Racketeer Dio linked to Hoffa in wiretap hearing
Senate investigators disclosed a wiretapped recording in which Johnny Dio names Jimmy Hoffa, while Dio refused to admit any link to Hoffa, invoking the Fifth Amendment as the tape was played in Washington. The recording was made by New York police in February without the participants’ knowledge.
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Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Associated Press
Lyndon Johnson Civil Rights Leadership and Genius
The piece lauds Lyndon Johnson for guiding a stalled civil rights bill to passage in the Senate. It credits his patient bargaining, personal conferences, and timing, noting he supported ballot access while backing Southern leaders on jury trials. It argues his leadership and political genius shaped the outcome and presidential prospects.
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Lyndon Johnson
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Senate
Johnson
Okmulgee name debated by readers and locals
Kathryn Henry Morris in Hobbs New Mexico challenges the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Today claim that Okmulgee means boiling water. She recalls interviewing Creek founder Sam Haynes who said burbling water and notes the word burbling reminded her of pubbling. Also a golf partner comments on the partnership tournament.
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Daily News
Hobbs
N.M
Okmulgee
Oklahoma Today
Gladys Jeffords
Old Sam Haynes
Old Sam
KGNC-TV Colorcast Club Matinee Theaters Show Times
KGNC TV schedules a Colorcast Club matinee at 11 30 a m and a theater program at 1 p m. The listings indicate two daytime broadcasts for today.
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Kgnc-Tv
Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Bertha Approaches
Tropical storm Bertha churned off the Louisiana coast and was forecast to reach hurricane strength overnight. At 10 p.m. it was about 165 miles south of New Orleans with winds near 65 mph and expected to rise to 75 mph, moving west northwest at 10 to 12 mph toward western Louisiana and Texas. Tides of three to six feet were forecast for tomorrow as authorities warned of the looming danger.
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Bertha
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Texas
Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Audrey
O. B. Carter
Cameron
Plainview Residents Respond to Leopold Parole Bid Rejection
Local residents express strong opinions on the rejection of Nathan Leopold parole as discussed by the high court and parole board. The conflict highlights public concern over sentencing and release decisions.
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Plainview
Parole Board
Nathan Leopold
Dream Pacific sky path ends in Hawaii survival
A C97 flying from Travis Air Force Base to Hickam AFB with 67 aboard made a forced landing at Hilo Hawaii after engine failures left two blades destroyed and one propeller detached. Maj. Samuel Tyson 37 of Council Bluffs Iowa led the crew through a 61 percent hour perilous flight earning praise from passengers and the Military Air Transport Command which recommended him for the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Viki Grote
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Travis Air Force Base
California
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Tyson
Military Air Transport Command
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Hickam Air Force Base
Oahu
Ambulance Calls Reported Through Night in Amarillo
Sirens sounded for multiple incidents with three traffic accidents and a sick call. Ambu lance units transported patients to St. Anthony's Northwest Texas Hospital and AAFB Hospital, with details at 8th Grand 7th Jackson and 1013 N Fairfield.
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St. Anthony’s Hospital
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St. Anthony's Hospital
Senate Panel Approves Amarillo AFB Construction Funding
The Senate Armed Services Committee on August 8 authorized 2,272,000 for military construction at Amarillo Air Force Base.
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Amarillo Air Force Base
Courtesy club linked to business firms and public service
The article notes PBX club members emphasize service and courtesy in linking the public with business firms. It also reports on page 21 about this club and cites a Lyndon Johnson office announcement regarding authorization for additional construction and other purposes to be considered by the Senate Appropriations committee. Armed Services approved 1 445 285 000 for military construction including Amarillo base with House total 231 337 000 less than last month. House committee approved 9 595 000 for Amarillo base construction, and observers say Senate action may align funds with House totals.
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Lyndon Johnson
Senate Appropriations Committee
Armed Services Committee
Amarillo Air Force Base
House
Genius at Organization New Defense Chief Named
A prominent defense official balances reform with experience as McElroy departs from a 285000 role. Page 27 coverage notes the new chief and ongoing restructuring.
Land rights clash over New Mexico ranch lands
Federal Judge restores 15 of 27 000 acres to rancher John Prather amid McGregor missile range seizure. Prather vows to keep the land for his children and to continue the fight, stating he would die at home rather than leave. Eviction efforts were paused. title remains unsettled as the Army retains the broader property.
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McGregor
New Mexico
U.S
Stone Ranch
Albuquerque
Rogers
McNeany
Gunman dies after lob lobby shootout in Indianapolis
Everitt Sparks, 30, an ex convict from Forest Grove Oregon, opened fire in a crowded lobby of the Sheraton Lincoln hotel after a forged check dispute. He wounded a police officer and a 19 year old girl before retreating to his room on the 12th floor where he was killed in a gun battle with police. Two women and a man in the room surrendered. one woman briefly claimed to be Sparks wife.
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Ind
Everett Sparks
Forest Grove
Ore
Sheraton-Lincoln
Sparks
Travis Gatewood
Norfolk, Va
Amarillo Weather Notes and Sparks Group Case Summary
Weather report cites Amarillo 192 days of sun in 1957 with clear skies. Police say Maude Loretta Booth 22 travelled with Sparks group from Des Moines and Dorothy Norris 28 from St. Louis met group hours earlier. Norris claimed invitation to a room for a drink and facts appeared consistent.
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Houston
Pily Clay
Dallas
Maude Loretta Booth
Sparks
Des Moines
Iowa
Dorothy Norris
St. Louis
Amarillo and Vicinity Friday Weather Forecast
Fair morning then partly cloudy afternoon with little temperature change. High near 95, low around 68. Panhandle and South Plains similar, with scattered clouds expected in the afternoon. Sunrise 6 92 a.m. sunset 7 42 p.m.
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Ncccceree
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BenJack Cage Expected in Dallas to Face Charges
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade said promoter BenJack Cage should return to Dallas County within a week to face charges of misusing about 600000 of others money while managing ICT Insurance Co. Cage had arrived in Havana from Caracas and vanished. Wade expects Cage to testify before a grand jury and could invite him to do so.
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Henry Wade
Playboy
BenJack Cage
Dallas County
ICT Insurance Co
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Cage
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Cuba
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Hotel Nacional
Baseball Scores From Western and Major Leagues
Western League results Amarillo 9 Dex Moines 2 Pueblo 8 Topeka 6 Lincoln 2 Colorado Springs 2 in. Sioux City 6 Albuquerque 4 American League Chicago 7 Kansas City 4 Washington 6 New York 1 Baltimore 4 Horton Cleveland 4 Detroit National League Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 3 Milwaukee 5 Cincinnati New York 12 Brooklyn 3 Chicano 4 St Louis 3
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