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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1970
Page
1
The article reports another Soviet orbital missile test, tracked by the Pentagon on a 90 minute trajectory from the southern tip of South America to Russia. It notes uncertainty whether the weapon is SCRAG or FOBS and discusses treaty implications and prior tests.
The sun shines over Amarillo on day 202 of 212 in 1970. A slight chance of thunderstorms is expected in the late afternoon and night through Sunday. Partly cloudy and hot afternoons with a low near 76 tonight and highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Rain probability is about 20 percent tonight.
Israel's cabinet approved by 17 to 6 the U S peace plan despite right wing opposition, paving the way for a three month cease fire and UN brokered negotiations. Egypt and Jordan welcomed the plan while Syria Iraq and Algeria aligned with Palestinian guerrillas in opposition. Israeli raids continued on Egyptian targets and Jordan positions were hit in retaliation for attacks on settlements. Meir's government released the text of the cabinet resolution after the vote.
Amarillo street traffic slowed as the city master traffic computer failed and lights went to blink for about an hour Friday evening. City repair crews worked quickly to restore normal operation, with all systems running again by after dark.
In Roswell New Mexico Clifford Hardin secretary of agriculture toured the Pecos Valley amid a Farm Bill push. He called the measure constructive bipartisan and said it would help farmers and ranchers access cropping systems and improve efficiency while benefiting consumers.
About 200 Local 1 elevator mechanics and helpers walk off duties at New York schools hospitals housing projects and public buildings in a wildcat strike over pay. Housing Authority chair Simeon Golar calls the action a serious safety threat as many elevators already out of operation face longer outages unless workers return. Mechanics earn 4.96 dollars an hour and helpers 3.65 with wage demands from 40 cents to 1 dollar more per hour.
The FDA issued a nationwide alert about two ounce Vi Jon hospital castor oil bottles possibly containing lethal turpentine. Consumers should discard any bottle labeled castor oil unless certain it is free of turpentine. A St Louis area bottle was found to contain turpentine.
Hardin reports six alternative compounds under test for using Toxaphene to control range caterpillars in New Mexico. He notes concerns about possible runoff into Lake Meridith and cites collaboration among USDA Health Education Welfare and Interior departments to reach a balanced decision.
U S embassy official Dan Mitrione and Brazilian diplomat Aloysio Dias Comigde were kidnapped in Montevideo by Tupamoros guerrillas who demanded prisoner releases. Mitrione, 50, was shot in the chest but described as not in serious danger. Brazilian diplomat Dias Comigde, 41, had been assigned to Miami. The group delivered their communique and a medical note, signaling a hostage situation tied to regional guerrilla activity.
Cabot Corp in Pampa begins indefinite layoffs in forging operations affecting about 30 skilled lathe furnace and crane operators due to reduced government contracts. Administrative manager H S Lilla notes this is first production layoff in years and recalls possible rehiring if production rises within a year. Office staff layoffs had occurred last month with 20 workers affected.
U S Department of Agriculture officials and Great Plains Council members visited Amarillo to study Panhandle agribusiness resources and programs. The 20 officials toured facilities across New Mexico and Texas and planned a tour ending in Denver to view Great Plains operations.
An Amarillo school trustee questioned the long term viability of four desegregation proposals. Supt. Bob Ashworth outlined two attendance area pairings, moving Hilltop Elementary to North Heights and redistricting Carver Junior High areas. The plan aims to reduce overcrowding and address white enrollment while federal negotiators pressed for durable integration.
University of Texas regents voted to divide the College of Arts and Sciences into three new divisions humanities social behavior sciences and natural sciences. The action, backed by acting president Bryce Jordan and opposed by former dean John R Silber, sparked heated debate and Silber’s firing. An acting dean was named in Austin as Sen. Chet Brooks urged an investigation into UT administration.
Regents clash over a proposed restructuring of the University of Texas at Austin arts and sciences faculties. Critics warn the plan could hollow out programs and hurt enrollment while proponents compare it to institutional restructuring at other universities. The board also studies student activity fees, approves Houston medical school facilities, and addresses a San Antonio research grant dispute with the local medical association.
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