A Delight to People Planners A Kennedy State of the Union
Washington readers note a mass conformity theme in the presidents 1962 program. Free medical care for Social Security elderly, mass child immunization, federal agencies to retrain workers displaced by automation, expanded college access and aid, a bureau to end adult illiteracy, and stronger unemployment benefits are promised. Critics warn of a growing urban affairs cabinet and loss of individual choice, while business interests feel overlooked.
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Kennedy sets bold goals for a free world crisis
President outlines vast aims for a strong economy, healthy educated people, and overwhelming military power to end a global civil war, urging unity in duty. He asserts Berlin's danger remains while expressing confidence in America's readiness to bear the burden and glory of freedom before Congress.
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Tariff and Tax Plans Outlined by Kennedy in Congress
President Kennedy asked a hushed Congress for broad power to cut taxes and tariffs as part of a partnership for progress. Speaking from the House rostrum, he urged swift action in a nation ready to seize freedom’s burden and glory.
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Lazbuddie Rancher Announces 18th District Run
Lazbuddie rancher Frank Hinkson 41 announces as Republican candidate for the 18th Congressional District. He joins Amarillo Mayor Jack Seale in seeking the post currently held by Rep. Walter Rogers. Hinkson, longtime Lazbuddie School Board member, lives on an 800 acre ranch with his wife and two sons. He has two married daughters and has resided in the Larbuddie area 27 years.
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Baltimore
Suit Charges Faulty Bins in Grain Storage Building
In U S District Court at Amarillo Carson County Grain Inc and its president Mae H Dean sue Star Manufacturing Co of Oklahoma City for 870 000 alleging breach of contract over a 73 500 grain storage building. They claim water leakage caused grain damage and seek 70 349 75 in damages plus 18 124 75 for repairs and losses. The written contract dated Sept 24 1958 covered construction of a 100 by 300 foot building.
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Quakes Hit Yugoslav Adriatic Coast Island resorts
Belgrade reports a destructive series of earthquakes along Yugoslavia's Adriatic riviera causing heavy damage up to 60 miles inland. The tremors struck today and were felt along the coast and inland areas, prompting assessments of structural impacts and evacuation measures.
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Fantastic Winter Dominates Nation Says Namias
Washington reports Jerome Namias, chief of the Weather Bureau forecasts, calling the season a fantastic invasion of cold polar air. He says the extreme, widespread cold has broken records, especially in the South, and may recur only every 30 to 40 years. Namias heads to Australia for meetings, joking about Waikiki sun tomorrow.
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Bitter cold grips Texas as storm death toll rises
Bitter cold lingered across North and West Texas with sub freezing readings for a fourth day and below zero in the Trans Pecos. The winter storm has been blamed for at least 28 Texas deaths while Rio Grande Valley citrus growers brace for 20s. Edinburg gas service cut after a regulator froze and pipes froze, leaving many residents waterless. Dalhart logged 13 below before warming to 40 above later. A warming trend was forecast by Friday afternoon with Houston and South Texas in the path.
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Weather U. 5. Amarillo and Vicinity Forecast
Fair through Saturday with rising temperatures. Today’s low near 8, high about 36. Northwest Texas fair and warmer, south portion Saturday. West New Mexico 20 to 35, east 30 to 45. Hourly temps yesterday show morning lows around 7 and 9 a.m. Sunrise 7:54 a.m. Sunset 3:55 p.m.
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White House Conference On Recreation For Retired Citizens
A letter to the editor cites a planned White House conference this year to develop a national recreation program for retired citizens. The writer notes concerns that without age centers elderlies may engage in unstructured time and lists potential mischief such as playing chicken and stealing hub caps.
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Amarillo Weather Summary From 1942 Report
fragmentary weather note records sunshine in Amarillo over ten days in 1942 with comparative readings at 3 p.m. on Thursday. mentions wind visibility sky conditions and listed cities including Houston Dallas Oklahoma City with coded data and mile measurements.
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Andes Slide Kills Thousands In Peru Towns
A massive ice and snow avalanche on Mt Huascaran crushed six Peruvian towns killing an estimated 3 000 to 4 000 people. Public Health Minister Eduardo Watson cited virtually no survivors and bodies washed ashore at Chimbote while aid reached the stricken area from Lima and Catho lic relief groups.
Prediction on death toll after disaster rubble collapse
The official estimated the death toll would be small, predicting only 5 to 10 percent of bodies recovered from debris buried over 40 feet deep. He noted ice, rocks and a sea of slush and mud hindered search efforts as rescue teams worked.
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Anti-loan shark bill passes Texas House in 119 to 20 vote
The Texas House approved anti-loan shark legislation 119 to 20 after two days of debate. Sponsor Criss Cole of Houston urged Senate action. Final passage saw support from Charles Ballman Amarillo Wil Ehete Childress Kenneth Kohler Grainger McIlhany Ted Springer and H G Wells. Opposed by J W Buchanan Dumas and Jesse Osborn.
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Tulsa
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Dumas
Jesse Osborn
Muleshwe
Hollywoods Answer to Communism TV special broadcast
A taped anti communist meeting titled Hollywoods Answer to Communism features 12 000 stars and citizens and airs today 6 50 to 9 p m on KGNC TV Channel 4 The program includes W Cleon Skousen Sen Thomas J Dodd Rep Walter H Judd and Dr Fred C Schwarz It is sponsored by Pioneer Natural Gas Co Southwestern Public Service Co and KGNC TV The piece also covers loan bill debates including Osborn s stance on small loans and 1 rate details
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Fred C. Schwarz
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Mrs. Eleanor Kitzki Saves Two Children in Basement Fire
Mrs. Eleanor Kitzki carried the two-year-old sisters from their home in one trip after a basement fire broke out. She and the children were at the house while the mother, Mrs. Donald S. Constantineau, ran an errand, and they were observing their 14th wedding anniversary.
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