21 Jan 1966
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1966
Page
1
President Johnson urged Congress to approve a constitutional amendment to double the House term to two years. He argued representatives begin campaigning for the next election almost immediately after taking their seats.
Congress plans a record 1128 billion budget submission on Monday, with potential increases tied to ongoing war spending and defense needs. The proposal signals a major fiscal package aimed at sustaining military operations and related expenditures amidst current international tensions.
A reader asks what inflation is and how it affects money and goods. It defines inflation as an unstable economy where more money chases fewer goods, causing price rises and dollar value decline. It contrasts creeping versus galloping inflation and notes fixed incomes suffer most when inflation erodes savings.
The piece discusses air force recruitment using the term en listees instead of inductees, clarifies draft versus volunteer service, and highlights Tom Boardman becoming editor of the Cleveland Press. It mentions Boardman’s family connections in Amarillo and notes his rise from copy boy to editor. A US city postcard and quotes from Ralph McGill add local flavor.
Defense Secretary McNamara testified to Congress outlining a plan to create a new Marine division and a "massive application of firepower" to confront heavier fighting in Vietnam. He cited 190,000 U.S. troops already there and urged readiness to deploy more if Communists expand operations, but said reservists need not be called up now. He urged swift approval of a 12.3 billion dollar supplemental military appropriation for the current year.
President Johnson urged Congress to amend the constitution to extend two year House terms to four years. He argued longer terms would strengthen the federal system and reduce campaign time. The proposal faced solid opposition from lawmakers concerned about off year elections and presidential mandates.
Heavy snow warnings spread across the High Plains and Panhandle with four to eight inches possible in Amarillo and nearby areas. A cold front brings continued freezing drizzle and hazardous road conditions, forcing early dismissals in several districts including Shamrock and Carrouzett as crews assess snow totals and ongoing moisture.
Sylva the gorilla will wed on Valentine’s Day in Baltimore as a 24 million stamp campaign funds the event. The goings ape drive includes 4,000 dollars in stamps from a Dutch dealer for 2,000 stamp books, with WFBR radio leading donations and plans for a honeymoon gift and best man. Arthur Watson will give away the bride as Sylvia waits at Friendship International Airport for the groom’s arrival.
West Germany reports a Russian spy ring active in North Rhine Westphalia, with members tied to the Soviet mission in Cologne and Tass. The Interior Ministry cites data gathering in physical microresearch possibly related to nuclear science, but no arrests have been made. Authorities say counterintelligence succeeded in proving the ring's conspiratorial activity.
An American PLUS jet fighter crashed into Sanghar village in northeast Thailand. Sixteen civilians were killed as houses burned and rescuers responded by helicopter. The pilot's fate and identity remained unclear.
Amarillo’s Storyland Zoo at Thompson Park will add Willie the Whale, a 18 by 18 foot concrete aquatic sculpture with a 6 foot 10 inch mouth and 15 gallon throat aquarium, plus Mouse Town and an Indian Teepee. Completion in about 90 days.
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