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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1968

Page

10

French Students Appear Undecided Amid Paris Protests

In Paris and other cities, demonstrations in support of President de Gaulle followed his call for new elections. Sorbonne students lingered in the courtyard while a Maoist meeting saw faint attendance. Daniel Cohn-Bendit remained elusive as unions kept strikes alive and factories drew attention away from street protests.

Paris Sorbonne France Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Unive Sity National Union of French Students Daniel Cohn-Bendit Danny the Red Colin-Bendit Odeon

Space Test A Success At Houston Center

Space Center Houston reports a third successful thermal vacuum test of the Apollo lunar module design. Air Force Major Joseph Gadianso and Glenn Kingsley entered the stainless steel chamber with spacesuits, simulating space conditions from minus 150 to plus 150 degrees. A follow up test is planned Saturday with astronaut James Irwin and pilot Gerald Gibbons, following similar Monday and Wednesday tests.

Air Force Joseph Gadiano Manned Spacecraft Center Glenn Kingsley Grumman James Irwin Gerald Gibbons

Indictment Of 34 OSU Students Over Building Takeover

Se cret indictments were returned against 34 Ohio State University students for unlawful detainment conspiracy to abduct blackmail and menacing threats linked to the April 26 occupation of the administration building. OSU deputies and campus police arrested participants as exams approached and the campus calmed after the protest.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University OSU Howard Johnson Ohio State Gordon Carson Vietnam Carson

Weapons To Jordan From America

United States announced a massive airlift of military hardware to Jordan amid rising Arab fears and ongoing regional tension. The shipments, part of a late March package, include 118 F104 jets and 100 Patton tanks. Heavy equipment will travel by sea, with air deliveries of ammunition and parts landing in Amman daily.

United States Jordan Jordan River Washington U.S Israel Amman Hussein Moshe Dayan Gaza Strip West Bank

De Gaulle reshapes government as crisis eases

Paris AP report says President De Gaulle forms a new cabinet with Pompidou as premier to guide France through post strike recovery and prepare for a June National Assembly vote. He bolsters military and police readiness near Paris amid threats from critics.

Paris France Charles de Gaulle Georges Pompidou National Assembly de Gaulle Rennes Britanny Pompidou Maurice Couve de Murville

Hanoi Rejects Johnson Call as Talks Stall in Paris

North Vietnam bluntly rejected President Johnson’s request for a gesture of restraint and said no ransom would halt bombing. Xuan Thuy signaled Hanoi’s hard line while Le Duc Tho was slated to join the Paris talks, strengthening the negotiators’ hand despite stalled proceedings.

Paris UPI Hanoi Johnson North Vietnam Politbureau Vietnam Xuan Thuy U.S W. Averell Harriman United States le Duc Tho Vietnamese Communist Party Nguyen Than le Tho Thuy Hanoi Politbureau Harriman

Burglary and Theft Report From City Officers

Burglars damaged a door at Ace Metal Products Co and rifled a cigarette machine, missing an unknown amount of change. A soft drink machine was targeted, damage set at 40 dollars. A stolen motorcycle and two helmets valued at 50 dollars were reported from a residence. Car tires were stolen from RK. F. Janak’s son’s vehicle. A BB gun damaged a picture window at David Laurie Fans far’s home. Caprock High School window damaged. 30 dollars damage. Four hubcaps stolen from Calvin Carey Hunt’s car. Maverick Boys Club suffered 250 dollars in damage and more than 100 dollars cash taken along with three coin machines. Rock broken window at Scivally’s Food Store caused 300 dollars damage. James S. Sims reported cash missing from his room. TG and Y Store burglarized via roof access, 500 dollars of merchandise stolen including drills tools watches tapes radios and records.

RK. F. Janak Rt. 1 Amarillo Ward Canyon Expressway David Laurie Maryland Maverick Boys Club Lincoln Tg&y Martin Road

Western Union Strike Averted

Washington AP reports a nationwide strike by the Commercial Telegraphers Union, AFL-CIO, was cancelled as officials announced a tentative agreement with Western Union. The old contract will extend past its midnight expiry until members vote on the new terms.

Washington Western Union Commercial Telegraphers Union Afl-Cio CTU E. L. Hageman

Youths Held in Attack Near Canyon Jail

Two Amarillo high school students, Chris M. Valverde and Porfiro Mendoza, both 17, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a police officer and received three months in Randall County jail plus fines. They were among four youths charged after a Thursday traffic incident south of Amarillo that led to drunkenness charges for all and fines totaling hundreds of dollars.

