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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1959

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Nations Form Four Nation Inquiry Over Nicaraguan War

A four nation OAS committee including the United States Brazil Mexico and Uruguay began an inquiry into whether the Nicaragua conflict threatens regional peace. The panel aims to assess further actions and may visit Nicaragua. Cuba and Venezuela opposed the intervention.

Washington UPI Nicaragua Hemisphere United States Brazil Mexico Uruguay Council of the Organization of American States OAS Costa Rica Venezuela Cuba Bolivia Julio A. Lacarte

Klan seeks Faubus support as Arkansas reincorporates

A. C. Hightower, Arkansas Klan grand dragon, announced plans to revive the Ku Klux Klan in Arkansas and seek support from Gov. Orval Faubus. He stated cross burnings may occur, denied planned violence, and noted rechartering with a $12.50 filing fee. State officials indicated no legal barrier to reactivation.

Little Rock Ark UPI Ku Klux Klan Arkansas Orval E. Faubus A. C. Hightower United Press International Hightower Faubus C. G. Hall Hall

Jaycee Car Wash Set For Sunday

Jaycee car wash planned for Sunday by Childress Jaycees if weather allows. President Phil Feisal urged people to bring cars or call 7-2342 for pickup and delivery. Proceeds fund Jaycee projects.

Jaycee Car Wash Childress Jaycees Phil Feisal Jaycee

Raymond Hander to resign state veterinary post

Dr. Raymond Hander of Wichita Falls will retire from the State Board of Veterinary Examiners on August 29 after 12 years of service. He previously operated the Childress veterinary hospital and has served as president and secretary of the board.

Childress Raymond Hander Wichita Falls State Board of Veterinary Examiners Hander Childress Veterinary Hospital Board of Veterinary Examiners

Former Resident Promoted by Disciple Church in Congo

Yarland S. Farmer, a former Childress resident and Disciples of Christ missionary to Puerto Rico for 12 years, is named administrative field secretary for the Disciple churches in the Belgian Congo. He will coordinate and interpret policies between the United Christian Missionary Society and the Congo field, with training in French and Lonkundo in Brussels and Coquilhatville before a likely office setup at Boende.

Yarland S. Farmer Disciples of Christ Puerto Rico Childress Belgian Congo Mr. Farmer G. H. Farmer Texarkana United Christian Missionary Society Disciples of Christ (Christian Churches) Board of Missions and Education Robert G. Nelson United Society Africa DCCM Congo Farmer Lonkundo Brussels Belgium Coquilhatville Boende

Air-Conditioning Planned for City Auditorium at Fair Park

Two air conditioning units will be purchased for the City Auditorium at Fair Park. The Chamber of Commerce Park Committee decided this morning and will consult the City Council on installations and other details. Additional units may follow if meter revenue suffices.

Fair Park Faw Park Chamber of Commerce Park Committee

Adenauer Elects to Stay Chancellor of West Germany

Adenauer, at 83, surprised by choosing to remain chancellor rather than pursue the presidency. The CDU faces a leadership scramble as internal and public reactions unfold with Geneva talks looming and Western positions at risk. Western officials and media react with shock and debate the move’s impact on East West negotiations and Berlin tolerances.

Adenauer Christian Democratic Party Geneva Christian Democratic Bavaria Herman Hoecher West Germany West Berlin Kremlin

Storm Slam Hits Shamrock Texans Brace For Floods

A heavy hail and rain storm with winds up to 70 mph struck Shamrock and drenched parts of the Texas Panhandle and North Central Texas. Weather officials warned of rising creeks and a Trinity flood threat for two days, while power outages occurred and rainfall totals climbed across multiple counties.

Shamrock Texas Panhandle Weather Bureau Amon Carter Chambers Richland Trinity Rosser Long Lake Texas San Saba

Bonehead Boys Plaque Presented For Edwin Cato Honor

A special meeting of the Bonehead Boys Explorer Scout Troop at the Veterans Building honored Edwin Cato. Scout Troop 622 of Houston presented a memoriam plaque through Jack Harper. A Knight of Pythias framed certificate also was given.

Bonehead Boys Explorer Veterans Building Alton Ryan Edwin Cato Jack Harper Scout Houston Vernon Harper Cato The Boneheads W. Harper A. V. McFarland Knight of Pythias Lodge Tony Hunter Edwin “Kow’ Cato Texas

Dinner Honors Andy Rogers

An Appreciation Dinner in Austin honored Senator Andy Rogers and Representative Grainger Mellhany for sponsoring key animal health measures in the 56th Legislature. The livestock marketing inspection bill, the veterinarian's reporting bill, and brucellosis control and eradication measures were cited. The dinner was hosted by the Animal Health Council, a coalition of 31 agricultural groups.

Austin Texas Andy Rogers Childress Grainger Mellhany Wheeler Tex The Animal Health Council Agriculture and Livestock

Candy Barr In Trouble Again

Texas dancer Candy Barr 23 was subpoenaed by Internal Revenue Service agents to testify in an inquiry into Mickey Cohen's finances. The subpoena was served at her Sunset Strip club apartment. Barr previously faced a 1957 marijuana possession case in Dallas with a 6 month sentence under appeal to a higher court.

