War Declared Over Midges Costs Farmers Millions
The Grain Sorghum Producers Association announces an all-out war on the midge insect that cost area farmers 47 million dollars last year. Also reported three Amarillo furniture store workers charged with burglary after stealing 2000 dollars in appliances from two homes. They are held on 3500 dollar bonds. Panhandle units of the 36th Infantry Division will train at Fort Hood under Col. Armin F. Puck. A former Dalhart Amarillo man, who funded his way through UT law school, is named chief justice of the U.S. Court of Claims.
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Grain Sorghum Producers Association
Amarillo
Panhandle
36Th Infantry Division
Texas National Guard
Armin F. Puck
San Antonio
Fort Hood
Dalhart and Amarillo
University of Texas Law School
U.S. Court of Claims
Higgins liquor sale rejected by voters 173 to 90
A move to permit the legal sale of liquor in Higgins was rejected by voters on Thursday by a 173 to 90 vote. The page reference is Page 22. Tulia’s gain is noted as Lubbock’s loss with Tulia’s new police chief Gean Faulkner, formerly assistant director of training for the Lubbock police, set to assume duties July 20 (Page 8). More than $1,000 in cash awaits the winner of the 10th annual All-American fiddlers contest at Hale Center today and Saturday with competitors from seven states (Page 3).
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Higgins
Tulia
Lubbock
Gean Faulkner
Lubbock Police
Hale Center
Why the Other Boy Was Hired
A Whitefish Montana editor shares a letter explaining why a teen was hired over another applicant. The deciding factor was attitude and initiative, not experience, as the teenager dressed, studied the company, and demonstrated eagerness. The piece argues employers value motivation and presentation.
Rights Bill Test Ends In Sit-In At Hotel Barbershop
CORE demonstrators staged a late night sit-in at the Muehlebach Hotel basement barber shop in Kansas City to test the new civil rights law. Gene Young, a 13 year old from Jackson Mississippi, sought a haircut as Floyd McKissick led CORE at the 22nd annual convention. Police were dispatched but demonstrators did not assemble after a tip about planned action. The firm closed two hours early and Young sought an appointment the next day.
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Congress of Racial Equality
Gene Young
Jackson
Miss
Muehlebach Hotel
Gus Imbeau
Amarillo Club
Floyd McKissick
CORE
Imbeau
Felier
Low
Johnson
Nearing Local Law on Meat Labeling
Commentary argues for local ordinance on foreign meat labeling as closer to the people. A Nixon dinner in New York drew glowing tributes to the former VP, followed by a bank president joking about having 243 vice presidents.
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Richard M. Nixon
New York
City Employees Get Monday Off For Fourth of July Observance
City offices close Friday and reopen Tuesday in observance of the July 4 holiday. The Potter County tax office shares quarters with the county tax office and will also close for the holiday.
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Potter ‘County
Senate OKs 564 Million Pay Hike for Federal Officials
The Senate approved a 564 million dollar pay raise package for federal executives and judges amid a 58 to 21 vote. It would lift Cabinet members to 35 thousand, boost 1.7 million rank and file workers, and grant 7,500 increases to 477 federal judges except Supreme Court justices who get 2,500 more. The measure goes to the House after passage, with civil service and postal workers also receiving targeted raises.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Congress
Johnson
House
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Reds oppose mixed multinational NATO force at arms talks
At the disarmament conference, Soviet deputy foreign minister Zorin demanded cancellation of plans for a multinational force to land on NATO. He warned West Germany access to nuclear weapons could follow and urged the West to abandon the project or face consequences if weapons spread. U S chief delegate Foster countered with a sharp reply accusing the Soviets of political maneuvering and fear mongering.
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West Germany
Soviet Union
Zorin
Americla
Valerian A. Zorin
U.S
William C. Foster
NATO
Cattle Truck Wreck Near Amarillo Air Terminal
A cattle truck veered off near Amarillo Air Terminal around 11 20 p m and toppled onto a car after striking a guard post. The driver escaped with a head gash as fuel ignited causing a bright fire seen by the control tower.
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Amarillo Air Terminal
Amarillo
Bureau of Indian Affairs to train Indians in bow making
Rep. Thomas G. Morris says the Bureau signs a $13,175 contract with Grovers Archery Corp. of Albuquerque to train 13 New Mexico Indians in making bows and arrows.
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Washington
UPI
Thomas G. Morris
D-N.m
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Morris
Bureau
Grovers Archery Corp
Albuquerque
Vacation Pac: Reserve Daily News and Globe-Times
Readers away on trips can reserve daily issues of the Daily News and Globe-Times with a Vacation Pac. Call circulation or ask your newspaper carrier to set up continuous deliveries for local regional and worldwide news while you travel.
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Daily News
Globe-Times
Pac
Johnson signs landmark civil rights bill in White House ceremony
President Johnson signed the strongest civil rights law in nearly a century, with Congress approving it hours earlier. The act takes effect immediately except for the employment provisions, which begin in one year. Johnson pledged faithful execution and urged voluntary compliance while defending federal authority to act when needed.
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Johnson
Washington
Congress
America
White House
Texans Vote Noon Roll Call On Civil Rights Bill
UPI reports Texas members of the House backed the Civil Rights bill 289 to 126. Only four Texas Democrats voted yes: Jack Brooks, Henry B. Gonzalez, J. J. Pickle, and Albert Thomas. Many Texas Democrats voted no. several Republicans also opposed. One Democrat was paired against but did not vote. See vote on page 2.
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Johnson
Washington
UPI
Texas
U.S
House of Representatives
Jack Brooks
Beaumont
Henry B. Gonzalez
San Antonio
J. J
Jake) Pickle
Austin
Albert Thomas
Houston
Lindley Beckworth
Gladewater
Omar Burleson
Anson
Bob Casey
John Dowdy
Athens
Clark Fisher
San Angelo
Joe Kilgore
McAllen
George Mahon
Lubbock
Wright Patman
Texas Set to Implement Civil Rights Law With Little Uproar
United Press International reports that Texas will implement the civil rights bill with minimal public disturbance. Most areas have begun integrating public facilities, and officials expect a smooth transition despite some lingering tensions.
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Texas
Storms Move Across Plains Hit Dumas and Panhandle
A line of thunderstorms swept eastward across the Texas Panhandle Thursday night bringing winds up to 70 mph in Dumas and causing damage to a building under construction. Reports include heavy rainfall, hail, and shattered glass across multiple towns, with lighter activity in Dalhart, Borger, Canyon, and Texhoma. Temperatures surged to around 115 degrees near Laredo earlier, and NAACP actions and desegregation plans in Dallas and Houston are noted as a separate topic.
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High Plains
Dumas
Zorin
Dalhart
Borger
Panhandle
Canyon
Tulsa
Amarillo
Vega
Texas
Federal Aeronautics
Laredo
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