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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
2
A weak cool front splits the Panhandle with sunny skies and warm temperatures. In Amarillo expect a high of 90 with light northerly winds and a sunny outlook into Friday.
Clear to partly cloudy with isolated evening thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s, light variable winds. Rain chance ten percent. Sunrise 6 45, sunset 9 PM. Chapman leads Yonkers meet with 47 driving victories as first of two 1968 events concludes.
The Amarillo Daily News is described as an independent newspaper serving Amarillo, Texas, with staff listings including President Grady Whittenburg and editors Jim Walker and Wesley Ward. The notice notes publication details and postal info for the paper.
Mrs. Baker born in Missouri, member of Reformed Latter Day Saints Church, died in a crash. Survived by husband and daughters Mrs. Bill Robertson of Amarillo, Mrs. Jerry McElerath and Mrs. Jimmy McCormick of Canadian, Miss Marie Baker of Canadian. sons Wayne and Earl of Canadian, Elvis of Oklahoma City. Funeral services pending with Stickley Funeral Home Canadian. local arrangements by Blackburn Shaw. Social Security records are not available to anyone including law enforcement.
The Plains are expected to see above normal moisture for the next 30 days while hot days persist. Forecasters warn heat will continue with periods of increased humidity and high temperatures across the region.
A series of tornadoes, possibly three or four, were spotted in the White Deer to Pampa area with no damage reported. A tornado warning was issued for Amarillo area and reports described heavy rains, high winds, and blowing sand across Amarillo Tulia Canyon Shamrock and nearby.
Victor Allen 25 of 111 Mobil homestead Drive being taken to Lebanon Pennsylvania for service and burial. Ronald Michael Pollack Infant of 2301 Austin body taken to Minneapolis Minnesota for service and burial.
H E Gilbert of Cleveland Ohio president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen since 1953 was unanimously re elected at the union's 39th convention. Gilbert 61 said he would retire at the end of the new term. Lampley Maryville Tenn
General Abrams accompanies Clifford on a Vietnam visit as Thieu warns the Communists plan attacks to bargain from strength. 2500 pacification workers will defend Saigon outskirts. US bomber campaigns continue, with B52s striking North Vietnam panhandle and fighter-bombers reporting multiple explosions and vehicle losses.
A White House briefing notes the fourth Johnson Thieu meeting in a semiannual review cycle with no urgent reason for a session. Officials say the fall in fighting in South Vietnam prompts discussions on peace terms, continued U S backing, and Thieu seeking renewed U S commitment and aid.
The hijacker, described as extremely nervous by Skyjack, forced a Cuba stop after attempting to coerce authorities. FBI met the four engine craft on arrival at Jose Marti Airport at 5 11 p m EDT while passengers were detained by Cuban officials amid ongoing hijacking incidents earlier in the year.
Ray deciders Tuesday not to appeal extradition and Hanes arrives in London while U S officials refuse to disclose transport details. Ray is expected to fly on a heavily guarded military plane or chartered airliner, with Embassy officials declining comment. Hanes notes he advised waiving extradition to fight a perceived malign media campaign and to confer with counsel in Memphis once in the United States. In Wandsworth Prison Ray and Hanes report limited contact, described as wardens nearby.
Stewart Reeves and Patterson died after an explosion at the booster plant in Pampa. Stewart was found outside the gates severely burned. Reeves died at 2 45 PM and Patterson at 5 10 PM Wednesday. Funeral services for Stewart and Reeves are pending. Patterson’s services are scheduled with Carmichael White. Stewart, a Pampan resident since 1944, was born in Waldron Arkansas. Reeves, a 40 year plant worker, was born in Glenwood Arkansas and a Central Baptist Church member. Patterson, a repairman, was born in Wellington and a Central Baptist Church and Masonic member. Lifespan details, survivor lists, and family relations follow.
Pravda reports NATO powers monitor Warsaw Pact maneuvers in the Baltic and North Atlantic. A Danish torpedo boat rushes the Soviet Cruiser Kirov near Bornholm Island while a West German plane tracks Soviet ships. Soviet, Polish and East German vessels join in first joint North Atlantic drills.
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