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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1973
Page
1
In Troon Scotland Tom Weiskopf held off mounting pressure to capture the British Open Golf Championship. The event capped by a dramatic finish as Weiskopf secured victory on a blustery day at the famed links.
Gerald Martin Zelmanowitz testified before a Senate subcommittee that he bribed IRS agents with amounts from 500 to 1000 dollars weekly to halt investigations into phony and stolen stock trades. He linked bankers and brokers to aid illegal securities dealings and referenced DeCarlo, a convicted crime figure later commuted.
Washington AP reports Senate Watergate chairman Sam Ervin plans to meet Nixon privately as the panel tries to obtain secret papers. If Nixon refuses, the committee may issue a subpoena and risk a constitutional showdown with Congress. Meanwhile Kissinger is rumored as a possible successor to Rogers as secretary of state during Nixon's travels in Asia.
Austin AP report says state welfare investigator John Lindell testified before a House subcommittee that influence from Kendall Baker and Lt. Governor Bill Hobby led to the Artesia Hall license and its June 28 shutdown. He described it as undue and more than subtle pressure.
Aging ex-dictator Juan D. Peron signals he will run for president after Hector Campora resigns, promising a tremendous sacrifice if health allows. Congress accepts the resignation, Peronists control parliament, and a new election is required within 30 days. Different Peronist factions clash over future policy and leadership.
Brisk voting continues for the Pioneer Queen of the Old Settlers Celebration as nominations grow. Names include Mrs. Ella Kindle and Miss Gladys Stone. rides are provided by Norris Implement. Coupons appear in today's and Tuesday's Index, with opening day events at Fair Park Auditorium.
AP report says billionaire Howard Hughes has learned disguise tricks and left his hotel several times unseen by photographers. Leonard Poultney, an expert on disguises, told the London Daily Express he trained Hughes to resemble different people. Hughes, 68, has not revealed his looks as details await a book this fall.
Mr and Mrs Herman King owners of Kings Grocery about 15 miles north of Childress were shot and robbed near 1 pm Saturday. King was wounded in the left arm and Mrs King in the face. Authorities report no update on Mrs King at 3 pm while King’s condition is listed satisfactory. The suspect a Negro male fled north after the robbery and road blocks are set up statewide by the Department of Public Safety.
Eight up and eight down in District Atty. Bob Smiths drive to indict state officials. Hudson Moyer, Amarillo Democrat, received a 10 year probated sentence for stealing 5040 in state postage stamps while former Rep. Walter Knapp drew four years for 1200 in stamps. Other defendants were given probation or fines after guilty pleas.
President Nixon shows improvement after a restful night at Bethesda Naval Medical Center where he was treated for viral pneumonia. His chest pains diminished and temperature fell from 102 to 100 as doctors noted he required minimal pain medication and slept soundly through early morning hours.
Light rains fell Friday and Saturday across Childress area with .06 inches Friday and .24 inches Saturday. FAA station records show showers to half an inch, slow and gentle in each event. Turn to Light Page 3 for more weather details.
Chief of Police Alvis Maddox comments on rising bicycle use. He warns riders should not ride after dark and must obey signals, avoid sidewalk riding, and not lean bikes against buildings. He insists reflectors help but main point is common sense.
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