27 Jul 1966
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1966
Page
1
Cliff Richey of San Angelo Texas and Clark Graebner of Beachwood Ohio upset two of Mexico's top players in the second round of the Eastern Grass Court Tennis Championships held in Greater Boston.
In the March 6 rape trial of Bobby Lee Wright a 25 year old Negro in Amarillo eight jurors qualified Tuesday for the 47th District Court hearing. Morning proceedings continue with testimony from witnesses.
The Amarillo Country Club plans to drop the Tri State Senior Tournament after 32 years citing heavy member activity. The event draws about 260 players from regional towns and cities including Memphis Shamrock Plainview Borger Perryton Dalhart Booker Sayre Tucumcari Dallas Oklahoma City Albuquerque Lubbock. Officials note nostalgia and camaraderie while exploring invites to other clubs such as Tascosa in Amarillo or Lubbock Country Club, with possible rotations every few years.
Residents report a brightly colored object about half the size of the moon passing over Amarillo around 10 pm Tuesday. Witnesses say it moved fast, possibly landed near the Veterans Administration Hospital and Will Rogers Range Riders Arena, while FAA said radar found nothing.
Viet Cong attacked a Cu Chi base camp housing two of the 101st Division brigades near Saigon, triggering US helicopter gunfire and artillery. The assault began around 5 30 p m with 82mm mortars and recoilless rifle shells, while American troops fortified the perimeter and planes bombed depots in North Vietnam amid rain.
Washington reports State Department rejected South Vietnamese Premier Ky's call for Allied invasion of North Vietnam and confrontation with China. Senate Labor Committee postponed hearing on the 19 day airline strike as unions and management prepared for possible negotiations later.
New York stocks attempted a recovery on Tuesday but faded by midafternoon. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 0.66 to 852.17, a 1966 low, while the AP 60-stock average fell 7 to 307.5, another yearly low as volume rose to 7.1 million shares.
Hooded gunmen attacked two armored car guards in Boston injuring them and taking 68 000 in cash and checks. The raid occurred near a Veterans Administration Hospital and resembled a prior December Bedford incident, suggesting a single gang possible.
A Potter County hearing at 9 30 a m in the county courthouse will decide if a beer sales ordinance allows a permit for Discount Liquors No 2 at 2806 Duniven Wolflin Village. The firm seeks both beer and liquor permits. city and state officials plan to protest issuance if needed.
Chicago reports that Richard Speck was indicted by a grand jury on eight counts of murder for slayings of eight nurses in a townhouse dormitory. The 24 year old drifter faced eight indictments as state witnesses testified, while he recovered in the city jail infirmary.
The House debate on a civil rights bill and its open housing provision grew heated amid recent Northern city violence. Representative McCualloch urged passage despite disturbances, while Tuck called for firm action against agitators. Cahill warned Congress must tackle underlying causes.
In Jersey City a 38 year old strongman from Trenton claims superhuman feats including lifting 26 men and killing bulls. He could not move the 24 percent ton tug Harrisburg when it backed from Pier Tl on a Monday. Captain Rodage noted the tug’s slow propeller speed as Walsh admitted defeat.
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