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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1963

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Keeler and Rice-Davies Testify in Profumo Scandal Court

Christine Keeler and Marilyn Rice-Davies described intimate encounters with John Profumo and others in a sensational pre trial hearing. They testified about gifts and money from Profumo and alleged relations with Lord Astor and Capt Eugene Ivanov as the Ward case advances.

London UPI Christine Keeler Marilyn Rice-Davies Court Today Britain Lomat Lord Astor Miss Keeler Society Stephen Ward John Profumo Eugene Ivanov Profumo Marilyn Nancy Astor Christine Harold Macmillan Philosphy

Khrushchev Arrives in East Berlin for Ulbricht Birthday

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev landed at Schoenefeld Airport in East Berlin to attend Walter Ulbricht's 70th birthday celebrations and to project Soviet unity amid Kennedy's West Berlin visit. East German officials staged a large welcome as 600 U S troops conducted a routine alert nearby. Leaders from Poland Czechoslovakia and Hungary were reportedly en route. The visit sparked speculation of a broader bloc summit but no summit was announced.

Berlin UPI Nikita Khrushchev Kennedy East Berlin Schoenefeld Walter Ulbricht Ulbricht West Berlin Khrushchev Moscow Poland Czechoslovakia Romania Hungary U.S Communist Party

Clements Guilty In Ammonia Tank Fraud Case

Amarillo, UPI reported Bob Clements co founder of the Townsend Plan was found guilty of using a fictitious mortgage to sell an anhydrous ammonia tank. A 47th District Court jury deliberated four and a half hours. He faces up to 10 years and was jailed pending bond. Defense sought mistrial. prosecution urged guilty verdict citing fraud.

Amarillo UPI R. EF Bob) Clements Townsend Cnts Tes Billie So. Estes Clements Harold Orr Moore Ore Orr Hobart Nelson Lubbock Ruel Alexander Coleman D. McSpadden Superior Manufacturing Co Nelson M. J. Wardlaw Jr William R. King Superior Manufacturing Wardlaw King Superior Alexander McSpadden Gyp Southwestern Investment Co

Palomino Club to appear at Santa Rosa parade and rodeo

The Santa Rosa Palomino Club accepts invitation to participate in the July 18 parade at 4 p.m. and the Grand Entry at the rodeo that night at 8 p.m. Parade Chairman Bill Johnson said 28 clubs were invited to join the festivities.

Santa Rosa Palomino Club Parade Bill Johnson Johnson

Lynda Bird Johnson Announces Engagement to Navy Ens Bernard Rosenbach

Lynda Bird Johnson daughter of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson confirms engagement to Bernard Rosenbach a Navy Ensign from Comfort Texas announced by UPI.

Washington UPI Lynda Bird Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Navy Ens Bernard Rosenbach Comfort, Tex

Kennedy hails Ireland for choosing freedom over neutrality

President Kennedy, after a tumultuous Cork welcome, tells Ireland it rejects the role of go-between in world politics. He defends an independent foreign policy while uniting with the free West against tyranny and communism, and notes Ireland’s self-determination. The Cork crowd mobbed him, and he was briefly jostled while leaving.

Dublin UPI Kennedy Cork Ireland

Shaving Permits Reduced to One Dollar by Directors

The Old Settlers Association cut shaving permit prices from two dollars to one. Refunds for those already paying two dollars can be requested via Johnny Rucker. A beard dunking tank will operate starting Saturday July 6. Caravans to visit multiple towns July 10 and 12, with parade assembly at 3 PM and start at 4 PM. Special rodeo parking requires advance notice. barbecue tickets cost one dollar. Hootenanny entries sought. side-saddle riders encouraged to contact Chamber of Commerce.

