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Childress Index

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Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1973

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Public Court Records List Multiple Traffic and Alcohol Offenses

A page of public records lists numerous court actions from J.P. Court and City Court in Fort Worth area. Entries include minor in possession of alcohol, unregistered vehicles, speeding, over gross weight, expired licenses, and MVI issues. Building permits and new car references are also noted.

J.P. Court Robert Cantio Manuel Canut Jr Bobby Price Johnny Olivera Texas Willie Holt Ronald Leming Charley Rhodes Raymond Beasley Danny Pritchard William Thomas Price Wayne Archer Edward Cole John McConnel Cecil Crocker William Mortensen Roy Strickland Jerry Leartimus Jene Phipps Henry Powell James Ashley Leon Wood III Norman Tonkelson Charles Johnson William Orthell MVI Theodore Watkins Lyle Main Edward Despey Gordy Lynch Oliver Allison Verna Evans Ronnie Swinson Sue Taylor Johnnie Sue McAlister Delena Pickering Morris Fox Alton Gidden Floy Rothwell Larry Feagin Jodie Mahon Clayton Nail Billy Easley Jr Lee Gonzalez C. S.W Bill Armstrong C. N.ef J. Frank Inman Ft. Worth Denver

Railways and autos listed with marriages and deeds

Railway Co. and 1973 Ford pickup from Ft Worth and Denver Railway Co. plus 1973 Ford Ranch Wagon and 1973 Dodge listed. Marriages include Richard Folk to Patricia Crews and Ronald Garland to Roxanna Gaither. Warranty deeds record Edy Cariker et al to H L McMillian et al and L L Herbert et al to Otto Edwin Moates and Royce Young et ux to Lina Young.

Week in Business Reports Inflation Surge and Market Turmoil

Government data show inflation at a 22 year high as the economy expands rapidly. The Fed tightens credit and banks raise reserve requirements while gold prices hit European highs amid dollar pressure. SEC chairman G Bradford Cook resigns amid Nixon donor probe as markets wobble.

Deborah M. Rankin New York Federal Reserve Board U.S G. Bradford Cook Securities and Exchange Commission Nixon Commerce Department Federal Reserve Fed Cook 1Lth SEC Robert Vesco Commission Auble

Old Faithful Geyser Erupts Regularly in Yellowstone Park

Old Faithful, a geyser in Yellowstone National Park, erupts for about four minutes each cycle and repeats roughly every 65 minutes. Observers have tracked it for over eight decades with no missed eruption in that period.

Yellowstone National Park

Gardner Rites Held Here Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Gardner 82 were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Memphis First Christian Church. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. She died Wednesday at 8 05 in a Childress nursing home. Survivors include Mrs. Vernie Davis of Paducah and sister Miss Winnie Cassels of Memphis along with two grandsons and three great grandchildren.

Willie Gardner Memphis

Jones to Receive Degree at SMU Comencement

Billye Cheryl Jones of Childress will receive a bachelor of music degree in music education at SMU's 58th commencement in Moody Coliseum. About 2,500 degrees will be conferred at the 2 p.m. ceremony led by SMU President Paul Hardin, the largest total in school history.

Dallas Billye Cheryl Jones Childress Southern Methodist University Bob Jones Moody Coliseum SMU Paul Hardin

Jumping Frog Jubilee Draws Crowds to Angels Camp

Thousands flock to Angels Camp California for the 1973 International Jumping Frog Jubilee inspired by Mark Twain. Gov Reagan and entertainer Glen Campbell are among entrants. Hypnotist Bill Steed runs a Croaker College with pools waterfalls and a spa for frogs.

Charles McFadden Associated Press Angels Camp Calif Mark Twain California Calaveras County Jim Smiley Dan’l Webster Smiley Ronald Reagan Glen Campbell Bill Steed Croaker College San Francisco

Frogs Vie For Calaveras Jump Record Prize

Trainers urge hopping competitors at the Calaveras Jubilee to surpass 19 feet 3 inches set in 1966 by Ripple. Owners win 1200 dollars for a new record. if beaten by Sunday, 300 dollars goes to the farthest jumper.

Steed Ripple Calaveras County

Briley Receives Alpha Chi Scholarship at West Texas State

Steven Briley son of Mr and Mrs F C Briley of Childress and a junior at West Texas State University wins a $100 Alpha Chi scholarship making him one of six recipients in the school. Alpha Chi honors the top ten percent of the university students and Briley majors in government.

Steven Briley F. C. Briley Childress West Texas State University Alpha Chi

Karla Haack In Good Condition After Dog Attack

Four year old Karla Haack daughter of Kay Haack and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Noel K Smith of 201 G N E was attacked by a three foot tall German shepherd around 3 p m Friday. She was in surgery about ninety minutes and is in good condition at home.

Karla Haack Kay Haack Noel K. Smith G. N.E

Local Residents Return From California and Texas Trips

Mrs. Aurillian Cates returns from San Diego to visit her mother Mrs. Lona Mae Bynum and other relatives. Mrs. Miles Clapp visits her daughter and granddaughter Mrs. Sue Bemis and Callie in Amarillo. Mrs. Leo Ehrle and Michael Ehrle are in Wichita Falls visiting family.

Aurillian Cates San Diego Calif Lona Mae Bynum Miles Clapp Sue Bemis and Callie Amarillo Leo Ehrle Michael Ehrle Wichita Falls

Texas House Approves Referendum on Daylight Saving Time

The Texas House tentatively approved 82 to 36 a bill for a November 1974 general election referendum on daylight saving time. The measure would reveal constituents’ wishes without altering the 1967 law. The session also passed bills on cooling off periods for door to door sales, hunting with aircraft in 153 counties, Pan American University bonds, and bail bondsman licensing. It sent these to Gov. Briscoe for signature or veto and endorsed a Senate amendment to make August 27 Lyndon Johnson’s birthday a state holiday.

House Dolph Briscoe Pan American University Edinburg State College Coordinating Board

Texas lawmakers clash over amusement machines and family code

Senators rejected House amendments on amusement machine industry representation and sent a 10 member conference committee to seek compromise. A Dallas bill sought to separate industries in taverns and prohibit machines on leased premises. A new Texas Family Code section adds care custody rules and parental consent for artificial impregnation, plus protective custody and grandparent visitation rights in certain cases.

Ray Hutchison Dallas Hutchison

Rumbos Told Not To Go To Merida In Hijack Standoff

Gov. Carlos Loret de Mola of Yucatan states he arranged all contacts with hijackers and provided supplies while Rumbos was ordered not to travel to Merida. The negotiation centered on keeping the hostage route away from the city as demanded.

Merida Carlos Loret de Mola Yucatan

Venezuelan hijack crisis linked to Panamanian group seeks prisoner release

Hijackers calling themselves the People’s Revolutionary Army forced Avensa Airlines flight and demanded 35 Venezuelan political prisoners freed. Negotiations lasted 42 hours in Merida with attempts to contact the hijackers via radio. Three women and two children were released in Panama.

Panama People’s Revolutionary Army Punto Cero Point Zero Merida Venezuela Avensa Airways Curacao Tocument Havana

Conservation Father Honored in Hall of Fame

George Bird Grinnell is inducted into the National Wildlife Federation Hall of Fame for his conservation work. He is noted as the founder of the Audubon Society and a key influencer in early American wildlife protection.

New York John James Audubon Forest and Stream Washington George Bird Grinnell National Wildlife Federation The Audubon Society Influ

Colombia's 20 Cities Surpass 100000 Population Mark

The nation of Colombia contains 20 urban areas with populations over 100000, highlighting major population centers across its 439735 square mile area.

Colombia

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