03 Jan 1967
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1967
Page
1
Detectives suspect a woman slipped into the Dulwich College Art Gallery Monday night and stole eight artworks worth up to 8.4 million dollars. It is described as history's largest art theft.
An Amarillo couple died within minutes of each other Monday morning likely from heart attacks. One person arrived dead at Northwest Texas Hospital while the other died shortly after arriving at the same facility.
North Vietnam spurned a British bid to start peace talks though the United States and South Vietnam accepted the plan. Prime Minister Harold Wilson cut short vacation to discuss the setback with aides and George Brown as Hanoi called the move double talk to mislead world opinion. Pope Paul VI congratulated Wilson on his bid while South Vietnam said it would follow President Johnson in backing the three power meeting.
U S Phantom jets shot down seven MIG21s near Hanoi in the biggest air clash of the war. B52 bombers pressed the fight with predawn strikes near Hue and later hit a Communist HQ in Quang Tin. No American losses were reported as dogfights raged 30 to 40 miles from the capital.
A visit with Mayor F. W. Wallace confirms Amarillo’s new city hall shows strong planning for long-term capital outlays. The piece notes past cramped quarters, praises the mayor and commission, and invites readers to tour the new city hall in a future issue.
The Amarillo City Commission invites the public to a 3 p.m. meeting in the new City Hall commission room with 140 colorful chairs. Agenda includes first reading of a street and alley assessment ordinance covering 14 projects and discussion of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department water tap request for Palo Duro Park.
Michigan Governor George Romney 59 dazzles crowd at the inaugural ball dancing with numerous women as uniformed state police shield him from admirers. Lenore Romney watches from the fringe as the governor continues to dance and enjoy the event.
The Viet Cong announce a seven day cease-fire from Feb 8 to Feb 15 to celebrate Tet. The United States and South Vietnam agree to a four day truce. The South Vietnam Liberation armed forces order a halt to attacks on all allied troops during the truce period.
Scotland Yard analyzes a two inch drill tip and neutron analysis to trace manufacture. Officials consider a woman may have slipped through a panel and selected eight paintings from a 600 piece collection. Detectives also weigh the possibility of a slim man aided by a bearded accomplice.
In Havana Prime Minister Fidel Castro urged European nations to free themselves from Yankee imperialist policies and support Latin American revolutions. He called for European economic aid despite Washington pressure and warned Europeans they have much to gain from upheaval, addressing 200000+ at Revolutionary Plaza on the revolution’s eighth anniversary.
U S 1st Division soldiers raise scholarships by skimming poker pots dice games and beer money. Over four months more than 59000 has funded a dozen scholarships with 80 more in process. The drive, inspired by Sgt Ralph Nunez killed in June, pits units to fund the Big Red One scholarship fund and includes fundraising at mess halls and special events.
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