13 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1965
Page
1
Four Fedway employees identified a new suspect in the 10000 dollar Oklahoma City store robbery from Oct 21. The suspect was arrested by Oklahoma City police Sunday morning.
The Top of the Day section reports a Dallas-bound flight with pilot Robert Forte of Little Rock. Hollis Oklahoma residents approved an $80,000 bond to fund an $160,000 municipal airport project.
On the USS Independence a jet fuel leak and fire injured eleven crewmen and caused a mishap on the deck during launch preparations for Gemini 6 after a Dragon of Titan 2 rocket misfire delayed the mission. A second push toward a Wednesday or Thursday liftoff followed as the launch team regrouped.
A London gang broke into S. J. Shrubsole near the British Museum in Bloomsbury and stole about 50 000 pounds worth of antique silver. They cut through a joist and disabled an alarm, then fled with sacks loaded into a truck, police say.
A young gunman from Salinas abducted the Dusharme family near Castroville and forced them to drive 280 miles to a remote ranger station while claiming to need money for an electric guitar. He threatened the family and later gave shifting explanations to officers about his motives and status as a fugitive.
The Commerce Department forecasts 1966 construction outlays at 72.7 billion dollars, led by private work at 50.3 billion and public projects at 22.4 billion. Housing remains weak while overall activity is strong with a projected 6 percent gain next year.
Bravo Company of the 502nd Regiment, 101st Airborne, fighting near Da Nang, used hand axes in a fierce close combat against Viet Cong forces. The clash left several Americans wounded and one Viet Cong fighter killed, with helicopters evacuating the injured amid sniper fire.
In war torn Saigon an infantry captain demands a Santa Claus suit for a party for orphans. He clashes with a Special Services sergeant over supply channels and threatens to fight for the costume. He exits with the red dyed outfit amid torn red tape.
Houston owner Roy Hofheinz removed General Manager Paul Richards on Sunday and named Grady Hatton to manage the Astros. Tal Smith was named vice president and director of player personnel. Norris remains under contract and may receive another position.
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