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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1968

Page

4

Turk Lands City YMCA

Turk Eryilmaz arrives in Amarillo after touring U S YMCA programs aims to apply learned admin practices in Istanbul where he leads the national YMCA He plans a Turkish youth soccer league and language education programs enrolling 1000 to 1200 students annually during his six month U S tour ending August 4.

Sadettin Eryilmaz United States Sam Eryilmaz YMCA Istanbul Turkey Amarillo U.S Dallas San Antonio Beaumont Los Angeles San Olaf College Northfield Minn

Ray Abandons Extradition Appeal In King Case

James Earl Ray agreed to return to the United States voluntarily for trial on charges of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. He signed a statement under the alias Ramon George Sneyd saying he would forego his High Court appeal and submit to extradition. Ray, held in London, is to be turned over to U.S. authorities for trial in Tennessee on the Memphis killing.

London James Earl Ray United States Martin Luther King Jr Ray Ramon George Sneyd Arthur J. Hanes Jr Birmingham Ala Hanes U.S Tennessee Memphis King High Court Wandsworth Missouri Alabama British Home Office Frank Milton Home James Callaghan High Court of Justice Bow Street

Amarillo Hospital Visiting Rules and Names List

The notice outlines visiting limits at Northwest and St Anthony's hospitals with 15 minute windows and two visitors per patient, plus age restrictions and visitor-card pickup. It lists visiting hours for Northwest, St Anthony's, High Plains Baptist, and Southwest Osteopathic Hospital, followed by an extensive reader-name directory of residents and addresses across multiple towns and states.

Northwest St. Anthony's St Anthony’s High Plains Baptist Southwest Osteopathic Hospital

Pool Water Clearing Up After City Pool Survey Findings

City officials checked 28 motel pools and found only four with cloudy water caused by chemical treatment and training gaps. A seminar at the Water Treatment Plant will present experts on filtration, chemical use, and pool upkeep with tours of the facility.

H. A. Bozeman City Utilities Bozeman Sunday News Globe Osage Boseman Lake Meredith Texas State Health Department Amarillo Bi-City Hugh LeClair Triple F Control-Dodson Walter Tramel The State Chemical Co Merle Latimer Time Chemical Co Herb Dodson Dodson Chemical Co Joe Jones Texas Blue Lake Pools Co Bill Hanneman State Health Department Division of Sanitary Engineering

Local Names Listed Across Cities in Other Document

A fragmented list of individuals appears with surnames and addresses from multiple towns including Wilton Ivey Mrs Lorraine, Alfred Philipis, Claude Mrs Peggy Johnson, Sureson Bough, Benjamin Higginbotham, Jim Gardner, and Ruben Benovicer tied to cities such as Lubbock Pampa Tulsa Wheeler and addresses on Roosevelt Jackson and NW 16th. The readable items suggest a directory or notice listing persons by locale.

Wilton Ivey Lorraine Amaote Roosevelt Alfred Philipis Jackson Hubertompson Claude Peggy Johnson Lubbock Sureson Bough Pampa Benjamin Higginbotham Tulsa Jim Gardner Wheeler Ruben Benovicer

Skeletal remains identified in Collingsworth County case

A human skeleton found March 1 in a wrecked car by two road department workers near Buck Creek southwest of Quail is identified as James Oliver Harris, 38, based on clothing. Harris had been missing about seven months. the skull has not been recovered. Graveside services were held in Memphis. Harris leaves a wife, daughter, parents, a brother and two sisters.

Frome Wellington Collingsworth County Road Department Buck Creek Quail James Oliver Harris Harris A T. Horris Sr Collingsworth County John Rainey Fairview Cemetery Memphis James Henry Travis Baptist Church Kelso Funeral Home Silverton Nadine Sierrra Madre Calif Karen Darlene Harris el Paso J. T. Jr Phoenix Clarence Walls Betty Dixon

Magistrate holds Ray in jail on forgery and gun charges

Ray sits passively as Chief Magistrate Frank Milton orders eight days in custody before the next hearing. Police say the arrest involves entering the country with a forged Canadian passport and carrying an unlicensed gun. Extradition possible if he is acquitted in America.

