Rees Found Guilty in Maryland Kidnap Slayings
A federal jury in Baltimore convicted Melvin D. Rees Jr. on two counts for the 1959 kidnap slayings of Carroll Jackson and Janet, and the murder of Mildred Jackson and Susan Ann. The jury did not recommend the death penalty, potentially yielding life imprisonment. The case tied Maryland and Virginia victims across two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
UPI
Melvin D. Rees Jr
Virginia
Rees
Lindberg
Mildred Jackson
Apple Grove
Susan Ann
Maryland University
Carroll Jackson
Janet
Jackson
Maryland
Charles A. Gomer
Steel Company
Gomer
Gene Smith Elected District Chairman by Texas Bankers
E. E. Gene Smith president of the First National Bank of Childress was chosen district chairman of the Texas Bankers Association at the Fort Worth meeting. The district spans Fort Worth west to El Paso, first from this area to hold the post. He succeeds R. E. Koehler of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart. keynote speaker was Gabriel S. Hauge of Manufacturers Trust New York. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Smith J M Crews Annie Ruth Bell Mr and Mrs Buddy Cordell Mr and Mrs Sam Carmack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E
Gene) Smith
First National Bank of Childress
Texas Bankers Association
Fort Worth
Panhanale
el Paso
Smith
R. E. Koehler
Citizens State Bank of Dalhart
Gabriel S. Hauge
of Manufacturers Trust of New York
J. M. Crews
Annie Ruth Bell
Buddy Cordell
Sam Carmack
New Manager at Kimbell Childress
C. W. Johnson has assumed duties as manager of Kimball Childress Wholesale Co. He came from Lubbock. Former manager J. S. Brewer transfers to Brownwood. Mrs Brewer and daughter Ann plan to leave this weekend for Brownwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Johnson
Kimball Childress Wholesale Co
Lubbock
J.S. Brewer
Brownwood
Brewer
Ann
See The Fabulous Eight Machines In One
An ad-style blurb promotes a device called The Fabulous Eight Machines In One to readers of KiRBY, highlighting a multifunction feature claim and a catchy phone number WE 7 3432 for more details.
Women angry as Equal Rights Amendment stalled by Texas Senate
In Austin a Senate committee voted 8 to 7 to block sending the equal rights amendment to the floor, angering a 300 strong audience of women who urged justice for women. Supporters urged one vote could still win, as opposition warned of legal confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Crump
San Saba
State Capitol
Hermine D. Tobolowsky
Dallas
Justice
Houston
Jack Scruggs
Hubert Hudson
Brownsville
Tobolowsky
Texas
Harold Garner Native of Childress Among Borger Explosion Victims
Harold Garner 47 of Pampa and Childress native was one of nine killed in yesterday's Borger explosion. He was born near Community Center, moved to Pampa 26 years ago, and is survived by wife Edith, daughter Mrs. Roy Pool of Pampa, two sons T. L. Garner and Lynn Don Garner, with sister Mrs. L. V. Keet of Carey. Funeral services set for Saturday in Pampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Garner
Borger
Childress
J. H. Garner
Community Center
Pampa
Edith
Roy Pool
T. L. Garner
Lynn Don Garner
Mrs. Garner
L. V. Keet
Carey
County Court Jury List Is Released
The jury list for County scheduled for Tuesday February 28 was released this morning by County Clerk Carrell Holleman. Report for duty names include Denver Reawine B P Henderson Paul Havens Walter Lockhoof Lonnie D Garrison Edwin Imhoff W L Foster John Campsey Frank Barksdale Sterling Buster Marvin Houchin Joe B Greer Earl Cook Travis McCain Charles Rogers J B Boyd Mrs Carol Higley L R Bradley W H Crain and Garland Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell Holleman
Denver Reawine
B.P. Henderson
Paul Havens
Walter Lockhoof
Lonnie D. Garrison
Edwin Imhoff
W.L. Foster
John Campsey
Frank Barksdale
Sterling Buster
Marvin Houchin
Joe B. Greer
Earl Cook
Travis McCain
Charles Rogers
J.B. Boyd
Carol Higley
L.R. Bradley
W.H. Crain
Garland Collins
Warming Trend May Not Last In Texas
The Weather Bureau warned the warming spell in Texas might end as a cold front moved southeastward. Temperatures dropped to 31 at Dalhart 33 at Lubbock and 37 at Amarillo with highs near 55 at Galveston and Corpus Christi. Skies should stay partly cloudy to cloudy with showers along the Gulf coast through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Texas
Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Dalhart
Lubbock
Amarillo
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Twelve More Folding Tables for Fair Park Auditorium
