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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
1
Isaac Houston aged 15 drowned in a small pond near Martin Road Lake Monday afternoon after two boys failed to save him. Amarillo plans to submit to the Federal Aviation Agency for review of facilities to replace those at Amarillo Air Force Base.
Top of the Day reports cattlemen wintering stock in Randall County face new tax bills while taxes rise on property annexed into Amarillo. The piece notes other regional items such as a Happy FFA member on a 21 day Europe tour and a coroner ruling in New Mexico.
Earl Baskett notes five American Legion teams are playing a six week schedule at Potter County Stadium. He cites a Caprock Cowboys vs Palo Duro Chiefs game as exceptional and says fans may grow more excited for Legion baseball than for organized teams. Games mostly 7:30 pm with some at 6 or 8. Admission 75 cents adults 50 cents students. Local playoffs begin July 31. state tournament starts August 5.
Bulletin from Monte Vista notes the fifth annual Creede to South Fork raft race along 15 miles of the Rio Grande with amateur and professional classes and the world championship at stake. High water makes for dramatic whitewater as Howard Roberson of KSLV Monte Vista reports. fishing prospects on the river are good.
Charles Coulter of Texlive died late Monday afternoon when his pickup overturned about 10 miles north of Dalhart. Page 8. A crop dusting pilot, C. R. Thompson of Perryton, barnstormed Monday though uninjured, to Amarillo. Page 15. The 18th Congressional District chose its delegates to the 1964 Democratic national convention and the credentials committee heard arguments from contested delegations. Page 1.
A powerful earthquake devastated northern Japan with Niigata hit hard as water mains burst and bridges cracked. Trains halted by rock slides. fires started as Japan Sea flooded parts of the port city. Initial casualty reports awaited official word.
A 15 year old boy Isaac Houston of 1938 NW 19th drowned early Monday afternoon in a small pond near 15th Avenue and Martin Road Lake. Rescuers pulled his body at 1 20 p m after he disappeared while jumping in with two other boys following. Funeral plans were pending at Warford's Mortuary.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that both state house seats must be allocated by population, striking down geographic patterns that gave each state two Senate seats. Chief Justice Warren led the majority, saying constitutional rights cannot be infringed by majority choice, while Justice Harlan dissented.
City of Amarillo and the U S Air Force held talks at Amarillo Air Force Base on removing civilian aviation including scheduled airlines from the base. Mayor F W Wallace led negotiations with Lewis Turner and Monte Rosenwald as plans to replace civilian facilities with FAA reviewed options were discussed. Estimated replacement cost is about 1 million dollars.
UPI reports Senator Barry Goldwater urged Texas Republicans to back his bid for the GOP presidential nomination at a $100-a-plate dinner on the eve of the Texas Republican Convention. He called for Johnson to lose his television monopoly and cited KTBC in Austin as a point of reference. The crowd faced a delayed program and weather-related postponements.
The Amarillo Air Force Band performs at 8 tonight on the Starlight Theater stage in Ellwood Park. Residents are invited to bring pic nic lunches and enjoy a free concert. The City Park and Recreation Department sponsors the series with further shows on June 30 and August 11, 18, and 28.
Gov. William Scranton of Pennsylvania faced strong Goldwater opposition at the Des Moines stop on his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. About 1,000 supporters and hecklers filled the Des Moines Municipal Airport as chants of We Want Barry and We Want Bill echoed. Scranton told the crowd he was pleased by the reception despite the noise and noted his purpose for visiting.
Washington UPI report says New York Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller ended his pursuit of the GOP presidential nomination and endorsed Pennsylvania Gov. William Scranton. He urged party moderates to unite on a platform backing Scranton to win the moderate cause.
In a long session the 18th Congressional District chose its Democratic delegates to the national convention and named its state convention committee by acclamation. Amarillo figures Jay Taylor Claudia Brummett James F Smith Sr and Congressman Walter Rogers named as delegates. Hartley’s Dick Brown and Perryton Judge Max Goyer chosen as alternates. Jerry Johnson of Amarillo elected permanent chairman.
The Cactus housing area 250 families learned rumors of mass evacuation were unfounded after confirmation that the Cactus Ordnance Plant at Etter will be sold to Phillips Petroleum Co. The 350 housing units will revert to government control under GSA when sale is approved.
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