Tribute by Granite High senior honors Unknown Soldier
A 17 year old Granite High School senior in Salt Lake City writes a moving tribute to the Unknown Soldier from Ashington. He pledges to defend freedom and liberty in memory of the fallen and to honor his unknown name with lifelong actions. Amarillo prints the piece from Sunshine Magazine and aims to counter ageist views of youth.
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Granite High School
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ashington
Sunshine
Ali
James R. Howard
Placing Blame Dear Editor On Isolationist Claims
A letter to the editor argues that isolationist stances ignore important global issues. It contends that international cooperation is essential for addressing shared threats and economic interests. The writer urges readers to rethink bloc politics and engage in constructive dialogue.
Glimpse of History at HemisFair and Texas Building
Dear editor recounts a day at Hemisfair with a thin crowd and a tame Monorail. He notes a 622 foot Tower of the Americas ride in 31 seconds and praises the Texas Building. He recalls early 1900s Santa Fe train history at Pampa with Bones Hooks, a porter who rode a wild mustang.
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Hemisfair
San Antonio
Texas
Pampa
Santa Fe Railway
Bones Hooks
T. D. Hobart
Panhandle
Fancher Upshaw
Sr. Amarilio
Letter to the Editor on Isolationism and Wars
A Sacramento reader argues that isolationism did not cause major wars and questions whether internationalism bears responsibility. The writer cites World War I and asks what caused Korea and Vietnam, challenging isolationist explanations.
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America
Vietnam
Sertoma YES program succumbs to government control
J Allen Shaw recalls the Sertoma civic club in Amarillo and its YES youth employment service, once funded by private sources and run by private team members, now effectively taken over by the Texas Employment Commission through TEC staff like Teel Griffin. He criticizes the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce for backing government involvement.
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Sertoma
Service To
YES
Youth Employment Service
Sertoma Club
John Duncan
Wagner's Jewelers
TEC
Amarillo
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Wales Madden
Chamber
Chambers of Commerce
United States
J. Allen Shaw
CEL
Real Need: Tax Hikes or Intelligent Spending Debate
Wayne Adams of Roswell and J C Clark of Amarillo urge restraint on a proposed 10 percent tax rise. They argue Washington should cut aid to hostile or anti-American nations and push fiscal responsibility. They cite large sums sent to France Yugoslavia Belgium Luxembourg Austria Indonesia Poland Laos Cuba Ghana totaling 16.09 billion, warning Americans may need shelter and air conditioning if no policy change.
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Washington
Congress
Congressional
France
Yugoslavia
Belgium
Luxembourg
Austria
Indonesia
Poland
Laos
Cuba
Ghana
Washington, D. C
Editor Letter Voices Lake Region Disappointment
B J Graham criticizes multiple regional lakes for neglect and mismanagement. He compares unfavorably to better facilities in Oklahoma, calling Buffalo Lake undeveloped, Lake Meredith barren and dirty, Lake McClellan polluted and poorly kept, Palo Duro Canyon poorly managed, and other lakes in need of development and maintenance.
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Oklahoma
Buffalo Lake
Lake Meredith
Lake McClellan
Palo Duro Canyon
Lake Marvin
Draper Lake
Roman Nose
Keystone
Lake Lugart
Canton Reservoir
Tenkiller
Ft. Cobb Lake
B. J. Graham
Amarillo
Pampa remark on college costs and parental support
A Pampa observer notes that college costs rival ignorance, arguing the price is borne by families rather than individuals for education, framing the choice between schooling and staying uninformed as a family burden.
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Pampa
Mom
Pop
A Plea to Congress From a Silent American Citizen
An ordinary citizen writes to congressmen, urging protection of life and property, criticizing courts and administration, and asking if he can count on his representative. He warns of being forgotten amid special interests and fears for the nation’s future.
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Congressman
Capital Invasion Dear Editor Chronology of Riots and Calls for Action
A reader from Macon Georgia urges Senator Tower to end the so called Poor People s march and defend law and order. The letter cites a May 7 1968 Congressional Record quote by Mundt about free rides and meals and references the April riots in Washington and the Dam Smoot Report calling for action. The writer asks Senators and Congressmen to preserve the Republic and thanks the senator for efforts.
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Senator Mundt
Congressional Record
Washington
Dallas
Johnson
National Guard
Army
Republic
B. E. Walker
Amarillo
Notable Names in Local History Senate Election Era
John F. Morehead Russell Burwell H. L. Jordan Jimmy L. Ross Vincent Tudor are listed as prominent figures in the era's local discourse. Their roles and affiliations anchor community leadership and political engagement within the period's public records.
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John F. Morehead Russell Burwell
H. L. Jordan
Jimmy L. Ross Vincent Tudor
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Roswell, N. M
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Capital Invasion Dear Editor
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Macon, Ga
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Democratic
Potter County
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C. A. Cash
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Marguerite West
Harry Krabbe
Elmer McCrary
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K. A. McDowell
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the Man
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Jack Roperson
Remus Kelly W. B. Stubbs
Mary G. Reynolds
Pd. Pol. Adv
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64Th Judicial District of Texas
64Th Judicial District Bar Association
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