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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1972
Page
1
A roundup of foreign penalties for drug possession and trafficking shows Spain, Turkey, France, Sweden, Greece, Canada, and Mexico harsher terms than the United States. The Advertising Council warns of the dangers as Dr. Pierre Rinfret analyzes McGovern’s inflationary risks, urging caution and financial planning.
Attorney General Kleindienst urged continued use of wiretaps against organized crime. He cited 1600 court supervised surveillances and 700 indictments since 1968, while a Justice Department spokesman corrected figures and noted 2140 arrests and 460 convictions as of Jan 1.
Washington UPI reports the Soviet Union is testing a multiple warhead guidance system that would let a single missile launch several hydrogen bombs directed at separate targets. The Pentagon says development could be done in as little as a year, enabling deployment of missiles carrying the new warheads.
Defense and State Department spokesmen say the Soviet Union is advancing MIRV technology and could achieve independent re targeting within 12 to 18 months. U S officials note MIRV warheads are deployed by the United States while Soviet tests remain limited to intra country flight tests for research and development.
Senator Edmund Muskie said he will not hand George McGovern the Democratic nomination before the convention. He urged open debate and reforms remain in force, warning endorsement now could mute dissent and ignore welfare, tax, and defense questions. Muskie emphasized unity requires inclusive deliberation and not a kingmaker solution.
A brief note reports that young Republican delegates from the Plains states are preparing to attend the state convention. The item highlights their enthusiasm and planned activities ahead of the gathering.
A Mel's Air Speed attendant Leroy Lundy prevented a robbery Friday night at 2300 W. 3rd. The suspect, a 28-year-old Amarillo man, brandished a .22 revolver and demanded cash. Lundy retrieved a pistol from a back room, ordered the man to drop the gun, and restrained him until police arrived.
US B52 bombers strike supply depots near Dong Hoi and targets within 23 miles of Saigon in a third straight day of raids inside North Vietnam. Air losses rise as Hanoi claims an F4 shot down near Vinh Linh. 37 American planes and crews reported missing since April 6.
Conservatives blocked a 20 percent Benefit rise as the Senate Finance Committee approved a 10 percent increase for Social Security. Chairman Long of Louisiana predicts a 20 percent vote on the floor, with 64 senators backing that option. The measure retroactively raises benefits from June 1 and awaits final panel action before moving to debate. Checks may not reflect the boost until October or November.
Horace E. Wilson, 60, of 600 S. Avondale, retired attorney and longtime Amarillo civic and church leader, died at 4 30 p m Friday at High Plains Baptist Hospital after a two week stay. He was son of the late James C. Wilson, former federal judge in the Northern District of Texas. A Weatherford native, he lived in Amarillo since 1946 and worked with Stone and Stone before retirement. Wilson attended Texas Christian University, the University of Texas, and earned an AB from the University of Colorado where he completed legal training. He was admitted to the Texas bar in 1938 and practiced law in Fort Worth.
John Paul Vann, 47, longtime U.S. adviser in Vietnam, died when his helicopter crashed in flames near Kontum after departing Pleiku. Rescue teams found his body and two companions. Officials cited mechanical failure. no antiaircraft fire reported. Vann had warned of a major attack and was respected for his frank, forceful views.
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