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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1964
Page
1
Report describes a growing politico military revolt in Juiz de Fora north of Rio de Janeiro opposing President Joao Goulart. The note mentions a political clash amid tensions and an unstable national scene.
Douglas MacArthur stands as a modern link to ancient heroes like Hannibal, illustrating how military leadership endures beyond eras. The piece notes civilian control, shifts in strategy, and cites the need for enduring national resolve in crisis, ending with the idea that the grand tradition remains alive.
Local engineers note Polk Street in Amarillo has been cut off to build an expressway. Harman predicts a dry spring with near normal temperatures and 65 inches of precipitation in April against a 1.07 average. Other bits mention writers and cultural quips with no clear relation to the main item.
A state government and two army corps rebelled against President Joao Goulart to halt the Communist rise. The São Paulo based second army corps backed Minas Gerais Governor Magalhães Pinto and the Minas Gerais garrison in an attempt to depose Goulart, who sought Communist support last week. Loyal troops sealed Minas Gerais near Belo Horizonte.
Tex as Woman's University presents an honorary degree to Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson during a visit by the First Lady. A campus lunch follows with roses and a silver necklace as gifts when student Karen Russell accidentally offers a pair of cufflinks to Gov. John Connally, joking about handcuffs.
An ICC hearing examiner recommended approving Santa Fe Railroad's plan to merge Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Panhandle and Santa Fe and Kansas City Mexico and Orient into the parent company. The move aims to streamline ownership and save about $1 million yearly, though Galveston objected to headquarters relocation.
Washington march 31 the senate scrutinized missile procurements noting profits as high as 44 percent and item profits up to 6531 percent from subcontractors figures from a 1962 senate investigation led by senator john mcclellan and contested by prime contractors and other senators.
Senate newsroom report shows Sen. Everett Dirksen proposing a package of 12 amendments to the civil rights bill amid GOP strategy discussions. He asserts intimidation by demonstrations has no place in the Senate and outlines further Luncheon and conference plans to unify Republican positions. Meanwhile Sen. Richard Russell and Southern senators criticize Sen. Humphrey for deflecting questions during his floor speech. In Chicago, readers are directed to see RIGHTS on Page 2.
A federal court hearing on Texas congressional redistricting ends as Atty. Gem Waggoner Carr warns against delaying elections. Judge Brown says ruling to be announced at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Republicans push eight alternative districting plans ahead of the 1964 primaries.
Federal and state leaders urged rapid action to relieve quake victims in Alaska and restart its economy. President Johnson and Governor Egan pressed for swift food shelter and jobless support as the death toll rose to 178 with 50 missing and 22 dead on Kodiak reports.
Organizers of the 600 year old village match between Halton and Medbourne agreed to continue next year after a cleaner 1964 contest. The aim is to move two nine pound beer casks across the line amid rough play once common in this famed annual event.
Municipal Judge Lenore Underwood appeared in court wearing a black robe trimmed with white mink fur collar. She noted state judiciary rules require only a black robe and said the fur looks nice.
Texas Highway Patrol will enforce the new auto license plate law starting today. Loren Jones says late buyers may obtain 1964 tags without penalty if purchased today, with a 20 percent penalty beginning Thursday. Patrols will stop cars Thursday without new plates at midnight.
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