Canyon Amarillo Randall County Chris M. Valverde Roberts Porfiro Mendoza Carroll Brown Wiue Texas J. E. Cadenhead Bill Harvill Justice of the Peace W. A. Wilson Valverde

Joint Bond Fight Denied by Canyon County Figures

Fletcher Sims Jr a Randall County businessman denied involvement in any organized opposition to the 1,350,000 Canyon school bond election on May 18 which passed 621 to 506. He said he funded radio spots and acted independently. Dick Flenniken and John Albers denied organized opposition as well, stating they opposed the bond as individuals. Sims cited economic concerns and war in Vietnam as reasons against such expenditure.

Fletcher Sims, Jr Randall County Canyon Sunday News- Globe Sims Dick Flenniken John Albers Flenniken Vietnam Wood

Invalid Injured In City Fire

A 65 year old man with disabilities suffered second and third degree burns to both legs when a bed caught fire at about 7 a.m. Friday. Alan Wood of 1313 NW 16th was reported in satisfactory condition at St. Anthony's Hospital late Friday.

Alan Wood St. Anthony's Hospital

Fire damages vacant house on Pierce Street

A blaze of undetermined origin struck an unoccupied house at 802 Pierce just before midnight Friday. Six fire units and about 15 firefighters contained the fire by 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Damage appeared heavy, mainly in the upper structure, and the owner was named as Howard Boxwell.

Orgin Pierce Firmen Howard Boxwell

Doctors Cutting Down on Smokes

Kansas City report says the American Academy of General Practice found that about 80 percent of 3,000 responding members do not smoke cigarettes. Of the non-smokers, 40 percent, or 838, are former smokers with 335 quitting in the last five years amid concerns about throat and lung cancer.

Kansas City UPI American Academy of General Practice Organization of Family Physicians American Medical Association

Congressman Fears Hospital Fund Cut

Washington reports that up to 30 veterans hospitals could close if a proposed $6 billion reduction is approved, affecting Johnson's $186 billion budget. Congressman Olin Teague warned of the impact, while a conference committee stressed there will be no curbs on veterans benefits or hospital closures.

Washington UPT Veterans’ Hospital Johnson U.S Olin Teague D-Tex Veterans’ Committee

Plane's Propeller Kills Purcell Man

Purcell businessman B. H. Bacon, 58, was killed when a private plane’s propeller struck him as he walked around to free a wheel after a flight from Enid. The incident occurred Thursday as he exited the aircraft near Purcell, Oklahoma.

Purcell Okla B. H. Bacon Enid Highway Patrol Bacon

Islands Dot Guanabara Bay Near Rio De Janeiro

AP reports Guanabara Bay near Rio de Janeiro contains about 150 islands with Sugar Loaf guarding its entrance.

Rio DE Janeiro Guanabara Bay

VanderHorst Merger Plans with Unochrome Group

VanderHorst Corp of America announces a merger with Unochrome International Group of Companies in Terrell. The combined firm will be a leading electrolytic hard chrome plating and precision grinding specialist with plants across the United States Europe and North America.

Terrell, Tex VanderHorst Corp. of America Terrell Unochrome International Group VanderHorst Unochrome E. H. Mulder Reno L. Vander Horst England Ireland Canada United States Guadalajara Mexico

Salt Consumption Rises Markedly in US and Canada

CHICAGO AP The per capita salt use jumped from 97 pounds in 1910 to over 365 pounds yearly. Salt Institute president W E F Dickenson told executives he expects U S and Canada salt usage to rise about 60 percent by 1975. U S salt output reached a record 36.5 million tons in 1966 with Canada at 4.6 million tons. About two thirds of dry salt and brine supply the chemical industry as a starting point for chlorine and soda ash.

Chicago United States W. E F. Dickenson The Salt Institute Association Canada

Louisville Rioters Calm After Tumult

National Guard troops begin withdrawal from Louisville West End if calm persists amid ongoing looting and arson. White merchants report heavy losses. Negro marshals aid police as tensions ease. WEST group condemns city and state officials, calls for exit of guardsmen and action to address white racism and police practices.

Louisville National Guard West End White Emergency Support Team West

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