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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1963

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Longshore Strike May End This Week With Votes

United Press International reports in New York City that dockworkers vote on settlement terms this week, potentially ending the Atlantic and coastal walkout. The nationwide strike has idled more than 100,000 workers with losses near 800 million dollars.

United Press International New York City Atlantic Divi Maine Norfolk Southern Gulf Ports Florida East Coast Railroad Cape Canaveral New York Cleveland Philadelphia Transportation Co Shell Oil Roxana McDonnell Aircraft Corp St. Louis Red Arrow Lines Media The Electric Co Milwaukee International Longshoremen’s Association ILA New York Shipping Association Wayne Morse D-Ove New Orleans Steamship Association Louisiana Gulf Coast Shipping Galveston Tex Florida East Coast James Holaren White House Pierre Salinger Teamsters the Plain Dealer Press American Cleveland Record Cleveland Sun Philadelphia James H.J. Tate Common Pleas Court Company Transport Workers Union

Texas lawmakers clash over Governor Connelly emergency funds

Texas Senate Finance Committee delays $197000 emergency appropriations as Sen Grady Hazlewood and others demand a full hearing on why the funds are needed Bill Cobb outlines personnel and studies for the governor and attorney general while other senators seek wider justification and accountability for the proposed spending.

Galloway Calhoun Tyler Calhoun Cobb Attorney General George Moffett Chillicothe Veterans Land Texas Moffett Senate Copano Bay Bill Patman Ganado House Franklin Spears San Antonio Spears Menton Murray Harlingen Cost of Government Study Committee Ronald Bridges Corpus Christi Texas Youth Council Bridges Youth Council State Parks Board

Public Schools Week Set For March 4 8

I A Chambers was named chairman of Public Schools Week Work Observance announced by A A Bass Worshipful Master of Childress Masonic Lodge 695 Public Schools Week is sponsored by Masonic Lodges of Texas It will be observed here March 4 through March 8 Members of the committee are H E Wright H B Rhodes Paul Ord Clarence Carter J W Hamilton Chester Bennett L M Curtis Morris Higley

I. W. Chambers A. A. Bass Childress Masonic Lodge Masonic Lodges of Texas H. E. Wright H. B. Rhodes Paul Ord Clarence Carter J. W. Hamilton Chester Bennett L. M. Curtis Morris Higley

First Aid Meet Set for Saturday at High School Gym

Six county First Aid Meet planned for Saturday night at the High School Gym. Counties represented include Hardeman Cottle Foard and King. Program for Scouts during Boy Scout Week in February is being prepared. Dr Gene Blackwell District Chairman presided at the meeting.

Cen Hardeman Cott |E Foard King Cottle County Gene Blackwell

Texas House debates repeal bills as session nears end

In the 140 day Texas legislative session, Rep. Bob Eckhardt advocates broad repeal of aging statutes while filing bills to clear dead wood. The Senate honors Sen. Krueger who acted as lieutenant governor last year during Ramsey’s resignation. Bills flood House files as lawmakers push sweeping local changes.

United Press International Sealy Texas Bob Eckhardt Woody Senate Sen Krueger Jinnor Bén“Ramsey

Mothers Meet Workers List Omitted Names Revealed

Omitted name of Mrs Scott Shephard appears in the roster for Monday night Mothers Meet shifting to the country area. The article notes Mrs Shephard will work in the event duties as listed.

Scott Shepherd Shepherd

Rotary Youngsters Stage Program Featured At Wilson School

The 52nd year observance program of The Rotarian was presented at the club meeting with Paula Rogers introducing the event. Children listed include Susanne Preston Carol Mills Joe Atkinson Bobby Blackwell Nancy Forbis and others while Rotarians Bill Sager John Forbis Charles Reynolds Alex Blackwell and more participated. Grover Fox led the program with Hubert Powers introducing. Sam Privitt plans a display at the District Conference in Shamrock in April assisted by Jeff Henderson and Wayne Webb. The Childress Club plans a 7 30 p m assembly January 31 at Hotel Childress with Ben Ezzell of Canadian as guest. If Childress presents a district conference program it will be directed by J W Hamilton Eldon Sanders and John Forbis. Ronnie Lawrence introduced as Student Guest with guests Mrs Bill Sager Mrs Buford Austin Mrs Bill Atkinson H T Wright and H C Wimpy of Dallas.

