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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1962
Page
3
Washington columnist Dick West recalls the awkward moment when his child asked where dividends come from and spoofly suggests a midget on his lap to explain. He argues parents should answer frankly to avoid misinformation and guide children toward a healthy attitude on investing.
NBC TV’s Show of the Week recounts the June 6 1944 D-Day landing using newsreel footage and rare Desert Fox Rommel material. Richard Basehart narrates with Elmer Bernstein scoring as Eisenhower is seen in a car and troops aboard invasion ships sing Home on the Range.
First hand recollections by G I survivors and discussion of a German side documentary. Notes on The Longest Day and Rommel remarks. Mentions of Channel Swim on Red Skelton NBC CBS programs, fair depiction of Negro performers, Soviet education shoot, Benton feature, Accent on American Summer, and Chet Hunley joining the Woodrow Wilson Commission.
The passage critiques a D Day documentary style program noting compressed 54 minute airtime limits. It mentions Ike visiting troopers, English music hall acts, and bloody beach landings, with praise for Cornelius Ryan and Darryl Zanuck and a wish for more biographical depth.
Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy gathered for a southern breakfast at Mrs. Wilson Hardin’s home. New officers were installed after a brief business session following the devotional. Attendees came from Childress and Memphis, with Mrs. W. M. Stiner re elected president.
Judge John M. Barron met in closed session with a Robertson County grand jury to review portions of a confidential federal file on Billie Sol Estes. The inquiry concerns Henry H. Marshall's 1961 death and any link to Estes cotton allotments and possible murder or suicide.
The atomic submarine USS Thomas A Edison completed two Polaris missile tests on 1,500 mile shots and readied for final shakedown cruise. The 410-foot Edison is the eighth U S missile submarine in service.
Latimer of Abilene outpolled by 17 816 to 14 880 in a county race while A R Schwartz defeated Mace Steward 33 408 to 25 826 in Galveston. A birthday note wishes Mrs Oliver McKee Mrs J O Reed and C H Webb a happy day tomorrow.
On this day in history major events include 1800 White House work, 1896 Ford car trial run, 1942 Midway battle start with a US victory, and 1944 Rome occupation by Allied forces. A thought cites Thomas de Quincey on family reception shaping entertainment.
Excavations indicate Indus Valley civilization in India dates to at least 5,000 years ago, according to United Press International. Findings highlight earliest urban development and cultural markers, suggesting a long, continuous human presence in the region.
In New York the Dow Jones 20 stock averages show declines with 30 Industrials at 596.90, down 14.15. 20 Rails at 126.47, off 2.43. 15 Utilities 112.06, down 1.90. and 65 Stocks 206.54, down 4.39. Fourth hour sales reach 690,000 to 3,310,000.
Locals see partly cloudy conditions through Tuesday with a chance of scattered late day and nighttime thunderstorms. Temperatures slightly below normal with normal lows in the mid 60s. Weekend visits include Sandra Keel in Amarillo for the Lions Club convention and multiple families from Amarillo and Pampa dropping by.
Josie Hutchins and children moved to Amarillo to make a home there. Bettye Estes visited Estelline. Jaycees and other interested individuals will meet 7 30 p.m. with American Legion Cox Farr Post 65 at the Veterans Building Tuesday night.
The hospital reports several recent admissions with upcoming discharges. Ester Arnn and Mrs. A M Woods were listed as Sunday admissions, along with Mrs. Kermit Waters, Mrs. C N Mullens, and Calvin Jackson. Dismissals include Mrs. Bill Hall, Mrs. Shorty Voyles, Jimmy Earl Gwinn, Mrs. Ben Trent and baby, and E F Adams.
The hottest Sunday in the United States reached 111 degrees in Death Valley, California. A low of 2 percent was reported in Redmond, Oregon, according to the U.S. Weather Bureau.
The record shows a maximum of 83 degrees at 10 am Monday and a 60 degree low occurring between 4 and 6 am that day. For June 4, 1961 the high reached 95 degrees with a 64 degree low, while June 2, 1952 logged a 93 degree high and an unrecorded minimum.
Tuesday noon luncheon at Central Christian. American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p.m. for officer elections. First Baptist Night Circle meets 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Joe Allen. Thursday Hobby Club. Friday Vacation Church School open house at 7 30 p.m. at Central Christian.
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