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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
2
The Associated Press reports yesterday evening conditions with details on temperatures, precipitation, wind, and observed regional weather patterns. The update notes any notable changes from the prior day and provides brief regional summaries.
A 7.2 magnitude underwater quake was recorded 180 miles beneath the surface in the Celibes Sea about 750 miles southeast of Manila. Center director Jim Lander placed its depth and noted it as the deepest major quake of the year with nine quakes above 7 to date. He said it occurred near the Talaud Islands and is unlikely to cause damage.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko to meet French leaders for four days in Paris. Talks to cover expanding economic cooperation and European detente with Western Europe amid growing Franco Soviet ties.
A pasted header lists staff roles at the Amarillo Daily News and Amarillo Globe-Times, including president and general manager B Whittenburg, publisher Wesley Sizard, editor Jim Clark, and other editors. It shows circulation figures and home delivery details for the newspaper and related editions.
Manila report notes a constitutional convention proposal to include compulsory religious instruction in public school curriculum faces opposition from the Association of School Superintendents. The debate centers on church state separation and educational policy in the Philippines.
In Tokyo Kissinger admitted U.S. missteps last summer and pledged no further Nixon shocks. He pressed closer Japan consultation, defended the security treaty, and discussed China policy amid changing Pacific dynamics with Foreign Minister Takeo Fukuda.
Cimarron County continues its Oklahoma Northwest Inc membership push reaching 80 percent of quota. Renee LaBarr of Felt seeks Miss ONW title, sponsored by the county 4H Horse Club, with 14 rivals. Standings update Wednesday. winner July 8 at Enid Shrine Rodeo.
Walter T. Duncan of Bryan reportedly gave 300000 to Democratic candidate Hubert Humphrey, making it the second largest individual contribution. His family disputes the amount while confirming the donation. Duncan has oil gas and ranch holdings in multiple states and runs land trades.
Panhandle and High Plains residents dominated the just ended 1972 4 H Club Roundup in College Station with seven special awards and multiple top placements. Scholarships of 4000 went to 10 boys including Billy Patrick of Roaring Springs and Aubrey Don Thompson of Vernon. Hale County led in food show and demonstration wins with Kathe McClendon topping the Bread-Cereal Group.
Three multi billion dollar indirect subsidies are questioned for their aim to aid U S business abroad. Tax concessions for foreign subsidiaries may push investment overseas and cost the Treasury billions. Export-Import Bank subsidies may not increase American sales. Buy American policies may raise prices and fail to help domestic producers.
Amarillo man Jerry L. Jeffreys 39 remained in satisfactory condition at Northwest Texas Hospital after a Wednesday pedestrian collision at 10th and Adams. He suffered back injuries when struck by Imogene Grant 44 who was turning from 10th onto Adams.
Government statistics show about 700000 Korean nationals reside overseas. The breakdown lists 602218 in Japan 1378 in other parts of Asia 51322 in North America 1094 in Europe 22 in Africa and the Middle East and 6057 in Latin America.
Miss Jeannette Doran of 1300 Jackson, Roxie Marie Dupuis of Garland Texas, and Arthur Cross Laseter of 4304 Cline are listed with funeral plans. Doran and Dupuis services set for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel with viewing an hour before. Laseter services at 10 a.m. Monday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel.
Senator George McGovern toured Rapid City after a flash flood that killed more than 170 people. He described the destruction as incredible and spoke with residents as Mayor Donald Barnett touted swift federal aid and continued emergency operations.
The Democratic platform committee’s road show hearings in San Francisco attract a large turnout with ninety witnesses lined up and more expected. Topics include corporate responsibility consumer protection and minority employment records. Notables include Sen. Fred Harris Betty Furness Lydia Lopez Phil Barry Douglas Cater and Cesar Chavez farm workers union representative.
Thunderstorms drenched West Texas with flash flood warnings issued for Tom Green County and San Angelo as NWS warned continued flooding in low areas midafternoon. Levelland reports 2.40 inches of rain and damaging hail while lightning struck a South Plains College dome.
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