24 Apr 1968
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1968
Page
1
Dr Brian T O Leary a leading candidate to be a scientist astronaut withdrew from training Tuesday citing a dislike of flying The report also notes other items from the day including sports and local notices complete with multiple dates and events in Texas and the Southwest
A fragmentary column reflects on the decline of transcontinental passenger trains like the B&O Capitol Limited and Santa Fe in the West, noting luxury dining shifts and the rise of air travel while citing Reagan's Albuquerque speech and political pundit reactions. The piece also mentions Nixon’s image, a Washington fireman cabbie story, Korvette’s Easter window, and bumper sticker humor.
Hereford trial centers on Edward Hartsfield charged in the February 1967 Butcher Boys Market blaze. Witnesses testifying include Joe Amsted, Troy Moore, Terry Hales, and Owen Davis as jurors hear allegations of arson and a missing gasoline can. The state argues the fire was deliberate while defense notes prior related convictions and financial motives.
SAIGON AP A third U S Air Force F111 has been lost since the fighter bombers entered the Vietnam war less than a month ago. The command says the plane likely crashed Monday night in Thailand with no details on the two crewmen. Officials could not confirm raids from bases in Thailand Tuesday. The first F111 crash occurred March 28 over North Vietnam with no wreckage found. The second plane crashed March 30. crew parachuted and were rescued in northern Thailand. The six F111s in action leave questions about mission and safety.
Wallace invited to a Austin peace parade and rally with organizers from Dallas San Antonio and Houston. The event at the state capitol will include former M Sgt Donald Duncan as speaker and honor Dr Martin Luther King. Wallace is not expected to attend. he has a news conference in Austin the same day.
Dr. Brian T O Leary, one of 11 scientist astronauts named last August, quits jet pilot training saying flying is not his cup of tea. He intends to stay in space work as a planetary astronomy researcher, with NASA seeking a suitable non pilot position for him.
In Dallas the United Methodist Church joins the former Methodist Church and Evangelical United Brethren to form a new denomination with over 11 million members. A 10,000-person rally heard leaders vow unity and a covenant calling the church to be redemptive, cruciform, and united in purpose.
Texas Liquor Control Board recommended canceling the private club license for Amarillo Holiday Inn West Continental Club after charges of fraud. Hearing revealed sloppy book keeping, with four charges including unbound records and misused funds. Club representatives failed to appear, and examiner took the case under advisement as officials pledged corrective action.
Dorothy Shinder of San Francisco leads Single Persons Tax Reform, a 20 000 member group urging Congress to end tax discrimination against single people. She says current laws favor married couples and that singles are taxed without representation. She plans two weeks of lobbying in Washington.
Robert P. Hinn of Plainview spoke at the Monterrey Technological Institute five day International Symposium on Food Production in Arid Lands. He stressed that warehouses roads markets and transportation must exist before crops rise, noting small farmers can boost supply with proper incentives and infrastructure.
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