Russian cosmonette Tereshkova stirs space race on Father’s Day
Cape Canaveral reports a Soviet mission led by Valentina Tereshkova captures attention on Father’s Day, sparking US concern over women in space and potential Cosmonette—Cosmonaut coupling that could push the United States three years behind the Soviet lunar effort.
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Surprise storm sweeps area with heavy rainfall and floods
A sudden storm drenched the area, bringing at least 6 inches of rain by Sunday night. Flooding closed roads, flooded underpasses, and damaged property while hail and strong winds lashed parts of Canyon and adjacent areas.
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Amarillo
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Utah flash flood kills three boys in camping area
A flash flood swept three young campers from beds in Unita National Forest northeastern Utah while heavy rains caused floods across the Rockies. Dam safety efforts continued at Lander Wyoming as crews battled to save the town’s earthen dam amid intense rainfall and hail.
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Hudson
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SEATO War Games Near Front Lines In Thailand
SEATO Army of 25 000 soldiers conducted mock operations in northeast Thailand as Laos reports indicate fresh fighting near the Mekong border. Pro Communist Pathet Lao forces with North Vietnamese may have captured Tha Thom, 42 miles from Thailand. The exercise mirrors a Northward Red advance into Thailand in the SEATO scenario.
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Ben Gurion Resigns as Israel Prime Minister
Prime Minister David Ben Gurion, 76, resigns for personal reasons and will leave the government and Knesset. Finance Minister Levi Eshkol is mentioned as a potential successor as observers note coalition strains and reforms.
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Racial Strife May Curb Filibusters
Washington AP reports rising Senate support for curbing filibusters amid widespread racial disorders. A shift since May 1962 shows some senators ready to back cloture on civil rights bills, though Southern opposition remains strong and a two thirds vote is still required for talk limits. President Kennedy backs voting rights measures in the package before Congress.
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Lovett Reappointed President of Amarillo LDS Branch
Robert L. Lovett of 1513 Birch was sustained as president of the Amarillo Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at services Sunday.
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Amarillo
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Albuquerque family air crash Kills four in North Carolina
Four members of a Albuquerque New Mexico family died when their single engine plane crashed on a rural North Carolina road. Victims are Thomas E Ribble 45 his wife Ann and their teenage daughters Pat and Linda. The article notes page references to related items.
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Riots and space news mix in Crossroads Report
A reader laments riot tactics for drawing attention to grievances while noting peaceful petitioning, and Tass reports on Valentina Tereshkova and cosmonaut Gherman Bykovsky completing orbits as Moscow broadcasts celebratory updates and images in Red Square.
Wounded Freeport captain says shooter found dead
Capt Maurice Nichols 55 says Eugene Coonce 47 shot him in the leg and was later found dead. Nichols admits hitting Coonce with a syrup bottle after Coonce fled to another ship. authorities note Coonce's body recovered by a Coast Guard cutter and Nichols did not seek medical aid for his wound.
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Coonce
Coponce
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Nearby Cities
Weather readings show cloudy skies across Amarillo Dallas and Oklahoma City on Sunday with light to moderate wind speeds. Visibility remained fair while temperatures and conditions varied, reflecting typical mid spring patterns in the region.
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Amarillo
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Russia Orbits First Woman in Space in Historic Flight
Valentina Tereshkova 26 and single, a cosmonette aboard Vostok VI, joined Lt. Col. Valery Bykovsky in nearby orbits. Tereshkova reported Earth views at 17 400 mph as Bykovsky aimed for an eight day mission to chase endurance records.
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Weather Summary for Amarillo and Vicinity
Weather Bureau report shows mostly cloudy skies tonight with a shift to partly cloudy and warmer conditions by Tuesday. Scattered afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms expected, highs in the 75 to 85 range, and cooler spells with possible late day storms in the western portions.
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