13 Jan 1965
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1965
Page
1
One of four Curry County jail escapees, Isaac W. Lea aged 36, was found Tuesday afternoon in an Amarillo bar and returned to Clovis that night. The incident stems from Sunday night’s breakout as authorities continue search for the remaining fugitives.
A column riffs on Frank Stockton's tale The Lady of the Tiger to frame U S options in Viet Nam. It questions whether the tiger is China or victory and ponders choosing to stay home or pursue all out effort. It also recalls a Texas High School football band dual role anecdote from Warrant Officer Ross Whitehead.
A $5 million hospital construction in Plainview is set to start early next year. Ronald L. Gooch named Donley County agent, succeeding H. M. Breedlove who retired after 30 years. Dumas Chamber of Commerce elects W. D. Jones as president with Harold Shoulders and Bill Cassel as officers. New Plainview Chamber of Commerce board elected during breakfast meeting Tuesday.
A fragment notes a housing project in Klorida for retired detectives named Sherlock Homes. It also mentions a Midwest college with a policy on athletic letters and a humorous remark about a ski fan who cannot ski but enjoys a ride.
Dean Burch announces resignation as Republican National Chairman to be replaced by Ray Bliss with Barry Goldwater’s approval. The move aims to steady party leadership as broader party figures weigh future strategy.
Dean Burch will resign as Republican national chairman on April 1 and Ohio GOP Chairman Ray Bliss will take over. The move, announced with Barry Goldwater present, aims to prevent a party split. Burch, 38, will submit his resignation at the national committee meeting in Chicago January 22-25. Bliss, 47, a long-time Ohio party veteran, accepts the leadership role.
A 36 year old escapee from the Curry County jail was captured in an Amarillo tavern by two Potter County deputies. He was among four inmates who escaped Sunday by over powering a jailer. Three other escapees remain at large.
The New Mexico State Board of Finance declined to approve the BEF allocation of the million dollar educational bond issue. The decision followed university protests and directs BEF to reconvene with BEF chair William Gilbert to determine next steps.
Capt. Democratic Rep. Albert Watson loses seniority for backing Barry Goldwater. He announces plans to resign and seek reelection as a Republican, with a date after a special election set by the governor. Governor Donald Russell says no special election will be called.
A flood in the Liberal Kansas courthouse basement reached 7 feet 4 inches, flooding storage vaults with valuable records. Concurrently, alarms for burglaries and fires rang across downtown as the town’s telecom and power systems failed, leaving responders unable to communicate. City and county crews worked through the day to assess damages and restore services.
A mother, Mrs. F. J. Harper, accuses an assistant principal, Siegfried Mark, of assaulting her 15 year old son with hair clippers and cutting his hair to the scalp. A public hearing was set by Justice of the Peace Dorcas Drake. The county board of trustees held a hearing which was closed at the principal's request.
The Texas Legislature opened with Lt Gov Preston Smith absent as Creighton and Barnes won leadership posts. Sen Tom Creighton began as a conservative expected to clash with Rep Ben Barnes who became House speaker, the youngest since Reconstruction. The Senate recessed after an afternoon session while the House met again.
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