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Childress Index

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Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1960

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US diplomacy resets to traditional channels after canceled trip

Secretary Herter told Congress the Eisenhower administration would abandon personal high level diplomacy and rely on traditional contact methods. He said no further goodwill trips are planned despite dissatisfaction with the Tokyo summit outcome and riots misjudged by the State Department. Johnson pressed on who gave the incorrect assessment, and Herter attributed it to a collective judgment while accepting personal responsibility.

Washington UPI Christian A. Herter Congress Eisenhower Herter Senate Johnson

Propaganda Victory: Eisenhower Begins Hawaii Rest Stop

President Eisenhower, amid a cautious U.S. assessment of Asia turmoil, tees off in Hawaii after a faltering goodwill tour. State Department officials say Communist Rome safety victory is short term, with long term anti Reds sentiment expected. Ike plays with John Eisenhower, Goodpaster, and Hagerty as Hawaii crowds greet him with aloha and flags.

Honolulu UPI Eisenhower Hawaii Asia U.S. State Department Kaneohe Marine Air Station State Department Tokyo

Blind Spot Causes Accident at Nortwest Corner

A two car crash at 1:30 pm Monday at Avenue D and 18th Street Nortwest blamed on a blind corner. Police say corn patch blocked view. Harley Barbey White from 18th northbound hit Frances S. Ballew westbound on Avenue D. Damage substantial. Ballew admitted to hospital for observation.

Avenue D 18Th Street Nortwest Harley Barbey White Frances S. Ballew Jamage

Radiological Warfare Meeting Set Tonight

A second Civil Defense gathering on radiological warfare and detector equipment is urged for eight o’clock at the Civil Air Patrol building at the air field. Instructor Jack Cox will lead the session alongside the CAP regular meeting, stressing the seriousness of the topic and inviting all interested attendees.

Civil Air Patrol Air Field Jack Cox Cox CAP

Council Meeting Postponed To Friday Evening

City Manager Louis Sally said the regular council meeting is postponed until 7 30 p m Friday due to a council member being out of town. He stressed the meeting will be important and all councilmen are urged to attend.

Louis Sally

Fire Truck Added To Civil Defense

A fire truck was added Monday to Childress Civil Defense equipment for disaster response. The vehicle was transported from Lubbock by Chamber of Commerce Manager Jeff Henderson Sheriff Gaylon Smith and Fire Chief John Ballew.

Childress Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Jeff Henderson Gaylon Smith John Ballew

Tax bill follows lines acceptable to Eisenhower

A politically cautious election year tax bill in Congress largely mirrors President Eisenhower preferences. The Senate approved a 4.5 billion dollar measure extending corporate taxes and war era levies on liquor cigarettes and new autos. Edits to curb some business deductions and dividend credits are expected to be trimmed by conference. Clark proposed a business expense amendment limiting deductions to food and liquor.

Norman G. Cornish United Press International Washington UPI Democratic Congress Eisenhower Senate House Finance Committee

Riots Were Anti Kishi Not Anti Ike

UPI reports Japan seeks to clarify that month long riots were not anti American nor anti Eisenhower. After cancelation of the President’s visit, fears of misinterpretation grow amid headlines abroad. Japanese editors urge understanding and warn of worsening economic relations between Japan and the United States as calls rise to withdraw Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi.

Tokyo Nobusuke Kishi UPI Japan United States Hirohito U.S Eisenhower

Princess Grace's Father Dies in Philadelphia

John B. Kelly Sr. 70 father of Princess Grace of Monaco died of cancer at his home in Philadelphia. He built a large brickwork contracting empire and led in civic, business, and sports circles. Princess Grace and Prince Ranier were en route to attend the funeral. his wife Margaret Major and children were at his side.

Philadelphia UPI John B. Kelly Sr Princess Grace of Monaco James A. Lehman Kelly Woman’s Medical College Hospital Princess Grace Prince Ranier of Grace Prince United States Margaret Major John J. Jack Margaret Davis Lizanne Levine

Wildcat Strike Crumbling or Just a Misunderstanding

United Press International reports that the wildcat pilots strike against Eastern Airlines seems to be fading, while a New York spokesman calls the movement a mere misunderstanding and not evidence of a true return to work. The evolving dispute centers on pilot actions and potential resume of flights.

Eastern Airlines New York

FBI Arrest Two For Gun Running

Federal agents arrest two men charged with running guns out of the United States to Latin America. The case followed a Houston weapons theft on January 30, sparked by FBI and U.S. customs agents.

Houston UPI United States Latin America FBI U.S. Customs

More Fashion More Quality Lower Prices at Johns Furniture

Johns Furniture Company touts enhanced fashion and quality with lower prices. The ad highlights improved materials, broader selection, and value deals aimed at drawing shoppers seeking stylish home furnishings at cost-conscious rates.

