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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1960

Page

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Norwegian Editor Tours Childress Ranches By Horseback

Karl Ertsaas the touring editor from Norway visits ranches in the Childress area to learn cowboy life. He tours Mill Iron Ranch lands, rides blue panic fields, and endures mud as a pickup gets stuck. E.R. Munson guides him, coffee and cookies praised, and the editor jokes about bedtime after a long day.

Karl Ertsaas Norway Childress Ertsaas Childress Jaycees Rotary, Lions Jaycees New Orleans Texas IPE E.R. Munson Cee Wee Mill Iron Layarete Hughes Munson Tulles Pistole Place Karl Mil Iron Hughes Brothers Kart Ertsaas Caildress E. R. Munson

U S protests Fidel's baseless charges in Havana note

The United States delivered a new protest to Cuba denouncing continued dissemination of baseless charges by Fidel Castro linking the U S to the explosion of a French munitions ship in Havana harbor. The note objected to Castro's pamphlet circulated to OAS delegations and was handed to Cuban ambassador Carlos Lechuga.

Washington UPI United States Cuba Fidel Castro Havana Carlos Lechuga Organization of American States OAS Castro U. S

City Release Required For Go Kart Racing

A Childress Kart Club member announced that supervised go kart races will start at 3 p m Sundays at the airfield track. Racers must sign a city release with two witnesses, available at the track, with racing limited to Saturdays and Sundays.

Childress Kart Club

Father Gives Up Kidney To Save Sons Life

A Boston father Sgt Virgil Beck gave his kidney to his 15 year old son Robert Beck for a possible first father son transplant. Surgeons at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital worked over five hours to complete the operation in two rooms. The transplant succeeded but doctors warned the kidney might be rejected by the boy’s body.

Boston Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Robert Beck Dayton Ohio Virgil Beck

4-H Members Tour State Capitol and Events

County 4-H Club members and adults attended contests in Wichita Falls then visited the State Capitol in Austin and the University of Texas campus. Chaperones included Chile Smith HDC agent Mrs. Mary Scott and several local leaders. they also visited Bastrop State Park before returning yesterday.

Wichita Falls Austin Chile Smith HDC Mary Scott Monty Cameron Buford Austin Smith Dewey Bushon University of Texas Bastrop State Park

Opening Tee Golf Event At 1207 Ave F N W Sat

A community golf event titled Opening Tee is scheduled for Saturday evening at 7 PM. The venue is 1207 Avenue F Northwest and invites local players to enjoy a fun-filled session.

Wee Tee Ave. F .N.W

Eisenhower Faces Japan Visit Amid Mob Violence

President Eisenhower was concerned about mob violence in Tokyo as a large leftist crowd attacked a car carrying White House Press Secretary Hagerty and Ambassador MacArthur II. A U.S. Marine pilot rescued them after more than an hour, while security for the planned June 19 visit faced delays and possible reconsideration.

Washington UPS White House Eisenhower Tokyo Japan Charnes RK. Smith United Press International James Hagerty U.S Douglas MacArthur II Nobusuke Kishi Airport Haverty International Airport Hagerty MacArthur Thomas E. Stephens Ther Stephens U.S. Secret Service

One Crazed Birthday for Prince Philip in New York

Prince Philip endured a comic birthday scene in Waldorf Astoria dining hall as a four foot cake nearly toppled onto him and a statue of liberty plug incident drew cheers from guests. Outside a violent leftist-rightist confrontation erupted near the airport with police, helicopters and thousands of demonstrators surrounding Hagerty MacArthur and Stephens.

New York Britain Prince Philip Philip Waldorf - Astoria Richard M. Nixon

Nixon Rockefeller meet in public as Prince Philip visits

Vice President Nixon and Governor Rockefeller exchanged a brief handshake and spoke of unity as Britain’s Prince Philip opened a New York exhibition. Nixon hoped for improvement after their feud and avoided politics during speeches. Security surrounded the tour with Nixon and Rockefeller keeping apart at times.

Jack V. Fox United Press International New York UPI Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller Britain Prince Philip America Nixon Nikita Khrushchev U. S Moscow Rockefeller Philip Nikita $. Khrushchev U.S

Rain Damage Hits Precinct Four With $100000 Loss

Heavy rains across Precinct Four cause over 100000 in county road and bridge damage north of the Red River. Three main bridges washed out, urgent repairs needed, and State Senator Andy Rogers seeks disaster declaration for state and federal aid. Commissioner Cliff Campbell urges immediate assistance. Heaviest downpours reach eight inches in a night. Rogers says damage may exceed previous records.

Precinct Four Red River Andy Rogers Governor's Office State Office of Civil Defense Austin Cliff Campbell Rogers

Broadway Actors End Eight Day Blackout With Agreement

The Broadway strike ends after actors and producers approve a contract, ending an eight day blackout that halted 19 of 22 shows. Expect price increases despite producers hoping to hold lines, with losses totaling about one million dollars in ticket sales and $260 in actor losses.

Jack Cavanaugh United Pressnternational New York Actors Equity League of New York Theaters

Senate Approves Defense Bill Includes Samos Satellite Boost

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 40.38 billion defense bill with a 218.8 million boost to speed the Samos satellite. Samos would be a TV equipped eye in the sky replacing some U 2 activities. Dennis Chavez called the weapon better than the U 2 and Lyndon Johnson and John Stennis supported the increase.

Washington UPI Senate Appropriations Committee House Eisenhower Senate Samos Subcommittee Dennis Chavez N.M Lyndon B. Johnson Tex Senate Space Committee John C. Stennis D-Miss

East Germany Sets Record In Returning Pilot

American glider pilot Richard Schreder from Toleo Ohio crossed into East Germany during a world gliding meet in Cologne for a distance flight. He learned the 20 miles flown behind the Iron Curtain would not count toward his score as Soviet authorities released the pilot and glider Thursday.

Cologne Germany UPI Richard Schreder Schreder Toleo Ohio East Germany

More Fashion More Quality Lower Prices at Johns Furniture

Johns Furniture showcases enhanced style and durable materials with new lower prices. Shoppers find expanded selections for living rooms bedrooms and dining areas. The campaign emphasizes value and quality across popular furniture lines.

Johns’ Furniture Company

Association In Need Of More Memberships

The Red River Valley Translator TV Association seeks additional memberships to complete the project. Directors approve $2 note and $2.59 cash membership rates. President Jack Fox invites college students home for summer to help, with applications at the Farm Bureau Office. Members pledge renewed efforts to reach the goal and fund the operation. Memberships are $60 each.

Red River Valley Translator TV Association Jack Fox Association Farm Bureau Fox Hall County

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