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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

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May Return Earl Long To Louisiana Hospital

Preparations to move Gov Earl K Long from Galveston to New Orleans hospital stalled over a legal motion wording. Mrs Long seeks dismissal of the 90 day Texas commitment and wants Long to promise entry to the Ochsner clinic if released. Acting Gov Frazer says Long crossing the state line makes him governor.

Bryce Miller United Press International Galveston Tex UPI Earl K. Long Louisiana New Orleans Long Oschsner Foundation John Sealy Hospital Louisiana Air Nationa Guard Luther Frazer Baton Rouge Earl Long

Georgia lawmakers oppose court integration order

UPI reports Georgia lawmakers expressed opposition to a federal court directive for Atlanta to draft an integrated public school plan. Judge Hooper allowed time for study and warned discrimination must end, while local leaders debated options and legality amid long-standing segregation tensions.

Atlanta UPI Georgia Atlanta School Board Frank Hooper Georgia House Frank Twitty Richard B. Russell The Colored People Association Herman Talmadge Ernest Vandiver William Hartsfield Hooper

Baby Duck Joins Zoo Flock First Duck Hatch At Park

A newly hatched Jone duckling at the zoo was briefly shunned by its flock but this morning swam with its mother on the park lake. Staff believe it is the first duck hatched at the park.

Park “Zoo Park

Man-Eating Sharks On Increase in California

Marine scientists warn warming Pacific waters off California have increased the threat of man eating sharks. Two men killed in six weeks near San Francisco Bay. experts cite rising water temperatures and shifting wind patterns as factors.

California Rick Talley United Press International San Francisco UPI Thay Apar Australia J. F. T. Lane U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Stanford University

Legion Elects New Officers at Cox-Furr Post

The American Legion Cox-Furr Post No. 65 elected a slate: Pete Hester commander W L Dub Eikman adjutant Herman Macon first vice president J C Roper second vice president Rueben Arnold chaplain and Pete Scanlon sergeant at arms. Installations set for July 7 with Auxiliary officers. Reports on Boys State and Girl's State attendees also to be heard.

American Legion Cox-Furr Pos No Veterans Building Pete Hester W. L Dub) Eikman Herman Macon J. C. Roper Rueben Arnold Pete Scanlon

Information is Sought From Childress Firms Card

Jeff Henderson announces a brochure card soliciting information from Childress firms including employee counts and payroll. Reagan Brown of the Texas Extension Service warned that 3,000 new industries could move to Texas before 1966 and urged Childress towns to attract them, while predicting 1,600 Texas towns may disappear if residents do not cooperate.

Childress Jeff Henderson C of C Reagan Brown Texas Extension Service North Texas and Southern Oklahoma Area Development Association Texas Henderson Brown

Webster to Install New Rotary Officers in Childress

Rex Webster of Lubbock and former Ro tary International district governor will install new Childress Rotary officers Thursday night June 25 at Hotel Childress. The event at 7 30 p m is a Rotary Ann affair with Dr Jack Fox set to become president, a classmate of Webster from Childress High School 1935.

Rex Webster Lubbock Rotary International Childress Rotary Club Buddy Wilcoxson Hotel Childress Rotary Ann Jack Fox Webster the Childress High School

Committee Named by Childress Rotary Club

Childress Rotary announces committee assignments for the coming year opening July 1. Officers will be installed at a 7 30 p m meeting June 25. no meeting June 24. New member Jeff Henderson welcomed. Gifts to Rotary Foundation in memory of Mrs W B Amacker Mrs Maggie Hamilton and Burk Roberts announced by President Buddy Wilcoxson. Directors and counselors named for Club Service Vocational Service Community Service and International Service. Continued on page three.

Rotary Childress Rotary Jack Fox Rotary Club Jeff Henderson Rotary Foundation W. B. Amacker Morris Higley Maggie Hamilton Buddy Wilcoxson Buddy Sarrazan Quanah

Texas second special session opens amid fierce partisan clash

Gov. Price Daniel and House Speaker Waggoner Carr trade accusations as Texas lawmakers convene a second special session. Daniel pins blame on Carr and lobbyists for tax failure while Carr accuses the governor of deserting his tax plan and allies. Senate and House members vote on a $17.066 million tax bill opposed by 117 to 23, with tax boosts debated.

Lloyd Larrabee United Press International Austin UPI - Texas Price Daniel House Waggoner Carr Senate Daniel Carr Texas Manly House-Sena Conference Committee

Edgar H. Graham Jr to Be Ordained at First Presbyterian

Edgar H. Graham Jr son of Rev and Mrs Edgar H Graham will be ordained at 730 p m Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church. He graduated from San Francisco Theological Seminary on June 5 1959 and has a call to Grace Presbyterian Church in Houston. Out of town pastors will attend including Burnette W Dower William K Everheart Ronald E Hubbard Arthur Burr Morris and Frank D Travis. A reception by the Woman's Association will follow in the church undercroft. The candidate will preach Sunday morning at the church.

