edinburg and recalled his 1964 Senate win over George Bush.
A UPI report states 20 people were aboard an Air Force transport that crash landed at Carswell AFB. Only one passenger suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized.
Police report vandals smashed windshields and car windows over several nights. At least ten panes were broken, with no arrests. Chief Alvis Maddox urges the public to provide license plate numbers or reports at any hour to identify those responsible.
An Ashtabula man who served three days for disturbing the peace gained an additional charge after allegedly stealing officers gloves from the city police station counter on his release day. Police charged George Gil with the new offense.
Astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell enter their 14th day aboard Gemini 7 with plans for a Saturday Atlantic splashdown. Ground control reports stable fuel cells after earlier concerns, as mission officials confirm continued progress toward a 14 day orbital record and the Wright brothers anniversary rendezvous with Gemini 6.
The Burlington Railroad announces Cecil G. Kersey as director of personnel development. Kersey, a Texas Technological College graduate with a BBA and MA, began 1924 as a telegrapher for the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad in Amarillo, later advancing to travels.
The Panhandle faces occasional snow this afternoon with up to two inches possible and gradual clearing tonight. Rain spreads across Texas from west to east with light totals, while warmer in the southwest and northern areas. Readings ranged from 18 degrees in Dalhart to 65 in Brownsville with measurable rain in Beaumont and other cities.
Mrs. Sandra Kay Smith, a senior education and mathematics major at North Texas State University, was elected treasurer of the national mathematics honor society Kap pa Mu Epsilon. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Waltermire of Childress and a member of the Student Education Association of NTSU.
Gov. John Connally dismissed Senator Yarborough’s charge as wild and untrue and said Democratic gains in Texas reflect SDEC work. He recalled 1964 when Democrats carried Yarborough to victory and outlined plans for state priorities, including a $1 billion water program and public education study. Connally postponed major resignations and will spend Christmas at the Tortuga Ranch with deer hunting planned.
J. W. Hamilton chaired the Northwest Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts Executive Board meeting at Perkins Reservation near Wichita Falls. Hamilton, a vice-president, led in Phil Bolin's absence. The annual Council dinner is slated for January 18.
New books will be used at the singing by Childress County Singers and other area groups from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Methodist Church announced M. H. Conn today.
Gemini 6 astronauts Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford returned to Cape Kennedy to brief scientists on the bumper-to-bumper rendezvous. The pair stepped from the USS Wasp to applause from about 400 Cape workers, while a launch-team banner welcomed them home.
A Viet Cong battalion attacked a government troop company about 180 men near Tan Son Nhut airport 22 miles northwest of Saigon. The ambush killed most of the unit and wounded many others while other clashes and a bomb injure U.S. service members. Reports say MIG jets shadowed U.S. fighters over North Vietnam before withdrawing.
Police advise shoppers to lock car doors when leaving purchases inside autos during Christmas shopping. Chief Alvis Maddox warns thefts are hard to catch without identifying the suspect and the vehicle, urging residents to secure their autos during trips.
Mobs backed by Communist rhetoric take control of a 40 block stretch in downtown Santo Domingo as U S paratroopers and Dominican police seal off the area. Barricades burn and streets are blocked while rioters clash with police and U S troops amid sporadic gunfire. No American injuries reported.
A Southeast Childress resident urges neighbors to keep pets penned after reports of a person throwing poisoned meat in the area. The caller says they have received multiple warnings and will keep dogs close for now.
Santa Claus will visit throughout Childress tomorrow, announced today by Dr. Gene Blackwell, president of the Chamber of Commerce.
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