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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1960

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Japanese Plan Wlass Resignations For the TOKYO UPS

Opposition Socialists in Tokyo move to resign 125 Diet members to pressure premier Nobusuke Kishii amid anti US U 2 campaign. They demand withdrawal of U S reconnaissance flights and denounce President Eisenhower visit as inappropriate, signaling a shift in East Asian mood over the trip.

Tokyo Eisenhower Japan America Inejiro Asanuma House of Representatives Nobushe Kishi

Puppet ruler of Tibet said to be fleeing toward India

Hindustan Standard reports refugees say the Dalai Lama has escaped toward India with aides from Tibet as Chinese forces push rebels in western Tibet. The Panchen Lama is reportedly held captive after Shivatse monastery’s role in the uprising. Border posts are alerted for the Panchen Lama’s capture.

Calcutta India UPI China Tibet Hindustan Standard Darjeeling Dalai Lama Inca Peiping Sikkim Bhutan Shivatse

Eichmann in Padded Cell After Hysterical Outburst

In Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi mass murderer, was reported by a reliable source to have become hysterical and beaten his head against his jail cell walls. An Israel official described his state as considerable excitement after a meeting, leading to rubber padding on the walls for safety.

Jerusalem Isreal UPI Adolph Eichmann London Daily Mail Eichmann Nazi Germany Israel Eiehmann

Wade Receives Masters Degree at Texas Commencement

Information from the June exercises shows 141 candidates awarded degrees at the University of Texas. Hugh Darrell Wade, son of Mr and Mrs Ross Wade of 111 Ave C Southwest, earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering during Saturday night commencement.

University of Texas Hugh Darrell Wade Ross Wade Ave C Southwest Wade

Legion Auxiliary to Hold Evening Meeting and Report

American Legion Auxiliary plans an important meeting at 8 p.m Tuesday. The nominating committee will report tonight to President Mrs. Charles Scott.

American Legion Auxiliary Charles Scott

Dallas Kidnap Bandit Candid Capture Ends Robbery Ring

Police nabbed Eugene William Hackett 36 after a pajama clad attic standoff in South Oak Cliff. The four man gang carried out more than a dozen armed robberies, stealing about 25000 dollars from store managers. The suspects forced victims into cars and drove them to secluded spots for robberies.

South Oak Cliff Eugene William Hackett Dallas Hackett San Quentin Wisconsin Waupun

Mullins Chosen Secretary to County Agents

Mrs. Charlotte Mullins is named the new secretary in the offices of County Agents Mary Scott and Chile Smith. She replaces Mrs. Anita Thompson who resigned to accept a position with the Cattle County Clerk. Mullins husband Robbie works at Montgomery Ward.

Mies Mullins Charlotte Mullins Mary Scott Chile Smith Anita Thompson Cattle Robbie Montgoery Ward College Station Sammy Bushon Truett Ball, Jr Harold Walkup Stanley Terry Sherry Sides Linda Key Bob Jones Julia Ann Stamps Sandra Weightman T. Rose Stepp Paula Shaffer James Roy Austin Bobby Andrews Leland Terry Gary Hassel John Simms Montie Cameron Buford Austin C. S. Smith Dewey Bushon

88 Cars Wheat Shipped From This County

An Index survey shows 88 carloads of wheat shipped from Childress County to date. Burlington reports 23 carloads from Childress and 65 from Hill and Eatherly Elevator and the Kimble Milling Company in Kirkland. One operator notes 15 carloads ready to ship if cars are available. Rain delays may push harvesting to late Tuesday afternoon. wheat is too wet to cut today.

Childress County Burlington Childress Hill and Eatherly Elevator Kimble Milling Company Kirkland

Forecasts Predict More Rain Across Texas After Weekend Storms

Thunderstorms drenched wide Texas areas with reports of damaging winds and heavy rain. Forecasts show storms continuing across the state with highs in the 70s and a 100 degree record set in Fort Worth.

United Press International Texas el Paso Panhandle Dallas Highland Park White Rock Lake Stanley E. Daniels Seagoville Fort Worth South Plains Whitehouse Smith County Tyler Weather Bureau Lubbock Amarillo Midland Wichita Falls Laredo Dalthart

Eisenhower recalls D-Day at West Point tour

President Eisenhower marked the 16th anniversary of D Day during a West Point visit. He said he did not need reminders and that the day was the first thing on his mind this morning, noting he would not have to relive it.

Fisenhower Russia Orient West Point N. Y UPI Eisenhower Europe

Replacement named for James Allred in South Texas

President Eisenhower nominated Houston attorney T. Everton Kennerly, 57, to succeed the late James V. Allred as federal judge for the South Texas District. Kennerly, a former Republican candidate in Houston, will preside over Laredo to Corpus Christi with interim sessions in Edinburg, announced by Federal Judge Joe Ingram after word from the Justice Department.

James Allred Brownsville UPI Houston T. Everton Kennerly Eisenhower James V. Allred South Texas Kennerly Congress Laredo Corpus Christi Edinburg Joe Ingram U.S. Department of Justice Washington

Johns Furniture Co Unveils More Fashion and Lower Prices

The Johns Furniture Company announces expanded fashion options and improved quality at reduced prices. Shoppers can expect broader selections and new cost savings across living room and bedroom groups this season.

Johns’ Furniture Company

Picket Lines At Atlas Missile Bases Rise Nationwide

Pickets posted at Cape Canaveral Vand enberg and other Convair facilities as IAM strike expands over wage dispute. Two thirds of 600 Convair workers at Vandenberg join action. Pentagon notes watchful response and maintains retaliatory missiles remain on alert.