Edgar H. Graham Jr Edgar H. Graham First Presbyterian Church Mr. Graham San Francisco Theological Seminary San Anselmo Calif Grace Presbyterian Church Houston Burnette W. Dower First Presbyterian Church In Amarillo William K. Everheart Westminister Presbyterian Church of Ronald E. Hubbard First Presbyterian Church of Pampa Arthur Burr Morris Byterian Church Frank D. Travis Plainview Woman's Association

Cotton Support Rates Announced by Local ASC Office

Gene Frisbie, ASC office manager, announced support rates for county cotton plans. Plan A pays 3.97 dollars per hundredweight and Plan B pays 28.27 cents per pound with normal discounts and premiums for grade quality.

ASC Gene Frisbie Frisbie

Childress Seeks Location for Federal Prison

Jeff Henderson of the Chamber of Commerce says Childress has applied for a maximum security federal prison. Senators Lyndon B. Johnson and Congressman Walter Rogers are aiding, with a site selection board reviewing about 100 applications and narrowing to six for final choice.

Childress Jeff Henderson Chamber of Commerce Lyndon B. Johnson Walter Rogers Rogers

Speeding Plea Leads to $100 Fine in Teli Community

Alden Duwayne Holman pled guilty to speeding charges before Justice of the Peace Paul Goods on Monday. He received a $100 fine plus costs for a June 5 violation, according to today’s report. The article also notes CHICAGO context involving Phillip Nesius, stepfather of 14 year old David Pickles Nesius in a separate case.

Alden Duwayne Holman Teli Justice of the Peace Paul Chicago Phillip Nesius David Pickles Nesius Tye

Amarillo Man Pleads Guilty In DWI Auto Crash

Howard Lloyd Simpson of Amarillo pleaded guilty to DWI after a two car collision four hours before daybreak on Highway 287 east of Childress. He received a $200 fine, three days in jail, and six months suspension while Ronald Wilson of the Amarillo Air Force Base drove the other car. both vehicles sustained considerable damage with no injuries reported.

Childress Howard Lloyd Simpson Amarillo Charles Reynolds Simpson Ronald Wilson Amarillo Air Force Base

Accident on Sid Street and Avenue F Ne

A two car crash around 5 pm yesterday caused major damage to both vehicles on Sid St and Avenue F Ne but no injuries. Miss Judy Rutledge’s car was rear ended by J T Morris, who was cited for negligent driving according to Chief Alvis Maddox.

Sid St Avenue F. Ne Alvis Maddox Judy Rutledge J. T. Morris 3Rd St Morris

Deposits Grow in Childress Banks Across Regions

Deposits in Childress two banks rise from last year with total resources at 8 763 451 24 dollars. First Federal surpasses 2 000 000 in deposits, up about 1 000 000 in just over a year. First State Bank shows 2 346 284 99 in deposits and 2 679 074 96 in resources, up from 1958 figures. First National Bank reports 5 268 709 60 in deposits and 6 084 376 28 in resources, versus prior year totals.

Childress First Federal First State Bank First National Bank

Seaton Narrows Gulf Coast Sea Water Plant Sites

Interior Secretary Seaton says seven Gulf Coast cities候 Key West Florida Gulfport Mississippi Rockport Texas Freeport Corpus Christi Port Isabel and Brownsville have been narrowed for a sea water conversion demonstration plant. A board led by Randahl will inspect June 22 to 26 before final recommendations to Seaton. The pilot would produce one million gallons daily.

Washington UPI Fred A. Seaton Gulf Coast Seaton Key West Fla Gulfport Miss Rockport Freeport Corpus Christi Port Isabel Brownsville Texas Fred G. Randahl Water and Power Post Isabel

Navy Plane Not Equipped to Fire Back at Red Jets

Navy fliers say their Sea of Japan bomber lacked two forward guns and tail guns after a Red jet attack. Officials explain forward guns were removed for reconnaissance gear, angering Congress and prompting inquiries by President Eisenhower, Defense Secretary McElroy, and Admiral Burke.

Navy Washington Sea of Japan Congress Eisenhower Defense Neil H. McElroy Adm Arleigh Burke Naval Operations House Senate

Bride Dies In Altus Car Crash At Y Intersection

A young Altus woman Mrs Doris Brown 23 was killed when a car overturned several times at the Y intersection of highways near Hollis Oklahoma about 12 30 pm today. Her husband J Ben Brown 27 was hospitalized in critical condition after emergency surgery. The couple were honored by Dorisoa Garrison before marriage and were en route from Hollis to US Highway 83 when the crash occurred. Funeral plans are pending with Newberry Funeral Home.

Childress Hollis Okla Doris Brown Altus John Ben Brown Childress General Childress County Okl Dress J Ben Brown California Childress Hospital Abdomin Ce Dress Holl Okla Brown Dorisoa Garrison Childress T Cou

City repairs fill holes in streets and inspect alleys

The City fills holes and potholes in dirt streets and reports entrances to alleys are being inspected and holes filled. The work aims to improve access and safety across urban blocks.

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Louisiana Hospital Baby Duck J. B. Phillips Fish and Game Department Pacific Grove Phillips Albert Kogler Bakers Beach San Francisco Bay Shirley O'Neill Kogler Robert Pamperin la Jolla Here Legion Childress Firms Daniel, Carr Word Seco Andy Rogers Stat Edgar H. Graham, Jr Federal House of Funds Bride Childress Index
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