15 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1967
Page
1
The man accused of developing the gas used to exterminate Jews in Nazi Germany goes on trial in Stuttgart. Observers note the case as a historic pivot in postwar memory and war crime accountability.
A new Helium Centennial Time Column Monument and Museum will be built north of I 40 at The Anchor Boulevard in Amarillo. The project approval marked a key cultural addition for the city as planners move toward construction.
The Civil Aeronautics Board sides with ending VIP lounges as discriminatory, arguing special clubs favor certain fliers over others. The piece recalls TWA Ambassador Club and American Admirals Club while critiquing regulation and socialism through airport lounge memories and a 1949 Frankfurt visit.
The article highlights Denver claiming Mile High status with a sign reading Altitude 5 280 feet along the route from downtown to Stapleton Airport. It also mentions St Louis and Amarillo adopting stainless steel golf tees and an inverted tee shaped helium shaft for display. It ends with a quip about confidence and doubt from Wynn Veale of Pampa.
Senate leader Mansfield warned American jets now bomb targets less than one minute from China. Eisenhower voiced approval of the strikes while urging restraint. White House officials said Lang Son railroad attacks fit Johnson’s no wider war pledge amid border restrictions and possible Hanoi reactions.
Michele Koons of San Diego is killed and Julie Helgesen of Albert Lea dies in a second attack near Trout Lake while Roy Ducat of Perrysburg is seriously mauled. Paul Dunn and others recount their frantic attempts to flee and survive as rangers search the scene 20 miles from the initial campground.
Amarillo will host a helium centennial museum and monument to celebrate the discovery 100 years ago. Charles Hinton chairs the Amarillo centennial committee which notes the site will attract Southwest tourism with four stainless steel columns and an exhibits building on a 105 acre tract north of I 40 at Anchor Boulevard. Henry Wheeler Jr of the U S Bureau of Mines says the cost will be borne by Amarillo residents. R V Claytor of United States Steel cites helium supply in the region and Amarillo’s selection over Dumas and Lawrence Kansas.
Washington officials say the presidential signing of the new Panama Canal treaties is delayed indefinitely due to opposition in Panama and domestic controversy. The delay follows a stalled election cycle in Panama with President Robles facing a weak coalition and extensive consultations over the treaties.
The Joint Chiefs urged restoring some military aid in President Johnson's foreign assistance bill. They warned that cutting arms aid could provoke Soviet or Chinese aggression. Senators Dirksen Jackson and Stennis backed restoring funds, under Fulbright's leadership.
Randall County commissioners reached a stalemate over displaying pictures of former county judges in the courthouse foyer. County Judge Lloyd King voted against the proposal after debate led by Terry Mariis. The board approved the exhibit and also raised Juvenile Probation Officer Woody Pond’s salary from 275 to 560 dollars monthly and authorized meal-price negotiations with a Canyon restaurant for jail prisoners.
Dallas will start enforcing its new anti hippie ordinance Monday. City Manager Scott McDonald told the City Council that violators would be arrested. Stone Place pedestrians, including hippies and street preachers, must obtain permits for demonstrations or unusual acts. Permits limit activities to a two hour window from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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