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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1973

Page

4

Critics Fear an Army of Doughboy Volunteers

Controversy over moving to an all volunteer Army by July 1 centers on costs and enlistment quality. Analysts warn a Special Pay Act may be needed to fund bonuses up to 15 000 for skilled reenlistments and up to 3 000 for new enlistees, while officials defend VOLAR as capable of meeting manpower without extending the draft.

Association of the U.S. Army Volunteer Army VOLAR Ellet L. Richardson Defense U.S Roger T. Kelley House Armed Services Army Richardson Congress William Proxmire Wis United States Congressional Cau

RCA Announces First Half Wins At Winston Rodeo

The Rodeo Cowboy Association announces first half payoffs for 1973. Joe Alexander of Cora Wyoming leads bareback with 2000 dollars while other events prize leaders include Don Gay of Mesquite Texas and Shawn Davis of Whitehall Montana. A second payoff based on second half earnings will follow before the National Finals in Oklahoma City.

Denver UPI Rodeo ‘Cowboy Association RCA Joe Alexander Cora Wyo Oklahoma City Winston Don Gay Mesquite Tex Shawn Davis Whitehall Mont Ernie Taylor Hugo Okla Tom Ferguson San Martin Calif

Inmate Earns Degree During Colorado Graduation Day

John Gift, 32, serving a 70 year murder sentence at Colorado State Penitentiary, chose to stay in, becoming the first inmate to earn a degree under Southern Colorado State College’s program sending professors to the prison. Warden Fred Wyse confirmed Gift made the decision to remain at the facility while campus ceremonies proceeded at Southern Colorado State College.

Canon City Colo UPI John Gift Southern Colorado State College Gift Colorado State Penitentiary SCSC Fred Wyse

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