Community notices and incidents from Our Town pages
Local tax offices close through Sunday deadline with satellite substation setup in Potter and Randall counties. Amarillo man Bobby Denham dies in Byers Colorado accident. Miss America Mary Ann Mobley to appear at Amarillo Press Club part of March of Dimes ceremonies. Citizens Health Council met at YMCA chaired by Dr. William Laur. Western Union veterans Ray Norman and wife retire after 62 years. plan to visit four grandchildren in California.
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Mary Ann Mobley
Amarillo Press Club
Deaf Smith County man guilty of armed robbery and kidnapping
A Deaf Smith County jury convicted a Plainview man of armed robbery and kidnapping, sentencing him to 35 years in prison. The verdict was returned Friday, with the trial covered on page 7.
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Plainview
Coliseum Vision Then and Now in Amarillo
A 1950 Amarillo chamber committee planned a large downtown coliseum for Fat Stock Show Tri-State Fair and entertainment. Funding failed but the project is back as a claimed future downtown venue. The column recalls past members including Jay Taylor and Herb Budke with notes on local culture and taxes.
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Rex Baxter
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Fair Grounds
Jenkins May Testify As Senate Panel Schedules Hearings
The Senate Rules Committee will decide if Jenkins appears at a public hearing. Tuesday testimonies will include Clinton Murchison Jr. linked to Baker enterprises and Mathew McCloskey’s Philadelphia firm amid accusations of a $25000 payoff on a District of Columbia Stadium contract. McCloskey denies the charge.
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Texas
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Philadelphia
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Ireland
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Don B. Reynolds
District of Columbia
Churchill’s State Funeral Draws World Leaders
Britain honors Sir Winston Churchill with a state funeral at St Pauls Cathedral and burial at Bladon. Queen Elizabeth leads the mourning as Eisenhower, de Gaulle, Johnson, and Erhard attend. Cold, wet weather and strong winds faced thousands lining Westminster and St Pauls as gun salutes mark the service.
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Severe Cold Grips Wide Northern Band
Bitter cold shrouded a vast region from Montana to New England on Friday with subzero temps and 1 to 4 inches of snow. Readings dropped to 41 below in Brainerd Minnesota and reached into northern Kentucky and parts of the deep South.
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Muzzling Becomes Central Issue In School Aid Hearing
A Republican education subcommittee member accused Democrats of persecuting a witness and muzzling him during testimony on President Johnson's school aid package. Edgar Fuller, executive secretary of the Council of Chief State School Officers, questioned the politics of a party driven poll.
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Surveyor Examines Neighbors on Page Seventeen
Local paper spotlights several familiar residents in a neighborhood profile. The feature highlights everyday lives, work, and community ties, presenting a snapshot of people readers likely recognize.
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Mr and Mrs Ray Norman of 739 North Arthur retired after 62 years at Western Union A farewell party followed at their supervisor’s home They plan a California visit to see four grandchildren and pursue new hobbies oil painting and amateur photography The couple will travel domestically as much as possible to fill their time New phase begins after long careers at Western Union.
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North Arthur
California
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Poll Tax Payment Options For Last-Minute Deadline
Voters can pay poll taxes Sunday before midnight despite county offices closing. Randall and Potter counties offer multiple pay points including Canyon Jaycees substation at KCAN Radio 2 PM to 9 PM and Amarillo Jaycees at 7th and Polk 9 30 AM to 6 30 PM today and noon to midnight Sunday. Farr's Supermarket at 24th and Grand also accepts payments today and Sunday. Randall County holds two elections this year including Canyon city commission seats and a May school board election. see poll tax page for details.
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Sub Zero Fire Evacuates Patients At Des Moines Hospital
Des Moines General Hospital evacuated 109 patients as a 19th century wing burned amid sub zero cold. About 80 staff aided the evacuation. five firefighters were injured. No hospital employees were hurt. Dr. Howard Graney credited the staff for saving lives amid a power outage risk.
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Howard Graney
Hospital Board of Trustees
Des Moines
Midwest
Government plan to unify Texas higher education
Gov. Connally's House Bill 1 proposes an 18 member coordinating board to oversee 32 public junior colleges and 22 state universities, replacing the Texas Commission on Higher Education. Rep. Dick Cory aims for early action with a goal of February passage.
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