Burglars Take 82 Million in Art from Saint Tropez Museum
In Saint Tropez the Annondade Museum of Modern Art was robbed of paintings valued at about 82 million dollars, including works by Matisse, Utrillo, and Dufy. About 43 paintings and five sculptures were left behind, with authorities suspecting a single underground group. The theft, not protected at night, involved a stolen truck driven to the door.
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France
Matisse
Utrilleo
Duty
Annondade Museum of Modern Art
Ima
French Riviera
la Burtte- Prison
Maurice Utrillo
la Fenetre
Henri Matisse
L' Avenue Die Bois
la Detree Honfleur
Raoul Dufy
George Rouault
Andre Dervain
Pierre Bonnard
Dufy
Georges Rouault
Andre Derain
Georges Braque
FCC Studies LD Rate Cut
Washington AP Newton Minow FCC chairman said the agency is studying another long distance rate reduction after a 1959 AT&T deal. He noted rates are about 19 percent lower than two decades ago and AT&T profits remain strong. Minow avoided pledging a new negotiation but said matters are under study and broadcasters should uphold education and public responsibility in license renewals. He urged reducing commercialism and violence and predicted possible congressional help to cut red tape. The House has killed an administration proposal.
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Leroy Collins
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Army Faces Shortfall in 15,000 Soldiers to Meet Goal
Chairman Carl Vinson says the Army is 15,000 under its 870,000 authorized strength and urges quick action to prevent further cuts. He cites funding travel limits and notes Defense officials expect rapid buildup, with calls for hearings and possible use of reserves to reach authorized strength.
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Carl Vinson
Dga
House Armed Serviee Committee
Decker
Congress
Russia
Roswell L Gilpatric
Pentagon
Kennedy
Vinson
Robertson
Amarillo Area Weather Summary for Tuesday
Weather bureau reports fair conditions with lingering cloudiness across Amarillo and vicinity. Highs expected near 94 today, 94 to 100 across Northwest Texas with possible southeast thunderstorms this evening. New Mexico shows similar fair skies with isolated afternoon storms, highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Sunrise 5:45 AM, sunset 8:01 PM, trace precipitation yesterday.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Ahasbach
Areeree
Woven
Pakistan Needs Some Texas Cash
President Ayub Khan urged Texas investors to fund Pakistan’s development to strengthen against communism. Johnson hosted a Texas luncheon at the Federnales River near his ranch, noting Texas per capita income growth from 100 to about 1900 while Pakistan’s stands around 60 for its 100 million people.
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Texas
Pakistan
Johnson
Ayub Khan
Pedernales
West Pakistan
East Pakistan
China
Plan for Berlin Awaited Plan for Berlin Awaited
House Speaker Sam Rayburn warned the United States must meet Soviet force with force over Berlin. He said the crisis around free city status and East German control endangers civilization, and that Kennedy will move with a not yet unveiled program. Rayburn also criticized Nixon, saying he never supported him, and suggested Truman’s treason charges may explain tensions.
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House
Sam Rayburn
United States
Soviet Union
Berlin
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Rayburn
Kennedy
Congress
Richard Nixon
GOP
Nixon
Wade In clashes end with 11 white youths arrested in Chicago
In Chicago on July 16 police cleared Rainbow Beach after a two day protest week. about 10 000 people watched as 11 white youths were arrested including one who kicked an officer. A 19 year old said he fainted from excitement and epilepsy. The beach emptied peacefully and four to seven more were later arrested for disobeying orders.
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Chicago
Rainbow Beach
James Hackett
Red Military Wields Power With Nikita
Associated Press News Analyst William L. Ryan reports that the Soviet military high command is gaining influence under Khrushchev. Since ousting Zhukov, the military appears to resist Khrushchev's internal program, affecting Berlin policy and his push for a 20 year economic plan with reduced arms investment.
