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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1976
Page
17
President Ford and his Secret Service detail were startled by a flashbulb during a farewell walk. The moment, captured on Page 10, prompted brief tension but no harm reported as he continued a routine departure.
San Antonio officials will investigate the Blackjacks, an alleged militaristic teen club tied to Churchill High School’s ROT program. The group faces claims of physical abuse and threats during ROTC outings involving 15 year old John Abbott, while district leaders cite possible violations of education laws.
Government officials search for causes after the Teton Dam failure as flood risk subsides. A theory suggests seepage accelerated collapse, with past Idaho Utah border quake speculation. Seven dead confirmed amid flood events along the river.
Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles remains in critical condition after a bomb destroyed his small foreign car in a mid town hotel parking lot. Police say they explored several possible motives for the attempted killing as hospital teams fought an infection in his arm.
Beirut radio reported street fighting in Sidon and Beirut’s outskirts as Syrian troops clash with Lebanese Palestinian forces. The three pronged assault originated from Jezzine with tanks advancing toward Sidon behind artillery, rattling the port city as residents hurried to sandbag streets.
In a contested Democratic run off in precinct seven the Justice of the Peace race ended in a dead heat with 168 votes for Paul Goodson and 168 for Joan Wright. Roy Wygal won precinct one Commissioner by over two to one and will take office January 1 1977.
The regular City Council meeting in Childress scheduled for Wednesday at City Hall has been postponed. Councilman Walter Loskhoot and City Manager Louis Sally attend a special meeting in Washington DC to discuss grant application guidance.
The 1966 Childress High School graduating class invites alumni to a Saturday reunion at Rotary Bowl Park. Registration and a picnic lunch are planned, with a dinner business meeting and dance that evening at the EIKS Lawlyte. Contact Tommy Harwell for details.
AP reports voters in New Jersey California and Ohio cast final ballots as Ford Reagan Carter Udall and others vie for delegates. California offers 260 delegates with winner take all rules abandoned. Michigan Ohio and Ohio also on the slate as campaigns push for key states and the 4 140 delegates needed for the Republican nomination.
The plan would require withholding on interest and dividend payments to most American households, aiming to boost federal revenue. Treasury and IRS officials say withholding could raise billions. Senate Finance Chair Russel Long pushes for passage to fund ongoing tax cuts.
The British pound rose sharply amid a new 54 billion pound loan package and government restraint measures. Analysts noted inflation, wage cap aims, and political tensions as contributing factors while markets paused after early gains.
Funeral services for the infant son of Manuel and Elvida Lonofaria were planned for 4:30 PM Thursday at the First Baptist Church Chapel with Hey Hedodo Rodriguez officiating. Burial followed at Childress Cemetery under Newberry Funeral Home direction. Survivors include parents and three brothers Rudy Manuel Orney and Diana.
About 102 students are taking drivers education this summer as announced by Jack Martin. The classroom phase is free, while students pay 30 dollars each for the driving phase underway now. Instructors are Charlie Johnston, Ida Blakenship, and Ed Gilliland with autos furnished by Sager Motor Co and Smith Motor Co.
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that disproportional impact alone does not prove racial discrimination in a police recruitment test. Justices said intent matters and there must be evidence of a discriminatory purpose, affecting plans for housing and development cases next term.
Childress Lodge No. 695 will meet Thursday at pm to elect officers for the new year. All members are urged to attend, according to a spokesman.
All interested persons are invited to meet at 7 30 pm Thursday in the Council Chambers City Hall to discuss the Happy Birthday U S A event. The notice calls for community participation and outlines the gathering location.
The Greenbelt Bowl Association will hold a meeting of all directors at 8 pm today in City Hall. President Jimmy Don Rothwell says the session will cover committee assignments and related governance matters.
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