Rotary International Paula Rogers Rotary Wilson School Susanne Preston Carol Mills Joe Atkinson Bobby Blackwell Nancy Forbis Diana Shepperd Kathy Sager Charles Reynolds, Jr Robert McKee Sammy Saied Bill Sager John Forbis Charles Reynolds Alex Blackwell Bill McKee J. M. Preston Preston Mills Grover Fox Hubert Powers Sam Privitt Shamrock Jeff Henderson Wayne Webb Childress Club Hotel Childress Ben Ezzell Childress J. W. Hamilton Eldon Sanders Ronnie Lawrence Buford Austin Bill Atkinson H. T. Wright H. ¢. Wimpy Dallas

Cotton Harvest Near Complete In Line With Forecast

The cotton harvest neared the 23 000 bale target with 22 582 bales ginned to date. Ginners expect completion by February 1 if weather remains mild and fair. A ginner notes farmers avoid stripping cotton in cold conditions.

Amarillo Man Loewenstern to Speak at ChilDress Club Meeting

M. H. Loewenstern of Amarillo, district governor of the Texas Numismatics Association, will be the principal speaker at the Chil Dress Coin Club meeting Monday night. The event starts at 7 30 pm and includes a tin storage display and an auction.

M. H. Loewenstern Amarillo Texas Numismatics Association Childress Coin Club Marvin Dobbs Loewenstern

Charges Filed Against Lawrence Mask Today

Law enforcement filed charges of unlawfully carrying a pistol against Lawrence Mask this morning. Investigation details and court appearance information were not disclosed in the available text.

Lawrence Mask E Mask

Third Sub Zero Front Threatens Lower Rio Grande Valley

The United Press International report describes a third arctic front sweeping Texas, threatening Lower Rio Grande Valley citrus groves with a prolonged freeze. It notes 25 degree lows along the coast, 18 degrees inland, and extensive curtailment of gas supplies due to a Dallas area line break amid strong winds and rapidly falling temperatures.

United Press International Texas Rio Grande Valley Galveston Louisiana East Texas Panhandle South Plains Abilene Dallas-Fort Worth Lone Star Gas Co Oklahoma Georgetown- Round Rock Dallas- Fort Worth Trinidad Lone Star Caldwell Upper el Paso Brownsville Kingsville Amarillo Lubbock Wichita Falls Midland Dallas, Fort Worth San Angelo Waco Austin San Antonio Houston

Poll Tax Payments Lag as Deadline Nears

The Tax Assessor-Collector reports only 755 poll taxes paid to date with a January 31 deadline. U S Fromm warns the county may fall short of 1,000 voters if the target isn’t met. Taxes are payable at the courthouse.

U. S. Fromm

Rogers Promises Push to Preserve Oil Depletion Allowance

Washington Congressman Walter Rogers Democrat Texas says the 27.5 percent oil depletion allowance will face new attacks in the incoming Congress but he will try to keep it at current levels He anticipates bills to cut the deduction to 22.9 percent noting past defeats of 15 and 20 percent proposals.

Washington UPI Walter Rogers D-Tex Congress Rogers

Bridge Club To Be Organized In City

An organizational meeting for a Duplicate Bridge Club will be held on January 31 at the Veterans Building. Mrs Frankie Thompson of Clarendon is securing the franchise for Childress from the American Contract Bridge League. Childress will have a club under Amarillo. Interested players are urged to attend.

Veterans Building Frankie Thompson Clarendon Childress Amarillott Thompson

Pay Phone Robbed at Fair Park Auditorium

A pay telephone in Fair Park Auditorium was torn from the wall and broken into last night. City officials said no windows or doors appeared damaged and a building key may have been used. The amount stolen was not learned. 25 cents was found inside and 75 cents outside near the building.

Fair Park Auditorium Louis Sally Alvis Maddox

First Meeting Of OED Group Set For February 4

The Chil dress County Overall Economic Development Committee will hold its first meeting Monday February 4 at 7 p.m. in the District Courtroom. County Agent Harry Cox announced the session. Frank Sheppard of the Resource Development division at A&M will attend.

Childress County Harry Cox Frank Sheppard As A&m

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