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Nikita Khrushchev
October Party
Khrushchev
McCloy Arrives in Moscow for Disarmament Talks
John J. McCloy, Kennedy's disarmament adviser, arrives in Moscow for a resumption of talks with the Soviets. He says Kennedy hopes to establish the forum and principles for constructive reduction as negotiations proceed, with talks to set formulas and timing. McCloy will meet Soviet officials tomorrow at Spiridonovska Palace. this is his first Soviet visit.
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John J. McCloy
Kennedy
McCloy
U.S
Liewerlyn Thompson
United States
Tomorrw
Spiridonovska Palace
Soviet Union
Sharman Douglas
Ampeire
London
Lewis Dougas
Weather Summary In Amarillo 1961 Daily Readings
The report notes Amarillo had sun on 189 of 197 days in 1961 with comparative readings recorded. Weather details include wind, visibility, and sky conditions for Amarillo Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City areas, with partly cloudy and small city readings noted.
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Houston
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City
Red Says U S Wall Retreat Amid Berlin Tension
Soviet Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov said Americans do not want to fight for Berlin and doubt a war will occur. He warned Khrushchev about miscalculation as both sides arm Germany with nuclear weapons and discussed public willingness to fight.
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Mikhail Menshikov
Berlin
New York Herald Tribune
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Menshikov
Khrushchev
Tax plan compromise moves to House Tax Committee
A hard working Texas House group rewrites Gov Pine Daniel’s tax bill into a double-barrel compromise incorporating recommendations from both sides. The plan will be presented to the House Tax Committee late Monday or Tuesday. A joint session of House and Senate will hear speeches by Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Pakistan President Ayub Khan at 10 a.m. Monday, with a ceremonial platform set in the House chamber.
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Legislature Set For Busy Monday With Several Hearings
After speeches and ceremonies Monday both houses are to quit early. House members face a full slate of committee hearings in the afternoon including HB24 proposing a state water pollution control board and HB32 HB7 HB25 HB28 on taxes and financing. HB21 hears in the evening before the state affairs group. The timing of action on the tax compromise hinges on revenue.
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Conservation and Reclamation
Revenue and Taxation
Navy Band Banned From Rally in Santa Monica
Navy refuses to permit an 11th Naval District band to perform at an anti communist rally planned for July 26 in Santa Monica California Coast Cities Freedom Program sponsor Haig Toroan says the ruling could strain international relations and three congressmen pressed for reversal Rear Admiral Daniel F Smith cites plans to show controversial films at the rally including Communism on the Map and Operation Abolition with Defense Department disowning the first title.
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Navy
Haig Toroan
Coast Cities Freedom Program
CCFP
11Th Naval District
Washington
Daniel F. Smith
Navy Public Information
Smith
Defense Department
Toroan
Baseball Scores From Various Leagues
Scores show Mexican League Texas League and National League results with multiple matchups. Chicago edge Cincinnati 4 2 Milwaukee 9 St Louis Los Angeles 12 Pittsburgh 1, 70 innings San Francisco 7 Philadelphia. American League Detroit 11 Kansas City 1 3 Cleveland 7 5 Minnesota 512 Chicago 4 5 Boston 3 5 New York 2 Baltimore Los Angeles 11 3 Washington 24 second game 10 innings.
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St Lewis
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Washington
Reducing War Talk in Crosse County Letter
Dear Editor, locals discuss deterring possible war over Berlin by showing force or mobilizing guards. A summit talker argues such displays won’t impress Khrushchev, noting policy favors paying cash over arming. Signed D E Scott, Wellington.
Fete Honors Noted Panhandle Writer Laura Hamner Turn 90
Laura V. Hamner known as Mother of the Panhandle is 90 after a birthday gathering on the Herring Hotel mezzanine. Panhandle Pen Women plan another tribute Tuesday. Hamner wrote Short Grass and Longhorns and The No-Gun Man of Texas and hosts include Hazel Williams and S Pruitt.
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