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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1960
Page
1
The Childress County Commissioner Court announced a July 16 vote to decide whether the tax assessor-collector should remain separate or be merged with the sheriff's office. Absentee ballots open 20 days before election in the County Clerk's office.
Rev. David J. Bayert of Fort Worth 27 died from injuries in a two car crash 10:05 p.m. Sunday 1.3 miles west of Chillicothe on US 287. He was en route from Kirkland where he guest preached at Kirkland Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife and four sons. The other driver Jimmie Lyday 41 of Quanah and a passenger were hospitalized with injuries. Funeral services will be in Chicago Illinois.
The county's wheat harvest resumed at a slow pace with clear weather hoped to help. Burlington shipped 13 more cars this weekend, 26 total from Kirkland. Kirkland saw heavier rain, limiting efforts as some harvesters stalled. With drying winds, combines could reach fields today or tomorrow. about half of local harvest was finished by Saturday.
Thousands of churchgoers across denominations prayed for President Eisenhower's safety on his Far Eastern trip. Former President Harry S. Truman urged prayers for his safe return at Michigan State University for a 17 000-strong East Lansing commencement, as local faith leaders organized continued prayers in Logansport and nearby churches for goodwill and peace.
Johns Furniture showcases expanded fashion and quality alongside lower prices. The store promotes new upholstery, wood finishes, and modern designs to attract budget-minded shoppers.
Harrell Hardin 42 of Dallas, son of Mrs. George West of Childress, was in satisfactory condition at Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo with a bullet wound. He was injured while inspecting a jammed automatic 22 rifle at his brother Billy Hardin’s Borger home Sunday. the rifle discharged, causing a partially collapsed lung. The nephew found him several hours later.
Oliver Powers, a 55 year old Norton Virginia cobbler, has secured a U S passport and intends to travel to Moscow to see his son Francis G Powers, the U 2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union last May 1.
Japan reacted with outrage at Friday's mob assault on White House Press Secretary Hagerty as Prime Minister Kishi took command of security. Socialists denounced the violence while planning to curb incidents, and a welcome campaign formed with figures including Ichiro Hatoyama’s widow and Shigeru Nanbara. The reception committee projected 200000 attendees and a closed armored car for Eisenhower.
A survey of flood damage in Precinct 4 will be reported by Clyde Drake, resident engineer, State Highway Department. Estimated damage to county bridges was $100,000, with requests for disaster declaration and aid. The Brad ley Ranch area remains isolated as bridges on the main road near the entrance washed out.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt declared Adlai E Stevenson a presidential candidate on Sunday while Stevenson quickly disputed the claim. The dispute centered on the meaning of candidate and reflected his backers shifting among Democratic hopefuls. Continued on page eight.
A member announced no regular meeting tonight for the Veterans of World War I. He added the next meeting will be on the second Monday in September.
In Austin the liberal faction failed to force a loyalty pledge for delegates to the Texas state Democratic convention. The State Democratic Executive Committee rejected the pledge demand by voice vote, after a motion by John Peace of San Antonio. A five point program was approved, including instructions to presidential electors to back the party’s nominees in November.</s>
UPI report notes Moscow Peiping and East German outlets mobilizing anti American sentiment during Eisenhowers Far East trip. They accuse U S policy of aggression and enslavement and urge Asia to join in protests and abuse directed at the president.
In San Luis western Argentina, Frondizi’s government crushed a bloodless pocket revolt six hours before his Europe departure. rebels led by Gen Fortunato Giovannoni proclaimed provisional president. Gov. Alberto Domenicone was briefly arrested before loyalists restored government and the governor’s office.
J D Bassham of Paris Texas died Sunday evening at his home after a lengthy illness. He had lived in Childress over 20 years before moving to Paris with his wife. He was brother in law to Mrs Roy Williamson of Childress. Funeral plans were not announced at press time.
The School Board plans a regular June session at 8 p m at the administration building. The City Council will not meet tonight but is scheduled for June 27.
In Havana UPI reports Cuba charges Lowell Tash, manager of the U S owned King Ranch, with conspiring against the government after tearing down a poster declaring the ranch Cuban property. Fidel Castro's government had taken over most of the ranch last fall as posters showing Cuban flags were distributed nationwide.
Four persons from Childress Burkburnett and nearby were injured in a two car crash four miles west of Kirkland early Sunday. At 1 p m their conditions ranged from satisfactory to good at Childress General Hospital.
The Commissioners Court will act as the tax equalization board on July 1. The tax rate remains 95 cents per $100 valuation. The tax assessor-collector was authorized to hire a typist at $1 per hour to type the tax rolls.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller intensified his call for a public debate with Vice President Richard Nixon on national issues. He urged Nixon to accept before the convention, saying a clear issue stance is essential for a strong Republican presentation in November. Rockefeller rejected Nixon’s claim of broader views.
Light rainfall over the weekend caused little further damage to cotton planting and wheat harvesting. The downtown Index gauge logged 40 for Saturday-Sunday nights. The FAA Station at the air field recorded 0.1 shortly after midnight Sunday and 0.29 from 5 p.m. Saturday to midnight. Mrs. Floyd Biddy reported 0.5 inch Saturday night and 0.15 Sunday night. Mrs. A.V. Moat Union Flat noted 0.60 Saturday night and 0.20 last night.
Charges of disturbing the peace were filed in the County Attorney's office here this morning against Dewey Wright of Estelline. The complaint, filed by a neighborhood woman, stemmed from an alleged quarrel at a farm house near Estelline Sunday evening. Wright was not in custody this morning, County Attorney Charles Reynolds said.
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