School Consolidation Debate Shakes County Communities
The Jayton Chronicle reports opposition to a Texas plan that would merge small districts into county-wide systems of at least 2,600 students. Local Jayton fears loss of control and payroll impact, while praising current school performance. News notes broader regional debate and related civic discussion.
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UT slayings probe turns to ex student as suspect
In Austin, police question a 21 year old former University of Texas student about last week’s double murder. Sheriff Lang said investigators remain hopeful as the man agrees to a lie detector test but is not under arrest. He is described briefly as tall and white.
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Quarter Horses Strut Into Amarillo Show Amid Tough Competition
East Coast contenders join 184 entries from eight states at the Amarillo Quarter Horse Show opening 8 a.m. in Fair Park Coliseum. Top horses Sugar Seda and Hard To Beat headline a banner event with high quality stock.
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First in space link up Soviet cosmonauts dock in orbit
Four Soviets in space completed a historic link up as Soyuz 5 docked with Soyuz 4 above Earth. Cosmonauts Alexei Yeliseyev and Yevgeny Khrunovy used a airlock transfer to join Vladimir Shatalov inside Soyuz 4 after a one hour hand over hand cross between vessels.
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Navy Erred in Fire Attempt Over Civilian Employee
Navy sought to fire John M. McGee for concealing information in 1966 job application after McGee reported thefts of government fuel in Thailand. Records show he supplied the disputed detail, yet the Navy kept the charge and lowered the penalty to reprimand citing good credit since 1966. Officials declined comment.
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Festus The Singing Got Him His Start
Ken Curtis known as Festus on Gunsmoke arrives in Amarillo for the RCA Rodeo at Fair Park Coliseum. The Amarillo visit highlights his rise from singer with the Tommy Dorsey orchestra to television fame through Gunsmoke and Ripcord. He discussed his career and early life, noting his Colorado roots and time with the Sons of the Pioneers.
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Lamar, Colo
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Parade Of Protest Gets Okay
Antiwar groups won government sanction for a march on Pennsylvani a Avenue near the Capitol and a Sunday peace rally in Washington A counter inaugural ball and a tent headquarters are planned with permits granted for events within a half mile of the Capitol.
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Hickel and Kennedy Grill for Cabinet Posts in Senate
Chicago banker David Kennedy faced a conflict of interest charge over planned sale of bank stocks while Alaska Governor Walter J. Hickel was accused of harming Eskimo fishermen to advance his authority. Other nominees Romney Hardin Stans Volpe saw smooth Senate committee action with confirmations recommended.
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Dome Seen For Cowboys Stadium Vote Passes In Irving
Irving voters approved 5 366 to 2 439 allowing the city to issue revenue bonds for a new 65 000 seat Dallas Cowboys stadium costing about 20 million dollars with a sliding roof. The plan ends a year long dispute sparked by earlier plans to cover the Cotton Bowl site.
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