Gun Hysteria Sparks Letters on Kennedy Shooting
Readers debate gun control and civil rights in the wake of Robert Kennedy’s murder. Contributors argue guns do not cause crime, criticize media narratives, and urge empowering police rather than swift new laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kennedy
United States
Los Angeles
NBC
France
England
Warren
Douglas
Supreme Court
Kennedy
USA
Huntley-Brinkley
Russia
China
India
Commie
Manzy Simms
Belair Rd
Clovis, N.M
Robert F. Kennedy
Neal H. Fellers
San Jon Coyote News
San Jon High School
San Jon, N.M
Underserved Censure On Crime And Law Enforcement
A speaker criticizes psychologists who label criminals as sick, calls court justices ineffective, and condemns assassinations of Kennedy and King. The remedy urged is swift and certain law enforcement with deterrence to prevent crime. The text reflects strong political opinion on crime, punishment, and national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Kennedy
Kennedy
King
Praises and Letters Highlight Amarillo Area News
A reader praises the Amarillo paper for its up to date information, while others express views on national ticket options and local sports. Messages from Mrs Juanita Kemper Spearman Western Ammonia Corp and Glen Gibson Amarillo Chamber of Commerce note interest in Amarillo Giants and professional ice hockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Amarillo
Juanita Kemper
Western Ammonia Corp
Spearman
Amarillo Giants
Solution In Laws On Books
Beverly N Jones of 3125 Orange argues for strict punishment and expanded prisons to enforce existing laws. The letter urges education but contends enforcement should ignore age sex race or circumstances, calling for longer sentences and more prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly N. Jones
Orange
Letter on Youth Employment Service and Forward Amarillo
Mr. J Allen Shaw defends YES as private initiative with no profit motive and credits TEC and the Chamber for unified efforts amid funding shortages. He asserts TEC support does not imply government control and defends Chamber leadership from claims of a government takeover of private enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Allen Shaw
Amarillo
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
YEI
YES
Max Motley
Bill Moore
Texas Employment Commission
TEC
Messrs. Motley and Moore
Not Guilty Writer Praised Amid Social Duty Debate
A reader endorses the Forum Not Guilty piece from April 27, arguing courage in speaking against communism and criticizing politicians for stirring white guilt while exploiting workers to fund an army of idlers and reduce job opportunities.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Leaders Debate Role of Government
A letter from Mrs. Gilbert Brown and Wales Madden Jr. centers on the We Forward Amarillo Program inspired by a National Chamber design. They defend free enterprise and oppose government takeover of private industry while urging service from diverse local groups.
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Amarillo
National Chamber
Allan Shivers
George Champion
Chase Manhattan Bank
M. A. Wright
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Len Everett Diiksen
Allen
Chamber of Commerce
Jesus Christ
God
Jesus
Son of God
Gilbert Brown
Hereford
Dear Editor letter on communism riots and poverty
Ernest Denney argues that riots and communism arise from poverty ignorance racism and bigotry not from any single group. He cites the Crime Disorders report as worthy of study and urges ongoing effort to eliminate breeding places of unrest and to pursue progress toward overcoming. Written in 2001 Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izzard
Amarillo
The
Crime Commission
Alune
Ernest Denney
Tyler
Committee Okays Welfare and Flood Aid for Alaskan Natives
The House Appropriations Committee approved a supplemental bill totaling 1,007,000 for Alaska native fishermen welfare and flood repairs. It designates 683,000 for welfare aid to natives hit by last summer’s drastic fish catch decline and 424,000 for rehabilitation of flood damaged native community property in the Fairbanks area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Comittee
Fairbanks
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the Golden Spread Forum
John F. Allen
Skellytown
Paradise
Garden of Eden
California
Texas
Homer Ratliff
Save
U.S
United States of America
Rhames
Beagle
Glen Gibson
Tourism and Conventions Chamber of Commerce
Wales Madden Jr
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Red Opportunists
Committee Okays Fund For
Unul
Bieyre
Sears
Vy Price
Linen and Bath Shop
Fabric Department
Petunias Verbena
Sears and
Stayman
Sears, Rorbuck and CO
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