27 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1961
Page
1
The author argues for decisive action in Cuba and a bold show of force to boost public support for a large military buildup. Proposes Marines in Cuba or recovering a hijacked plane as a symbol, condemns drawn out negotiations with Communists, and calls for cutting civilian overseas spending to strengthen national power.
Sydney Harris reflects on a chance encounter at a newsstand to illustrate how individuals and nations act rather than merely react. He contrasts polite behavior with the newsstand boy’s indifference and argues perpetual reactors center their emotions on others, not themselves.
Helium, once tied to dirigibles, has many current uses per a Canyon resident. About 85 percent of supply fuels the U S space program and it aids rocket fuel systems, metal welding, transistor fabrication, and hospital respiratory treatment. The article teases a fuller series in a later installment.
This note mentions J. W. Walters with seven peaches surviving a freeze from his home at 2209 Buchanan and a big peach brought in as proof. farm editor Orville Howard returns from Hereford with about a dozen red skinned potatoes from Norman Moore of Hereford Produce Co. Panhandle growth is praised despite a quip about government and private business mistakes.
The Selective Service could reclassify many Texas 4-Fs under two new systems readied for emergency use. One uses a separate job-listing system to mobilize groups with critical skills, while the other expands sub classifications for draft ineligibles. In Texas, 1,631 registrants hold 4-F status and 13,76 males are in the draft pool statewide.
A Washington report notes growing sensitivity to criticism among New Frontiersmen amid the New Dispensation. The writer recalls past public fault finding during the Ike era and questions current loyalty and reverence toward high rank figures including officials and the heavenly host.
The U S Weather Bureau notes continued fair and warm conditions through Friday across Amarillo and vicinity with highs ranging from the mid 80s to mid 90s. Northwest Texas similarly expected to stay mainly fair and warm with high temperatures near 84 to 95, while New Mexico shows fair skies east of the Rio Grande and partly cloudy conditions elsewhere with isolated thundershowers in the late afternoon and evening.
Fidel Castro announced in Havana that Cuba will merge all organizations into the united party of Cuba's socialist revolution. He spoke to hundreds of thousands in Jose Marti Square on the revolution anniversary, urging Cubans to show support for the one party plan.
A surveyor examines the Wellington section lines in a detailed report on page 32, noting alignment and boundary considerations. The findings highlight measurement checks and map references relevant to municipal planning and infrastructure.
Baseball scores list results from the Texas League and major leagues. Notable outcomes include Amarillo 10 M C Reds 0, Victoria 2 M C Tigers 0, Veracruz 4 Tulsa 3, San Antonio 7 Monterrey 4, New York 5 Chicago 2, Cincinnati 3 Milwaukee 2, and Philadelphia 8 San Francisco 3.
London AP report notes the government's home economy drive strengthened the pound in world markets while triggering angry reactions in the House of Commons. Selwyn Lloyd defended higher taxes and tighter credit, then outlined a vague five year plan.
Fragmented OCR notes show weather readings for Amarillo and Dallas areas with clear conditions. Mentions wind and visibility details, but data is garbled and dates unclear.
The Taos Indians press a claim before the Indian Claims Commission for 50000 acres of land that includes Blue Lake and the town of Taos. They seek outright ownership and back the Pueblo grant as originally theirs, while contesting access in Carson National Forest lands.
Rep. Charles Ballman proposed a program to cut state spending and create new revenue sources to avoid $97 million in new taxation. He urged no higher taxes than in the House bill and said the state should economize before increasing revenue. Ballman disputed the comptroller's estimate and outlined $97 million in two year savings through reallocation of funds.
The Pentagon moves quickly on Kennedy’s buildup ordering a larger August draft call and seeking billions from Congress to raise forces by a quarter million. Secretary McNamara testified to a Senate panel detailing how the Defense Department would spend about 3.454 billion dollars to reach peak readiness against any global communist aggression.
Justice Hugo L. Black refused a habeas corpus bid to release Elizabeth Porter Wyeott, 45, of New York City, arguing insufficient evidence that state legal remedies were exhausted. Justice Tom C. Clark concurred.
In the Panhandle the number of family and class reunions rises with August. Sumarion Sumner, womens page editor, reports on Plains Party Lines today. The Oklahoma attorney general, a seven term veteran, signals a possible bid for an eighth term.
The Charode Health Education and Welfare Committee calls the medical center project its top dividend and aims to serve the entire Golder Spread, a move expected to keep Amarillo ahead.
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