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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
1
Dan Becker was buried in DeKalb after dying four days earlier in California from gall bladder surgery complications. Services were low key, contrasting with his Hollywood fame. The report also notes stalled Geneva disarmament talks and Texas attempts to fund screwworm control.
Doctors said Governor George Wallace remains paralyzed from the hips and will undergo surgery to remove a bullet near the first lumbar vertebra. They noted the exact location in the spinal canal could determine whether he regains movement and his ability to campaign before the Democratic convention.
Under Secretary of Agriculture Phil Campbell will keynote the Dedication and Open House of the Agriculture Office Building in Memphis. The 3 to 5 p.m. program includes Congressmen Bob Price and Graham Purcell and Clyde Graham, State Conservationist, SCS. Campbell will discuss Districts Role in Conservation.
Tickets for an Appreciation Dinner honoring Dolph Briscoe go on sale in Amarillo for Monday night at the Civic Center. A 7 p.m reception and 8 p.m dinner cost 25 dollars apiece and admit two. tickets available from Bill Sager or The Index.
Chief Alvis Maddox announced at Wilson that school is not out yet and the red light is a stop signal. He noted an uptick in violations and warned that tickets will be issued if drivers do not heed the light.
Slightly over two thirds of the $2,500 goal for the Childress County Cancer Crusade is raised with $1,558.73 from house to house funds, memorials and a local drive. Officers elected include Howard Cook president and Mrs Deane Dodge vice president. Campaign chair is Howard Book and business drive is led by Mrs Larry Carrick.
City Manager Louis Sally announced stop signs will replace yield signs on Seventh Street Northwest to reduce collisions as the Farm to Market Road remains incomplete and not accepted by the Texas Highway Department. The right of way will stay with the avenues until completion.
Walter Lockhoof was elected to Councilman Place One after defeating Bill Blackburn 441 to 165 in a Tuesday special election. The post, created by Glenn Buckley’s resignation to become mayor, lasts one year and includes two write-ins for a total of 608 votes cast. Election expenses were paid by Buckley.
Sens Hubert Humphrey and George McGovern shift focus to delegate-rich California after Wallace shooting. McGovern starts in Los Angeles and heads to Oregon while Humphrey resumes with Rhode Island and New Jersey stops. Wallace’s condition raises urgency for stand-ins.
A drug and alcohol seminar is scheduled for 7 30 p m May 23 in the Vernon Junior High School auditorium. Sponsors are the Rotary Club Lions Club and Jaycees. A panel of Vernon professionals will discuss drug abuse and alcoholism. Members include Dr Frankie E Williams Johnny Welbourn Ruben Bates Billy Gregory and Jim Brubacher.
George J Wallace may press on through remaining primaries with volunteer speakers and possible third party bid. He holds 323 Democratic delegates, enough to block first ballot nomination and to influence the platform or seek vice presidency. A Mississippi governor wounded in Laurel remains hospitalized in Silver Spring as campaign aides weigh risks and ballot access in 17 states.
The Associated Press reports Democratic runoff contender Frances Farenthold accuses government of neglecting youth and elderly while Dolph Briscoe, who ignored pickets asking for a debate, promises tighter state budgeting and better communication with citizens. Farenthold vows pension and property tax reforms amid calls for voting law changes. Wayne Connally cites primary election irregularities in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston.
Petitions circulate in Childress Independent School District to keep Wilson School open for five grades after the board voted to close it to all but first grade. Pupils would transfer to Lamar Elementary in South Childress, leaving Northwest Childress without a full elementary.
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