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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1957
Page
1
Washington reports opening of a new fiscal year with a smaller than expected surplus. Congress benches several welfare expansion plans and tax relief prospects fade as Democrats pivot to budget cuts. Republicans aimed to cut spending to boost the year’s surplus, while the treasury closes the year with about a one billion dollar excess.
An influenza epidemic that struck millions in Asia, killing over 2000 in eight months, may be dying out in the Orient but could recur later this year in a stronger form. The World Health Organization cited outbreaks in Hawaii and San Francisco, while the virus spread from Red China and Japan to New Guinea and Indonesia.
Donations totaling 195 dollars from multiple firms and individuals push the Little and Pony League program toward debt clearance. Chair Buddy Wilcoxson cites donors including J M Crews, Howard Harrison, White's Stores, Lone Star Gas, West Texas Utilities, Saied's Department Store, and Childress Auto Supply as the drive continues. He notes the program is within nine hundred dollars of full funding for the season and invites further contributions via committee members or pickup options.
Temperatures reached 101 degrees by 5 p.m. Saturday in Childress after noon, with a top humidity of five percent, according to the CAA Station at the Air Field report.
Report shows 150 to 167 dead and 200 to 300 missing in Louisiana coastal towns including Cameron. 3,000 injured or ill, 1,205 homes destroyed and 100 badly damaged. Texas Toll includes 11 dead and six million dollars in damage. Officials debate warning adequacy and timing before the hurricane struck.
In Paris on June 29 U S Disarmament Delegate Harold E Stassen addressed the NATO permanent council to solidify a Western line before presenting details to the Soviet Union The plan centers on halting nuclear tests while mothballing existing weapons and applying Eisenhower Open Skies inspections The West German reaction expressed skepticism about Open Skies as part of a broader disarmament framework The session followed a London five power meeting led by Stassen and Jules Moch
Sen. Allen J. Ellender accuses President Eisenhower of hypocrisy for backing civil rights legislation while supporting states rights. He urges withdrawal of administration support and predicts a Senate filibuster likely the week of July. Ellender argues the bill undermines states rights.
Funeral services for Willie Lee Yarbrough 56 were held Saturday at Paducah First Christian Church with Rev. Wayne N. Stout and Rev. Joe O. Self officiating. Interment followed at Garden of Memories in Paducah. He died Thursday at Childress General Hospital after several days illness. A Paducah resident for years he operated the Majestic Hotel in Childress the past two years. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Lester Clark Abilene Mrs Jack Mears Enterprise Kan and Mrs Claudie Parks Idalou three brothers Buddy and Zeb Yarbrough Paducah and three sisters Mrs Annie Bridwell Paducah Mrs Viola Tomison Spring Lake and Mrs Faye Bearden Olton.
Senate and House committees move quickly to curb access to FBI informant files after Supreme Court ruling. Administration urges swift action to guide judges who fear disclosures could derail prosecutions. Brownell warns of potential miscarriages of justice if reports are not limited. Continued on Page Three.
J D Moore 41 of Amarillo and former Childress resident died Tuesday night of a heart attack in San Antonio. Interment was in Amarillo Saturday morning by Blackburn Shaw. Survivors include his wife Margie Moore, his parents Mr and Mrs Dee Moore of Amarillo, and his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Frank Barksdale of Childress.
A preliminary Red Cross survey details storm impact across Beaumont Orange Port Arthur and Galveston. It notes one death in Orange and mass care for thousands in 25 shelters with injuries and property damage across the four cities.
Mrs. W. S. Bruce of High Point community died at 7 p.m. Friday at Childress General Hospital after a year of ill health and a heart attack Wednesday. Funeral at 3 p.m. at Childress First Methodist Church with Rev. Kello Davidson and others officiating. Pallbearers listed. interment in Childress Cemetery under Newberry Funeral Home. Born December 23, 1874 in
Minister Collard will leave Childress after six years to become pastor at Second Church of Christ in Borger. He served about 20 years in ministry and led community programs including summer baseball for local youths. His wife and son Phillip accompany him.
The city manager's office announced that rules on boat sizes for Baylor and Childress Lakes were not established at last week's council meeting. Initial reports stating a 14 foot minimum were not included in the ordinance. Officials said specific boat size specifications will be decided later.
Dr. Cecil W. Clark of Cameron, the town’s only physician, learned his wife Sybil and one child were safe in a Lake Charles shelter while three other children were missing, possibly drowned. He treated patients at Cameron parish courthouse hospital through rising floodwaters before continuing to work despite personal loss.
Senate Anti Monoply Subcommittee to investigate recent price hikes by U S Steel and major producers. Chairman Estes Kefauver announces phased inquiry into pricing policies with economists questioned on administered prices and requested operational data. Walter Reuther calls the rise unjustifiable.
A Saturday night storm warning covered parts of Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico. Severe thunderstorms with strong winds hail and possible tornadoes were forecast for the South Plains and Panhandle regions along and 75 miles either side of a line from Guymon Oklahoma to Hobbs New Mexico. The system followed heat and gusty winds across the area with the Texas Gulf Coast still reeling from Hurricane Audrey.
Mrs Freddy Cordell will represent Childress in a riding contest during the Texas Cowboy's Reunion at Stamford on July 2 3 and 4. The appearance is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development.
Colonel John C. Nickerson Jr. was suspended from rank for a year fined 1500 dollars and reprimanded for leaking secrets in a Billy Mitchell missile dispute. The court martial praised the verdict as a historic victory amid testimony from Maj Gen John Medaris who said Nickerson had lost usefulness to the service.
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