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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
4
The Childress index is published in Childress Texas as an Independent newspaper printed by Ox Bow Printing. It notes publication on Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays with local postage details and subscription rates for various regions and durations.
Editorial lauds Nixon trip to Peking and Moscow promising greater peace. It credits historic SALT progress, notes two disappointments trade talks and public access, and highlights a televised address to Russians amid Vietnam war spirals. The piece foresees enduring East West rivalry despite progress.
Notable anniversaries include de Gaulle becoming French premier in 1958 Kentucky and Tennessee statehood in the late 18th century and 1801 Brigham Young birth. Also Madison warned of war in 1812 and Don’t give up the ship in 1813. Longest play info and birthdays noted.
HAL BOYLE comments that marriages of circus freaks tend to last longer and be happier than those of movie stars due to less career conflict and less dependence on audience approval. He muses on life’s right choices, the value of a village idiot, and the charm of a crusty stuffed shirt despite its flaws.
A Warner & Swasey ad attacks sympathy for criminals, urges voters in the Democratic Primary to back a proven official over a rival, and quips about public morals and behavior as part of a broader political appeal. It ends with satirical lines on shoes and fashion.
Pan American and Trans World Airlines plan bigger charter operations to compete with lower cost supplemental lines. Pan Am targets 10 jets by November and 747s for duties while TWA aims for 11 by October and 13 by spring. charter fares for groups start at about 132 to 167 dollars round trip to major European cities. John Cunniff is on vacation.
A historical look at Dolph Briscoe and Frances Farenthold on the 1968 Texas governor runoff. The piece traces initial doubt, their campaign strategies, volunteer networks, and Briscoe’s late state return after an upset result. It highlights party dynamics and the shift from token to viable candidates.
An 1872 World Almanac editorial accuses western railroads of obtaining millions of acres of prime land at homesteaders' expense. It notes Congress granted free land to railroad companies to spur transcontinental construction, highlighting a charged debate over public land use.
Editor notes blood drive details urging donations at Fair Park Auditorium from 2 to 6 30 PM. Volunteers include six to seven nurses three on call doctors and 36 workers plus 70 to 80 donors. Local merchants support the event with postal employees wives Bloodmobile co chairs thank donors and volunteers.
The High Plains Research Foundation will evaluate costs and yields of narrow row short season cotton in West Texas. A $29,000 Cotton Incorporated grant funds studies across about 550 acres near Halfway east of Lubbock and on farms near Ropesville Aiken and Springlake.
The Childress Index announces candidates for public office subject to primary action. Phil Cates of Pampa runs for District Attorney in the 100th Judicial District John M Deaver of Memphis and Jack Boone are also listed as candidates.
Texas politics notes indicate TOM CHRISTIAN, serving as the Republican representative for the 66th District, based in Claude, is highlighted in this brief. The item references his district and political affiliation without detailing legislative actions.
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