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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1973

Page

2

Station Applies For License Change

Courtesy Broadcasting Inc seeks FCC approval to transfer KCAN license to Palo Duro Broadcasting Co Inc for 80000. Wes Ninemire Sr Amarillo says 90 days to approval. New firm headed by Joe Cooper Weslaco and Ernest Coker Conroe attorney. Station runs 1000 watt daytime Texas State Network country format.

Canyon KCAN Federal Communications Commission Courtesy Broadcasting Inc Palo Duro Broadcasting Co., Inc South Texas Wes Ninemire Sr Astoria Amarillo Courtesy Broadcasting Co Ninemire Joe Cooper KGRU Weslaco Ernest Coker Conroe J. R. Clodfelter Texas State

Amarillo Globe-News publication info and contacts

The fragment lists edition timings for the Amarillo Globe-News and Amarillo Daily News, with address details at Ninth and Harriston, P.O. Box, and a phone number. It credits Southwestern Newspapers and James L. Whyte as vice president and general manager.

Amarillo Daily News Amarillo Globe-Times Amarilla Globe Amarillo Globe-News Ninth Harriston P.O Amarillo Southwestern Newspapers James L. Whyte I A Ce

Arthritis Fund Drive Surpasses 3000 in Panhandle Appeal

The Arthritis Victory March for the Panhandle Division of the Arthritis Foundation raised over 3000 through a door to door campaign ending Tuesday. The division president Ralph Bauder announced a goal of 10000 with 65 percent returning to local programs and 35 percent to national research. Local programs include a scholarship fund patient education and the loan closet supplying wheelchairs walkers and crutches. More than 40000 residents are arthritic with Amarillo home to many. volunteers are being recruited amid federal cuts.

Panhandle Arthritis Foundation Ralph Bauder Dreyfuss National Foundation Bauder Amarila

Senate Votes Fuel Planning

Senators Humphrey and Moss warned that major oil companies are driving shortages to cripple independent stations. They cited dozens of Minnesota school districts unable to obtain bids for heating fuel as majors withhold supply guarantees. Jackson noted companies are abandoning service station links, signaling reduced competition and higher profits.

Humphrey Minnesota Jackson

Shortages Grow For City Transit As Fuel Cut Valid

Walter J. Addison announced a 13 percent diesel fuel cut by Shell Oil Corp lowering monthly allotment from 600000 to 524700 gallons. A/C use will be limited to afternoons as city endures 9 degree heat and humidity amid fuel oil concerns and Coastal States gas curtailment began in May.

Walter J. Addison MTA Shell Oil Corp Coastal States

Deming Fails To Draw Bids On Gasoline Contract

Deming New Mexico failed to receive any bids for its municipal gasoline contract as shortages hit. City administrator Ed Hooten noted four major oil firms had bid in prior years, but this year none opened. The city pays 21 cents a gallon for 60 000 gallons under the current year's contract.

Deming N.M Ed Hooten Hooten

Construction Jobs Clouded in New Mexico Shutdown Threat

Paul Wood of Wood Construction Co Albuquerque said he would shut down 400 jobs worth about $80,000 weekly after Continental Oil cut diesel supply. He noted his heavy equipment consumes 5,000 gallons daily and June to July allotments were drastically reduced, with August unsaid. Attorney General Norvell threatened action against the supplier.

Santa FE. N.M New Mexico Paul Wood Wood Construction Co Albuquerque Atty David Norvell Wood Continental Oil Co

Dim Out To Be Way of Life

San Antonio Texas AP reports voluntary curtailment as the city's plan for summer power. City Public Service Board spokesman Jerry Spengler says curtailment may be needed if gas supplies tighten. The board relies on 210 million cu ft daily, but Coastal States Gas Production Co can only supply about 50 million cu ft, forcing reduced power generation.

San Antonio Tex Jerry Spengler City Public Service Board Coastal States Gas Producing Co Coastal

SEC Suspends Coastal States Gas Trading

The SEC suspended trading of Coastal States Gas Corp shares for 10 days until June 14 due to rumors about the accuracy of Coastal's gas reserves. The Texas firm based in Houston faces curtailments from a severe winter affecting San Antonio Austin and the Lower Colorado River Authority.