Atlas Missile Bases San Diego Calif UPI U.S Cape Canaveral Vandenberg Interna Tional Association of Machinists Convair Warren Air Force Base Wyo Offutt Air Force Fila International Association of Machinists General Dynamics Cape IAM W. J. Usery Usery

Rifleman Ward Killed by Officers Near Quanah

Dor man Ward son of the late Sam Ward identified by Mrs Carrie Hardin as the deceased in a shooting near Quanah He was described as mentally disturbed and had left home six to seven weeks earlier. Norman Ward 55 to 60 believed Oklahoma City origin died after exchange of gunfire with Sheriff deputies and highway patrol officers in a wheat field near Highway 287.

Carrie Hardin Index Dorman Ward Sam Ward Dorman Groseclose Childress Quanah Chillicothe Norman Ward Oklahoma City Veteran's Administration Houston Mason Owen Eldon Thane Ward Thane Sheriff's Highway Patrol Carl Vestal Highway 287 Owen Quanal’s Memorial Hospital Wards

Farmers Again Face Replanting Cotton After Washouts

Farmers in the High Point area may need to replant cotton for the fourth time due to light rainfall around midnight Sunday. Rain measured at Floyd Biddy’s farm was 0.25 inches, with reports of three prior replantings and washes at FAA station and nearby Index readings.

Highland Park Marvin Levine Texas Oklahoma Enid Okla Perrin Air Force Base Sherman Dallas Weather Bureau High Point Floyd Biddys FAA

60 & 8 To Elect Officers Tonight

The Voiture 1959 of the 40 & 8 will elect officers at 7:30 PM during its meeting at the Veteran's Building.

Veteran's Building

More Can Take Drivers Course At High School

Superintendent J W Hamilton announced remains slots open in the summer Driver's Education program after weekend withdrawals. High school students aged 14 or older must register by 8 30 am Tuesday at the high school principal's office. Clarence Carter teaches the course with about 40 originally registered.

J.W. Hamilton Clarence Carter

Russians Still Like That Boy Van Cliburn in Moscow

Muscovites showed with tears and flowers that pianist Van Cliburn remains deeply popular. His second Moscow concert at Tschaikovsky Conservatory drew a packed hall of enthusiastic fans after his first show Friday night. Spectators cheered, some rushed aisles with lilacs and tulips, while others tossed lilies of the valley. The concert was televised, likely reaching over a million viewers in the Moscow area.

Moscow UPI van Cliburn Tschaikovsky Conservatory

Eisenhower vows counteroffensive against Khrushchev attacks

President Eisenhower rejects Khrushchev barbs as he defends U.S. spy missions and the foreign aid program. He speaks at a Republican dinner near West Point and at Notre Dame, urging unity against Soviet criticism and praising allied resolve. He later dines with West Point classmates at Gene Leone’s farm.

Tom Nelson United Press International West Point N.Y UPI Eisenhower Nikita S. Khrushchev United States Russia

Bill Rasberry Dies at 57 in Childress Hospital

William Wesley Rasberry, 57, died at 7 40 a m in Childress General Hospital after weeks of illness. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Wednesday at Newberry Chapel with Rev Tom Norman and Rev Tommy Beck officiating. Interment at Childress cemetery under Newberry Funeral Home. He was a salesman born September 27 1902 in Brownwood and lived in Childress over 30 years. He is survived by his wife Marjorie two sons Bill Rasberry of Wichita Kansas Kent Rasberry of Lubbock one daughter Barbara Dunn of Childress five sisters and one brother and four grandchildren.

William Wesley Rasberry Childress General Hospital Newberry Chapel Tom Norman Central Christian Paietor Tommy Beck Methodist Church Margaret Childress Cemetery Newberry Funeral Home Luke Funderburk Bill Pennell Bill H. Newberry Finis Wrinkle Paul Griffin Edd Fite Rasberry Brownwood Childress Wellington Marjorie Barbara Dunn Bill Rasberry Wichita Kan Kent Rasberry Lubbock Sally Waggon Depha Johnson Abilene Ethel McDaniel May Tex Eddie Ross Texaco N. M Ola Brown Strawn L. D. Rasberry

Postal Receipts Rise in May Over April

The Childress US Post Office reports May receipts at 5,007.44, up from 4,455.71 in April and 329.62 higher than May 1959. The May increase reflects improved mail volume and revenue for the month.

Childress

Carey Club to Screen Arctic Adventure Film

The Carey Community Cemetery Club will show Arctic Adventure by Cotton John Smith at the CCC Club meeting Thursday at 8 pm. Program chair Mrs. Oliver McKee invites the public to attend this evening event in Carey.

Cotton John Smith Alaska CCC Club Carey Community Cemetery

May Britt Plans Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr

Actress May Britt announced plans to marry Sammy Davis Jr in September. Davis confirmed the reports with praise for Britt and her family. Britt, 24, and Davis, 34, discussed the wedding amid recent news of Britt’s pending divorce from Edward Greggson, a Palo Alto student, expected to be finalized September 28.

London UPI May Britt Sammy Davis Jr Davis Miss Britt Edward Gregeson Palo Alto Calif

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Wlass Ican Campaign By Arnold Dibble East Asia Francis G. Powers Kremlin Red China Indochina Formosa Nobusuke Kishii Candit Lyndon Johnson Senate New Jersey Khrushchev Ike Momber Corswair Air Force Vandenberg Air Force Base Kishi Niki Notre Dame University South Bend Ind Notre Dame Gene Leone New York Carey Club Sammy
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