Conservative Drive Lags in 1962 Elections Outlook
The piece notes no sign of a revived Conservative movement within the Republican Party ahead of 1962 and beyond. It discusses the Nixon-Rockefeller compromise, potential for a third party, and upcoming Congress acting on federal programs seen as drifting toward socialism. It highlights Goldwater’s rising influence and Brinkley’s assessment.
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New York
That and This Group of Oklahoma Snippets in Mixed Grins
A local column blends satire and small town notes, mentioning a Kennedy brain trust talk among Amarillo businessmen, a near camel sighting between Alva and Woodward, plans from 83 year old Warry Gardner of Amarillo, a shift to leisure for Plains Chevrolet PR man, and a nod to watching Kennedy’s inauguration.
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Kennedy Brain Trust
Harvard
George Williams
Amarillo
Alva
Woodward
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Oklahoma
George
Warry Gardner
Lprgest
Plains Chevrolet
Harry
Jackson
Farmer Dies In Accident Near Hooker Oklahoma
A Texas County farmer died and another was severely injured when two pickup trucks collided at a county road intersection near Hooker. The deceased is Lee Roy Bailey, 39, from two miles west of the crash site. Louis Rapp, 35, from a half mile south of the scene, remained in critical condition at Epworth Hospital in Liberal, Kansas.
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Surplus Age in the United States Opinion Note
Dear Editor notes that job loss is called labor surplus rather than unemployment and discusses a neighbor's view that the term has better political implications. He predicts historians will dub an emerging Surplus Age in the U.S. due to surplus labor food debt experts and Harvard men.
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Memorial fund benefit set for Tulsa police chief’s death
Dumas hosts a benefit movie Saturday to raise money for the Robert Potter Memorial Fund honoring Robert Potter, Tulia assistant police chief shot Christmas night. The fund trustees include First National Bank of Tulsa and local officials urge community aid at a Pampa meeting Tuesday.
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Beaumont LCB official grilled over liquor enforcement
Legislative probes focused on Beaumont district supervisor Fl Roy Mauldin Jr. and his handling of liquor board duties amid allegations about enforcement and personal finances. The session also questioned Coke Stevenson Jr. in Austin as the inquiry broadened into ongoing vice conditions and related testimony.
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Austin
Senate Talk Battle Begins
Washington January 5 The Senate debate over changing rules to curb filibusters unfolds with liberals aiming for a vote before Kennedy’s January 20 inauguration. Senator Richard Russell cautions on timing while noting both sides want to speak first before proceedings continue on the plan.
Capital New Faces in New Mexico Politics
Will Harrison reviews fresh political talent in Santa Fe, profiling rising figures shaping New Mexico's capital policy and party dynamics. The essay highlights backgrounds, goals, and potential impact on state governance.
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Kennedy study urges measured steps to beat slump
New York AP report says President elect Kennedy received a committee’s recommendations for swift emergency actions to combat the business downturn. They favor monetary and fiscal tools, with a possible temporary income tax cut if conditions worsen in spring, to take effect immediately under withholding and run through year end.
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NM Study Gigs Court System
A legislative report from the seven member State Judicial System Study Committee led by Sen. Fabian Chavez urges abolishing the justice of the peace system and establishing judge qualifications at all levels. The 40 page document, prepared by UNM Professor Frederick Trion, calls the JP system antiquated and unworkable, while recommending broader study of district and supreme courts.
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Santa Fe
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University of New Mexico
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New Mexico
Daniel Sets Election Date in Texas Senate Race
Gov. Price Daniel fixed a special U.S. Senate election for April 4 to fill Lyndon Johnson's vacated seat. Interim Senator William Blakley, appointed by Daniel, continues to hold the office.
Amarillo voters face crowded race with runoff possible
In 1961 Amarillo leads with five days of sun as Blakley and eight others enter a crowded race for local or state seats. If no candidate wins a majority a runoff will be held about a month later. Notables include U S Rep Jim Wright Fort Worth State Senator Henry Gonzalez San Antonio and former State Rep Maury Maverick San Antonio The list also mentions John Tower Wichita Falls Hugh Lea Orange and other figures as the campaign unfolds.
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Fort Worth
Henry Gonzalez
San Antonio
Maury Maverick
John Tower
Wichita Falls
Hugh
Lea
Orange
Attorney-Engi- Amarllo
Jor
Bobbie Thorne
Wortham Dallas
U S Renews Charges of Intervention in Laos
The United States reiterates claims of ongoing Soviet and communist interference in Laos despite doubt from allies. State Department spokesman says Laos remains grave with increasing active communist support and no information prompting retraction.
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United States
Laois
State Department
Joseph Reap
Laos
Bangkok
U.S
Asia
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Shine on Action Plains Party Line page 20 report
Samarion Sumner, woman’s page editor, highlights a youth focus in the Daily News Woman’s Pages. A glossy chrome refresh accompanies the section, inviting readers to turn to page 20 for features on young people.
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John Crosby
Roger W. Babson
Santa Fe Spotlight
Sylvia Porter
Plains
Daily News
Samarion Sumner
Castro’s War Plea Brushed Off by UN
Castro’s government urged imminent U S invasion by Marines and turned Havana into a military camp with heavy weapons. U N Security Council ignored the claim as Castro blamed Eisenhower for Tuesday’s diplomatic break and left an opening for Kennedy.
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Weather overview for Amarillo and nearby regions
Partly cloudy with little temperature change through Saturday. Amarillo area low 24 and high 33. Northwest Texas: partly cloudy in north, clouds in south, chance of drizzle or light rain in extreme south tonight, temperatures similar. New Mexico north fair by Saturday night. San Juan Basin highs near 30, elsewhere 40 to 55. Sunrise 7 56 a.m. Sunset 5 9m.
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