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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1956

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1

Tito Arrives in Moscow for Healing of Split with Stalin Era

Marshal Tito lands in Moscow to a hero’s welcome and handshakes with Molotov and Shepilov. He proclaims Yugoslavia and Russia share inseparable fates and vows to seal the seven year split’s healing during a 18 day visit.

Moscow Tito V. M. Molotov Yugoslavia Russia Molotov Stalin Cominform Pravda Dmitri Shepilov Red Army Kiev

Public Service Set Monday For Jesse H. Jones

Jones, 82, a wealthy financier and former Secretary of Commerce, died Friday night of uremic poisoning. His public funeral will be Monday at 4 p.m. at St Pauls Methodist Church after a private graveside service, with flags at half staff on his 36 downtown Houston buildings.

Houston Jesse H. Jones Jones Franklin Roosevelt George H. Lewis and Sons St. Paul’s Methodist Church Forest Park Cemetery Mary Gibbs Mexia Tex Eisenhower Herbert Hoover Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corp South

Congress Asked To Okay Loan Of Ships To Allies

The Defense Department asked Congress to authorize loan of more US warships to friendly Asian nations. The proposed bill would raise ships eligible for loan from 25 to 50 and extend Eisenhower’s authority through 1958. Secretary Thomas sent the measure to Nixon and Rayburn. it is pending in key committees.

Washington Defense Department Far East Congress Eisenhower Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas Richard M. Nixon Sam Rayburn Senate House Armed Services Committees Thomas United States

French Forces Trap Algerian Rebels in Major Battle

French divisions closed a deadly trap on five rebel groups led by General Si Amrouche near Lafayette in the Petite Kabylie Mountains. About 300 rebels reportedly killed and 150 captured in three days of fighting as French artillery and air power pounded the area 35 miles south of Bougie. Rebels regroup amid ongoing mop up as the 29th Infantry Division links with the Seventh Rapid Mobilized Division in the central craggy, cave studded zone.

Algiers Si Amrouche Petite Kabylie Bougie Triangle Lafayette Abbou Bordj Bou Arreridj Rapid Amrouche Gerard Baufre Page Four

New Chef de Gare Named at 40 and 8 Meeting

Voiture 1059 of the 40 and 8 plans to appoint a new Chef de Gare at a Monday Veterans Building session. Bob Woolfolk, former head, has moved to Wichita Falls and will be replaced.

Voiture Veterans Building Bob Woolfolk Wichita Falls

Judge Martin Accepts Bid To Attend July Fourth Rally Here

A fourth candidate, Herbert C. Martin of Amarillo, accepts an invitation to a July Fourth political rally in Fair Park, sponsored by the Childress Junior Chamber of Commerce. Martin seeks a second term as an associate justice of the Court of Civil Appeals and will address attendees.

Fair Park Childress Junior Chamber of Commerce Herbert C. Martin Amarillo Court of Civil Appeals Martin Larry Lawrence Jaycee John T. Forbis Childress Paul Spillman Wellington Will Sonny) Ehrle

Monday Session Sets Summer Classes for Local Pupils

Supt. Newell Odell announced a 9 a.m. Monday meeting at Junior High School to decide if summer school will be held for grades two through eight based on parent interest and enrollment. If offered, three teaching groups will cover second to fourth, fifth to sixth, and seventh to eighth grades with tuition capped at 25 dollars. High school summer classes begin Monday.

Supt Newell Odell Odell

Korean Reds Call Session With Allies

North Korean and Chinese military headquarters scheduled a Joint Military Armistice Commission meeting for 2:30 p.m. Monday to discuss alleged armistice violations by the United Nations command. Communist radio denounced the UN move to oust neutral truce inspectors as an attempt to wreck the 1953 ceasefire.

Seoul United Nations South Korea Peiping Munsan Joint Military Armistice Commission United Nations Command

State Candidates Put Drives Into High Gear

A quickening tempo marked the Texas governor race as candidates planned stretch drives for the Democratic primary eight weeks away. Ralph Yarborough opened his campaign with a Nacogdoches rally opposing school integration, while O Daniel campaigned across West Texas urging veterans bonuses and higher pensions. Other hopefuls included Senterfitt Haley and J J Holmes as Lt. Gov. Ramsey pushed narcotics penalties and a life sentence for selling to minors. Continued on page five.

Tin Austin Texas Ralph Yarborough Nacogdoches Price Daniel Houston Ben Ramsey Ramsey Corpus Christi Robstown Alice Rage

Fight Russian church leaders arrive in US

Eight Russian church leaders landed at Idlewild in New York for a 10 day study of religious freedom. Pickets claimed they were spies while officials welcomed them at the airport. They stayed at the Waldorf Astoria as rain-soaked protesters accused Soviet agents of infiltration.

