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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
1
The piece argues civil rights will drive this year's political wars, shaping voter emotions beyond the pending Civil Rights Bill. It notes Philadelphia incidents, Dilworth's critique of blackface and relief politics, and predicts House action may drag, with the Rules Committee hearing civil rights debates and potential timing uncertain.
The government announced tighter American wheat grading standards to May 1, reducing non millable material in a batch by over half. The move aims to boost dollar sales overseas, aid the futures market, and improve certainty for foreign buyers and traders.
The House plans decisive action on a civil rights measure with ten titles while the Senate debates three similar bills. A liberal Republican bloc backs the House bill, and floor fireworks are anticipated as votes near. Other briefs note a Sudan infant buried as Unknown Infant and local events in Dumas, Clovis, and Tucumcari through Page references.
The Soviet Union pledged to aid Cuba with all means if the island is attacked in violation of Western commitments. The joint Soviet-C Cuban communique closed Castro’s Moscow visit, praising peaceful coexistence and criticizing Western aggression while stressing good neighbor relations with the United States. The document also notes a sugar purchase deal and Panama Canal disputes, and mentions Castro’s readiness to improve ties with the U.S.
State Highway Commission tabs low bids for an interchange at Canyon Expressway and Interstate 40 along with several farm road paving projects. Cattlemen from three states paid 77,855 for 138 Hereford head at the Panhandle sale. grand champion bull sold for 4,200. Amarillo cattleman Jay Taylor named to Livestock Advisory Board.
The U S Weather Bureau reports increasing cloudiness today across Amarillo and vicinity with cooler temperatures, highs near 50. Northwest Texas remains mostly cloudy with scattered showers and cooler west areas. highs 55 to 70. Far northern New Mexico sees partly cloudy skies with possible showers and mountain snow, gusty winds, and cooler conditions. highs 35 to 50 north, 45 to 60 south. No precipitation recorded in the last 24 hours ending 6 pm.
A reader letter questions CIA reports on Soviet finances. The writer suggests Khrushchev leaked the information to mask U.S. balance of payments strains and deflect pressure for loans, reflecting Cold War economic tensions.
The Senate Finance Committee endorsed the central tax cut proposal slashing federal income tax rates for most Americans. Over two years the plan would deliver a net $9 billion reduction by 1965, the largest for individuals in history, with final action possible Thursday or Friday and ongoing amendments to resolve.
Philippine ambassador Narcisco Ramos denied American Paul Gilbert Carter Jr. a visa for arrogant conduct and urged permanent barring. Carter, of Texarkana Arkansas, reacted angrily when told visa could not be issued within 24 hours. Carter’s wife Dorothy lives in Dallas. The incident occurred while the Philippine consul general was away on business.
State Highway Commission in Austin announced low bids totaling 16.0 million dollars for projects on farm roads and highways. Gilvin Terrill Inc of Amarillo and T L James Co of Ruston La won the Canyon Expressway I 40 interchange bid at 2 938 109 dollars. Bryant Electric Co of Amarillo bid 17 986 dollars for traffic signal improvements at Washington Street Farm Road 1541. Randall and Deaf Smith counties include Farm Road 2219 paving 4 1 miles. Ivan Dement Inc of Amarillo submitted the low bid of 386 735 dollars.
The Amarillo reading shows 22 days of sun in 1964 with a 2 PM comparative reading on Wednesday. Winds are light with clear sky conditions. other city readings include Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City with varying cloudiness and wind speeds.
Howard Lowery, serving life for a 1960 murder in Pennsylvania, seized six hostages and stole four cars before being captured near Watonga, Oklahoma, by Trooper John Eddieman. Lowery robbed an auto service store, injured no one, and released all hostages unharmed after two hours inside a surgeon's home.
In Givan France twelve year old Eric Teissoniere spanked for misdeeds retaliated by gambling 60 cents on a horse race and won 3000 dollars. Two mechanics helped pick numbers 14 and 7 plus his age. the trio finished first to win. His confession led parents to waive further punishment.
Lt. Col. James A. Sudderth proposed quick release drawers as a cost effective clothing system for soldiers. Inf Army Board member argues the design helps with rapid changes in temperature and field conditions, as detailed in Infantry Magazine at Ft Benning, Ga.
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