Istrates Court Ray Frank Milton America

Detroit Mayor Cavanagh Faces Divorce Hearing Potent accusations

Detroit Mayor Jerome P. Cavanagh testified of a running battle with wife Mary Helen since 1965 accusing her of locking him out and ripping his pajama top while she charged excessive drinking and abusive treatment. Judge Farmer took the case under advisement with a decision expected in about two weeks.

Detroit UPI Jerome P. Cavanagh Cavanagh Mary Helen Charles S. Farmer

U S and Soviet to open talks on arms limits in near future

President Johnson told the U N disarmament committee in Geneva that the United States and the Soviet Union would begin talks soon on mutually limiting and reducing offensive and defensive nuclear missiles. He urged focus on a global ban on nuclear weapons from ocean floors as Geneva resumes sessions.

Geneva UPS Johnson U.N. Disarmament Committee United States Soviet Union France William C. Foster U.S Foster Alexei A. Roshehin Moscow Roshchi Britain

Southwest Annexation Sliced by Commission

Amarillo city commission trimmed the planned annexation area southwest of U S 66 and Coulter Road from 320 acres to a 600 foot wide strip along Coulter, modifying the Planning and Zoning Board’s half section proposal. The move aims to bring right of way into city control for road improvements with bond funds. adjacent landowners will share costs.

Jack Simmonds Our City Hali Amarillo Coulter

Amarillo School Board Chooses North Heights For Special Classes

The Amarillo School Board votes to place classes for trainable mentally challenged students at North Heights Elementary, a move prompting parental opposition and concern over segregation and resource use.

Amarillo North Heights

June Industrial Output Rises Despite Slower Pace

The Federal Reserve reports industrial output reached a June record at 164.4 percent of the 1957-59 base, up 0.3% from May, with auto production steady at about 94 million units and steel rising while aluminum faced cuts from stoppages. The government also announced a plan to add $600 million in home mortgage money via savings and loan associations after Aug 1.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Federal Home Loan Bank Board S&l Commerce Department Federal Reserve

Police Probe Injured Amarillo Girl Case

Police examined injuries to 4 year old Loretta Krobot of 2712 Ridgemere after she was treated at St Anthony's Hospital for cuts and bruises. Parents report she was in the yard when the incident occurred and no witnesses were found.

Amarillo Loretta Krobot Laurence Krobot Ridgemere St. Anthony's Hospital

Resident Fined For Assault in Potter County Court

Whitfield Acklin, 32, of 718 N. Aldridge, was fined $150 Tuesday after pleading guilty to aggravated assault. Acklin admitted biting Amarillo police officer Floyd Ashley on the arm Monday evening as Ashley was taking him into custody on a disturbance complaint. The officer reported striking Acklin on the head with a flashlight during the arrest.

Whitfield Acklin N. Aldridge Potter County Acklin Amarillo Floyd Ashley Ashley

Burglars Hit Two Amarillo Firms In Daytime Crime

Police said burglars took about 800 dollars in cash and caused 450 dollars in damage across two Amarillo locations. S and M Drug Store on Canyon Drive lost 630 dollars in cash with 150 dollars in damage. Palo Duro Lanes on NE 24th suffered 170 dollars in cash and 291 dollars in damage. Entry was made into S and M Drug Store through the roof, dropping 16 feet to the floor. A metal cabinet with three cash drawers was rifled for about 680 dollars. Nearby, 50 dollars and a roll of dimes were found behind the building. At Palo Duro Lanes, thirteen coin machines were pried open and 170 dollars in cash plus 291 dollars in damage noted. A tool thief also took a 200 dollar toolbox from a parked car in the 600 block Jackson. Public notices of daytime programs follow.

Amarillo Henry Arthur Vanderby Bonham S&m Canyon Dr Palo Duro NE 24Th Eugene Vanderbrook Kenneth Ray Moore Jackson

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