New York United States Scandinavian Airlines Idlewild International Airport Waldorf- Astoria Hotel Towers Herbert Hoover Gen Douglas MacArthur

Wet Leaders Seek Signatures for Childress Liquor Vote

Leaders pushing a petition to legalize off premises sale of alcohol in Childress County report progress but doubt enough qualified voter signatures will be gathered. About 400 names secured of the 760 required. some signers say they will vote dry when the election is held, aligning with a people’s vote. The 1937 previous election is noted.

Childress

President Eisenhower and Dulles set for major world talks

President Eisenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles head into five weeks of high level meetings with Nehru Adenauer Pineau and Pearson visiting Washington or traveling the clock prompts hope for new Big Four talks with Moscow. Analysts expect no drastic policy shift but anticipate a stronger pace of international diplomacy and continued Soviet push for peaceful coexistence.

Washington Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Moscow Jawaharlal Nehru Konrad Adenauer Christian Pineau Lester B. Pearson Dulles Lake Ontario Vyacheslav M. Molotov Russia Dmitri Shepilov Germany Molotov White House Kremlin State Department

Predict House Senate Group Will Work Out Highway Bill

Congressional sources say House Senate conferees will approve a logical compromise to divide 25 billion dollars for a 40000 mile interstate system. The conference starts next week with debate over a formula based on population area and rural road mileage versus a needs based approach.

House Senate Washington Iic House-Senate United Press

Truman Ready to slug it out with GOP in 1952 race

Former President Harry S. Truman told reporters in Salzburg that if Republicans start mudslinging this campaign, Democrats will meet them halfway. He reiterated no ambition to return to the White House and urged a younger candidate to take over. He said the Democratic nominee would defeat President Eisenhower. Kefauver and Stevenson campaign in California as primary looms.

United Press Harry S. Truman Truman Salzburg Austria White House Dem Ocratic Eisenhower Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois California Kefauver Democratic Organization Stevenson William H. Orrick Jr

Two Teens Injured in Buckley Road Pickup Crash

A Saturday afternoon wreck south of Chil dress on Buckley road left Jim Dowis and Bob Zuber with serious injuries including a broken pelvis and possible internal damage. Tommy Czewski sustained minor bruises and was later released. all were returning from a Buckle L ranch picnic when the pickup overturned several times in soft sand and gravel.

Childress Buckley Road Jim Dowis S. L. Dowis 3Rd Bob Zuber Ira Zuber 12Th Tommy Czewski Woodrow Czewski Zuber Dewis Gaylon B. Smith Czewski Buckle L Ranch Panhandle Motor Company

Champs Awards For Top Little League Salesmen

The top three salesmen in the Little and Pony League button sale will receive prizes. First prize is a glove donated by Police Chief Roy Hassell, second a bat, third a baseball donated by H L Betts. Buttons cost $1 each to support the summer baseball program budgeted at about $3,000.

Clais Rowland Roy Hassell H. L. Betts Montgomery-Ward Rowland Little and Pony League

Citizens Urged to Stop Chasing Fire Trucks

Fire Chief John Ballew and Fire and Police Commissioner Alex B. Saied warned Saturday that following fire trucks or interfering with crews endangers lives and hampers response. They noted city ordinances prohibit chasing emergency vehicles and pledged prosecution if needed, citing volunteer departments that draw heavy traffic to fires.

John Ballew Alex B. Saied Ballew Saied Childress

Solon to Fight Heavy Cut in Foreign Aid

Senator Walter F. George chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said he will oppose a large cut in Eisenhower's foreign military aid plan. He urged partial restoration of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's reduction in the 3.1 billion dollar budget and warned the NATO alliance could be weakened if the cut stands. He indicated he may press for an aid authorization between the House and Presidential proposals if needed. Continued on page five.

Washington Walter F. George D-Ga Eisenhower House Foreign Affairs Committee George Senate Foreign Relations Committee United Press House Committee Europe House Senate Foreign Affairs Committee John M. Vours Ohio

Benson Reviews Farm Situation In Nebraska

Agriculture Secretary Ezra T. Benson surveyed eastern Nebraska farms during a two day swing with farmers. He noted less drought impact than Iowa, discussed farm credit flexible price supports and research, and observed growing family farms with increased efficiency. He warned rigid cotton price supports distort markets and urged focus on new farming realities.

Omaha Ezra T. Benson Nebraska Kenton Se. Bank Benson Dreuth Iowa Vernon Niebuhr Dunbar Gervase Francke Lincoln

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