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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1961
Page
1
Edward Cowan reports United Press International that government economists forecast 1962 to bring higher production profits income and employment. They caution speed may slow, unemployment may hover near 5 percent, prices could rise as capacity nears, and rates may edge up with credit use.
Childress County shows rising business indicators with higher consumer incomes and renewed buying. A Standard Rate and Data Service survey records retail sales reaching 13 088 000 for the year, growing from 12 877 000, as local spending improves in the latter half of the fiscal year.
No injuries reported after two pickups side swiped about 4 40 pm Friday, a quarter mile south of the Y leading to Memphis from Highway 83 north of Childress. William Foster Harbin of Loco drove north, while Reynando Ibarra of Hollis Oklahoma towed a loaded cotton trailer and traveled south. The cotton trailer began weaving and struck Harbin’s pickup. both vehicles sustained considerable damage per the patrolman.
The second semester for adult high school courses starts with registration on January 15. Adults over 21 may register at 7 p.m. January 15 at the high school. Supt. J. W. Hamilton urged interested individuals to attend the meeting.
The Red River Water Translator TV Association received FCC approval to build an antenna in northwest Childress. Odell Setliff of Turkey, under contract to operate the system, expects transmission to begin within a month. The 200 foot tall antenna will sit on leased land from W. W. Heckathorn.
The annual scholastic census will begin this week, announced Supt. J W Hammalton. It runs through January and counts children six on or before September 1 and under 18, with forms sent home via the oldest attending child or via the school office. The census funds state per capita allocations and estimates first time enrollees.
A V King Sr of Route unknown Childress was treated for forehead laceration bruises and abrasions after a single vehicle auto accident on FM Road 250 southeast of town around 10 15 pm Thursday. The patrol report notes the car overturned once and King was charged with failing to report an accident.
Childress Schools plan a full schedule on Tuesday with mid term exams set for January 9 to 11. January 12 is a teacher workday and no classes. Second semester begins Monday, January 15 under Supt. J. W. Hamilton.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the American Historical Association that a Soviet belief the West will not defend West Berlin is dangerously wrong. He said Kennedy officials will defend vital West Berlin interests at all costs and outlined paths to nuclear war, stressing patient diplomacy backed by mobile U S military strength. He noted a forthcoming mission by U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson to sound out Soviet Berlin intentions.
In Austin a push by lawmakers to adjourn opening day of the 30 day session threatens Gov. Price Daniel as they consider escheat laws to reclaim abandoned bank accounts and review small loan rules farm road financing and other topics. Parkhouse and Ballman lead adjournment efforts while changes in leadership and the looming lieutenant governor race color the tense session prospects.
Coaches and supervisors meet Tuesday at city hall at 7 00 p m to organize the winter boys basketball program for ages eight to fourteen. John Martin says apps welcome before team elections and the first workouts are set for Saturday January 6 with actual competition the next week. Some last year participants neglected to return suits and are urged to bring them in by Tuesday night. Two leagues will be formed the Shetland League ages eight through ten and the Pony League ages twelve through fourteen.
Chief Alvis Maddox announced a renewed warning to southeast Chil dress boys about firing air rifles. He stressed it is illegal within city limits and dangerous, risking property damage. If lights are shot out, the youth or parents will be liable for replacement.
Steve Smith a parts and accessories manager at Panhandle Motor Company won an all expense weekend in Dallas at the Statler Hilton Hotel. He was recognized for efficiency and improvement in the department over the year and for November as the top parts and accessories manager in the Oklahoma City Zone with 205 Chevrolet dealerships.
Washington reports a sixth tax increase in nine years with employees earning $4 800 or more in 1962 having $150 deducted, six dollars more than this year. Employers earning up to $800 will pay $174, rising to $198 in 1966 and $222 in 1968. The changes follow existing law to cover long term Social Security costs as President Kennedy plans to press Congress next month.
President Kennedy pursues non communist nation building to strengthen independence and resources, aiming to resist Soviet bloc advances. He seeks lasting peace and saw Western Russia tensions as ongoing while prioritizing others' autonomy over ideological agreement.
The Index lists merchants offering gifts to the first baby born after midnight January 1 1962 and to the parents. Details required include exact birth time place birth sex weight and baby name with parents names and addresses. A photo and mother’s picture will be published later.
Burlington Wis UP T reports a wild tale wins the world champion liar title for C R Hutcheson of Lubbock Texas. He claimed a duck call lured ducks that turned out to be decoys, four lies earned honorable mention from Ben Dottenrod Sharon Wis Lowell Wolfe Sturgis Mich and Bernice M Swanson Midland Tex shares of other lies noted.
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