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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
1
Republican sources say seven news program will aid Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton in pursuing the GOP presidential nomination. Attorney General Robert Kennedy has been told by President Johnson to stay in his current post if Lodge resigns.
The highway department erected a tall concrete pillar with a plastic figure at about 20th Ave overlooking the I 40 exchange project. A traffic officer in the booth could monitor traffic and broadcast warnings from loudspeakers, acting as a deterrent to dangerous driving until the project’s completion.
The Will Rogers Range Riders staged the first of five rodeo spectaculars at the Range Riders arena west of the city drawing a sizeable crowd. Top cowpokes from the Southwest competed while Boss Hoss the Brahma and a mule that has never been ridden drew attention. Rodeo producer L. D. Ward of Trinidad, Colorado, issued a $25 bet as the event continues with additional shows today and Sunday.
The article notes Barry Goldwater plans to vote against the civil rights bill as written, deeming it more political than moral and unconstitutional in parts. It mentions friends doubting the move and praises his candor over expediency.
Rennie L. Cuevas, 46, died Thursday at Northwest Texas Hospital after being beaten with an iron pipe Tuesday by an unknown assailant at the Santa Fe Railroad yards near E 1st and Arthur. He was found unconscious near the tracks and had multiple injuries. Detectives will perform an autopsy to determine cause of death. three men were involved in similar attacks in the yards over two days, with robbing of their belongings.
Police clashed with demonstrators at the Monson Motor Lodge pool as white crowds attacked Black bathers and clergy. 55 to 60 Black swimmers and two white allies were jailed after earlier clashes. Sheriff Davis barred later Black entrants while MLK Jr urged calm and RFK received a protest telegram. A 30 day cooling off plan was proposed by a biracial grand jury.
Dallas report says a man broke into the Wayne Pruett residence on Wednesday and fled with a ring. He left a dirty ring around the tub after taking a bath before leaving.
Senator Barry Goldwater announced he will vote against the civil rights bill citing two sections that he says threaten constitutionally protected freedoms. He remains unaltered in opposition to discrimination and faces criticism from moderates while Southern Democrats see potential GOP gains. Governor Scranton calls the stance unfortunate and urges Goldwater to vote for the bill.
A topless bathing suit worn by 23 year old dancer Lucki Winn drew no complaints on Santa Monica Beach as she posed for news photographers and announced she was opening Thursday night at a Sunset Strip nightclub. Police took no arrest action.
Scranton urged Barry Goldwater to support the Civil Rights Bill and cited Dr. Milton S Eisenhower's backing from Johns Hopkins University as he spoke at a news conference. He said most Americans favor the bill and criticized Goldwater's stance after Goldwater opposed the compromise version in the Senate.
The Senate moves toward final passage of the civil rights bill with House approval expected. Sen. Richard Russell notes House acceptance is arranged. Barry Goldwater says he will vote against the measure as debate nears its end on the 82nd day.
A severe storm system spawned multiple tornadoes across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest injuring at least 15 people and causing extensive damage to small towns and farms in South Dakota North Dakota and Minnesota. A tornado hit the Silver Beach area near Glenwood Minnesota, injuring eleven and trapping two men in a collapsed shed. Torrential rains caused flash floods forcing about 120 residents from Jefferson and St Genevieve counties in Missouri to seek safety.
The House passed a temporary debt ceiling of 324 billion dollars by a 263 to 182 vote, sending the measure to the Senate. Opponents called it fiscally reckless while supporters argued it prevents default as the government pays bills for the coming year.
The Jimmy Dean Show appearance at Fair Park Coliseum in Amarillo has been canceled by the agent due to promotional conflicts. Advance ticket refunds will be processed through K-Mart starting Monday.
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