Greenbelt Bowl invites grow with eight players named
Four more graduates from the 1962 gridiron season accepted invitations to the Greenbelt Bowl Football Classic on July 27. Vernon Eubank, chair of the Player Selection committee, announced eight total players with seven on the West team and one on the East. Robert Worley, 18, 150 pounds, 5-9, is a running for guard and defense in Panhandle area circles. Jacky Bridges, a Memphis product, headlines as another invitee with 12 touchdown catches and 80 points this year, noted for punting and college potential.
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Vernon Eubank
Eubank
Robert Worley
Paducah Dragons
Worley
Childress
John Higdon
Jacky Bridges
Bridges
Memphis
Don Lambert
Danny Haskins
Religion Is Subject of Rotary Talk
Mrs. Joe Allen spoke on Religion in our Community at the Rotary Club noting Christianity as essential for the human soul. She cited Childress’s higher church attendance versus national trends and warned of new American temptations toward Pleasure and Possession. Morgan Preston led the program with Max McClendon and Gayle Whitten as student guests. visitors included Jack Seale and guests Jerry Kilcrease Mac Dobbs and Aston Willingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Allen
Rotary Club
Gayle Whitten
Jack Seale
Crowell
Jerry Kilcrease
Mac Dobbs
Aston Willingham
Paducah
Texas Legislature Watch: May 8 1963 Daybook
May 8 1963 marks the 121st day of Texas Legislature's 140 day session. Quotes Sen A R Schwartz on netting limits in Gulf waters. Gov sign uncertain on naming Texas A&M University not Texas State University and Agriculture and Mechanical College. Rep W E Berry secures voting age drop to 20 in Texas. Rep Gene Hendryx opposes a monument for the 49th National Guard Division on Capitol grounds.
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United Press International
Texas
A. R. Schwartz
Galveston
Texas Gulf Bay
College
the Brazos
Texas A&m University
Texas State University and Agriculture and Mechanical College
Senate
House
Texas A&m ‘University
W. E
Red) Berry
San Antonio
Gene Hendryx
Alpine
49Th National Guard Division
Capitol
Hendryx
Odessa
George Cook
Berry
Amarillo contractor Dewey Hicks ruled sane for murder trial
A district court jury in Canyon Texas found Amarillo contractor Dewey Hicks legally sane at the time of the killings. Hicks faces a murder trial for the New Year’s Day shootings of R. Damron and his son J.W. Damron in their home. The case proceeds to 47th District Court in the fall.
Negroes Appeal to Amarillo Council Over Flats Riot
Eight Amarillo Black residents testified before the city commission to counter what they called gross exaggerations about a Sunday riot of 400 people in the flats. Bar owners David Hughes and Benny Jackson claimed Texas Liquor Control agent F W Van Auken provoked the disturbance by assaulting a man at the 77 Club and aiming a pistol at the crowd.
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Amarillo
API
City Commission
David Hughes
Benny Jackson
Texas Liquor Control
F. W. van Auken
van Auken
City Council Certifies Correct Vote Count After Run-off
Election officials announced the run-off had 395 votes cast but 393 counted after two ballots were rejected for voting for both candidates. City canvassors upheld the original total as correct and announced the final tally.
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Bill King
Game Wardens Meet In Childress To Discuss Fall Regulations
Texas Game and Fish Commission delegates from across the Panhandle arrive at Hotel Childress for a July meeting. Topics include regulations for game birds and wildlife for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. the Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development sponsor free coffee and doughnuts.
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Panhandle
Hotel Childress
Texas Game and Fish Commission
The
Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development
Borger Man Killed in Panhandle Crash
Claude Leslie Eckler age 57 of Borger died when his car swerved out of control nine miles north of Panhandle on State Highway 15 and rolled over several times Tuesday.
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Panhandle
UPT
Claude Leslie Eckler
Borger
Racial Troubles At An End In Birmingham Demonstrations Halted
Birmingham leaders halted racial demonstrations as settlement talks neared. State troopers reinforced the city, with about 1,000 officers on duty and 2,200 arrests in 35 days. Nashville students marched in support amid tense scenes near a Negro church.
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Birmingham
Ala
UPI
Washington
Kennedy
George Wallace
Highway Patrol
Nashville
Tenn
Auxiliary Contributes To Cancer Crusade
American Legion Auxiliary voted unanimously to donate cash to the Cancer Society chapter here in memory of the late Leo Ehrle. The unit also gave to the Red Cross funded dental care for needy children and planned Memorial Day plate favors for Amarillo Veterans Hospital.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Cancer Society
Leo Ehrle
Red Cross
Viola Toler
Amarillo Veterans Hospital
Doris Teague
Ruidene Scott
Polly Laningham
Virginia Hassell
Hassell
Amarillo
Childress Auxiliary
Toler
Pat Prosser
Schwartz Begins Filibuster Over Shell Dredging Bill
In Austin UPI reports Sen. A R Schwartz of Galveston opened a filibuster targeting a shell dredging bill. He seeks his substitute that would priority oyster conservation. House and Senate actions include gas firm emergency gas production and moves on college system expansion.
