Denver Post urges federal aid to arts amid Met season collapse
The Denver Post argues for a U S Fine Arts Foundation funding roughly ten million dollars a year to support performing arts as the Metropolitan Opera cancels its season after a union dispute. It warns a government subsidy would shape international perceptions of Americans.
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Kennedy and Johnson pact on presidential disability
Washington dispatch reports last Thursday's news conference outlines a plan for presidential disability. If Kennedy cannot carry out duties, he will hand control to Johnson temporarily, with Kennedy deciding recovery. If Johnson must act, he will consult with Robert Kennedy and Cabinet members before taking the top job.
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Family train trip delights Canyon children
Burns Olson 12 and Cruse 16 of Canyon rode the San Francisco Chief to visit grandparents in Pampa. Their father praised Santa Fe service to the president, noting staff knew the children by name.
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Slayings Linked With NM Murders Trails of Unsolved Killings
Seven unsolved murders in southeastern New Mexico over four years have drawn national headlines and terrified residents. The latest two victims, Patty Sue Pritz and Mattie Restine, were found near Carlsbad after leaving a seaside amusement event, both shot in the head. Authorities seek a madman killer with no suspects identified.
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Red Germans threaten blockade in Berlin move
Berlin reports say communists threatened a blockade similar to 1948 49 to retaliate against West German moves risking East German economy. Allies reportedly oppose drastic action and Bonn sticks to allied coordination. Unilateral trade cancellation could nullify goods traffic pacts for West Berlin.
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East Berlin border sealed to keep spies from East Germany
Soviet press declares border closed to subversives as Red Star Pravda and Komsolskaya Pravda publish warnings and a cartoon. Radio reports East Germany may reopen only after peaceful settlement with West. Russia cites increased readiness after Khrushchev statement.
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Texas League Amarillo Edges Austin In Tight Tilt
In a 17 inning Texas League game Amarillo defeated Austin 2 to 1 after extra innings. The scoreline lists other league results with San Antonio 3 Ardmore 1 and Tulsa 8 Victoria 7.
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Air Force to Extend Service for 28,000 Personnel
The Air Force announced it will retain 28,000 airmen who were scheduled to depart between now and next June 30 for additional periods of up to a specified length. The move aims to bolster manpower during a busy period.
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Lair Readies Answer to Probe Report
Randall County district attorney Lair says he will be ready this morning to answer criticism from the House General Investigations Committee in a report issued Monday night in Austin. The broader military buildup under President Kennedy includes 111 reserve units being alerted for possible active duty, with many volunteers staying on and others frozen for an extra year. The plan mirrors a recent Air Force move to alert National Guard and reserve units for potential federal service, though no immediate calls are expected.
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Lair under fire over Stevens disbarment probe reviews
A 1960 Amarillo hearings committee blamed Lair for inaction in prosecuting former Randall County Judge Roy Joe Stevens. Stevens resigned and was later disbarred after a civil action by the 18th District Grievance Committee. no Randall County criminal action occurred. Lair declined to comment pending review of reports. The Army and Air Force warn of possible call ups with a press briefing set for tomorrow at 2 30 p m EDT. The Air Force expects to lose about 11 500 personnel.
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Senate votes tie to veto power over Kennedy loan plan
The Senate failed to cut Kennedy’s five year development loan request as a 46 46 tie preserved loan authority. Earlier the chamber backed a Dirksen amendment to strike any single loan of 5 million or more. Amendments sought to trim five year totals and constrain UN Congo peacekeeping costs.
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Amarillo Faces 40 Questions Over Interstate 40 Transfer
Amarillo city commissioners confronted a four year dispute over routing of Interstate 40 as private citizens seek to take over the project. Officials said they have no authority to relinquish highway handling and that much right of way has already been purchased.
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Dear Editor on FTC pain relief pills and trust
D. E. Scott from Wellington argues in a Crossroads letter that FTC actions against pain-relief brands threaten public confidence in medicines. He warns government measures could drive individuals to abandon newspapers and tax payments to seek relief. A brief opinion on regulation and consumer trust.
Weather Notes From Amarillo In 1961 Report
The record notes Amarillo weather with sun on 29 of 227 days in 1961. Readings show 3 pm readings, wind in MPH, visibility and cloudy conditions at various cities including Dallas and Houston.
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Scotland Yard probes theft at nudist Sun Club
London August 15 AP Scotland Yard admits a delicate theft case at the Sun Club in Bricket Wood a five acre nudist camp. A member reported four pounds stolen from his pocket in the undressing room and a previously reported twenty shilling theft two months earlier. The secretary suspects a compulsive thief and detectives set a trap with no arrests yet.
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Helium Site Picked for Major Plant in Kansas and Texas
The first helium extraction plant under a new conservation plan, estimated to cost 20 million, will be built near Rushton Kansas by Helix Co a Northern Natural Gas subsidiary. Udall signed the contract in Washington with lawmakers present, signaling multiple sites and firms including White Deer Texas and Liberal Kansas contenders in the next 30 days.
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