19 Feb 1976
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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1976
Page
1
Elmo R. Zumwalt retired chief of naval operations appears ready to announce a U S Senate candidacy after assurances of labor support from top AFL-CIO officials. Labor sources say the move gains momentum amid broader political shifts.
Three former GE nuclear division executives predict a major atomic power plant disaster within 24 years. They cite ongoing plant deficiencies and political pressure hindering unbiased risk assessment. NRC chair Anders says no new evidence warrants shutdowns. congressional hearings open to examine the claims.
Directions to the Field House at West Texas State University for the Childress Bobcats versus Spearman Lynx bi district championship. Gate tickets only. Field House is on the left after two blocks and one signal light on the Canyon highway.
UT Arlington civil engineering students design a 160 pound cement boat and a steel–supported variant. After float tests in an apartment pool, they aim to win the Texas ASCE concrete canoe contest, believing proper canoeing, not just the craft, will decide victory.
A February Agriculture Department weather review notes critical winter wheat conditions across the Great Plains including Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado with dry top soils wind erosion and premature growth due to warmth. Irrigated fields in Texas show good growth while dryland stands die. Production estimates remain due May 10.
The Board of Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. Monday to discuss hiring a new superintendent to replace Jack Martin who resigned. Earlier sessions interviewed three candidates, with one out of town finalist considered, and Monday will review applicants and continue interviews.
District Court Judge Tom Blackwell set a March 17 pretrial hearing for Senate Secretary Charles Schnabel named in five indictments alleging misuse of state employees and money. Schnabel's plea is not expected. his lawyers seek time to prepare motions and defense, indicating two to three months to ready for trial.
Local Draft Board No 20 in Childress will close at 5 pm on Thursday February 19 and shut permanently. The closing aligns with Texas board terminations and ends Selective Service operations after 28 years. Draft records move to the Fort Worth Federal Records Center as state director Col Melvin N Glantz outlines a phased nationwide standby.
Several indictments were returned in 100th District Court after a February 1 incident in Childress. Eugene Brandon faces charges of deadly assault on a peace officer aggravated kidnapping theft over 200 dollars and aggravated assault on a peace officer. Additional indictments include Charles T Talley Jimmy Lewis Dorotee Longoria Vitela John Lee Tardiff and William Dean for various offenses including theft and aggravated assault on officers.
Childress firemen put out a grass fire six miles east of Childress on U S Highway 287 at 5 15 p m Wednesday along the highway right of way No major damage or injuries were reported The CETA plans a 11 a m Tuesday March 2 planning meeting in the Childress County Courthouse
Mr and Mrs A J Long donated to the Committee to Improve Childress Cemetery in memory of Paul Rogers. The gift augments funds for cemetery improvements.
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