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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1963
Page
1
The Saturn-1 spectacular launch was postponed after a satellite aboard the planned Delta rocket experienced instrument issues. Officials said the seven minute flight to space is postponed until early next week as engineers diagnose the fault.
Engineers from the Department of Interior and Health and the Division of Corps of Engineers in Tulsa visit Childress to review efforts to stop water flow from the Estelline Salt Hole. They also inspect salt springs feeding Red River pollution as J D Metcalfe Inc builds a 17 foot by six foot dike designed to halt pressure near the top.
The State of Texas has taken title to a land block east of the Childress Sales Barn for a Department of Public Safety communications center. The site will house DPS district headquarters and a radio tower with construction expected to begin soon after the announcement by County Clerk Carrell Holleman.
March 28 1963 Texas daybook notes Rep Charles Wilson seeks to outlaw boxing in Texas citing deaths and corruption. Also updates on slanted well theft law backed by Reps Menton Murray and Bill Hollowell. vote on voter registration bill. Senate bills piling up in the House. Gub Scout Pack 63 meets 7:30 pm at First Methodist. pancake supper tomorrow at Veterans Building 5 45 to 8 30 with 75 cents.
Miss Spring of Childress will be crowned at 8 p m Saturday April 6 in the Palace Theatre Prizes and runner up awards will be supplied by local merchants including Childress Greenhouse Helen s Shoppe Buckleys Men s Store Saied s Dept Store Watkins Department Store J C Penney Lois Shop Dahil s Smart Shop Palace Theatre Eubank Park Drug Fashion Shoppe Powder Puff Shop Webb s Studio Ranch House Restaurant Montgomery Ward Boles Jewelry Hartley s Shoe Store and Greenbelt Supply Company
Police lack substantial leads in the murder of 21 year old Texas Christian coed Jane Langdon found near an abandoned mine tunnel. A witness reported seeing her with luggage after a cab dropped her at an apartment house early Thursday.
The Saturday night Old Settlers Dance at Fair Park Auditorium has been moved to Childress Country Club. Johnny Rucker announced the change saying another group had scheduled the auditorium.
Radio Havana quoting Fidel Castro warned Cuba could acquire long range bombers and naval escorts to defend its supply routes against U.S. aggression. The broadcast tied the Baku attack to Yankee agents and cited a Bolivian airliner crash as linked to Cuban diplomats.
The Childress Lions Club unannouncedly presided over the noon Jaycees meeting led by Lion President EF J Huddleston. Lion Dr L W McClendon spoke as guest. A bowling contest between Quanah and Childress is reminded for Sunday at Greenbelt Lanes starting 2 PM. Directors plan a joint meeting for 1962 63 and 1963 64 at Gay's Cafe 7 30 PM with guests Ray Griffin Mike Davenport and Bernie O'Brien.
Nearly 1500 in prizes will be awarded as the Red River Sportsmen's Club hosts a Derby opening Friday at Lake Childress and Baylor Lake. Entrance is 2.50, with lake headquarters at Carey. L. V. Keel says fish are plentiful and this should be one of the best seasons.
Directors of the Childress County Old Settlers Association will finalize plans for the 75th Anniversary at a Saturday night meeting in the city. President Bill Goodson urges all directors to attend promptly at 7 p.m. A charity dance to benefit the Rodeo Grounds in Fairview is set for 9 p.m. at the California Club with a $3 per person charge.
The Senate approved the conference report on the Padre Island seashore bill by voice vote, with Rep. Menton Murray aiming for House acceptance. The measure sets joint federal state jurisdiction over the area and includes a good faith provision requiring two thirds of upland land to be bought within ten years or land reverts. Also flagged were Education study bill actions and other Senate moves.
B P W Club invites Childress women and families to a pancake supper at the Veterans Building. Served 5 45 p m to 8 30 p m at 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. Proceeds support educational projects of the club.
Officers with police dogs dispersed about 50 African American marchers at the Leflore County courthouse in Greenwood Mississippi. Chanting and singing protesters faced a police response as authorities moved to control the crowd.
Leaders of the last union still at odds in the New York newspaper strike request a meeting with publishers to discuss a contract after rebellious rank and file members rejected the agreement.
City Manager Louis Sally announced this morning that the Civil Defense radio communication system is now in operation in Childress. Seven new radios are being used in the hookup.
Absentee voting shows minimal activity with five city votes and none in the school race. City Manager Louis Sally notes record low turnout while County Clerk Carrell Holleman says three absentee ballots were issued for the school election, with a deadline of April 2 ahead of April 6 voting.
Rep Paul Rogers says evidence points to government control of rating houses as a House Commerce subcommittee readies more testimony from Nielsen. Critics call ratings the lifeblood of radio and TV and say they shape what airs. Defenders contend they are a necessary yardstick.
A jury list for the next County Court session was released today at 10 a m on April 3. Names on the list include Kenneth Fink Walter Lambert Mrs Jess Key A E Edrington Sterling Buster Clyde Nippert Elbert Kelley H D Cordell Jr H H Grantham Clinton Halford Guy Jones Charlie White Delbert Seal D B Cline Fletcher Carter Nor an Maxwell M N Gage L H Myers Homer Buckley Truman McFarland Bill Rothwell Mrs M H Conn A J Rushing and Kenneth Ellis.
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