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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1961

Page

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Yaks and Politics in Outer Mongolia Controversy

The piece discusses U.S. resistance to Red China’s U.N. admission while weighing recognition of Outer Mongolia. It notes Lattimore's study, Mongolian Soviet ties, and a shift in perception toward Outer Mongolia as a potential listening post, with caution about geopolitical maneuvering and the status of Ulan Bator.

Kennedy Chen Cheng Nationalist China Washington Red China U.N Outer Mongolia Owen Lattimore Asia Ulan Bator Marx and Lenin Lattimore State Department Moscow Yaks

To the Dogs

Amarillo's Paul Carson backs Chicago police canine program noting 16 dogs trained in St Louis and assigned to high crime areas. He cites drop in crime and dog scent ability as deterrent. Chicago builds its own center and plans to 50 dogs.

Chicago Police Department Paul Carson Amarillo Carson Humane Society Animal Shelter Chicago Police Chicago St. Louis

Formby begins Texas governor bid in 1962 race

Plainview Aug 3 Marshall Formby former Texas State Highway Commission chair announces he intends to run for governor in 1962. He has not formally declared but expects to file in December or January. He cites want for new leadership and economic growth for Texas. Formby notes support via letters calls and telegrams and calls for jobs expansion agriculture growth and relief for small business and taxed homes. He was born in Hopkins.

Plainview Marshall Formby Texas Texas State Highway Commission Formby Austin

A Chicken Surprise Stirs Suburban Quiet

At 4420 W. 2nd, the Sheltons received four farm hens instead of frozen poultry. The yard became a neighborhood curiosity as three roosters joined the flock, crowing loudly at 5:30 am and disrupting the quiet hours of the morning.

Cp. O. Sheltons

Special Dear Editor and Local Critique in Crossroads

A reader from Crossroads taunts a complainant about always faulting the government. The letter cites Jack Kennedy's blunt stance against the Fison-Hower government, accusing him of openly opposing it. Written by D. and SCOTT of Wellington.

Jack Kennedy Fison- Hower

Federal moves authorize arming flight crews after hijackings

Federal officials with President Kennedy approval ordered a nationwide alert and armed crews on flights. A six point memo by FAA chief Najeeb Halaby outlined rewards and steps to prevent plane diversions. Sen. Mike Monroney will seek federal crime status for hijackings and related offenses.

Washington Congress U. S Mike Monroney Dekla Federal Aviation Najeeb E. Halaby Justice Department Halaby

Fists and Bullets Stop Air Pirate Hijack at El Paso

FBI agents under President Kennedy used force to halt a father and son hijacking of a Continental jet with 73 aboard. Bearden and his son Cody seized the plane outside Phoenix and aimed for Cuba, but a nine hour siege ended with both suspects captured and the crew freed.

EL Paso Tex UPN FBI Kennedy Continental Airlines Fidel Castro Cuba Havana White House Pierre Salinger Boeing el Paso International B. D Rickards Redondo Bs&ach Calif

Texas League Amarillo Edges Tulsa Victoria 10–8

In a Texas League game Amarillo defeated Tulsa Victoria 10 to 8. Ardmore won 7, Austin 8, San Antonio 4, with scoring updates from the day. Milwaukee beat Chicago 5–2 in the National League as Pittsburgh routed St. Louis 19–9. Cincinnati won 7–1 over Philadelphia. Los Angeles edged San Francisco 4–3 in 10 innings. Detroit beat Washington 2–1, Boston topped Los Angeles 4–0, Kansas City won 6–1 over New York, Baltimore beat Minnesota 3–6. Chicago defeated Cleveland 8–6.

Amarillo Tulsa Victoria Ardmore Austin San Antonio Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco Detroit Washington Boston Kansas City New York Baltimore Minnesota Cleveland

Senate clears defense bill boost amid quorum snag

The Senate advanced a defense funding bill surpassing Kennedy’s request for strengthening U S military power but delayed final passage until Friday due to a quorum issue. Leaders faced amendments to trim funds and await a vote on the boosted bill and amendment as they pursue more wartime readiness.

