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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1958
Page
1
Editorial by James G. Crossley urges Americans to honor fallen service members and look beyond surface depictions of decadence. It contrasts foreign views formed by pop culture with the quiet devotion of citizens, noting the crosses in cemeteries from World War II and the Korean conflict and encouraging responsibility and patriotism.
GM and UAW end talks after 12:20 a.m. e s t with no deal and 126 plants set to run without contracts. Both sides avoided strikes as 325,000 workers stay on the job on a no contract basis with wage and benefit rates to remain, and Reuther pledges continued union strength and dues.
T. E. Lennon, superintendent of Dodson Public Schools, will join the twenty second annual Texas School Administration Association meeting at Texas A&M College from June 16 to 18. He will lead a discussion on Improving Science Mathematics Instruction.
A blaze at the Federal Correctional Institution in Seagoville damaged the 100 by 220 foot brick and timber building, injuring at least 15 firemen and inmates. Warden Gallaher said 150 inmates aided by Dallas, Seagoville and Mesquite fire crews battled the flames which began when a welding torch ignited paint fumes. No prisoners escaped, and damage was estimated at 450000.
The Labor Department reported a fifth consecutive weekly decline in unemployment benefits with 82,000 fewer claimants for the week ending May 17, bringing insured unemployment to 3,019,500. New claims fell to 324,500 for the week ending May 24, a six month low, as outdoor work and exhausted benefits reduce totals.
New assignments announced for the Little League pennant race. Mike Morey with the Dodgers in the Southern Association and Richard Hawkins with the Phillies, plus Frank Aubrey Nance and Lester Gressett to the Phillies in the Texas League. Phillies coach is Kelsey James.
Booker T. Jackson becomes Ike Hughes fund chairman replacing E L Bolden who leaves to attend school. The Hughes family of 12 lost their home and belongings in a recent fire. About $160 has been raised toward a $400 goal to buy a building for a permanent home. Contributions encouraged by contacting Jackson at 72612.
The Dallas Court of Civil Appeals ruled against labor leader Grover Cantrell who sought a writ of mandamus to place his name on the Republican ballot for Congress. The decision ends his effort to appear as a candidate.
United Press International reports 57 traffic deaths by 2 pm on Memorial Day as Americans mark spring holiday with picnics parades and cemetery visits. Drownings and mishaps add six, total 57 since 6 pm. Toll behind 1955 levels prompts safety concerns from Ned H. Dearborn as states declare emergencies and weather forecasters predict a broad region of fair skies with scattered showers.
The French Socialist Party seeks a preview of De Gaulle plans before backing him for a government of public safety. Mollet travels to Colombey to press for constitutional reform details while Coty works to rally middle backing against Communist opposition. Delegates eye Algeria as a symbolic move to unite France and Algeria and repair army ties under Salan.
Brief showers accompanied by 42 mph winds with gusts to 56 mph dropped about .30 inch of rain in Childress and nearby areas. The CAA logged the first showers at 10:25 p.m. and again through 12:35 a.m. Local report from Mrs. Floyd Biddy noted .30 inch in High Point south of town. Wind peaked around 10:27 p.m. The Burlington survey showed varied rainfall: Memphis .52, Clarendon .25, Chillicothe .06, Quanah .75. No damage to grain crops reported.
Governor Price Daniel will speak at a Democratic Party dinner in Plainview on Friday June 16 at the Texas National Guard Armory. The event honors Democratic candidates and officials from the 30th Senatorial District. Tickets are $2.50 each and sold by Sam Privitt.
A two car crash on Highway 287 near Third Street injured two drivers. Delbert Lee Turk of 1606 Avenue D Northwest was treated at Childress General Hospital and released after examination. Oliver Clark Gregory of Borger was also involved.
Jimmy Bryan, the 1957 national driving champion, won the richest 500 mile race on record despite a catastrophic first lap crash at Indianapolis that killed Pat O Conner of North Vernon and eliminated at least 10 of the 33 starters. Multiple drivers, including Bob Veith, Ed Elisian, and Len Sutton, were involved as the northeast turn exploded in chaos.
Memorial services honored about 200 veterans interred in Childress Cemetery. At 7 a m VFW and American Legion members placed flags on identifiable graves. Rev E A Graham gave the main address at 9 a m with Legion Commander Bob Ray and VFW Commander Willie Simmons presiding. Flowers were laid on graves and a Confederate flag wreath provided by the Daughters of the Confederacy. About 40 people participated.
Senate minority leader William F. Knowland and 61 others aboard United Air Lines Flight 705 reported a Delaware buzz as a U S Air Force B47 flashed by at 20 000 feet ten miles east of Salina Kansas The B47 crossed 500 to 1000 feet in front of the airliner barely missing the plane Knowland returning to California to wind up his gubernatorial bid called it not pleasant and a near miss.
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