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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1964
Page
1
In Our Town the police department moves to strengthen firearms after Patrolman William Mead is shot by two youths armed with a high powered rifle. A Randall County justice of the peace ruled justifiable homicide in the death of 14 year old Jimmy May following a coroner's inquest.
Liberal Kansas police say a man was found beneath a tree with a bullet in his heart after six shots were heard by a policeman and a landlord described the gun battle from his window. The incident occurred Thursday night near an apartment house. A Tennessee reunion festival and gospel singing begin today in the city auditorium with an all day picnic for natives of Tennessee. A second day of storm activity across the Plains caused property damage in Clovis Bo vina Texico and Tulsa areas with rainfall reaching up to four inches.
Former President Eisenhower on Thursday said he is not aiming to stop Senator Barry Goldwater nor to boost any particular candidate in the Republican presidential race. The remark frames a neutral stance as the nomination contest continues.
The Nude Deal drew surprise from designers and buyers in New York as fashion circles buzzed. The Senate quickly defeated multiple Southern backed amendments to the civil rights bill, while Texas Democrats clashed over contested delegations at the state convention. In Austin, a prayer in protest followed police removal of civil rights signs, and Gov. William Scranton prepared to declare his run for the Republican presidential nomination.
In Dumas a flagpole on Birge Avenue bears the Morton boys handprints in its foundation. Jed 15, Darwin 14, and Jones 9 helped place the prints as the Paynes’ flag flies over their home. A Capitol flag sent by Sen. John Tower will be hoisted next Sunday as neighbors join in salute.
Amarillo Police Department moves to improve weapons by seeking funds for 25 new shotguns and several .30 caliber carbines. A three member board will test revolvers and advise on a new sidearm after a fatal gun battle where officers faced two teens armed with rifles and shotguns. The change follows long standing under gun status and a request to update standard issue from .38 Special revolvers.
AUSTIN AP The liberal conservative dispute over seating contested delegations at the state Democratic convention gained momentum as Maury Maverick urged liberals to send a rump delegation if the liberal Bexar County group is not seated and Johnson program opposition resolutions pass. Frank Erwin named a credentials subcommittee to screen seven delegations and hearings will fill the day before the convention. Kilgarlin and others accuse slow or biased handling. Erwin defends a careful, evidence based process with all sides heard before any seating decisions.
The House approved a bill boosting salaries for 1.7 million federal workers by 533.2 million dollars, with Cabinet officials and top aides gaining 7500 a year. The Senate was sent the measure after a 243 to 157 vote flipping earlier opposition to a 7500 rise, effective next January.
The opening night of FANDANGLE in Palo Duro Canyon Amphitheatre was canceled by storms. The show with a 200 cast was postponed, but all reserved seats remain valid for Sunday’s performance.
Damaging winds and heavy rains struck Clovis Texico Bovina and Tulsa injuring four and causing about 50000 dollars in livestock and property losses. A tornado near Tulsa toppled a trailer house at the Devin farm and left the family uninjured except for a scare.
Pennsylvania Governor William W. Scranton is expected to announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. He will address Maryland Republicans and oppose Barry Goldwater, citing the need for responsible GOP leadership after a recent Eisenhower meeting and a national TV appearance signaling availability.
Judy Garland announced in a Hong Kong night club that she and actor Mark Herron have married five days earlier. Herron, tour manager and bodyguard, confirmed they are married and happy. Garland, 41, remains legally wed to Sid Luft and plans a statement before leaving Hong Kong.
An enormous blast in Santo Domingo last night damaged buildings and triggered a fire. Initial reports placed the explosion at a military ammunition dump near a barracks across the Ozama River, with communications cut and many windows and storefronts damaged.
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