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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1967
Page
1
President Johnson said the upcoming 135 billion dollar budget to Congress will include 73 billion for defense, up 5 billion from this year. The report notes committee moves and a key vote filling a Democratic vacancy. Other pages cover a federal judge on Bobby Baker cases, Bran non retirement, UCLA acclaim, and a Dumas probation hearing.
University rules from 1866 banned walks beyond chapel sound, restricted visits between sexes, prohibited profanity and alcohol, banned firearms and gambling, and limited political discussion. The Lecompton New Era published them. they reflect Puritanical discipline that helped shape westward expansion and industrial growth.
The Amarillo Citizen's Committee led by Jerry M Kolander will push a 73 billion dollar next fiscal year emphasis. Three Amarillo Country Club directors will be elected at a stockholders meeting at 6:30 p.m. January 26 in the clubhouse with officer elections to follow.
President Johnson announced next year’s defense budget would exceed 73 billion dollars, up about five billion from the current level. He outlined broader deficit containment plans including delaying or stretching out programs and potential highway project deferrals to trim spending.
Canyon Texas the school board upheld a policy barring married students from enrollment for a six month probation following marriage in denying admission to Judy Anderson 16 wife of West Texas State University student. Board members cite potential negative influence and anticipate legal challenge from her family led by Mrs Howard Anderson of Amarillo.
Elk City Oklahoma hosts a county led project with Sayre and Erick sharing. A Niger ian Beckham County Industrial Trust formed and a 1.45 million industrial bond passed 5 to 1. Sequoyah Furniture Manufacturing Company of Anadarko moves in. The plan could work in other communities.
Gov John Connally and Lt Gov Preston Smith started new two year terms in Austin while awaiting the governor message due Wednesday. The address is expected to reveal tax plans and initial program items as Connally signals continued active leadership.
The dismissal motion is denied as Bromley testifies in court. The defense questions whether a deal was offered to switch sides to the government. Bromley denies any substantive agreement and asserts Baker aimed to avoid indictment and protect his license.
City commissioners voted to hire Landrum & Brown of Cincinnati for a master plan for Amarillo Municipal Air Terminal development. Amarillo expects to be deeded 2022 acres including air terminal and Strategic Air Command facilities by May 31 from the Defense Department. Air Force demobilization and base closure are planned for mid-1968. The contract pledges $30,000 or per diem expenses as specified.
In a 115 to 113 party line vote, Democrats named Rep. Jacob H. Gilbert of New York to the Ways and Means Committee, pivotal in tax and Social Security legislation. Rep. Omar Burleson of Texas lost the race, a setback for fiscal conservatives aligned with Republicans.
Amarillo's 461st Bombardment Wing reportedly deployed for combat. An unofficial observer said most B52s left Amarillo Air Force Base with a few remaining on the ramp. The unit is to be closed by March 1968 with personnel and aircraft reassigned. many base personnel will accompany or support in various assignments.
The New Mexico Medical Society legislative committee will meet Friday to draft a final bill extending abortion limits far beyond current law. The proposal aims to make New Mexico’s abortion legality one of the most liberal in the United States, broadening exceptions beyond threats to the mother’s life.
Dr Harry Ellis of Santa Fe chairs a committee shaping a bill to permit legalized abortions in certain cases. The proposal requires court approval, two doctors testifying, and strict regulation with residency questions undecided. A grave mental and physical defects clause addresses fetal disease impacts.
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