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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1963
Page
2
The Soviet Union orbited the first spacewoman to join cosmonaut training and celebrate a rendezvous with the orbiting pioneer who has circled Earth since Friday.
The region experienced heavy rainfall with 2.2 inches at the Cite-News Building and 2 inches at 1515 Avondale, causing flooded roads and elevated water in gauges. Multiple towns including Tulia, Texhoma, and Amarite reported several inches of rain, with some hail and strong cell activity moving across the area.
Robert L. Levett was sustained as president of the Amarillo Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wil iam P. Pearce and Talton Owen were named first and second counselors. The reorganization was conducted by District President Frank Gonzalez and Wesley Barlow. Ralph J Hull and Howard Knapp attended the Saturday event.
FRIONA June 46 Sandra Johnsen Phelps 16 of Portales NM was listed in critical condition at Palmer County Community Hospital after a two car crash near Bovina Saturday. Antonio Aziles Cruz 33 of Bovina and Benito Cortez Arizmendez of Lake Worth Florida were in serious but improved condition. Phelps was alone in her car. Cruz drove the second car. Arizmendez was a passenger. Phelps suffered chest and head injuries severe lacerations and fractures to arms and legs. Cruz and Arizmendez had broken ribs legs and lacerations.
Harlingen edition notes a Texas Baptist plan for a broad Latin American evangelistic crusade. The meeting runs Monday through Thursday with focus on Spanish speaking communities across the state and virtual participation from Mexican Baptist Convention delegates.
Ben Gurion resigns from his parliamentary seat prompting a shift in the premiership lineup. Observers note the move affects leadership as Knesset members adjust to the vacancy amid ongoing rocket project debates.
A fragmented report notes the resignation of Israel’s premier after leading since 1963. It cites weightier causes than age and fatigue as contributing factors amid Moscow pressure and rising opposition, with implications for the Negev and future governance.
AP reports a small gap appeared in the Berlin Wall, with Western officials deeming it a minor opening. A separate AP item mentions a woman accused of fundraising for ransom and a federal case involving J Edgar Hoover allegations.
The article describes a newly opened road from West Berlin to East Berlin’s Schoenfeld Airport after decades of closure. It notes the move aims to draw Western tourists, while Allied commandants and West Berlin officials promise to prevent Westerners from using the crossing to reach Communist cities and airliners.
Fragmentary OCR notes show weather observations with garbled phrases and unclear timestamps. The readable items mention observation times around early morning and references to conditions, but essential details are unreadable.
Three people injured in two car crashes near Perryton Friday were reported in Amarillo hospitals late Sunday. Richard Palmer Jr. of Perryton and Dwain Nicholas of Borger suffered head and chest injuries with possible head injuries, while Charles Wayne Griffith of Perryton had head injuries.
Watsonville marked Flag Day with no flag raised as Athers were instructed not to raise the Stars and Stripes Friday due to the flagstaff having just been painted.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Mrs. M DL Hormer Borme Sreees and Mrs. Cenra with partial names and dates. The readable bits imply a social notice or obituary fragment christening a service, but details and full identities are unclear.
Texas Air Infantry Division Redeploys 60 troops after a four day armor and camp training at Fort Hood. Maj Gen Earl Rudder praises the safety record as soldiers return with borrowed vehicles and equipment. One hand injury reported in the field notes. officer cites strong performance and morale.
UPI reports excessive sugar stockpiling ceased and supply declined. Agriculture Department notes week ending June 8 refined sugar sales at 134 571 tons, the lowest since February, with prices dropping from a May peak of 132 to 85 cents a pound by June 13.
The article notes a figure close to 32 million in the United States, detailing the scope of the estimate and the context in which the number appears. It highlights the scale of the issue and references related entities or events associated with the estimate.
The cabinet crisis deepens as Prime Minister Macmillan faces calls to survive a scandal involving Christine Keeler. Profumo resignations and rumors of blackmail loom, with the Soviet Union denying Ivanov involvement. Tass dismisses the allegations as malicious.
An Iranian official accuses Gamal Abdel Nasser of targeting Iran with a political campaign backed by Lebanese agents. He cites funding used to foment unrest and arson against the Shah’s government, mentioning Beirut transfers and attacks that killed numerous people and damaged major cities.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists multiple personal names and phrases with unclear context. It references individuals such as Mrs. Corte Ferree Mrs. Jeter and Overton, plus mentions of estates or cemeteries. exact events or actions are obscured by garbled text. The readable parts suggest a community notices page with exchanges and names rather than a coherent story.
Four men claiming to be National Liberation Front members raided the home of Edward P. Leng in Caracas. Police found FALN flags and signs vandalizing the residence after an attack on Romulo Belancourt. Long, the embassy political officer, and his wife were bound as the intruders searched for weapons.
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