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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1957

Page

2

Attorney Admits He Cannot Vouch For Witnesses

In Houston, U S Attorney Malcolm Wilkey conceded he cannot vouch for the veracity of seven government witnesses in the case against political boss George Parr. Defense attorney Percy Foreman pressed on cross examining, highlighting a star witness who admitted fabrication about Parr and eight associates allegedly looting 220000 in Benavides school district tax funds.

Houston U.S Malcolm Wilker George Parr Percy Foremen South Texas FBI Diego Heras Parr Heras Benavides Foreman Wilkey Ta Court U.S. Supreme Court

Hall of Fame selection rules for Great Americans

The Hall of Fame selects members every five years. Eligibility requires recipients to be deceased for at least 25 years.

Hall of Fame of

Birthday Salute to Local Residents

The community celebrates birthdays for Loonie D. Garrison A B Clements Maureen Heard Fredia Miller and Mark Graham today. Friends and neighbors extend best wishes and warm regards on this special occasion.

Loonie D. Garrison A. B. Clements Maureen Heard Fredia Miller Mark Graham

Stubble Mulch Urged By Hall District Supervisors

The Hall Soil Conservation District urges farmers to adopt a strong stubble mulch program on every acre as harvest ends. They warn about nitrogen tie up in heavy stubble fields and note legumes often supply needed nitrogen during decay.

Hall Soil Conservation District

FBI reports likely affected by court decision prompts bills

Bills in Senate and House seek to limit court oversight on FBI document production. The agency warns it could withdraw from prosecuting spy and other cases to protect confidential sources if necessary.

FBI Senate House

Postal Scale Rates For Mail Enclosed In Reply Envelopes

Rates listed cover weight ranges from two to ten pounds at 25 to 35 cents then over ten pounds at 50 cents per ounce plus two cents per piece. Business reply mail cards cost four cents each.

Birth of Steven Dru Simpson in Amarillo hospital

Mr and Mrs Ray Simpson of Amarillo welcome son Steven Dru born at 5 45 this morning in Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo. Paternal grandparents John Simpson Childress and Ted Barnett Woodward Oklahoma and maternal grandparents confirmed.

Ray Simpson Amarillo Northwest Texas Hospital Steven Dru John Simpson Childress Ted Barnett Woodward Oklo Wesley Allen Long Beach Calif Truett Stahl

People You Know Travel Visits and Moves

Mrs D Borrandon of Childress and Mrs Lela Little of Quanah plan quick returns from visits in Long Beach California with relatives. Mrs Stahl, former Childress resident, hosts family members including Edith Lesley and Nannie Ware. The text notes multiple visits between Canyon Stephenville Arlington Plainview and White stores with moving plans and family hosting.

D. Borrandon Childress Lela Little Quanah Mere Quanah Long Beach Calif Truett Stahl Stahl Edith Lesley Nannie Ware Clyde Ivey Mike Canyon Ivey Late Alva Bullock Garland Shell Stephenville Don Young Arlington Roy Powers Young W F. McBride Bill McBride Plainview W F McBride White's B. McBride

Defense Takes Over In Trial Of Washburn

The defense continues its case in the Washburn murder trial as the state rests after presenting 14 witnesses. Evidence centers on a bomb device meant for J D Chastain and the Weavers burglary extortion settlement and a $5,000 payment. Judge Wilson overruled a defense motion for a directed verdict of not guilty.

Dallas Harry L Washburn Washburn Harry L Andrew Nelson Huntsville State Nelson Chastain J. Frank Wilson

VA Questions And Answers for GI Benefits and Insurance

A service connected death preserves a veteran's widow entitlement to a GI loan even if the loan was used by the veteran before death. The wife may receive VA life insurance proceeds in 36 monthly installments unless she selects another installment option. Vocational rehabilitation can extend up to four years or longer if needed to restore employability. Legal holidays do not count as absences under Korea GI Bill leave rules.

Korea Gove

Janis Paige Seeks TV Comeback After Series Fallout

Hollywood report notes Janis Paige laments networks fear of comedies as she pursues a return with an acting role after a canceled series. She plans dramatic parts, debuts on Lux Video Theater, and seeks reconciliation with producer Artie Stander amid a divorce. John Taylor becomes U S president after Harrison in 1841.

Hollywood Janis Paige Janis Miss Paige Artie Stander Stander NBC Lux Video Theater

Admitted Patients at Childress General Hospital

Karen Bellah, Dave Brummett Jr, Sam Denny, N H West, Beverly Holton, Mrs Earl Harwell, H M Pryor, Mrs W S Bruce, Mrs J E Cheatham, Mrs Mack Yount, W V McFarland, G W Killian among admitted patients listed with days of admission Wednesday or Thursday.

Karen Bellah Dave Brummett, Jr Sam Denny N. H. West Beverly Holton Earl Harwell H. M. Pryor W. S. Bruce J. E. Cheatham Mack Yount W V. McFarland G. W Killian

Automobile travel to Mexico rises by twenty percent

U S travelers crossing into Mexico increased about 20 percent in the latest year, reflecting growing cross border traffic and demand for trips south of the border. Factors driving the rise include easier border procedures and expanding tourism opportunities.

United States Mexico

Government. Continued from Page One

fragmentary text references Cheasty ward P. Troxell and attorney Fdw Williams. It mentions Hoffa's wife, union payroll, alleged payoff, and a Team store union jukebox local in Detroit.

Page One Fa Cheasty Ward P. Troxell Fdw Williams Hoffa Dex Bennett Teamstore Detroit

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