Old Settlers Association Johnny Rucker Bill Goodson Scotty Clements M. K. Wildoxson Clements DeLuxe Palace Childress Quanah Kirkland Goodlett Chillicothe Vernon Crowell Paducah Matador Turkey Estelline Hollis Wellington Shamrock McLean Alanreed Jerico Clarendon Hedley Memphis Chamber of Commerce Bill Johnson Goodson Johnson Old Settlers

Reward Still Stands For Poisoner In Southeast Childress

A public forum letter appeals to the dog poisoner in a Southeast Childress area where at least three more dogs were poisoned this week in the 800 block of 5th and 6th Streets on Avenue H. A $200 reward remains for information leading to arrest and conviction, payable at any time.

Childress 5Th 6Th Streets Avenue H

Photos Show Nuclear Shoes on Thresher Search Scene

Navy releases underwater images from the Trieste near the Thresher search area showing a plastic slipper marked SSN worn by nuclear submarine crewmen. The discovery comes as Soviet ships intrude the search zone amid tense anti collision and decontamination procedures.

Fort Snelling AT UPS Navy Trieste Atlantic U.S. Navy Kuprin Soviet Union Frank A. Andrews

Lodge Receives Tough Viet Nam Appointment

President Kennedy plans to appoint Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. as American ambassador to Viet Nam with the former U.N. ambassador succeeding Frederick E. Notting Jr. in Saigon. The move places a prominent Republican in a key post amid Vietnam’s volatile political and military battles.

Lodge Washington UPI Kennedy State Department Dublin Henry Cabot Lodge Jr U.N Viet Nam Saigon Frederick E. Notting Jr Southeast Asia Russia China Laos South Viet Nam U.S United States Ngo Dinh Diem

Retires As Operator After 37 Years

Miss Johnnie Mae Stringer a Childress telephone operator for 37 years has retired. A Lone Oak native she moved to Childress as a child and graduated from Childress High School in 1928. She joined Southwestern Bell in 1924 and received a retirement tea with gifts including a lifetime Telephone Pioneers of America membership. She lives at 210 Avenue F NW.

Johnnie Mae _ Stringer Childress Lone Oak Miss Stringer Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

Stevens Installed As Worshipful Master Thursday

Warner Stevens was installed as Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge Number 695 in ceremonies held Thursday night. New state officers include A A Whitlock senior warden Billy E Leonard junior warden E L Hamm chaplain E L Havins junior deacon C L Carter senior steward Ray Stone Jr junior steward. Holdover officers are Willard Williams treasurer H E Wright secretary Earl D Swain tiler J C McGhee building committee member A A Bass installing officer and Williams marshal.

Warner Stevens Masonic Lodge Stevens A A. Whitlock Billy E. Leonard E. L. Hamm E. L. Havins C. L. Carter Ray Stone, Jr Willard Williams H. E. Wright Earl D- Swain J. C. McGhee A. A. Bass Williams

Dance Tonight at Woman's Department Club

A social club dance is set for 8 p m today at the Woman's Department Club announced by Jacky Petty. Admission is 1 per person attending.

Woman’s Department Club Jacky Petty

Spalding Fined Twice Normal Charge in Carthage

Mrs Andra R. Spalding of Carthage, 25, said she was fined $12 for speeding, double the usual amount, with the judge remarking you of all we should know better.

Carthage Andra R. Spalding

Translator Group Extends Reach in Red River Valley

The Red River Valley Translator Association plans antenna extension to cover blank county areas at a Thursday meeting in the District Courtroom. Extension cost about $1,000. Dues set for members and non members: $1.50 or $18 annually for members, $2 or $24 for non members. A member pays $60 when joining. Dues effective June 1. payable to Farm Bureau office at 100 North Main or Post Office Box 225. About 100 people attended. Charles Mock serves as president.

Red River Valley Farm Bureau North Main Charles Mock

Biologist Lonnie Peters to Speak at Red River Sports Club

Lonnie Peters of Canyon, a biologist for the Game and Fish Commission, will address the Red River Sports men's Club at 3 p m Tuesday in City Hall. A membership report will be presented and charter members are being secured as President Leland invites interested men to attend.

Lonnie Peters Canyon Game and Fish Commission Red River Leland

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