Slug May Have Altered Criminal Williams After Shoot
Police Officer Raymond Whitson fired at Fred Williams after a loaded revolver was shoved into his stomach during a routine check. The .38 slug passed through Williams brain, prompting doctors at Northwest Texas Hospital to remove the damaged tissue in a surgery that could calm him but reduce ambition.
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Raymond Whitson
Fred Williams
Whitson
Williams
Northwest Texas Hospital
Senate Doubles Oil Tax Increase In Major Levy Move
Senate Finance Committee votes to double the House oil tax levy, raising 40 million dollars as part of an overhaul of the administration tax reform bill. Chair Harry Byrd signals more revenue steps. oil industry opposes the change amid long-standing depletion allowances and prior tax battles.
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Harry Flood Byrd
Glenn enters Ohio Senate race after space career
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. flies to Columbus and resigns from NASA to challenge Sen. Stephen M. Young in the May 5 Democratic primary. Party leaders face a bitter convention fight over endorsements as Glenn’s candidacy splits longtime Kennedy Johnson supporters and national hero status.
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Columbus, Ohio
UPI
John H. Glenn Jr
Ohio
U.S. Senate
Glenn
U.S
Stephen M. Young
Young
Edmondson Campaigns Through Oklahoma Panhandles
Sen. J. Howard Edmondson toured Boise City Guymon and Beaver meeting about 80 Panhandle residents. He discussed a new wheat program, cotton legislation, and the Cuban situation. Edmondson explained Export-Import Bank profits fund Russia credit, not public funds.
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Homa
Boise City
Guymon and
Beaver
Sen
Edmondson
Congress
Russia
Guymon
Senate
Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Risky Dear Editor: Sucker-listed ad wizard scheme
In a letter from Wellington reader D. E. Scott, the Crossroads Report warns about a mail scam from a Research Institute offering to make a person a mental wizard in one evening for 4.98 dollars. The writer notes the lure of instant expertise and mocks the idea, while questioning its value and publicity.
Amarillo Fat Stock Show Date Set
The Amarillo Fat Stock Show has been scheduled with events slated for the upcoming season. Organizers announce grounds, livestock displays, judged competitions, and prize details to participants and spectators.
Teamsters Reach First Nationwide Truckers Contract
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced a nationwide pact covering over 400 000 drivers and helpers. President James R Hoffa called it the culmination of 30 years of effort and said it will raise wages by 28 cents hourly over three years and add 5 a week for health welfare and pension benefits. The agreement expires March 31 1967 and a strike was avoided for several firms.
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Chicago
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Consul Taken at Gunpoint in Zanzibar Crisis
U S diplomat Frederick P. Picard II was led away with a gun at his back and Donald K. Petterson was arrested as four American correspondents were placed under house arrest in Zanzibar. President Karume denounced U S policy and Zanzibar severed ties with the United States.
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Zanzibar
U.S
Abeid Karume
United States
Frederick P. Picard II
State Department
Washington
Donald K. Petterson
Karume
Republic of
Pews and Planes Figure In Amarillo Night Scene
A Navy reconnaissance plane swerved away from a planned approach in Amarillo on Thursday night and plowed into a ditch despite voluntary controls. Four crewmen escaped serious injury, officials said. Page 33 and 1 detail the event and related Wheat Bill commentary.
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Amarillo
Weather report for Amarillo and Northwest Texas
Weather bulletin from the U S weather bureau notes fair to partly cloudy skies through Saturday with warmer conditions today and cooler temperatures Saturday. Highs expected in the 55 to 65 range for Northwest Texas and 60s for New Mexico with increasing clouds tonight and warmer conditions later. Hourly readings show daytime highs near 50s and overnight lows around 15 to 18.
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Amarillo
Texs
New Mexico
Tomah
Amarillo Records 16 Days of Sunshine in 1964
Weather notes show Amarillo with 16 days of sun and clear skies. Comparative readings list Houston and Dallas as cloudy with varying wind and visibility conditions.
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Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Oklo
Two youths captured after jail escape attempt in Pampa
The two youths who fled the Pampa jail were recaptured late Thursday after a pursuit by police vehicles and gunfire. Oklahoma Senator J Howard Edmondson met and greeted residents during a Panhandle visit with stops at Boise City Canyon and Beaver.
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Panhandle
Oklahoma
Boise City
Guyman
Dale Hotel
Frank Ogden
Pampa
J. Howard Edmondson
Oklahoma Panhandle
Canyon
Beaver
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