Los Angeles UPI Candy Barr Mickey Cohen Internal Revenue Service Cohen the Largo Sunset Strip Dallas Tex Miss Barr Texas Court of Appeals

Nomination of Strauss To Be Called Today

The Senate delayed confirmation for Commerce Secretary Lewis L. Strauss with debate expected to begin today. Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson signaled a debate start as reports pro and con were filed Thursday night, while Republicans claimed the votes to confirm. Some opponents warned of extended debate as several senators were abroad, delaying any vote for about a week or more.

Washington UPI Senate Commerce Lewis L. Strauss Lyndon B Johnson Tex Strauss Calvin Cooli Charles B. Warren Atomic Energy Commission London Atlantic Congress

Steel Labor Talks Resume

United Steelworkers of America and steel industry negotiators resume deadlocked talks in New York under orders to issue a bargain or else ultimatum. The union accuses the demand for a one year wage freeze of bad faith and failing to replace the expiring contract. The International Executive Board authorized a notice to the industry bargainers and summoned the Wage Policy Committee to New York for a strategy meeting. President David J. McDonald said a date for the meeting will be set soon.

New York UPI United Steelworkers of America International Executive Board David J. McDonald USW

Childress School Ratings Prompt Site Talks

Ratings for the Childress School System were announced by the Survey Committee at Wilson School. East Ward led with 80.8, Wilson was 49 due to highway proximity, Junior High 79, Robert E Lee and High School 54 each.acreage needs cited include 20 for high, 10 junior high, five for elementary. A new high school site was debated for northwest Childress and areas near Fair Park. Next meeting July 2 will discuss finances.

Childress Wilson School East Ward Wilson Robert F. Lee Morris Wallace Texas Tech Robert FE. Lee

Senate Group Sets Saturday Tax Hearing Session

The Senate State Affairs Committee chaired by Dorsey Hardeman of San Angelo plans a Saturday session to finish hearings on the state's tax issue. The group rejected a move to reconvene the full Senate while Hardeman sought to adjourn to 10:30 a.m. Monday. Transit officials had asked for bus tax exemptions to ease temporary industry costs. Continued on page three.

Austin Upi Senate State Affairs Dorsey Hardeman San Angelo Frank Owen Eel Paso Hardeman Senate State Affairs Committee Tatempntry The Dalla

Reid's Approval Provokes Senate Diplomacy Debate

Senator William Fulbright condemned the Senate vote to confirm Oeden R. Reid as ambassador to Israel as un provident and irresponsible. Reid, speaking from Purchase New York, said he would not comment while noting his wife and he were pleased with the confirmation as Democrats showed reluctance to upset presidential appointment norms.

Washington UPI William Fulbright D-Ark Senate Oeden R. Reid Israel Reid Fulbright Foreign Relations Committee N. Y

Dallas man flees during narcotics trial. warrant issued

Dallas man Leonard Smith known as Little Will, 32, asked to go to the rest room during a narcotics trial on Thursday and did not return. His $1,000 bond was forfeited and a bench warrant was issued with a new bond set at $10,000.

Dallas Leonard “Little Will” Smith

Herter Accuses East German Reds Of Espionage and Kidnapping

Secretary of State Christian Herter denounced Soviet espionage subversion and kidnapping activities centered in East Berlin as the Big Four foreign ministers meet. He presented a record of crimes including 103 kidnappings of West Berliners over 10 years and the recruitment of espionage agents to undercut stalled talks with Khrushchev and Gromyko.

Christian Herter Geneva Russia Berlin Stewart Hensley United Press International UPI East Berlin Herter Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Andrew Gromyko West Berlin East Germany

Conrad Beats Old Record by 800 Miles

Los Angeles pilot Max Conrad completed a 58 hour 35 minute single engine flight from Casablanca to Los Angeles, covering 7,683 miles to break the previous 6,850 mile record by over 800 miles. He endured thirst and hunger, noting mint tea in Casabalanca tea tasted foul, with Arabs flavoring his thermos. He rested briefly in San Francisco before continuing home.

Los Angeles Max Conrad Casablanca Morocco Conrad San Francisco

Rain Falls for Fourth Straight Day Across Areas

Rain continued for the fourth day as totals reached .75 inches at The Index gauge and 0.89 inches at the FAA Station near the air field. Rain occurred on June 2, 3, 4, and today, with the lightest amounts June 3 downtown and near the air field. The shower ended around 12:30 p.m. Burlington reported about one inch in Shamrock during heavy rainfall.

FAA Air Field Burlington Shamrock

Earl Allen Sr Returns From Funeral Services

Mr and Mrs Earl Allen Sr have returned from Decatur where they attended funeral services Sunday for his mother Mrs E A Clark 75 who had been ill since last fall and died in a Decatur hospital last Friday Interment was in Decatur

Earl Allen, Sr Decatur E. A. Clark

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