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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1963

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Shirley McLaine Slugs Gossip Columnist in Hollywood

Hollywood June 10 Actress Shirley McLaine walked into the office of a movie trade paper and slugged columnist Mike Connolly Eyewitness Loretta Lee said punches followed a verbal dispute over a gossip item McLaine had been involved in a contract dispute with producer Hal Wallis and refused the film Wives and Lovers Connolly said he ducked and the fight ended with McLaine leaving shouting Print 3.

Hollywood Shirley McLaine Today Mike Connolly Miss Lee Connolly Hollywood Reporter Today Wallis Miss MacLaine Miss McLaine Shelly Winters Shirley

Amarillo builder shoots self after standoff with chief

Dewey A Hicks a 45 year old Amarillo home builder shot himself with a high powered rifle near his Olsen Park home after a 15 minute confrontation with Police Chief Wiley Alexander who had earlier stopped his car following a brief chase. Hicks who had been indicted for the New Year slayings of Joseph and Joseph Richard Damryon allegedly told the chief stop or he would kill. The chief recounted Hicks refused arrest and taunted him. Alexander said Hicks placed the rifle to his head and fired. The incident occurred about 11 p.m. Monday near Erik and Anna streets.

Dewey A. Hicks Erick and Anna Streets Olsen Park Amarillo Hicks Wiley Alexander Wiley C. Alexander Randall County Joseph R. Damron Joseph Richard Dam Alexander

Eleven Boy Scouts Die In Utah Crash Near Hole in the Rock

A Utah highway patrol report states eleven Boy Scouts were killed and 35 injured when an open-bed farm truck carrying 46 scouts rolled over on a dirt road near No-man's Land south of Escalante. The injured were split between Panguitch and nearby communities. victims include Pleasant View Stake youths and others from Salt Lake City.

Panguitch Pleasant View Church of Latter Day Saints Provo Utah Salt Lake City Highway Patrol

Wirtz asks five-day delay to rail strike deadline

Washington June 1 AP Secretary of Labor Wirtz urged railroads and their unions to extend the strike deadline from June 13 to June 18. Management accepted the delay, unions to meet, while talks continued with little progress. If no agreement, new rules could take effect after midnight Wednesday and a nationwide strike looms. The White House warns the strike would be intolerable for the economy.

Washington W. Willard Wirtz Wirtz White House

Weather fragment from Amarillo and national cities

Fragmented weather note lists readings across Amarillo and other cities. Mentions clear skies, temperatures around 85, and wind conditions. Sparse data includes 15 readings and MPH measures with unclear dates.

City Amarillo Houston Okla

Historic showdown looms as Wallace blocks campus

In Tuscaloosa Governor Wallace plans to defy a court order by blocking two Negro students from entering the University of Alabama Tuesday. Federal troops may be moved to campus if disorder erupts, with the 31st Division potentially called. President Kennedy urged Wallace to comply while warning of possible federalization of National Guard units already near Ft. McClellan. Wallace insisted his presence guarantees peace.

Tuscaloosa Ala UPI George C. Wallace Washington Kenhere University of Alabama Department of Justice L1st Mississippi Alabama Wallace 31St Division Ft. McClellan

Tax bill may cut deductions and aid for citizens

Dear Editor letter from D. E. Scott in Wellington argues a new tax measure could reduce medical expense deductions and questions the potential cut to a $600 yearly allowance for food, shelter, clothing, morale upkeep, and postage for civic letters. He notes rising costs for taxpayers to stay functional and engaged.

Golden Spread Quarter Horse Summer Meeting and Dance

It notes the annual summer meeting and dinner dance of the Golden Spread Quarter Horse Association scheduled for Wednesday at the Herring Hotel. It mentions other local notices including a public hearing on hunting and fishing rules, a nine-week summer session registration at Amarillo College, a pet show ribbon ceremony, a burglary at Terry Motor Co., and a Flag Day parade on Polk Street.

Golden Spread Quarter Horse Association Herring Hotel Amarillo College Polk Street Amarillo

Olton mayor declared in Littlefield district ruling

W E Bill Thomas was declared mayor of Olton by a district court action in Littlefield settling a disputed April 2 election vote total. Pampa ranks as the safest Panhandle city in traffic fatalities, sixth in the nation among 211 cities for the first three months of 1963. A $350000 Deaf Smith County Hospital expansion bond issue will be voted on by county residents Tuesday. First Randall County tax sale July 1 for lot 4 block 17 original Town of Canyon on First Avenue. Southwestern Public Service Co peaking power plant to operate in ceremonies at 11 15 a.m. Tuesday near Roswell New Mexico. Zoning details for Canyon Ponderosa Addition completed by city commission.

W. E Bill) Thomas Olton Littlefield Pampa Panhandle Deaf Smith County Hospital Randall County Canyon First Avenue Southwestern Public Service Co Roswell N.M City of City Commission

Alabama Resettles Two Negro Students In Campus Housing

Tuscaloosa June 10 900 university housing and dining assignments confirmed for the two admitted Negro students with 3800 of 4500 enrolled smoothly. Dr Alex Pow notes no complaints or dissatisfaction as Governor Wallace arrives with dignitaries. Student government leaders praise campus calm and cooperation, stressing liaison roles and confidence in the administration.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Alex Pow Dr. Pow Alabama St. Louis Chicago Washington New York City Student Government Association of the Donald Stewart University Law School Anniston

Macmillan launches inquiry into Profumo scandal

London AP Prime Minister Harold Macmillan announced a sweeping judicial inquiry into the sex and security scandal rocking his government. Lord Chancellor Dilhorne will report this week as Ward faces possible new charges and bail is denied. Parliament debates Profumo's resignation as markets fear a Labor win and the pound slips amid nationalization talk.

London Harold Macmillan Scotland Yard John Profumo Christine Keeler Ward Profumo Eugene Ivanov Britain Kremlin Ivanov Moscow

Wheat Crop Estimate Shows Slight Decline From 1962

The Agriculture Department forecasts the 1963 wheat crop at 1.084 billion bushels, down from 1.092 billion in 1962. The June 1 estimate splits to 84.542 million winter wheat and 229.553 million spring wheat, with winter output by state including Kansas 177.387 million, Missouri 33.348 million, Texas 40.140 million, Colorado 25.662 million.

Agriculture Department Kansas Texas Colo

Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Vicinity

Weather Bureau bulletin reports partly cloudy conditions this afternoon through Wednesday with isolated thunderstorm chances tonight and scattered storms Wednesday afternoon and evening. Highs near 90 in Northwest Texas, 88 to 96 broader area. little temperature change expected. Eastern plains of Northern New Mexico expect fair to partly cloudy skies, with possible afternoon and evening storms in southern portions. Sunrise 5:32 AM.

Amarillo Vieagnesday Texas New Mexico Fair East Eastern Plains

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Ley Fred May Lana Turner Dewey Hicks Jim Argo Erick and Bell Erik Dewey Anna Street Red Cross Rail Fight Kennedy Crossroads Congress D. E. Scott Wellington Globe News Starlight Theater Ellwood Park Terry Motor Co St. Buchanan Ann Landers Santa Fe Oklahoma Sylvic Porter Peggy Roberson The Daily News Dr. Pw Stafford Macmillan Announces Dilhorne Macmilan Stephen Ward Macmillan Cuba Harold Wilson Ites
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