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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
2
In Palestine Texas a planned balloon lift, billed as among North America's largest, was postponed Wednesday due to unfavorable weather conditions.
The Amarillo Globe-News Publishing Company announces 1972 subscription rates for morning and evening editions. Rates cover daily papers, Sunday editions, and mail subscriptions with pricing for various durations and combinations. Additional notes include postal details and a 25 cent service charge for short-term periods.
In Copenhagen more than 50 outdoor restaurants welcome visitors with a mix of sun and rain weather. Over a dozen cafes line the Stroget pedestrian promenade between Town Hall Square and the King's New Square, offering al fresco dining and people watching.
Zeno Smith, the smallest Texas Ranger in 34 years, was found dead in his Wilson County backyard at 6 30 a m. He 69 and retired since 1969 likely died of a heart attack after a history of heart trouble. His relatives also died of heart attacks. Smith served as deputy sheriff and chief investigator, and was notable for his short stature among Rangers.
West Texas State University regents approved a 300000 dollar state ad valorem bond issue as part of a 7830000 dollar sale to First National Bank of Dallas at 3.5711 percent. Funds will be designated later and likely placed in a certificate of deposit.
A 13 year old Amarillo youth, Rowdy Killen, was in satisfactory condition at St. Anthony's Hospital after a noon accident at the south entrance of Texas State Technical Institute. He riding a bicycle when struck by a car driven by Pamela Eubanks, 18, of Durango. The boy carried a gasoline can on the bike and the collision occurred as Eubanks entered from US 228.
Ferry passengers leaving Bastia roared in protest as gendarmes pulled their hair while checking identity cards. Police say the search targeted two Parisian suspects wanted for multiple car thefts and burglaries, last seen wearing wigs.
Two Shamrock men Sylvester Medina aged 61 and Rufus Medina aged 51 were injured when a car jack allegedly failed while they worked under a vehicle at Robbie Robinson Used Cars on West 12th. They were taken to Shamrock General Hospital with Rufus in fair condition and Sylvester in serious condition before transfer to St. Anthony's in Amarillo where he remained in undetermined condition later that night.
The special fund started three weeks ago to cover Mrs. Arline Fenley’s medical bills has closed. The $314 collected was divided between her two doctors. Benny Nevels of Johnson's Chapel AME Church led the fund group and expressed thanks to contributors. Mrs. Fenley, 56, died Tuesday morning after three major operations for cancer.
Private services Thursday for Mrs Roxy H Buckingham of 140 Van Buren. Services 1 p.m. Thursday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel for David M Henry of 1021 South Bryan. Pearle B McEachern, 77, of 1621 B Ong, to be honored 11 a.m. Thursday at the Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel. Muriel J Rowntree, 88, 202 Crestway, services 2 p.m. Friday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel. Harmon Curtis Speer, 88, 813 South Arthur, services 10 p.m. Thursday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel.
A Potter County grand jury indicted Danny Wayne Brown 19 for armed robbery at Thompson Park Shell Station on May 26. He was jailed on 7500 bond after arrest in San Antonio. Also indicted were Edgar Lee McAndrews 33 for burglary at J. T. Clement residence, Howard Glen Johnson 26 for assault with intent to rob at Mel’s Air Speed Station, Shirley Ann Henry 22 for theft over 50, Billie James Craig 41 for second offense drunken driving, and John Brackett 24 for burglary. all faces various bonds and were jailed or restrained.
Hong Kong based South China Morning Post reported unsigned warnings from Chinese authorities about a serious health statement from Mao Tse-tung. It noted the Central Committee met to decide who would lead China after Mao while observers saw no signs of health deterioration.
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