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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1959
Page
1
A timed bomb exploded at a Boston North End transit station injuring 38 as detectives pursue a prime suspect, an escaped mental patient. three remain critically injured, including an 81 year old man in danger of dying. Debris and glass injure dozens, with many passengers knocked down and rescue crews sweeping the scene.
Floyd Gilliland of Kids, Inc. Baseball announced local Americ an Legion ball requires players aged 16 or 17. Ray Fulenwider said several boys are needed before starting, and rosters must reach National headquarters by June 14. If not enough players, the program will be dropped. contact Fulenwider, Gilliland, or Don Hufstedler.
UPI reports two smooth-talking con men indicted on charges of swindling residents in 18 states and possibly Hawaii. John Addison and Dan Nance fled by plane after the grand jury indictment. authorities probe Kerrville area for their capture. One Rio Grande Valley victim paid 105000 dollars. they abandoned records and gear in a hotel suite.
Chamber of Commerce manager Jeff Henderson returned from a four day Texas CofC Managers Association gathering in Austin. Key moments included Governor Price Daniel promising no sales or income tax during his term and columnist Austin Kiplinger calling the 1960s the “Soaring 60s.”
Andrei Gromyko refused today to withdraw the Russian one year Berlin ultimatum despite Western warnings it would wreck the Big Four conference. The West agreed to meet Gromyko in another secret session Monday with strong indications that the Soviet Union might back down.
Gromyko framed a new Berlin plan as a position statement while reiterating Western troop withdrawal and a single German peace framework. Western leaders pressed for clarification as Lloyd urged discarding the ultimatum to refocus on real negotiations amid a tense four hour alert for Herter's plane.
Childress hilks Lodge 1113 announces Flag Day program on Sunday June 14 with Exalted Ruler Guy Jones urging public participation. The salute honors Old Glory and urges citizens to display the flag at homes and businesses. The article notes Alaska’s future star and Hawaii’s planned addition, marking the 182nd anniversary of the flag design adopted June 14 1777.
Widespread recent rains improve crop and livestock conditions across Texas with Good cotton prospects and ongoing insecticide use. Half a million acres of cotton were lost to hail in the South Plains and lower Panhandle.
A conference committee on state appropriations faced a deadlock as House and Senate members in Austin struggled to agree on spending levels. Senator William Fly said the House aims to force Senate agreement, delaying passage and risking a new special session. The bill now sits with a 10 member committee after a split over funding plans.
In Wichita Falls Jeff Henderson announced plans to move the fall Ceremonial to City Auditorium at Fair Park in Childress. The request came from Maskat Temple Recorder W A Spoonts. The visiting delegation will include the First and Second Sections.
City police killed another rattler in a residential area this morning. The six ratter was taken at the James Sport residence on Avenue J at the end of South Main, with officials urging residents to clear weeds and be cautious around flower beds.
A fierce line of thunderstorms swept from Oklahoma into Central Texas early today, tearing roofs, shattering windows and uprooting trees. Dallas reported 67 mph winds and 2 percent inch rain, while Fort Worth and Rockwall measured heavy rainfall and substantial property damage across multiple counties.
A fiery head on collision on U S 36 near Tuscola Illinois killed seven people including four young girls. Rosalee Ann Bragg 21 of Wood Ill and Joseph Bode Harmon 58 of Forsyth Ill died in the crash along with Esther Harmon Greta Pistorius Connie Bean and Evelyn Louise Smith all reported as killed in the two vehicles. Deputy Leon Gale reported seeing headlights swing around before a fireball shot into the air.
Premier Fidel Castro. announced replacements for five ministers including agriculture after cabinet tensions over the land reform plan. The shakeup followed threats of resignations by ministers opposed to reform and signals of policy pressure from agricultural interests.
Allen Harp was elected Wor shipful Master of Childress Masonic Lodge No 695 last night He will replace John Ballew and be installed Thursday June 5 Robert Goundie was elected Senior Warden Junior Warden will be Ray Prater Willard Williams was re elected treasurer Harold Wright secretary and Earl Swain tiler Charles Baker was named to the building committee
Northwest Texas Council weighs site for a permanent Boy Scout camp. Baylor Lake near Bowie is the top choice for facilities while Lake Amon G. Carter and Baylor are discussed as alternatives. Perkins Scout Reservation is currently inadequate for growing enrollment. Local officials plan to request a council meeting to discuss the proposal.
A group of 4 H boys and girls and leaders returned from College Station with mixed results. The rifle team finished second by one point behind Shelby County's 1045, Field Crops placed seventh, and Livestock finished 20th. Public Speaking and Beef Production results will be mailed to participants. County Agent Bill Moore praised the effort.
An Akron artist's wife, Mrs Karene Bailey, 26, aided by a passing police car, led to the arrest of three suspects in Guyman Oklahoma after a kidnap note was found in Tucumcari New Mexico. FBI questioned Bailey as officers pursued aliases allegedly used by Jesse Kenner Harold Hollderton and Low Striping.
Attorney Adrian Levy says Texas courts may lack jurisdiction to declare Louisiana Governor Earl Long insane and commit him to a mental hospital. FBI notes of kidnapping rumors swirl as a Tuesday hearing looms, with Long’s family seeking a 90 day commitment. Levy argues Long was brought into Texas against his will and vows to challenge the case on that basis.
The Census Bureau reports a May 1 population estimate of 176.665 million, up 3.07 million or 18 percent from four years earlier. The rise reflects growth across the nation with expansion in multiple states and regions.
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