Washington Coastal States Gas Corp Houston Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Texas San Antonio Austin Lower Colorado River Authority

Extra Gas Can Warns Against Carrying Gasoline

Washington AP. Richard Bland of Penn State warns against carrying extra gasoline in autos amid shortages. He says fumes from containers can spread inside vehicles and ignite from cigarettes, and a collision could puncture a can causing a trapped inferno.

Washington President's Commission On Fire Prevention and Control Richard £. Bland Pennsylvania State University State College Bland

Tucson Limits Plane Supplies

A Tucson Airport Authority official said commercial airliners at Tucson International Airport will face fuel quotas by Friday. General Manager Charles F. Browman told TAA directors that private jets are already on quotas and the airport may have to reduce the number of training flights for aircrews unless fuel needs are resolved.

Tucson, Ariz Tucson

Obituaries for Elliot Inman and Janek listed

The notice lists Boyd Elliot 73 of southwest city with services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blackourn Shaw Memorial Chapel and Gordon Inman 71 of Costa Mesa California with graveside services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ligno Cemetery. Frank Janek 83 of 703 Prospect with services 2 p.m. Thursday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel and the casket will not be opened at the service.

Ellion Boyd Elliot City Blackourn Shaw Inman Gordon Inman Costa Mesa California Ligno Anek Frank Janek Prospect Blackburn Shaw

Car Sales Set New Records in May

Detroit AP reports domestic car sales for May hit 907 304 units the highest total in industry history. Ford executive John Naughton predicts Q2 ending June 30 will exceed three million units for the first time. Including imports about 13 percent of the market, the overall May tots reach 1 134 578 units.

Detroit John Naughton Ford Sales Group

Phillips Cuts Octane Rating to Boost Supply

Phillips Petroleum Co announced a one half point reduction in octane numbers for regular and premium gasoline in U S refineries. The move aims to raise gasoline yield by more than 10 million gallons annually and ease shortages while refineries run above capacity.

New York Phillips Petroleum Co Phillips U.S

North Texas Harvest Hit

DALLAS AP The Dallas News reports wheat harvest on the Texas High Plains stalled by severe fuel shortages. Cranfill warns at least 100 farmers near Burkburnett fear immediate fuel cutoff for gasoline and diesel ends harvest. locals urge ASCS aid to secure supplies.

Dallas Tex Dallas News Texas High Plains Cranfill Burkburnett Wichita Falls Harlan Mullins Local Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service ASCS

Dunlop Mrs Ludie 77 services at Griggs Pioneer Chapel

Mrs Ludie Dunlop age 77 of 300 South Tennessee died recently. Funeral services to be held at 10 30 am on Wednesday at Griggs Pioneer Chapel. Mrs Maxine Tyndall age 62 of 6015 Garden Lane also to have services at 10 30 am on Thursday at the same chapel.

Dunlop Ludie South Tennessee Griggs Pioneer Chapel Tyndall Maxine Tyndall Garden Lane

Dollar Fluctuates As Floating System Prompts Trade Concerns

George P. Shultz and other officials warn about the dollar’s weak overseas performance amid a floating exchange regime. The yen slides versus the Swiss franc and mark, while Europe worries about losing competitiveness. Britain boosts dollar reserves to curb pound gains, illustrating the complex effects of currency floating on trade.

George P. Shultz Long Washington U.S Europe Bank of England

Carson County hearing hears few complaints on valuations

The Carson County Commissioners Court met to hear a single minor complaint about pumping equipment valuations. The board of equalization postponed its June 5 hearing and will reconvene to hear from industrial company representatives on a later date.

Panhandle Carson County Commissioners Court Board of Equalization

Press Format Talks Mask Nixon Strategy in Watergate

Hugh Scott signaled a future press conference while noting the President need not answer every innuendo. White House aides weigh limited interviews or five reporter questions to avoid a full scale news conference amid Watergate inquiries. Nixon has not held a full news conference since March 15 as McCord’s revelations emerged.

Hugh Scott Nixon White House James W. McCord

Queen Isabella on U S silver quarter marks unique portrait

Washington notes the 1893 Isabella I of Spain silver quarter as the only U S coin bearing a foreign ruler. She financed Columbus voyage to the New World, a historic connection highlighted in this feature.

Washington U. S Isabella I Spain Columbus New World

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