Johns’ Furniture Company

Summer Starts Amid Record Heat Across Texas

Summer arrived in Texas amid a blistering heat spell that set records across the state. The U S Weather Bureau placed the season’s start at 3 43 a m, with highs ranging from the 90s in East and North Central Texas to over 100 elsewhere. Skies were expected to clear to partly cloudy with possible showers later. Lows tonight mostly in the 70s, from 64 in Dalhart to 80 at Corpus Christi.

Texas U.S. Weather Bureau Corpus Christi Dalhart

Lions Install New Officers in 1960 61 Term

The Lions Club installed its 1960-61 slate led by president LeRoy Gaines and installing officer Bill Craig. New officers include Truman Webb as First VP Walter Lockhoof as Second VP E J Huddles ton as Third VP W J Hughes Secretary Treasurer Jerry Dugan and other directors. Outgoing president Russell Jones reflected on his term.

The Lions Club Bill Craig L.W. McClendon Tail Twister W.J. Hembree J.D. Michie

Negotiations Reopen With Lockheed Strike Looms

Negotiations resumed today between Lockheed Missiles and Space Division and striking machinists amid fading hopes for a quick settlement. About 10,000 IAM members rejected Lockheed’s latest wage offer, leaving the missile and air craft sector unsettled while two other defense contractors settled last week. Mass meetings in Sunnyvale and Burbank, California, followed the rejection.

Los Angeles UPI Lockheed Missiles and Space Division Lockheed International Association of Machinists IAM Sunnyvale Burbank Calif

Ben-Gurion to Meet Argentinian Leader on Eichmann Case

Israeli Premier David Ben-Gurion said he would meet Argentine President Arturo Frondizi before week’s end to discuss the Eichmann case in BRUSSELS.

Brussels UPI David Ben-Gurion Arturo Frondizi Eichmann

Mobs Set For Blocking Final Passage Of Security Treaty

In Tokyo about 30 000 to 40 000 union members and students demonstrated to block final passage of the Japan U S mutual security pact. Sohyo called a seven hour nationwide strike with rail stoppages and shop closures while police prepared for possible violence and Parliament protests.

Leroy Hansen United Press International Tokyo UPI Sokyo Labor Confederation Parliament Diet Zenakuren

Finch-Tregoff Trial Postponed Again

The second murder trial of Carole Tregoff and Dr R Bernard Finch was postponed for another week as the state Supreme Court failed to act on a petition to disqualify the judge. Finch 43 and his mistress 23 were in court before Superior Judge Leroy Dawson who announced a delay until June 27. They are accused of the July 18 1959 murder of the doctor's wife in their West Covina garage.

Los Angeles UPI Carole Tregoff R. Bernard Finch State Supreme Court Finch Leroy Dawson West Covina

Weather Scare Brief in Childress Delayed FAA Search

Moisture described as wind gusts rolling car windows up and down briefly in downtown Childress. FAA station and Index reported no recovery or sightings during the morning, leaving air traffic status unclear.

Childress FAA

Russia Must Agree On Control

Western powers urged mutual East West arms reductions only if Russia allows an international control body with verification capacity. The Soviet Union avoided stating whether it would accept active control or inspectors only where the state permits. Legendre spoke as Moch returned to Paris for consultations. Absences by Eaton and Ormsby Gore sparked Russian charges of stalling at the 20 month old conference on a nuclear test ban.

Geneva UPI Russia Michel Legendre Soviet Union Legendre Jules Moch Paris U.S Fredrick M. Eaton David Ormsby-Gore Ormsby-Gore Edouard Menzincescu

Bergman Olivier Win Best Acting Awards

Hollywood report: Ingrid Bergman and Sir Laurence Olivier won top acting Emmys for the 1959 1960 TV season. Robert Stack and Jane Wyatt earned best actor and best actress in a series honors for The Unouchables and Father Knows Best. Playhouse 90 won best drama series. Bergman’s Turn of the Screw and Olivier’s Moon and Sixpence were highlighted.

UPI Hollywood Ingrid Bergman Sir Laurence Olivier Robert Stack Jane Wyatt Miss Bergman Sir Laurence Stack Elliott Ness Miss Wyatt Playhouse 90 Olivier

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Subcommittee Lyndon B. Johnson Richard B. Russell Merriman Smith White House John Eisenhower Andrew J. Goodpaster James Hagerty Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station Aiolyn Honolulu International America Clark Joseph S. Clark London LeRoy Gaines Sim Vaughn Sam Miller Fern Maddox Carl Hudson Homer Bennett Russell Jones Leon Robinson Guy Hibler Ben-Gurion General Council of Trade Unions Sohyo Pact Kishi Bergman By Vernon Scott NBC Fred Astaire Arthur Godfrey Lawence Olivier Jape Wyatt
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