Jeff Henderson CofC-BCD manager announced that twelve more folding tables have been received for use in Fair Park Auditorium, bringing total tables to 26. The Rotary Clubs Home Ec Club B&PW Club Jaycees First National Bank city of Childress Lions and the CofC-BCD contributed the final two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Park
Jeff Henderson
Cofc-Bcd
Rotary Clubs
Home Ec Club
B&pw Club
Jaycees
First National Bank
City of Childress
the Lions
District Court Sentences Include Burglar Five Year Forgery Cases
William G. Stokes received four years in state prison for burglary. Rosendo Rosales was sentenced to five years for forgery in two counts. James Spurlock was given four years for passing a forged instrument. Linda Carolyn Skinner was awarded a divorce from Billy Dale Skinner with custody of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Stokes
Rosendo Rosales
James Spurlock
Linda Carolyn Skinner
Billy Dale Skinner
Riding Club To Meet Friday At City Hall
The Childress Riding Club, organized last week, will hold its second meeting Friday at 7 30 p m in City Hall. President Bill Johnson says members from throughout the area are welcome to join. Sale ends February 28 with many fine books added daily at Murrah's Book Gift Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
Murrah
Tax Bill To Be Introduced In Texas Legislature
Rep. Ben Atwell of Dallas announced a bill to implement a 2 percent selective sales tax on items not currently taxed, aiming to raise about 120 million dollars yearly. The plan excludes necessities and seeks governor Price Daniel's support to avoid special sessions. The proposal targets goods such as fur, furniture, appliances, jewelry, books, and dining. Roberts pushes a public vote option on sales versus income tax amid House stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwell
Daniel
Wesley Roberts
House State Affairs Committee
Henry Fletcher
Luling
Roberts
U.S. Senate
George Hinson
Mineola
Jack Woods
Waco
John Huebner
Bayx
Discrimination questioned as registrars testify in Nashville
Two former registrars testified there was no discrimination in registering voters. They admitted under cross examination that only six Negroes were registered from June to November 1960 while 35 white applicants were registered. Scuffling and rock throwing occurred Wednesday night in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Disease Costs Texas Growers Of Cotton
A Texas A&M College specialist reports plant diseases cost Texas cotton growers 156 million dollars in 1960, with a 21 percent loss ranking Texas second among producing states. About 1,116,000 bales did not reach market due to diseases, and diseases also reduced grades and yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International Austin
UPI
Texas
Texas A&m College
Harlan Smith
Extension Service
Cotton Disease Council
Smith
Protestant Church Group Approves Birth Control Devices
The National Council of Churches general board, with 83 yes and none against, endorsed birth control devices as part of family planning and urged government support for information and access. It condemned abortion but allowed tentative approval of voluntary sterilization after careful consideration.
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General Board
The
National Council of Churches
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Nine Killed In Borger Explosion at Phillips Refinery
In Borger Texas nine workers from Bowman Chase Construction were killed when a refraction unit at the Phillips Petroleum Refinery exploded during a steam tracing job. Victims hailed from Amarillo Borger Dumas Pam pa and were identified by sheriff officials and state investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borger
UPIT
Phillips Petroleum
H. C. Nolen
A. E. Monroe
L. R. Tucker
Amarillo
L. H. Sykes
Floyd H. Dophied
J. W. Hall
W. W. Pearson
W. M. Garrett
Dumas
A. H. Garner
Pampa
Bowman- Chase Construction Co
Hugh Anderson
Phillips
Fire in Davenport Basement Causes Little Damage
A fire in a Davenport basement at 108 C Sw. caused little damage and was reported at 12 30 p.m. by Fire Chief John Ballew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
John Ballew
Senior Play Set for Next Week at High School
The senior class will perform Pride and Prejudice at 5 p.m. March 3 in the High Pennol Auditorium. Kennedy supervises with student directors Ostroud Brown Gladys Lane and Sharon Steelman guiding. Barbara Craig Kay Ingram handle makeup. Jerry Davis is stage manager.
