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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1964
Page
1
A optimistic forecast for 1964 predicts a surge in agri industry across the Golden Spread. Sugar refining from beets and meat packing from cattle feedlots lead growth alongside soy bean processing and sesame seed prospects. New water from Sanford reservoir and Ogallala wells boost industrial potential as agriculture expands.
Wes Izzard reports in a humorous column that Cameron Roach explains a new check numbers game to the Down town Kiwanians. The piece recalls Clyde Moore s suggestion for a tie with writing space for memoranda of numbers and notes a Texas gun claim on NBC Today and public reaction to the broadcast.
Roy Evans of the Texas AFL-CIO said labor discourages Don Yarborough from running if Gov. John Connally seeks re election. Yarborough has not announced his plan and weighs the Kennedy assassination aftermath and Texas issues before deciding. Evans cites Connally's strengthened position and a cooling Goldwater effect on Republicans.
A 19-year-old Clarendon High senior was killed when his truck split in half by a passenger train. In Liberal Kansas labor liberal minority coalition debates, Yarborough governor bid discussed. Sugar beet plant prospects boost with beet supply. A 10-acre site near Liberal for a multi state youth home donated by local families. Ute Dam water progress for five New Mexico cities may await in Roswell Chamber update.
Roy R. Whittenburg, Amarillo businessman and rancher, was elected yesterday by the directors to succeed the late B. E. Walker as president of Plains Radio Broadcasting Co. He will lead KGNC in the city and KFYO in Lubbock while residing along the Canyon Highway.
President Johnson, after considering a veto, signed a $4.4 billion public works bill. He protested a section that would bar the Panama Canal Co. from disposing of real property without prior Congressional committee approval. He cited four U.S. attorneys general who argued the rule delegates executive power to committees in violation of the Constitution.
A letter to the editor critiques anti hate campaigns while discussing a White House memo. It notes President Johnson to treat a provision as information and keep committees informed about Panama Canal property. The text mentions Army engineers tax and energy projects and lists several power agencies and authorities.
A prominent New Mexican and former Kiwanis International president will headline the Amarillo Downtown Kiwanis Club installation banquet Friday. The event marks a civic milestone as local leaders gather in the City Commission chambers to honor three retiring city employees with 61 years of combined service.
Reading snippets show comparative readings at 3 p.m. Tuesday across Amarillo Houston Dallas Oklahoma City and Clay. Data include wind directions speeds visibility sky conditions and ptly clear entries with mph values and mile distances.
Prominent New Mexican Merle Tucker, former Kiwanis International president, will be the guest speaker at Amarillo Downtown Kiwanis Club’s installation banquet Friday at 7 p.m. at the Amarillo Country Club. Tucker is a longtime broadcaster and former Amarillo resident who has held several public roles in New Mexico and national organizations.
U.S. Weather Bureau reports fair and warmer conditions in Amarillo and vicinity with a shift to partly cloudy and cooler by Thursday. North Texas: clear to partly cloudy, warmer today, fair and slightly cooler Thursday. New Mexico sees partly cloudy north and fair south today, little temperature change with highs 40 to 65 and lows from near 0 to 25 above in mountains and high valleys.
A New Year opens amid prayers for peace as Khrushchev notes a relaxation of tension and leaders including Johnson Douglas-Home Erhard Gerhardsen pledge unity and disarmament. Global celebrations unfold in Moscow Buenos Aires and Rome as crowds revel while tensions remain possible.
Liberal Kansas ends trading stamps use after city commission adopts an ordinance under Home Rule powers. The measure targets all trading stamps amid debates over costs to consumers and retailers. Violations carry a fine up to $100 or three months jail, with each day a separate offense.
President Charles de Gaulle, in a yearend address to the nation, stated France will continue developing its hydrogen bomb to ensure a capable thermonuclear armament. He touted national reclaiming of destiny since 1940, and set 1964 goals including European unity, aid to underdeveloped nations, and world peace. He defended excluding Britain from the Common Market while hoping Soviet bloc reforms move closer to the West, and noted 1963 as a peaceful year following the Algerian War with no shots fired.
Television guide lists New Year's events and games with channel and start times. Parades include Cotton Bowl Parade at 10 a.m. on Channel 10, Tournament of Roses on Channel 4, Mummers on Channel 4, with two football bowl games on Channel 7 and Channel 4, plus additional Cotton and Rose Bowl telecasts on Channel 10 and Channel 4.
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