26 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1971
Page
1
A column notes the cost of sending three men to the moon and the public’s mixed response to space exploration. It cites Dr. David Graham Hubbard on skyjackers, praises space venture as antidote to daily strains, and shifts to profiles of author Mel Marshall, local stock shows, and civic questions. It closes with reflections from Olsen Park Pete.
Charles Manson and three female followers were found guilty on 27 counts including first degree murder and conspiracy in the Tate and LaBianca killings. The state said it will seek the death penalty for all once the penalty phase begins. Jury deliberated 42 hours 40 minutes.
Lubbock breeders sweep grand champion in stallion and mare halter at the 1971 Amarillo Stock Show. Counterplay, a bronze 3 year old stallion, wins stallion class and is photographed as grand champion. Fickle Miss takes grand champion mare and earns a photo award. Wayne Pooley rode the stallion during judgments. Fulton also places in other classes with mares and foals. Reserve champions include Baron Bell and Triple Rapid.
The 1971 Junior Livestock Sale begins at 1:30 p.m. in the W. M. Gouldy Sales Arena Amarillo Stock Show. Walter Britten or Bryan to auction mixed steers lambs and barrows to attract a larger crowd. Angus and Hereford open shows compete for 5940 and 5451 dollars in premiums and awards. Dr Don Penny OSU selects best Angus as Jerry Gaffney reports.
The Amarillo NAACP appeals a federal ruling upholding rebuilding at the Southwest site. Walter Wolfram cites desegregation gains if AHS moves from Puckett Place, noting black students now attend AHS Palo Duro and Tascosa. The appeal moves to the 5th Circuit in New Orleans after Judge Woodward denied an injunction.
The forecast for Amarillo calls for fair skies today with a high in the lower 60s and a low in the middle 20s tonight. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday, turning cooler late this afternoon with northerly winds 15 to 25 mph and Wednesday highs in the 50s.
TODAY 9 a.m. judging Angus and Hereford open show 9 a.m. Quarter Horse performance classes 1 30 p.m. lamb barrow steer sale Gouldy Arena 2 p.m. placing Hereford sale cattle 8 p.m. RCA Rodeo Coliseum WEDNESDAY 1 p.m. Panhandle Hereford Breeders sale
The Texas Insurance Board conservatorship two firms National Bankers Life Insurance Co. of Dallas and Olympic Life Insurance Co. of Fort Worth amid SEC fraud and stock manipulation claims. Defendants seek to suppress evidence, contending Fourth Amendment violations. A broad set of related political and legal maneuvers followed in Dallas and Houston.
Sharpstown State Bank in Houston closed after a run on deposits linked to an SEC suit against Frank W. Sharp. Banking Commissioner Bob Stewart assumed control, aiming to form a new institution. if not feasible, the FDIC would liquidate the bank, with insured accounts to be paid within a week.
A random poll of 50 people at Western Plaza and Sunset shopping centers in Amarillo finds mixed views on the SEC injunction suit in Dallas over unregistered stock tied to an alleged scheme involving state officials and NBL stock. Respondents urge transparency, some call for resignations, others defend officials as entitled to invest.
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