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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1969
Page
1
The Nixon administration, reviewing 1969, praises a calmer mood and progress under The New Federalism. Briefing with three top officials signals steps to reform government, shift homefront priorities, and broaden interdepartmental problem handling despite Congress friction and a financial crunch.
A fresh seepage from an offshore Union Oil platform in the Santa Barbara Channel adds 6000 to 9000 gallons of oil to a 50 square mile slick drifting south. The incident follows the January 28 disaster at the same site.
Winners of the Residential Christmas Lighting Contest were chosen by judges led by Dick Preston. Four firsts and four seconds were awarded across four town sections with Honorable Mentions to be announced in Friday's Index. Southeast winners were Dr. Jack Fox and Weldon Catherall. Northeast winners were George Nickerson and Booker T. Jackson. Southwest winners were Bill Yager and A L Hall. runners up included Harry Thaten and Alex B. Saied.
President Nixon warns inflation fight is endangered but can be saved if Congress trims federal spending despite political cost. He cites a $192.9 billion spending ceiling under threat by $6 billion in rising costs and urges Congress to adopt responsible steps to protect consumer buying power.
A weak cold front pushed into Texas from the Panhandle while warm moist air from the Gulf caused widespread low cloud cover and dense fog in many areas. Temperatures ranged from 32 degrees at Dalhart to 81 in Alice and Brownsville, with Panhandle highs near 58 degrees as fog cleared by afternoon.
Sherry George daughter of Mrs Cecil F George of Childress was inducted into the Texas Zeta Chapter of Alpha Chi at West Texas State University recognizing her academic rank in the upper seven percent of the junior class. She majors in mathematics education and met the 2.10 GPA minimum on a 3.00 scale.
The Childress Commandery will hold its officer election at 7 30 p m today at the Masonic Hall with members urged to attend and cast ballots for the upcoming term.
Washington reports a broad shift in personnel as 94 percent of 2 150 confidential posts move from Democrats to Republicans. Some holdovers remain, mainly below assistant secretary level, with a few protests from Democrats over new Republican appointments. White House officials say major policy positions are filled while exceptions exist in reorganizing agencies.
Civic groups will participate in an April city clean up campaign announced by Tom Lemen CAP director and Chamber president. The CAP aims to remove unused buildings and inoperative vehicles as ordinances move through the City Council. Mrs. Nolan Evans urged more litter control citing her yard litter problem. Coordinator Rowden Cordell said CAP will sponsor worthwhile projects and Morris Higley urged attendance at Save Tell Inc meeting before January 15.
Charles M. Manson asked to act as his own attorney in the murder conspiracy trial for the Sharon Tate and Be n edict Canyon deaths. Judge Keene would consider the request. Manson argued he is competent to stand and has knowledge of the law, saying without his voice he has no defense. The defendant and four followers face charges for the Tate murders and the LiBianca killings.
Washington reports a renewed threat of a nationwide railroad shutdown after New Year’s as unions reject the largest wage proposal in their history. About 5 000 Sheet Metal Workers voted no, sinking a 48 000 member settlement amid work rule changes and stalled negotiations.
Police raided a motel stag party in New Orleans arresting attendees including Judge Edward A. Haggerty Jr who presided over the Clay Shaw trial. He faced charges of soliciting for prostitution obscenity resisting arrest and four counts of assault on a policeman.
Department of Public Safety logged 22 rural highway crashes in November in the Childress area. Six injuries occurred in five Collingsworth County crashes with $8 050 damage, one injury in five Cottle County crashes with $1 075 damage, three Hall County wrecks injuring two, and four Hardeman County crashes with $6 650 damage.
North Viet Nam's chief negotiator boycotts the Paris Peace talks for the second straight week as the United States urges immediate serious negotiations. Ambassador Habib stresses flexibility if the other side engages, while Ha Van Lau accuses the U S of sabotaging the conference. A separate note says the Chamber of Commerce directors meeting is moved to December 29 by President Tom Lemen.
Damage was extensive and no one was injured in a collision at Sixth and Avenue D on Tuesday. Assistant Chief Wayland Wright said Gene Berry driving north on Sixth and Mary Lesley driving west on Avenue D collided. Berry received a ticket for failure to grant right of way. Alpha Delta Omega candy sale planned for 9 AM Saturday in front of Me Haney's.
Chief of Police Alvis Maddox urged drivers to observe the 10 minute parking limit in front of the post office as traffic builds during the season. The station notes heavy inbound and outbound activity and multiple mailers may need spots. The Childress County Old Settlers Association will provide free coffee and doughnuts at Avenue B and Main starting at 9 am Saturday.
Madalyn Murray O HAir appeals to the U S Supreme Court seeking to halt prayers and Bible readings by astronauts. She argues the three judge court erred and disqualified itself and notes federal courts open with God Save the United States.
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