23 Jul 1964
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1964
Page
1
In Our Town WHITE TAPE reports a late Wednesday robbery at an Amarillo grocery store where the owner was relieved of $110 by an armed bandit. The incident occurred on a public day with details appearing on page 29.
A former Mexican diplomat was sentenced to 18 years in prison for conspiring to smuggle 13.5 million dollars worth of pure heroin into the United States. The case highlights cross border drug trafficking and law enforcement efforts.
The piece surveys Los Angeles and San Diego dependence on the 226 mile Colorado River aqueduct and the Feather River project, detailing the 1960 Oroville dam complex plan to divert northern water southward. It notes costs, federal contributions, and long struggle between North and South California over water rights. It also reflects on High Plains underground water and national water politics.
An FBI crime report contrasts U S police regard with England where officers are highly respected. Amarillo officers face neglect and danger as crowds watch while a officer was bitten kicked and struck by an intoxicated man. The attacker paid a 200 fine.
A three judge federal panel in Atlanta ordered the Pickrick Restaurant and the Heart of Atlanta Motel to desegregate within 20 days, marking the first test of the new civil rights law's public accommodations clause. The ruling stops short of declaring the law constitutional, with Aug. 11 set as the deadline for compliance while Maddox and Rolleston plan appeals.
Bobby Brandenburg 18 son of Mr and Mrs R F Brandenburg of Crockett was found dead about 12 30 pm Wednesday on the Abibates Ranch eight miles southwest of Fritch Investigating officers say he was dragged to death by a horse he was riding Justice of the Peace Cliff Roberts acting as coroner would not rule until further investigation Residents said Brandenburg and another ranch hand had headed out to round up cattle and planned to meet at noon The body was found by Lee Joiner about 30 minutes later in a creek bed Hutchinson County sheriff's officers indicated the drag distance was substantial See DEATH on Page 2
A three judge federal panel ruled Sheppard may remain free while the Sixth Circuit considers the state's appeal from a district court order granting a new trial and release on bond. He must post bond within three days and faces possible trial within 60 days. The decision came as the honeymooning couple, Sam Sheppard and Ariane Tebbenjo Johann, traveled to Chicago for marriage.
The Army Electronics Command said defective radiac meters worth 1.9 million dollars were ordered from private contractors. About 11,000 devices are scrapped and 24,000 more are being modified. contracts for 24,000 meters worth over 1 million were canceled. No unit has used the meters in the field.
President Johnson's anti poverty program gains a governor veto provision over federal youth camps and Senate debate is limited to four hours for the bill and one hour per amendment. Sen. Pat McNamara accepts the amendment with reluctance as Sen. George Smathers shepherds the measure amid Republican criticism from Sen. Tower.
Racial violence flared in scattered sections of New York City for the fifth night as Mayor Wagner urged calm. In Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn clashes erupted with projectiles and police actions as white teenagers confronted Negro pickets outside police headquarters. Police scattered crowds in Manhattan while a bank window was damaged in Brooklyn.
Report says large sums of cash were distributed in Harlem after the shooting of 15 year old James Powell. FBI agents question leaders and mob inciters to find the source of funds, much from out of state, amid tension and unrest.
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