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High Penool
Jane Austin
Mgn
Ave
Altenwarsal
Steom
Fillpot
Mr. Gennet
Mame Ouns
Mes
Bennet
We Mowick
Gudrielle DrupMan
Jane
Due Close
Elizabeth
Jean King
Mary
Mary Margaret Krimmett
Catherine
Linda Halford
Lydia
the Bennett
Jimmy Lane
Mr. Couns
Ray Kelley
Mr. Bingly
Sue Potts
Miss Bingley
Jerry Norman
Mr. Darcey
Ann Smith
Catherine Despurgh
LaWana Esteill
Lady Lucas
Carroliene Holleman
Charlotte Lucas
Little Theatre Seeks Cast for Go West Young Man
The Little Theatre calls actors to a 7:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall today to fill roles in the production Go West Young Man. Director Mrs L W McClendon announced more parts remain to be cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
City Hall
L. W. McClendon
Man Killed On Dare Near Red Oak New Mexico
Roy Leon Handy of Lamessa Texas led police to the body of D. F. Lefier near Red Oak New Mexico saying he shot Lefier to death February 5 on a dare during target practice. Handy was arrested in Lubbock Texas on forgery charges and had been driving Lefler’s automobile while signing Lefler’s name to checks.
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Alamogordo, N. M
UPI
Roy Leon Handy
Lamesa
Tex
D. F. Lefier
Red Oak
N. M
Lefier
Handy
Lubbock
Lefler
Glen Buckley Named New Jaycees President in Childress
Glen Buckley will head the Childress Junior Chamber of Commerce for the next Jaycee year replacing Bill Haye. Installation date to be announced. Officers elected include Wer ner Best as first vice president Dick Preston as second vice president Dan Craig as secretary and Joe Sweeney as treasurer. Vern Rucker and Jerry Dugan were elected directors Dick Mitchell welcomed as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Buckley
Childress Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bill Haye
Werner Best
Dick Preston
Dan Craig
Joe Sweeney
Vern Rucker
Jerry Dugan
Dick Mitchell
Police and Fire Group Holds Meeting
City hall hosted a committee studying the Police and Fire Departments last night. Chief Alvis Maddox Fire Chief John Ballew City Manager Louis Sally and Councilman Arvene Bellah attended talks. No decisions were reached and more meetings are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Maddox
John Ballew
Louis Sally
Arvene Bellah
Industrial Meeting To Be Held Friday
An industrial prospect considering Childress met with directors of Childress Industrial Corporation and the trial committee of the Company. Another meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. No other details were released by the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
Childress Industrial Corporation
Cof
Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Chamber of Commerce Banquet Attendees Named
Mr and Mrs Jeff Henderson Mr and Mrs Vern Rucker and Mr and Mrs Louis Saily are to attend the Wellington Chamber of Commerce annual banquet tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Henderson
Vern Rucker
Louis Saily
Wellington
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John Glenn, Jr
Col
Gleen
NEA Telephoto
Gene Smith
Kimbell Childress
Senate
Sildress
Laredo
Riding Club
Busbaads
Senate Constitutional Amendments Committee
Ku Klux Klan
Macon
R. Lee Davidson II
Mason
U. S. Klan
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
United Klan
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of America
Davidson
Citizens Council
Jimmy
Opelika
Ala
MacDonald Gallion
Macon County
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Syracuse, N.Y
Police and Fire Group
Cape Canaveral
Fla
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