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Schwartz
Senate
House
Telstar II on Course Despite Weak Signals
AT&T spokesman says Telstar II remains on course despite weak signals from Pleument Bodou France. He explains reception issues stem from slant range and attitude, noting the satellite will improve as its orbit shifts relative to Earth stations.
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New York
UPI
Telstar II
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Pleument Bodou
France
Legion Rejects Magazine Sale Plan At Amarillo Meet
American Legion members rejected a proposal for Cox-Farr Post to get 10 percent of magazine sales in rural areas. The 18th District Convention in Amarillo heard reports. The group joined by Rotary Lions and Elks in sending a Boy to Boys State. departure set for June 9 from Childress. Memorial Day activities planned include flag placement on veterans graves and a service at Dr Roy Barr’s grave at 11 a.m. Veterans Week urged citizens to fly flags May 23 through May 30. The kitchen at the Veterans building is being remodeled with a lowered counter and new stoves. Explorer Scout advisor Delbert Wasson said about $500 has been raised for the Can ada trip, needing about $100 more. Legion members offered to help with fundraisers and vote to paint the bus.
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American Legion
Cox-Farr Post
Amarillo
Rotary and
Lions Clubs and Elks Lodge
The
Legion
Childress
Austin
Roy Barr
Veterans Building
Delbert Wasson
Post No. 65
Explorer Scouts
Canada
U. S. Highway 287
Mississippi Panel Says RFK Illegally Acted at Ole Miss
The Mississippi legislative committee charged Attorney General Robert Kennedy with precipitating the race related crisis at the University of Mississippi. It blamed Kennedy for sending marshals and troops, calling it a political move to aid Democrats in last November's elections. The panel claimed federal officers started the riot that left two dead and many wounded.
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Jackson
Miss
UPIJD
Mississippi
Robert F. Kennedy
University of Mississippi
General Legislative Investigative Committee
James H. Meredith
Ole Miss
Kennedy
U. S
Sportsmen To Elect New President
The Red River Sportsmen's Club accepted the resignation of President Al Allison. The Constitution and By-Laws were read and discussed. A new president will be elected and the rules adopted at the June 4 meeting. ASC Secretary Gene Frisbie urged farmers in Childress County to plant wildlife feed plots and offered full office cooperation.
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al Allison
Red River Sportsmen's Club
Childress County
ASC
Gene Frisbie
Frisbie
US Evacuates 200 From Haiti In Two-Plane Airlift
UPI reports the United States evacuated nearly 200 Americans from Haiti in two flights. The first plane landed in Miami at 1:01 p.m. CST with 105 evacuees, and a second commercial flight carried 69 more. A 12 noon charter from Miami carried 84 dependents of military personnel among 106 aboard. Most evacuees were children. hundreds of baggage items surrounded the airport as the government urged private Americans to leave. The Haiti regime under President Duvalier showed signs of disintegration as Curacao sources noted a possible military flight for Haitian passangers.
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Miami
UPI
Haiti
Miami International
Port AU Prince
Montego Bay
Jamaica
U. S
Washington
Pan American World Airways
George W. Ball
Francois Duvalier
Willemstad
Curacao
Compton Boy Bruised After Auto Collision in Childress
Terry Compton, son of Mr and Mrs Homer Compton, suffered bruises when struck by a vehicle in the 1300 block on Avenue Row around 6 45 p m He was not seriously hurt and was taken to Childress General Hospital for observation Driver Jerry Don Henderson, driving east on Avenue K, stopped immediately Police Chief Alvis Maddox noted the 20 mph street limits on most City streets with exceptions Avenue B Sw 30 mph and Avenue F 30 to 40 mph with a school block at Wilson School He urged enforcement of yield signs at 10th and 12th Streets from Avenue F north in northwest Childress
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Terry Compton
Homer Compton
Avenue Row
Childress General Hospital
Alvis Maddox
Jerry Don Henderson
Avenue K
Henderson
Maddox
Childress
Avenue B
Avenue F
Wilson School
Avenue F North
Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Assault Charges
Jim Clark a Black resident of Childress pleaded guilty in County Court to aggravated assault and was fined 53.35 including costs. Billie Jewel Taylor signed the complaint. Clark sought permission to file disturbing the peace by profane language against Taylor, who pleaded not guilty and was released on 200 bond by Justice J Paul Goodson.
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Jim Clark
Childress Negro
Billie Jewel Taylor
Clark
Billie Jewell Taylor
Taylor
Justice of the Peace
J. Paul Goodson
Old Settlers Meet Friday at City Hall
Directors of the Old Settlers Association are scheduled to meet at 7 30 p m Friday at the city hall announced by President Bill Goodson. He said several important questions have arisen and decisions must be made urging all directors to be present. The 75th Anniversary of a city is scheduled to July 18 through to 8.
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Old Settlers Association
Bill Goodson
Goodson
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