Catholic Diocese Plans High School Expansion and Junior High Inclusion
The Catholic Diocese of Amarillo announces plans to build a new high school in the southwest city area and to enlarge Price Catholic High School to include junior high students. Also noted is the Panhandle Press Association meeting with over 160 newsmen in town and a two car collision near Canyon Expressway. Doug las Smith, an escapee from Oklahoma reform school, wounded by Amarillo officer after a local robbery, has been indicted by a Potter County grand jury.
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Price Catholic High School
Catholic Diocese of
Amarillo
Douglas Smith
Oklahoma State Reformatory
Granite
Potter County
Violent clash in Vietnam leads to heavy enemy losses
Vietnamese troops under heavy artillery and napalm bombardment trapped and crushed an elite Communist force Friday, with an estimated 522 enemy killed. Separate items note U S District Judge Brewster denying Estes relief and a spring clock change sparking state compliance debates.
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U.S
Leo Brewster
Billie Sol Estes
West
Texas
Newspapers Are Going to School Spellers at West Texas State
The National Spelling Bee and Living Textbook Workshop illustrate a strong partnership between area schools and the newspaper. The Living Textbook program gathers 75 to 80 educators at West Texas State University for a three day session on using the daily paper in classrooms. This summer’s lineup may include Al Capp as a speaker. reservations exist for July 10 to 13, with Dr. Emmitt Smith handling bookings.
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West Texas State University
Aoo
al Capp
Emmitt Smith
West Texas State
Myth Busting Myths About America in This U S A
A 1966 critique by Ben J Wattenberg and Richard A Scammon challenges common beliefs from the 1960 census. They argue there is no population explosion or runaway poverty, cities are not in steep decline, elder numbers are not surging, and wide open spaces persist, urging readers to question popular myths.
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U.S.A
America
Ben J. Wattenberg
Richard A. Scammon
Census Bureau
Spelling Bee Held at Stephen F. Austin Junior High
The Golden Spread regional spelling bee starts at 1 30 p m today at Stephen F. Austin Junior High auditorium. Globe News sponsors the regional eliminations for 18 years inviting public attendance. Champions from four states compete to win a place in the National Spelling Bee in Washington D C during the first week of June.
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Stephen F. Austin
The
Globe News
Washington, D.C
Banker Denials in Suit Over 99 330 in Perryton
Gary George of Perryton sues The Citizens State Bank and former vice president W R Koehler for 99 330, alleging Koehler offered a half interest in a Lubbock County real estate deal and held 30 000 plus 69 330 in escrow, with money not returned. Koehler denies all allegations in 69th District Court.
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Dalhart
Citizens State Bank
Perryton
W. R. Koehler
69Th District Court
Gary George
Koehler
George
Lubbock County
Chief Vet Bounced By Kahn
Amarillo medical head Dr Robert A Sturtevant fired by Dr G Mason Kahn, amid board resignations and a split report. Plaintiff Gary Sturtevant denies all accusations and may seek legal redress as the unit faces upheaval and leadership changes.
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Larry Lawrence
Wy Orm
Robert A. Sturtevant
Amarillo
G. Mason Kahn
Bis Answer Koehler States of Health
Gary Sturtevant
Kahn
Roy B. Martin
Board of Health
Rains Bring Gossip and Hopes for More in Panhandle
The Panhandle experienced its largest general rainfall since October with reports up to 1.5 inches in Plainview and 1.25 inches near Halfway. Hale County Agent Ollie Liner called the rain timely, noting farmers still need several more inches. The U S Weather Bureau forecast predicted continued scattered showers through Sunday with a 50 percent chance of rain today.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Texas
Earnest
Panhandle
Hale
Floyd
Plainview
Hale County
Ollie Liner
Charter Craft Strikes Hill Plane Crashes in Oklahoma Hills
A Lockheed Electra carrying 92 military personnel and six crew members crashed in rugged southern Oklahoma during light rain. 18 survivors, one missing. Flight from Ft Ord to Ft Benning, possibly to Ardmore airfield. Pilot named Reed Pigman. Two survivors taken to Ardmore hospital with severe burns. Investigation to be led by Civil Aeronautics Board.
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Ardmore
Okla
Oklahoma
American Flyers
Lockheed Electra
California
Georgia
Arbuckle Mountains
Defense Department
Washington
Ft. Ord. Calif
Ft. Benning
Gene Autry
Reed Pigman
W. R. Goddard
Civil Aeronautics Board
Thomas R. Saunders
Elmer Winton
Carter County
Surveyor Salutes Viet Nam Campaign at Amarillo Base
Surveyor profiles the Blood for Viet Nam drive at Amarillo Air Force base and explores ongoing car trading problems impacting the facility and local personnel.
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Amarillo Air Force Base
LBJ Rejected On Farm Cuts By House Panel
Washington UPI President Johnson faces a congressional setback as the House Appropriations Committee rejects his proposed major farm program cuts. The panel warns of possible food shortages in coming years and approves additional funding instead.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
House Appropriations Committee
Faces in the Crowd at the Panhandle Press Convention
A photo feature highlights attendees and participants at the Panhandle Press Convention with brief captions. The piece notes notable editors, photographers, and staff from regional papers gathering to share stories and exchange industry insights.
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the Panhandle Press Association
Coronado Inn
Bell Avenue
House Agricultural Committee
110Th District Court
Floydada
No-Man's- Land
Guymon
Oklo
Sonics
Buddy Hancken
Atolzzard
Bil Keane
Copley Newspaper Group
San Diego
United Press-International
New York
IRS
Wes Izzard
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Banker
Dr, Sturtevant
Sturtevant
G Mason
Billie Sol
EL Paso
West Texas
Estes
U.S. Dist
Leavenworth, Kan
Brewster
Fort Worth
Tex
Ruby Hickman
Pigman
Hickman
Bill Marr
Tony Pica
Flight Engiineer
Ardmore Memorial Hospital
Air Force
Atoial
U. S
Marshall Norman Stark
LBJ
Jimmy Gillentine
Douglas Meador
Hereford Brand
Matador Tribune
Sandra Johnson
Bevina Blade
le Herschel
Memphis
Delores
Dave McReynolds
Stratford
Bill Howe
Shamrock
Texan
Harold Hudson
Ochiltree County Herald
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