Church worker conference postponed to spring
A gathering for ministers and church staff originally set for Thursday at the Coronado Inn has been postponed until spring. Page 15.
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Coronado Inn
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1966
Page
1
Supreme Court to hear Spears eligibility for attorney general
The Texas Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments on State Senator Franklin Spears's eligibility to run for attorney general. Also noted are a Birmingham student protest over voter registration, President Johnson endorsing Great Society costs amid Viet Nam war, a 1965 building valuation above eight million dollars, and Bear quarterback dispute with the Rams over George Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Supreme Court
Franklin Spears
The Logan Act and recent trips to Hanoi
The Logan Act bars private citizens from influencing foreign governments without authorization. Three leftists Herbert Aptheker Staughton Lynd and Thomas Hayden visited North Vietnam and spoke to media on their return, prompting questions about charges and passport approvals. A historical note recalls Dr George Logan whose 1798 act led to Congress naming the law the Logan Act. There is also a Washington security belt tightening with new lists of newsmen who call White House staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Peacenicks
Ooo
Herbert Aptheker
Staughton Lynd
Yale
Thomas Hayden
Peacenick
Students For A Democratic Society
North
George Logan
France
Talleyrand
Logan
George Washington
Congress
New York Transit Strike Deepens As TWU Refuses Plan
The Transport Workers Union rejects interim return to work amid Lindsay proposals. The city endures the 11th day of subway and bus stoppage with traffic lightening but hundreds of thousands stay late or miss work. Transit talks and jail release of TWU leaders shape a tense stalemate as Mayor Lindsay presses for a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Transport Workers Union
John V Lindsay
TWU
Michael Quill
Ward
Goodrich
Sonics
John
Connell
Douglas MacMahon
Lindsay
Louis Waldman
Transit Authority
Joseph E. O'Grady
City Hall
O'Grady
Bank displays Amarillo flag in lobby through Tuesday
A local notice reports Bank of the Southwest will display the City of Amarillo flag in its lobby through next Tuesday. The item includes a light editorial note about concerns over social security and a quip on nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of the Southwest
City of Amarillo
War in Viet Looms As Biggest Issue
President Johnson prepares a State of the Union address amid wartime tension. He aims to outline Viet Nam policy and domestic priorities, with defense spending over half the federal budget and a push to cut New Deal era programs while pursuing a peace offensive. The address, to a joint session, will air to millions and may include a budget figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Congress
Viet Nam
Senate
House
Amarillo
Union
Bill D. Moyers
South Viet Nam
Accom- Johnson
U.S. finds North Vietnamese anti aircraft unit in South Vietnam
American and Australian forces reported discovery of an 18 gun anti aircraft battalion from North Vietnam infiltrating into South Vietnam along the Ho Chi Minh trail. Three North Vietnamese soldiers captured confirmed the unit identity. Three others were killed. in a separate action, U.S. and Australian forces killed 62 Viet Cong with artillery and air strikes about 25 miles from Saigon.
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Saigon
UPS
South Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh Trail
U.S
South
Viet Nam
Plei Me
1St Air
Prattt Laws Probe Voted by House Committee
The House Armed Services Committee voted to investigate the military draft operation to determine if changes are needed or desirable. The panel requested Gen. assistance to assess current procedures and potential reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicage Tribune Press Service
Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Texan Stands By Book in Lyndon Controversy
Texas rancher-historian J Evetts Haley defends A Texan Looks at Lyndon, insisting no substantive facts in his 1964 bestseller have been challenged. He rejects claims of overt government reprisals while noting implied threats. The piece also covers draft policy shifts amid Vietnam and a clash over reclassification of student protesters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Evetts Haley
Johnson
Lyndon
Haley
Canyon
Los Angeles
Congressional
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Draft Board
House Committee
Fred M. Vinson Jr
Vietnam
Vinson
Philip A. Hart
Mich
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Justice Department
Hershey
Col
Arthur Homes
Michigan
Holmes
Hart
Stampede at Shastri Funeral Crowds Cause Heavy Injuries
A stampede at Lal Bahadur Shastri's funeral route in New Delhi injured over 100 mourners as crowds pressed toward his home and the cremation site on the Jumna. Police used batons and ambulances rushed the injured to hospitals while leaders from around the world began arriving for the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Tashkent
Soviet Union
Shastri
Janpath
Jumna
India
White House Tightens Records on Calls to Staff
Washington AP report notes White House will log names of newsmen and others who contact Johnson aides to improve security and efficiency. Moyers cites JFK assassination study and efforts to curb telephone traffic. Some staff fear a Big Brother atmosphere though.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Johnson
Bill D. Moyers
John F. Kennedy
Bundy
Moyers
Tres
White
Rowland Evans
Robele
Ert Novak
Marvin Watson Jr
Sam Moyers
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Ann Landers
Astro-Guide
Santa Fe Spotlight
NY Transport Union
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MacMahon
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Georgia
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Tennessee
Senate Democrats
Capitol
89Th Congress
Doug Marshall
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Viet
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Lalita
McGeorge Bundy
National Security Affairs
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