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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
2
Partly cloudy morning gives way to partly cloudy afternoon with a slight chance of evening thunderstorms. Highs today around 75 to 85 degrees, with dim visibility and light winds in most areas.
Sen. Barry Goldwater met former President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Gettysburg Pennsylvania for about an hour of general discussion. Goldwater announced on the Senate floor that he would vote against the civil rights bill and said he visits Eisenhower "every so oft en." Eisenhower could not be reached for comment.
Storms swept central Missouri to New England with flooding and hail. Tornadoes ripped roofs from a Hoven cheese factory and other buildings while Mobridge and Fargo faced power outages. Rescue boats saved flooded households as three infants and three adults were found drowned in Omaha floodwaters. Damage reached about $8 million.
Scranton welcomes broad support and says he will appoint Dr. Eisenhower as adviser on foreign policy if elected. Eisenhower, a former Latin American affairs consultant to his brother, endorses Scranton’s integrity fiscal responsibility and responsive government while urging equal rights and cautious foreign policy.
Rochester New York AP report says deputy sheriffs stopped a 10 year old boy’s crime spree. He allegedly stole three rabbits a hunting knife two cigars a suit a pair of shoes a head of lettuce a bicycle two bars of soap a bag of balloons and claimed the rabbits had to eat and the boy said I like balloons. He was placed in custody of his parents.
In a Senate address Barry Goldwater argued against federal regulation of private enterprise and public accommodations describing such power as unconstitutional. He urged passage only by constitutional amendment and warned that rushing federal authority could erode basic freedoms. Nearly 50 senators listened as the divided chamber heard his stance.
McCormack praised Johnson’s record of cutting federal spending and argued Republicans should vote for Thursday’s debt limit increase to ensure responsible government. He cited that Eisenhower era Congress raised the debt limit seven of eight years and noted a projected deficit of 8.8 billion this year, dropping to 5.8 billion next year.
A vivid rodeo program features grand entry on horseback, square dancing, and a new roping contest. Bill Williams fell from a rearing horse but escaped serious injury and rejoined the show. Performances schedule spans 3 pm Friday, 8 pm Friday, 2 pm Sunday matinee, and 8 pm Sunday finale with general admission at 1.50, service men 1, and box seats 2.50. Ropers, barrel racers, bulldoggers, and team roping times from readers include Darrell Renfroe 12.2, Glenda Light 16.8, Larry Dawson 6.3, and other riders from Dumas, Amarillo, Hereford, and nearby towns.
Patrons at the Ponderosa Bar on Amarillo Boulevard reported trouble as the bar owner waved a pistol at customers around 10 p.m. Officers arrived, arrested and disarmed the owner. Customers were jailed but the owner kept the front door locked.
Report notes cashmere wool comes from goats during their spring molt. It is gathered by hand through careful plucking or combing rather than shearing, reflecting a traditional, labor intensive method used in production.
Arizona Senator Goldwater said he could support most of the civil rights measure but opposed sections banning discrimination in public accommodations and employment. He warned the bill could create a federal police force and foster informer psychology, while remaining opposed to discrimination on any basis. He predicted a Republican minority would vote against passage as Senate ends debate and House aims for a July 4 action. Russell lamented the debate’s conclusion as a historic tragedy in the Senate.
Detectives probe three rail yard assaults in Lacombe and Amarillo linked by timing but lacking proof a single suspect. Cuevas born May 1 1919 in Mississippi, a WWII veteran, died with funeral by Boxwells of Amarillo. Survivors include sister Mrs Albert Lacombe.
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. asks a Texas court to eject J. C. Daniels of Pampa from land in Wheeler and Gray counties. The company claims Daniels owes 410000 for inactive compressor stations and 35 miles of pipeline, based on a Dec 6 1963 letter agreement, and has been trespassing after two extensions. Judge Goodrich set 11 am June 26 for Daniels to show why an injunction should not issue.
The scene outside a private pool escalated when police wrestled with demonstrators including five Negro and two white swimmers. Brock threatened with muriatic acid and a water purifier as officers and protesters fought in the water. all involved were eventually arrested while a prior wade-in by 35 Black beachgoers at St Augustine Beach ended peacefully.
Geneva AP report says Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin offered to renegotiate a compromise bonfire plan for bombers after three months of deadlock. The move aims to destroy all bombers and keep them out of other nations. Talks pivot to a private, sideline process as U.S. Foster weighs broader arms controls.
Obituaries for Donna Eaton Denton James Monroe Denton Jacqueline Mullenix Jewel Scott and Dorothy Willingham note pending services for Denton at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel burial at Memorial Park Scott at Fairview Assembly of God Church Alanreed Cemetery and Willingham at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel burial Memorial Park.
In Birmingham area, Asbury Place with about six homes was annexed to Mountain Brook by a unanimous vote. The plebiscite drew two voters, both supporting attachment, though only two residents met residency requirements to qualify.
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