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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1962

Page

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Dr Edward Teller to Speak at Nuclear Space Seminar

Dr Edward Teller, a controversial yet respected physicist, will speak at the Municipal Auditorium next Monday afternoon. The Hungarian-American scientist has been a vocal advocate on fallout risks and H-bomb development and will headline the Nuclear Space Seminar next Monday and Tuesday.

Edward Teller Science DR. Teller Municipal Auditorium Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel Old Tascosa

Mason King On Cowboys and The Ranching Heritage

Mason King notes how many business fortunes creators buy cattle ranches to stay connected to land and people. He contrasts corporate coldness with cowmen’s warmth, independence, and mutual respect, likening them to Genesis stewards who gained dominion over cattle and the earth. He aimed to join them by buying in and becoming the best cowman. He wonders if younger generations grasp this heritage.

Mason King Pate

U S Subs Rendezvous Under Pole

President Kennedy announced that two American atomic powered submarines the Skate and Seadragon completed a historic rendezvous under the North Pole. The submarines met July 31 during an Arctic anti submarine exercise and are returning to port with expected arrivals late August.

Washington Aug North Pole Kennedy New London, Conn Pearl Harbor

Non-Partisan Kiwanis luncheon sparks partisan pledges

In South Amarillo a Kiwanis luncheon featured Bryce Beard for the GOP and Carl Hill for the Democrats speaking on politics. Moderated by Marion Bruce, the event at Val's Steak House included mutual pledges not to attack, followed by pointed criticisms as each side framed a call for responsible government.

GOP Golden Opportunity Party Carl Hill Democrats

Crossroads Report on Congressman Pay and Time

Dear Editor, a reader criticizes Congressman Gross and colleagues for earning over 830 an hour for limited productive time daily. The writer suggests paying lawmakers on a commission, earning only a percentage of public funds they can divert, highlighting fringe benefits as a cushion. D. E. Scott Wellington.

D. E. Scott Wellington

Group of Cuban refugee doctors speak in Cleveland

A statement from Cuban refugee doctors in Cleveland blames themselves for ignoring politics before it was too late and cites Sam Gompers on profits. The piece notes the national debt surpassing 300 billion, then shifts to a marriage in school by Wes Izzard.

Cleveland Sam Gompers American Federation of Labor

De Gaulle Survives Assassination Bid Near Paris

President Charles de Gaulle escaped unharmed after anti-government gunmen attacked his official car near Paris with submachineguns. Tires were damaged as the convoy was ambushed from three cars near Petit Clamart. A large police manhunt is underway for the attackers.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Petit Clamart Villacoublay Military Airport

Weather Summary for Amarillo and Vicinity

Clear to partly cloudy today with a chance of thundershowers. Highs expected 88 to 92. Northwest Texas: clear to mostly cloudy today through Friday with scattered storms, turning cooler later today and Friday. highs 92 to 95. Northern New Mexico: partly cloudy today with clearing tonight. scattered storms this afternoon and evening. highs near 80 to 85. Yesterday temperatures ranged from 68 to 91 with a 24-hour precipitation of .04.

U.S Amarillo Northwest Texas Panhandle New Mexico Eost

Seats for Seminar Are Still Available This Friday

Reservations continue for the Golden Spread Nuclear Seminar at Tri-State Fairgrounds starting Friday. The $15 registration covers events and Space Age exhibits from NASA, the Air Force, and industry leaders. Notable speakers include Dr Edward Teller and Dr Lloyd V. Berkner among others. events run Sunday through Tuesday with receptions and banquets for registrants only.

Golden Spread Tri-State Fairgrounds National Aeronautics and Space Administration United States Air Forces U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Texas Atomic Energy Research Commission American Telephone & Telegraph General Telephone US. Department of Commerce The Bureau of Mines Tasecosa Herring Hotel de Ralah Owormman Af J. D. Williams Joe Collyns San Angelo

Ten Amarillo projects eyed for early action

About 250 Amarillo residents attended the second Town Hall style Citizens Action Program meeting at Vic Mon. The study groups proposed ten high priority projects led by CAP general chairman B R Barfield. Attendees ranked priorities and submitted their own order of action on printed forms. The top items include private enterprise driven commercial and industrial redevelopment, comprehensive community planning in all areas, and the provision of a convention hotel.

Citizens Action Program Paul Timmons Amarillo Vic Mon B. R. Barfield CAP

Weather Summary for Amarillo and Nearby Cities

Amarillo has had sun on 225 of 234 days in 1962. Comparative readings at 3 PM show Houston at 8 days with 10 miles per hour winds and cloudy conditions. Dallas 18 days with 15 miles per hour. Oklahoma City 10 days with 15 miles per hour and fair conditions.

Amarillo Houston Dallas Okla City

Political TV Time Denied by Networks in 1940s Contests

New York August 22 The American and National Broadcasting companies rejected a Republican proposal to shorten night time TV shows by five minutes this fall to reserve prime time for paid political broadcasts. The Columbian Broadcasting System rejected the plan last week. The GOP proposal targeted gubernatorial senate and local race political spots.

American and National Broadcasting Companies Today Republican Party Columbian Broadcasting System GOP

Connally Seeks Texas Governor Post At Rally

John Connally told about 300 area Democrats in Pampa that if his opponent aims to face Kennedy and Johnson he should withdraw and run in the 1964 presidential election. He spoke at a four-county rally, warning of new pressures as Berlin tensions reemerge in the international scene.

Beard Republican Party of Texas Republican Party Tampa Preston Smith Fritz Thompson Grainger McIlhaney John Connally Walter Rogers Waggoner Carr Pampa Johnson Connally Shamrock, Lubbock Texline Connally Gray, Carson Hutchinson Ochiltree

Jerlin Fight Escalates as Berlin Tensions Rise

The Berlin crisis deepens as Soviet authorities announce the abolition of the Russian commandant’s office in Berlin. The move signals a tightening diplomatic squeeze and raises the prospect of a climactic confrontation.

Berlin Defense Ministry

U S Army probes East Berlin moves after Berlin command end

U S Army vehicles entered East Berlin early today to test whether the Soviet abolition of its Berlin command aimed to curb Western movement. The cars encountered no difficulties and authorities said no firm conclusions could be drawn from the test. Western allies await any planned harassment measures.

Berlin East Berlin

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