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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1962

Page

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Taxpayers Money Sought To Replace Federal Funds Call

Cleveland columnist Howard Preston argues newspapers should drop the term federal funds in favor of taxpayers money. He urges replacing statements about government spending with phrasing that credits taxpayers across states for national projects.

Howard Preston Cleveland Plain Dealer Preston Delia Anderson Perryton United States American Society of Newspaper Editors Catchall Kan

Flags brighten Amarillo as neighborhoods display patriotism

Report from Amarillo notes spotty flag displays downtown and across suburbs with several blocks showing dense flag coverage. Julian Boulevard and Lawson Lane are highlighted for standout displays, while a lone flagpole at Wolflin Village was bare.

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Groundbreaking dams and regional conservation talk in Texas

Newsletter from Quitaque's First National Bank notes a dam being built on the Theo Geisler place north of Quitaque on Holmes Creek with plans for fishing and recreation. The Canadian River Dam ceremony highlighted western involvement in conservation and featured political overtones.

Quitaque First National Bank Theo Geisler Holmes Creek Geisler Canadian River John Saylor Pennsylvania Walter Rogers Teddy Roosevelt Gifford Pinchot Roosevelt Pinchot Bureau of Reclamation

Committee Threatens 7 Doctors in Saskatchewan Strike

A self styled citizens safety committee threatened seven doctors and their families in Swift Current with violence unless they return to work by Friday. Swift Current Mayor R C Dahl ordered police protection as RCMP examined the letters for clues. The threat coincided with CMA leaders in Quebec rebuking the doctors amid protests over the provincial compulsory medicare plan.

Regina Sask UPI Citizens Safety Committee Swift Current Saskatchewan R.C. Dahl Royal Canadian Mounted Police Quebec Canadian Medical Association

Delivery My neighbor laments aid recipients

A self serving neighbor complains about underprivileged citizens using Cadillacs to collect free government groceries. The critic contrasts domestic welfare recipients with foreign beggars who travel by jet and dine at the White House, highlighting discrimination and resentment.

White House

Fireworks Display Dazzles 20000 At Dick Bivins Stadium

A large crowd of about 20 000 gathered at Dick Bivins Stadium for a Fourth of July fireworks show. The Globe News Publishing Co sponsored the event featuring Eye the Sailor elephant and a Texas flag display with blue white and red colors. A green and yellow rocket and flying saucers added to the spectacle.

Dick Bivins Stadium Popeye the Sailor

Amarillo Fourth of July Fireworks Thrill Local Crowd

The Amarillo celebration featured fireworks rockets in vibrant colors and thundering bursts. The Golden Spread Air Force Band conducted by Ross S Whitehead performed marches and songs as the Jody Drill Team entertained with humor. Sentry dogs from the 4128th wing and Lt. Allen E Medsker discussed their training amid a 1962 season milestone.

Amarillo Air Force Base Golden Spread Air Force Jody Frank Duckworth Combat Defense Force 4128Th Strategic Wing Allen E. Medsker

Amarillo Area Weather Summary With Thunderstorms

Partly cloudy and warm today and Friday with widely scattered afternoon and night time thunderstorms. Highs 93 to near 98 in Texas and similar in New Mexico sections. Temperatures show little change today with warmer extremes north on Friday.

Amarillo Texas New Mexico

Kennedy Calls for International Partnership with Europe

President Kennedy spoke at Independence Hall to urge an international declaration of interdependence with a United Europe. He said the goal will take time and highlighted partnership over rivalry, urging aid to developing nations and joint growth while addressing a massive crowd from Philadelphia.

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Moslems take over Algeria Fights to get back on feet

In Algiers the new Moslem state struggles to form an effective regime as the French surrender powers. Premier Youssef ben Khedda returns from exile and talks with the Algerian Provisional Executive led by Abderrahmane Fares. Newsmen are barred from contact and tensions rise as internal strife looms and cars are stolen.

Algeria Algiers Youssef Ben Khedda Abderrahmane Fares

Father of Errol Flynn disputes myths in Toronto Star interview

The late actor Errol Flynn is challenged by his father in a Toronto Star Syndicate interview. The Daily News runs the piece as part of a syndicated series, with today's Flynn feature on page 36.

Errol Flynn Errol Toronto Star Syndicate Daily News

The Man Who Buried John Birch Cruade and Crusade Profile

Clyde Walter profiles Miller who knew John Birch in China during World War II. Miller details Birch’s wartime duties behind Japanese lines and his fluency in Mandarin, his leadership, and the respect he earned from Chinese and American allies. He criticizes Life Magazine for Birch coverage.

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Watson Vacation Uncovers Birich Burial Tale in China 1945

KGNC chief Bob Watson returns from Virgin Islands with manuscript and tape reels detailing the murder and burial of Capt. John Birch in China in 1945. The informant, Miller of St. Croix, linked to intelligence work, sparked a chilling discovery during a beachside vacation.

Bob Watson KGNC Virgin Islands John Birch China Watsons Bob Dixie Christiansted Island of St. Croix Virgin Island William T. Mik Jer Miller Watson San Juan

Marine biologist identifies buried John Birch figure in discovery

Watson confirms Miller is the man behind the John Birch connection. He secures permission to tape a 30 minute KGNC radio interview, recorded with the chamber of commerce machine, to air Friday at 7 36 p m. The Amarillo report includes Miller's written account of Birch's death and photographs, including two of KGNC chief.

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