29 Jan 1964
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1964
Page
1
The Russians launch a bid to destroy manned bombers while keeping missiles, arguing the plan would curb excess arms. The U S notes it would still hold an advantage in missiles even after bomber reductions, while the Soviet delegate hints at supervising American bomber destruction.
A humorous survey notes poll taxes affecting licenses in various states and asks what Texas might apply such a tax to. It mentions Maine fishing licenses, Wyoming car licenses, and broader commentary on social trends and public figures.
A new wheat bill for 1964 and 1965 crops with voluntary production controls was introduced in the House by Rep. Graham Purcell. It aims to keep domestic wheat at $2 per bushel, with export grain priced lower, and seeks strong White House support as part of a broader farm program. The measure enjoys cross-party backing from most major farm groups, though the American Farm Bureau Federation opposes it.
A U S Air Force T39 trainer with three officers aboard disappeared over East Germany after radar showed it crossing the Iron Curtain. Two hostile planes were seen nearby and an unconfirmed report suggested it was shot down. No radio contact or official explanation yet.
At the 17 nation disarmament talks in Geneva Semyon Tsarapkin said bombing planes are obsolete and proposed major powers destroy all bombers under mutual control. The United States expressed interest, and observers note the plan would cover all bombers, not just those of nuclear-armed states.
The gusty comedy Lullaby opens tonight at 8 15 p m in Civic Circle Amarillo Little Theatre 2019. Don Appell wrote the play about a mother moving in during a honeymoon with a family cast including Dolly Lynch Charles Everitt Jerry Lynn Massad and Brian Wheeler Tickets are on sale at the ALT box office until curtain time.
Dear Editor notes a well known football coach and famed astronaut considering a U S Senate bid. The writer jokes about experience in the Senate business and the value of practical outside expertise for national service.
City commissioners weigh an ordinance requiring citizens cited for five moving traffic violations to appear in Corporation Court. The discussion appears in the general news section alongside Farm and Ranch Council talks on futures for pork eggs and grain sorghum and related Panhandle promotion.
Harold Erlandson a 53 year old former Amarillo bail bondsman shot and killed a hijacker at Trade Winds Check Cashing Service on the Las Vegas Strip after the man demanded money. The deceased is identified as David Spotts a 34 year old from Birmingham Alabama. An inquest is scheduled.
The GOP accuses President Johnson of deception and cites possible perjury over Bobby Baker ties. Rep William Miller calls for full exposure of Baker connections and notes conflicting testimony between Walter Jenkins and Don Reynolds. Senate Rules Committee urged to probe further.
Partly cloudy with little temperature change expected across Amarillo and Northwest Texas. Cloudy skies in Northern New Mexico with scattered showers possible today through tonight and mild temperature shifts. Highs in the 40s to 60s regionally. some mountains may see brief snow showers and minimal accumulations. Sunrise at 7:48 a.m. Sunset at 6:12 p.m.
Weather data notes comparative readings at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday with Amarillo marked by clear skies. Cities listed include Houston Dallas Oklahoma City with wind speeds from 7 to 23 MPH and visibility from 2 to 15 miles.
Stockholm reports a police ban push after a dangerous craze causes multiple deaths. Underwater diver Sven Nahlin notes an average of one car daily plunges through thin ice into rivers and lakes this week, with five bodies recovered including three on the previous day.
A New York AP survey finds men divided on a woman becoming President. Some say she would be a fine president while others doubt the country is ready. Quotes include Vernon L. Williams and J Brack Lee with varied bets on a woman in the White House.
In Tokyo, Secretary of State Dean Rusk denounced Red China as a regime with contempt for peace. He linked Beijing’s violations of Geneva accords and aggression in Southeast Asia to its broader threat across regions including India, Latin America, and Africa, while affirming U S support for Taiwan and restrained but opening talks on recognizing China in Formosa.
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