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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
1
Happy superintendent Sam Bryan announced Ray Howard will lead the football program. Howard, a former CHS and Texas Tech star, comes from Plainview where he served as an assistant Bulldog coach.
Tokyo reports note diminished risk of direct attack on the U.S. president arriving Sunday to meet the Japanese emperor. Editors say Japanese and American officials worry over violent protests after incidents involving Harty and MacArthur II. Metropolitan safety chief Horiki warns that any counter-violence could trigger a severe crisis.
A purse stolen from Mrs. Floyd Mitchell Monday morning at a downtown business was found Monday afternoon in the mailbox in front of the Post Office. Chief Alvis Maddox said the purse contained papers but the $10 was missing.
Firefighters report a fuel pump at the Fina Station at the intersection of Highways 83 and 287 caught fire this morning due to a short circuit when a pickup backed into the pump. Four firefighters described the incident.
The Texas Republican state convention voted to instruct the national delegation to support Richard Nixon for president and Barry Goldwater for vice president. About 80 percent of the 900 delegates favored Nixon, with Rockefeller supporters shifting to Nixon. Thad Hutcheson predicted the Texas delegation would back Nixon and Goldwater, Arizona senator. Ike Kampmann, keynote speaker, attacked the Democrats as the party of indifference. Mrs Black's resignation under pressure prompted speculation about a replacement for Kampmann’s wife. Page Six.
W I Billy Hughes was chosen to represent the Lions club at the Lions International Convention in Chicago next month. President Russell Jones announced the 1960-61 officer slate would be installed at next Tuesday's regular meeting. Rev John English urged optimism, saying I am an optimist and tomorrow is needed now. Out of town guests included Jim Moorehead Jimmy Landrum Ruchel Franklin A C Berry and Joe Sooter of Childress.
President Eisenhower lands at Clark Air Base and arrives in Manila to a crowd estimated near two million. He tells Garcia that U S Philippines friendship will endure and stresses peaceful partnership despite Japan protests. Traffic halts, ticker tape rains as officers guard the route.
Three tax rulings favor the Childress Independent School District after 20 cases were reviewed by the district's attorney. Additional cases await action while 40 more are notified. An athletic budget totaling 13,900 for the three schools was approved, with manpower adjustments possible to offset ADA losses.
Kennedy outlines twelve point program to revitalize US global position criticizing Eisenhower and Nixon while advocating stronger defenses and aid to underdeveloped nations. He rejects recognizing Red China but suggests including Peiping in Geneva talks to test behavior and urges flexible Berlin and Middle East policies.
The J J Rhoads School will open September 1 along with other schools in the Childress Independent School District. The board of trustees confirmed last night that all schools will open on the same date as policy from last year.
Tresa Barton age 2 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ray Barton suffered second and third degree burns in a Monday incident at the family home. The playsuit caught fire from a cigarette lighter and she was taken to Childress General Hospital by her parents. The physician reported about one fourth of the body burned seriously but not critically. He said Barton was employed by the Texas seismograph crew in the area.
Joe Warren of Iowa Park was hired as assistant football coach and basketball coach at Childress Independent School District last night. He will teach social studies and replaces Paul Hatem who resigned to take the Roscoe head coaching job. Warren is married with a daughter and plans to move to Childress after securing housing.
City police arrested four short change artists last night and planned to turn them over to Quanah officers today. Assistant Chief Odis Burrows identified the suspects as Felix Rhodes, Jerry Tom Morgan, Harold Dean McGorrok, and Harold Wayne Evans. They allegedly short changed an employee at a Quanah service station in a 1953 Plymouth.
Three complaints of swindling by worthless check were filed this morning in the County Attorney’s office. Charges were filed against P. E. Grillet Jr of Amarillo Foy Johnson of Vernon and Lee B. Mullin of Wichita Falls for alleged offenses occurring here in recent months.
Red Cross urges immediate long term clothing aid for Chilean disaster victims as winter nears. Eight wool stoles requested for Charity Drive from local stores and sweaters for men and children. donations to be mailed or picked up by Red Cross workers before July 1.
A district breakdown of student transfers as of June 1 shows Community Center with 44 on the census, 30 transferring out, net 14. eight grade status remains with eighth graders moving to Childress District by parental request. Tell census 56, 14 transferring out, 3 transfer in from Cottle, net 48. Childress census 1459 has 41 transfer in and 11 transfer out. Rhoads School to receive transfers from Hall and Brisco Counties per Kimbrough.
Jean King of Childress, a citizen in the American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State in Austin, was elected Federalist Party candidate for Sheriff of Honey County. Associate Justice Meade Griffin will administer the oath June 13 in the State Capitol Rotunda.
Mayors city managers and councilmen from Paducah Childress Quanah Memphis Hedley Clarendon and Wellington attend 6 pm meeting at Gay's to prepare questions for the Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority directors not invited to the session led by Mayor Paul Ord.
Earl Glenn of the local FAA warned Civil Defense workers that 95 percent of a nuclear blast’s impact is heat and blast lasting seconds, while fallout could persist up to 5 000 years. Glenn and Jack Cox demonstrated defense equipment and stressed any shelter helps. Attendees included Cecil Pryor Bill Bailey Truet Ball Smith Rees Jerry Newberry Dewey Bushon and Tom Higley.
Johns Furniture Company showcases expanded fashion forward styles and improved materials at lower prices. The catalog highlights updated living room setups, durable upholstery, and time saving delivery options for homemakers seeking value without sacrificing style.
One of four auto accident victims from an early Sunday wreck in Childress General Hospital was discharged today. Richard Elmo Boles of Burkburnett, the lone occupant of one car, and Jerome Trosper and Crews Bell, passenger and driver respectively of the second car, showed improvement. Gary Close, also a passenger in the Bell car, was dismissed.
City begins spraying alleys next week under instructions from City Manager Louis Sally. Residents who do not want spraying near their homes should contact the water office promptly to have their property bypassed.
Liberal forces were crushed 2152 to 40 as Lyndon Johnson supporters pushed through a loyalty pledge at the Texas Democratic convention. The oath urges delegates to back party nominees for the national convention but does not bind them to the state gathering. Gov. Price Daniel praised the result as protecting the convention from a spectacle. Wright delivered the keynote as delegates spoke of unity and the path to Los Angeles.
President Rev. Edgar Graham announces a Childress County Ministerial Alliance meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church. All ministers and pastors in the county are invited to attend.
Joe Billy Mills suffered a broken right leg in a fall at Mills' Machine Shop. He was transported by Newberry ambulance to a local clinic after the slip earlier this morning.
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