08 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1971
Page
1
A Texas Farm Bureau box score highlights legislative outcomes favorable to farmers and ranchers. It lists 22 measures passed and 42 opposed, plus notes on tax exemptions and farm road programs. The column ends with broader political riffs and a Wichita Falls joke.
Moore County officials and residents push for an Economic Development Administration designation to access grants and loans after American Zinc Co plans to move a facility. The loss threatens 400 jobs and $40,000 in annual tax revenue across Dumas Cactus and Sunray, with EDA aid hoped to preserve local growth.
A state federal task force sought authorization from Gov. Preston Smith to spray the lower Rio Grande Valley with Malathion to curb Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis spread from horses to humans. Ten horses are suspected sick. three people hospitalized in Brownsville show a rare sleep ailment.
Washington negotiators failed again to agree on end the war legislation delaying renewal of the expired draft. The joint committee broke up with major issues unresolved and set Monday for another meeting. Mansfield amendment would declare a nine month withdrawal policy after enactment and prisoner repatriation.
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Potter County Precinct 1 liquor by the drink local option. About 300 under 21 voters registered. Precinct polling-place changes include Precinct 16 to San Jacinto School cafeteria, Precinct 12 to Summit School, and Precinct 18 to Emerson School. Go Amarillo officials push economic and tourism reasons. turnout seen as decisive.
Frank E. Fitzsimmons, now in control after Hoffa’s resignation, heads a Teamsters convention that raises his presidential salary from 100000 to 125000, boosts dues for 2 million members, and grants power to spend union political funds. Secretary Treasurer Flynn also rises from 75000 to 100000 as Daley opposes the changes.
Amarillo police and federal agents continue to hunt the North State Bank robber who fled with 7900 after a July 1 drive in window heist. Investigators describe a possibly two man team with conflicting witness reports and a stolen car used in the crime.
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