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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1966
Page
1
U S air and naval units conducted a large scale raid across North Vietnam with four planes lost including two F105 Thunderchiefs and two F101s. The action coincided with a major ground offensive in the South ending Operation Utah and claiming about 1 100 Communist deaths since Friday.
Mr and Mrs John Kenneth Givens prominent Childress County residents died after a head on collision seven miles south of Shamrock on U S Highway 83 They were returning from Oklahoma City where both had medical treatment Sam Robert Scott 63 was driving the other vehicle and survived with injuries Scott was hospitalized in serious condition The couple planned services at 2 p m Wednesday at First Methodist Church Interment will be at Childress Cemetery beside their late daughter Frances who died in childhood Others named include pallbearers and local church members The couple's life spanned from 1892 to 1931 in content notes and local obituary continuation on page 2.
In Austin and Washington a battle of words flared over FBI checks on a 15 day voter registration period after the Texas tax repeal. Senator Ralph Yarborough praised Katzenbach for deploying agents, while Gov. John Connally and Atty. Gen. Waggoner Carr denounced federal action as police state like. Carr urged local tax assessors to report any delays caused by surveillance.
Barba E. Bohannon 37 of Austin and former Carey resident died at 8 30 p m Monday in Ancerf soft Hospital Houston after a lengthy illness Funeral services will be in Childress Survivors include his wife a son Mark his parents Bud and Mrs Bohannon of Amarillo and a brother Bruce of Amarillo He was a teacher in the Austin School System before his illness.
John Wesley Hale 72 died at 40 10 a m today at Childress General Hospital. Body at Newberrys. arrangements incomplete. Hale moved to Hall County from Glenrose in 1907 and to Childress about 50 years ago. He was a butcher and grocer. Survivors include son J W Hale Jr of Colorado mother Mrs J P Hale of Childress sister Mrs Velma Martin of Childress five brothers Sam of Wheeler Perry of Memphis Pruitt of Lubbock Herbert of Watsonville Calif.
Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of California is reported progressing normally at Walter Reed Army Hospital after gallbladder removal surgery. The 55 year old Republican whip is expected to be hospitalized for about two weeks.
Casey Stengel was elected to baseballs Hall of Fame in St Petersburg Florida a dramatic move that surprised the 75 year old ex manager.
The National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering form a new committee to address the information explosion. At the request of the National Science Foundation they establish a clearing house to improve information flow among public and private bodies and agencies worldwide.
A memorial fund was started today for Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Givens who died in a Monday night two car collision south of Shamrock. Contributions may be made through Mrs. Alvis Maddox secretary of First Methodist Church at the church office.
The annual Childress County Spelling Bee is set for 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium with public attendance invited. Spelling-downs will speed the contest, and Supt J W Hamilton notes top readers in each grade advance. The Junior High Choir directed by Mrs Gertrude Watkins will perform before the Bee. The winner advances to Amarillo for the regional Bee.
Childress High School Principal LeRoy Reeves was the featured speaker at the Childress Lions Club meeting during Public School Week. He urged public attendance at Thursday morning events and discussed the new high school bond issue, accreditation, courses, and improved facilities.
Country star Johnny Cash received a 30 day suspended sentence and a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to smuggling about 1000 pep pills and tranquilizers from Mexico into the United States.
President Johnson informs Charles de Gaulle the United States will not bargain away NATO foundations behind allies. Washington rejects early disbandment talks and France’s bid to put remaining U.S. troops under French command. The note follows de Gaulle’s demand for renegotiation of the 1951 forces agreement.
Kids wishing to play summer baseball must sign up by April 30 as announced by W. L. Eikman president. Play starts May 16 with a tournament on July 6 7 and 8. Committees named for rules insurance uniforms grounds and finance with listed members. Registration fee is 3 dollars per player.
United Press International reports a sharp market drop after Mondays decline amid debate over whether it signals a downturn or a temporary correction. Dow fell 14.58 to 917.76 with 9.37 million shares traded and widespread losses across steel, chemicals, airlines, and blue chips.
Estes, 41, who ran a multi million dollar phantom fertilizer tank racket in West Texas, reports a moderately good adjustment to Leavenworth Prison. He works daily in a warehouse and attends chapel services, while slimming down through weight lifting. He faces a 15 year sentence for fraud in El Paso after his 1962 arrest.
Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani was named head of the Vatican commission on birth control, signaling little chance of doctrinal change. Critics warn against a Galileo-like confrontation, noting widespread adoption of methods banned by the church amid social pressures.
Texas districts under freedom of choice plans must begin faculty desegregation next year or risk losing federal funds. The State Board of Education announced guidelines from the U.S. Office of Education requiring annual reports by April 15 detailing teacher assignments by race and a 30 day registration period. Meetings to explain guidelines start March 14 in Austin with follow ups in Houston Tyler and Dallas.
Mrs. Doris J. Clements a cen sus interviewer will ask questions to map national migration patterns between decennial censuses during the week of March 13 for the Census Current Population Survey. The query supplements monthly employment questions to measure the national situation for the Labor Department.
United Press International reports showers dampen the southeastern half of Texas with a warming trend ahead. Overnight temps ranged from 32 at Dalhart to 59 at Brownsville, with measurable rainfall in Dallas and Waco and cloud buildup along the Gulf Coast.
A coffee event will be held by the TAP at East Ward Elementary School from 9 30 to 10 30 a m tomorrow as part of the Texas Public Schools Week observance.
The Woman's Department Club ring meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow at the WDC has been postponed to Wednesday March 16 at 3 p.m. The change affects members planning to attend and is announced by the club.
The council discussed leasing the lake west side for grazing, will measure acres and invite bids. cabins and recreation area not included. Also accepted Henderson Lumber bid of 226.60 for FAA building repairs and leased south hangar to Homer Compton at 75 dollars monthly on a 30 day basis.
The Tax Assessor-Collector reports 27 residents registered for voting this morning. The registration deadline is March 27. Poll tax payers and those over 61 are exempt from registering.
Tonight at 7 30 the VFW convenes in the Veterans Building followed by a pot luck supper. The VFW Auxiliary also meets at 7 30 in the same hall to initiate new members.
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