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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1954
Page
1
Ike and Winnie push for a collective defense stance as France reports air raids near Hanoi on the eve of cease fire talks. French pilots in American planes strafed forces at Sontay while cease-fire negotiations face delays over rank and delegation issues in Indo China.
An Army inspection team from Fort Sill and Fort Sam Houston toured the old Childress Air Field to evaluate its suitability for housing Army aviation training. Gen. C. L. Hutton noted expanding Army aviation and discussed costs, land, and air space in deciding where a base might be located. The team, accompanied by local officials, will report findings after returning to their bases.
In Duissseldorf voters backed Chancellor Adenauer's pro western program with the Christian Democratic Union the strongest single party in North Rhine Westphalia. The CDU's state majority shrank, forcing a coalition regrouping to stay in power in this industrial heartland.
A trophy will be awarded to the top Pony League team on July 5 at the Independence celebration at Fair Park. The 4 PM game features the two leaders after this week among the Chisox Red Sox Yankees and Tigers. event is sponsored by Lapeer with Bill Atkinson and Ink Jr. as chairmen.
A 1949 GMC pickup belonging to Ed Little of Canadian was found abandoned at Gay's about 6 50 p m yesterday by highway patrolman Noel Calloway and city officers Johnny Jones Marvin Gilliland and Chief Roy Hassell. The theft was reported by the Canadian sheriff's department last Thursday. Little will come to retrieve the vehicle tomorrow.
Perry Lee Jap Garrison and Ebbert Jelly Lindop were fined $15 each in City Court this morning after a street quarrel in the 100 block of Commerce. Police say the men argued and fought on the downtown street near the corner where Officer Roy Hassell observed the incident.
The White House meeting between President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill on June 28 produced a terse communique pledging to press forward with collective defense plans for Indo China and to push for a broader western security framework. They also discussed atomic cooperation and European defense, noting potential consequences if Geneva fails to secure an Indo China accord.
In Tegucigalpa on June 28 Gen. Carlos Castillo Armas warned Guatemala’s new government to contact rebel forces or face an all out air attack on the capital. An 8 am deadline passed without reply from Col. Carlos Enrique Diaz who leads the provisional regime.
R. D. Artie Martin a 25 year old stock car driver from Electra died in Childress General Hospital after a five car crash at the speedway east of Childress. He suffered a skull fracture and brain damage despite helmet recovery. His car number 81 was driven for Pee Wee Dekle. Martin worked previously at Miller and Miller fright lines and later for another trucking firm. Funeral arrangements were pending with Totten Funeral Home Electra.
Sen Joseph R McCarthy arrives in Washington as allies demand a house cleaning of his subcommittee staff following the Army McCarthy hearings. Sen Charles E Potter and three Democrats on the investigating panel press for dismissals of key subcommittee employees involved in the dispute.
Lynn Lankford a 13 year old part time theater employee was hospitalized Saturday after falling from a step ladder in front of the Gem Theater on Commerce Street. He suffered a fracture to the right arm near the wrist and was discharged Sunday from Childress General Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ollie Lankord.
Former President Truman’s condition was described as improved and somewhat less serious by Research hospital on Monday. A special bulletin said he remained on the serious list with better color, more alertness, less sedation, and a restful night, eating by mouth.
Thunderstorms drenched parts of South and West Texas as the Rio Grande rose to historic crests. In Langtry, more than 400 people awaited rescue after being stranded for over 24 hours. Forecasters warned heaviest rain in flooded zones with widespread thundershowers statewide through Tuesday.
Flood waters on the Rio Grande flood crest threaten rescue efforts as 438 motorists and railroad passengers remain stranded. Helicopters evacuate evacuees from Eagle Pass to Langtry while officials warn the river will reach record highs between Del Rio and Falcon Dam. Red Cross reports food and water sufficient for the day, but weather could force suspensions.
Mrs W J Sides, 82, of Kirkland, fell Sunday evening and was taken to Childress General Hospital with a fracture of the right arm above the elbow. Hospital report lists her condition as fair on admission.
Plainview Lions Club holds a Ladies Night installation tomorrow at Hotel Childress starting 7 30 p m. Jim Ed Waller incoming district governor will serve as installing officer. Steven Cowan leads the new officer slate as president with Hufstedler Newberry Gravley Jones Key Howard Gaines among others to be installed.
Ex Marine Charles Vines, 22, blinded by a mortar shell in Korea, saved three people from drowning in a Pascagoula River rescue near Lucedale Mississippi. Barbara Wood and Annie Louise Ball waded in when swept into deep water. James Peacock also went under. Vines oriented by sound, swam about 200 yards to reach the women and pull them to safety.
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