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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1956
Page
5
Havana reports that President Batista orders immediate removal of censorship on newspapers magazines radio and TV scripts. Restrictions had been in place for 45 days ending June 13 following the Matanzas military garrison attempt. Other constitutional guarantees remain suspended during the period.
Hollywood obituary notes the Danish born actor Jean Hersholt died at his Beverly Hills home at 69 after a year of failing health. A 41 year film veteran, he was famed for Dr. Christian in movies and radio and received a recent industry testimonial. He was active in humanitarian work and held many honors. He was born July 12 1886 in Copenhagen and trained in Danish theaters.
The UN military alliance orders four national force inspectors Polish Czech Swiss and Swedish to leave South Korea within a week for failing to stop Communist forces’ build-up in North Korea in breach of the armistice. They are to return to the demilitarized zone separating the Koreas.
State leaders and voters heard a push to boost Texas old age assistance to 75 dollars a month at a Humble barbecue. C T Johnson, who opposed Ramsey in 1954, joins the slate against Ramsey in the lieutenant governor race with Aikin Jr. and John Lee Smith as other candidates.
Tito declares a new phase in Yugoslavia Soviet alignment as he credits Leninist policy and party leadership for strengthening the alliance. The remark signals a shift away from Stalin era autocracy and toward collective leadership within the Communist bloc.
Solon ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee has not decided whether to offer an amendment to restore funds. Vorys favored some reduction but opposed a heavy cut. Another committee member doubted restoring funds. The committee approved the cut 18 to 11.
Mrs W A King and her daughters of 4092 Avenue F Nw joined a group at a picnic then left Saturday morning to return behind a pickup driven by young Zuber.
The welcoming delegation, representing 35 million members across 30 denominations, was sent to the airport by the National Council of Churches and includes Metropolitan Nicolai who leads the Russian Orthodox Church. They aim to resume Moscow discussions on church cooperation after a March visit by American ministers. The piece notes the National Guard’s name change honoring Lafayette and the French Garde Nationale.
Truman and Stevenson clash over campaign framing while Republicans in Kentucky mourn Sen. Cooper’s withdrawal from the unexpired term and Ambassador Cooper’s GOP strength. In Iowa Ezra Benson faces criticism for a two day farm tour seen as political ahead of the primary.
Judge Cott from Page One is invited to speak at Fair Park with brief talks by each program participant. Red Gentry and Walter Lockhoof head a committee planning other Fourth activities. The event invites all Childress residents to bring a basket lunch and enjoy sports and entertainment before the fireworks sponsored by the Childress Chamber of Commerce and Board-of City Development Illinois.
Charles L Reynolds states the County Attorney's Office moves from 2002 Main St to the Courthouse. The contact telephone is WE 7 3553 for the office in the courthouse.
A new survey by the secretary of commerce would tailor plans to state needs while the rise of apportionment methods is labeled logical by a House Public Works committee member. The conference committee expects smooth handling of remaining differences after the apportionment huddle.
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