02 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1965
Page
1
A clipped entry notes this year staying slower than the pace seen in 1004, with analysts citing weather conditions and timing discrepancies as contributing factors. Local officials urge caution in interpreting short term data while highlighting the need for continued monitoring.
Britain would fight any Rhodesian regime attempt to cut power supplies from Kariba dam to Zambia copper mines. Associated press report notes global tensions amid Rhodesia and Kariba complex.
A heavily garbled OCR passage references wheat counts, seed timing, and a mix of names and roles. It mentions a person named Jack Smith and a line about someone running away to sea, with scattered phrases about machinery, plumbers, and a variety of teen workers. The overall sense is disjointed notes from a newspaper page.
A Cap reek High choir concert joins Gordon Sultx and Bill Cormack from Tascosa for a 140 voice program of patriotic and Christmas music at 7:30. The free performance offers a lively cross-town cultural event worth the drive across El Paso.
The Miami International airlift brought Cuban refugees to the United States after delays caused by equipment issues and red tape. Among 24 children, many babes in arms, arrivals included Barbara Loveych and her 2 year old daughter. The group, mostly well dressed and healthy, spoke of relief at reaching free territory and resuming resettlement in various U S cities.
A three judge federal panel in Austin questioned U S officials and Texas attorneys on the poll tax requirement as a voting prerequisite. Judges warned Texans not to assume they can vote next year without paying the tax and indicated appeals are likely past the January 31 deadline.
Money markets buffed the U.S. hold the line on rates though the trend could reverse. Treasury bond prices fell, pushing yields to about 4.5 percent, the highest in four decades and near the prime rate banks charge top borrowers. Fowler warned a broad rise would be premature, with private sector needed to improve the balance of payments.
London reports sharp British pressure on Rhodesia including halting purchases and cutting cash and credit. Prime Minister Harold Wilson says quick, sharp moves are needed to end the rebellion. Commonwealth ministers fly to negotiate terms for British air bases as The Eagle carrier cruises off East Africa to back troop movements toward Lusaka Ndola and Livingstone.
Suzanne Hoambrecker, 33, became the ninth fatality from the Keokuk National Guard Armory explosion and fire during a Thanksgiving Eve square dance. She died at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, as six other Keokuk victims remained hospitalized in Texas in serious condition.
Two Bridgeport Boy Scouts filed separate negligence actions in Superior Court seeking a total of 175000 in damages for frostbite injuries from a February hiking trip. Jerome Dobson seeks 100000 and Michael Barnett 75000. Defendants include Pamperang Council Boy Scouts of America Inc and scoutmaster Alfred Doughty. The suits allege extreme cold wind and temperatures to eight degrees during the Feb 12-13 hike in Trumbull and claim council negligence in overnight camping in such weather.
Viet Cong troops launched four dawn raids in Quang Tin and Quang Ngai provinces hitting Tam Ky and Quang Ngai City areas. An American compound in Tam Ky came under small arms fire and grenades, while a government platoon was wiped out southwest of Quang Ngai City. An Air Force leaflet drop over Hanoi marked the war’s largest single propaganda effort. US casualties for last week reached 40 dead, 117 wounded, and five missing, bringing total American deaths this year to 1108. Meanwhile Viet Cong actions totaled a record 1,038 last week, though many were small in scale.
Frank Borman and James Lovell completed medicals for a 14 day Gemini mission. Dr. Charles Berry said the crews are relaxed and everything looks good after thorough physical examinations. The pair had previously cheered opposite sides in the Army Navy game.
The story notes Borman and Lovell near launch for Gemini, with Gemini 6 pilots Schirra and Stafford waiting for a nine day gap. It also covers the AMA and AMA backed nonparticipation stance against Medicare and the 50 000 estimated doctors participating or refusing direct payments.
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