Washington Senate Kennedy U.S West Berlin Senate Appropriations Committee

Congress Passes Farm Bill Aims to Cut Surpluses

Congress approves a compromise farm bill sending it to President Kennedy for signature. The measure lowers wheat output through higher price supports for owners who reduce their wheat acreage by at least ten percent and extends programs for corn grains school milk and surplus food disposal to foreign nations.

Washington Congress Kennedy Allen J. Ellender D-La Ellender Senate Agriculture Committee Senate House Conference Committee White House

Sumner's Plains Party Line travels High Plains list

A traveling check line showcases people heading to various places across the High Plains. The item appears on page 13 of Sumner's Plains bulletin, summarizing the intercity movements and routes for readers.

Astro-Guide Sayeaees Sauetere Picins Roger W. Robson Sylvia Porter Peeeneane Ann Lqoders High Plains Sumarion Sumner Plains

Pair in Hijacking Plot Arraigned in El Paso

Leon Bearden 38 and his 16-year-old son Cody faced U S Commissioner Henry Clifton in El Paso in chains for arraignment on charges of hijacking a jet liner and kidnapping its occupants. They allegedly attempted to seize a Los Angeles to Houston flight and divert it to Cuba. Clifton ordered their charges read while Bearden declined to enter a plea.

Leon Bearden Chandler Ariz Cody Phoenix el Paso Bearden U.S Henry C. Clifton Tex Los Angeles

Weather Summary for New Mexico Shows Scattered Thunderstorms

Weather Bureau reports generally cloudy morning in New Mexico with widely scattered thundershowers developing in the afternoon and evening. Central and western areas to be slightly warmer with highs around 80s. Yesterday’s temperatures reached a max near 95 and a min around 62 with sunrises and sunsets noted.

New Mexico Amarillo Texas Panhandie

No Fiddling Charged At London Magistrates Court

Ronald Downs, 29, pleaded guilty to attempting to obtain 50 pounds by a false wager on No Fiddling in an April horse race. He mailed an empty envelope to create a 3:15 pm postmark, then bet 5 pounds on No Fiddling at 10 to 1 after watching the race. He was fired from Fulham District Post Office and fined 15 pounds.

London Ronald Downs West London Downs Britain Fulham Epsom Pos

House Votes Down Senate Tax Revise in Texas

The Texas House rejected the Senate tax package by 97 to 43, a 360 million measure centered on a 2 percent sales tax. Speaker James Turman named five reps and five senators to a conference committee to resolve differences. The Senate bill rewrote the House plan, prompting the not concurrent vote amid concerns over vague references.

Austin House Senate James Turman Charles Ballman Charles Sandah Menton Murray Bob Eckhardt Don Kennard Sandahl

Surveyor Sights Line in Paducah Neighborhood

A surveyor sights his line in the Paducah neighborhood today as part of street work. The brief item notes field crew activity and local location without detailing projects or dates.

Paducah

Embargo on Cuba Studied

The Kennedy Administration weighs a total embargo on Cuba under the trading with the enemy act. Officials say the step has been studied for months as U S Cuba relations deteriorate after eight months of severed diplomatic ties and Castro’s move to shrink the embassy staff in Havana. No decision has yet been reported on ending remaining trade with Cuba.

Washington Cuba Fidel Castro U.S Castro Havana Eisenhower United

Britain votes to open talks on Common Market entry

Parliament approves Macmillan plan by 313 to 5 in Commons and 86 to 17 in Lords opening negotiations for Britain to join the Common Market bloc led by France and West Germany. The move seeks tariff and trade alignment with Europe while maintaining Commonwealth ties.

London Europe West Germany France House of Commons Harold Macmillan Labor House of Lords Britain Millan Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg European Free Trade Association

Weather Summary for Amarillo and Nearby 1941 Readings

The report notes Amarillo had sun on 7 of 215 days in 1941 with a 3 pm Thursday reading. Wind was light from the west, visibility clear in Amarillo, Houston and Dallas showed varied cloud cover and light winds.

Amarillo Houston Dallas

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Izzard United Nations China Russia Wiley Alexander Wes Izzard Formby Was Born Hopkins Crossroads Report D. &. Scott Wellington Associated Press Cody Leon Bearden el Paso Federal Building Ell Paso International Salinger Mexico City Rickards Daily News Index Clifton By Hal R, Cooper
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