Sunny mild Panhandle day with cool morning temps
Weather forecast from Weather Forecast Inc calls for sunny skies across the Panhandle with light northwest winds under 15 mph. Amarillo expects a cool start near 52 and a high around 77, with a dry afternoon humidity near 20 percent. Overnight low near 48 and Wednesday highs again in the 80s.
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Amarillo Daily News contact and subscription rates 1968
The document lists staff positions at Globe News Publishing Company Amarillo Texas and the 1968 subscription prices for home delivery by carrier and mail, with rates for various options including morning evening and Sunday editions, plus a note on copyright 1968 and all rights reserved.
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Severe Storms Hit Texas Panhandle With Hail and Funnel Cloud
Severe thunderstorms moved across West Texas on Monday bringing hail up to baseball size in Paducah and golf ball size hail in Childress. A funnel cloud was spotted near Roaring Springs five miles south. Minor crop damage reported in Wheeler as rural phone service cut for up to 12 hours. Temperatures expected to reach mid 80s Tuesday afternoon.
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Widow’s Toy Soothes Hurt Girl After Kennedy Train Tragedy
In Elizabeth New Jersey a large stuffed dalmation was given at the request of Ethel Kennedy to Deborah Ann Kwiatek a 3 year old injured when Kennedy funeral train passed Friday A grandmother saved the child but was killed by a northbound train A man also died and five were injured Deborah is reported in good condition with head injuries Ethel Kennedy and Edward Kennedy sent sympathy and flowers to victims and families.
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Johnson declares Hill County Tex a major disaster
President Johnson declared Hill County Texas a major disaster area and released 250000 dollars in federal funds for repairs to public buildings and utilities damaged by floods from May 7 to May 9.
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Slam Plan To Drink From Littl Bottles
Gov. John Connally faced criticism from legislators over a plan to allow liquor by the drink in miniature bottles. Critics said the tiny bottles did not reflect the May 4 mixed drinks referendum vote and questioned the intent behind House Bill 1.
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Extradition Bid in Ray Case Pressed by U.S. Officials
Vinson to meet British officials as extradition moves forward while Ray awaits a Tuesday court ruling on documentary evidence for U S extradition. Ray faces U S charges of conspiracy to deprive a civil rights king in Memphis and a Tennessee murder case. Police secured court protection as Ray appeared under tight security and a heavy police cordon.
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Amarillo Woman Reports S800 Theft
A 51 year old Amarillo woman said a man knocked her down in the 300 block of NE 5th and grabbed her purse containing about 160 dollars. Police search for the suspect, described as a Negro, after the incident reported late Monday night.
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Westmoreland Leaves Saigon for Army Chief of Staff
General Westmoreland, departing Saigon Tuesday for Washington to become Army chief of staff, declared quick Vietnam defeat unlikely while praising American troops. In a televised address he praised battlefield gains and civil aid to Vietnamese civilians, noting much has been accomplished and that peace is the goal but not at any price. He also reviewed enemy capability during a news conference.
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Severe weekend storms sweep through West Texas region
Moist Gulf air moved northward triggering scattered thunderstorms and hail from Plainview to Lubbock area. Six inch cloudbursts reported near Plainview and Edmondson, with egg sized hail near Littlefield and Tulia. Twister sightings noted near McLean Claude and Stanton as a weak cold front pushed eastward. forecast calls for more storms and slight cooling Tuesday.
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Shelling hits key sites in Saigon amid Viet Cong attack
Rockets struck near Independence Palace and the government radio station in Saigon as well as the Bank of Tokyo building and RMK construction near the cathedral. H M Hudson of Reno said shells landed 40 feet from the villa where he was breakfasting. Casualties reported around the Old Gia Long palace and a pedicab death occurred as the barrage continued.
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Court weighs church aid and textbooks in landmark rulings
The court split on religion matters with 8 to 1 backing federal aid testing against church school children and 6 to 3 upholding state textbook assistance to church schools. It broadened CATV regulation while preserving self incrimination rights for employees facing investigations.
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Autos Recovered In Arrest Here
A 36-year-old Amarillo man was arrested Monday afternoon and four stolen vehicles valued at about 15000 dollars were recovered. The finds included a 1966 Mustang a 1966 gold Cadillac and two 1967 Ford pickup trucks. FBI tips aided the arrest and detectives recovered the vehicles at the suspect’s home. The case involves stolen license tags miles driven and one car abandoned then released by a local attorney. Federal charges under the Dyer Act are expected.
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Wallace Resumes Campaign After Kennedy Shot
Former Gov George Wallace declared that American leadership has failed and resumed his presidential bid. He blamed violence on elites and called for stronger law enforcement while urging an anti crime stance and the outlawing of the Communist Party. His campaign swing included a Memphis stop and a tour through the South after the Kennedy assassination.
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Gun Control Bills Move To Register Firearms and Ban Mail Orders
Senate plans push for federal registration of all firearms with penalties and a ban on mail order sales of long guns. Other measures seek federal crimes for harming lawmakers and a possible death penalty for killing senators or representatives. House and Senate leaders offer varied stances on enforcement and state roles.
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India says Nagas suffer heavy losses near Burmese border
Calcutta reports An Indian convoy clash near Nagaland’s Rakhoma mountaintop left more than 100 Nagas dead and many Indian border guards killed. 24 rebels captured with Chinese weapons. photos on Nagas’ bodies allegedly show Chinese aid linking to Beijing. China denies Tibetan airspace incursions.
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Local kids start competitive Kool-Aid stands in Lawrence
Lawrence youths Lawrence Gallatin Charles Gallatin and Kevin Barry join Perry Walker to sell raspberry Kool-Aid for 5 cents. A third stand appears by Tommy Herrick offering iced tea at 5 and 10 cents. Based on early profits the boys plan to save for movies candy and prizes while adult customers lure others to tea.
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