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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1968
Page
2
Lake Meredith shows 82.9 feet at the dam and water 74 degrees. Light variable clouds and southeasterly winds under 12 mph with a few possible late showers. Amarillo forecast calls for golf weather with near 90 and variable clouds. Saturday outlook expects highs in the 90s and scattered late showers.
National forecast for Amarillo and nearby areas calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers. Temperatures hold steady with highs in the lower 90s and overnight lows around mid 60s. Winds from the southeast at about 10 miles per hour with a 10 percent rain probability.
The City Commission canceled its regular work session on Thursday due to a lack of business to bring before the commissioners. A city spokesman said no matters were ready for consideration.
Public notice text from the Amarillo Daily News showing publication details, staff roles, and home delivery rates. Includes circulation, pricing by mail and carrier, and service notes with a 1968 copyright by Globe News Publishing Company.
Wellington Collingsworth County drenched by five inches of rain Tuesday is named a disaster area. About 150000 will be offered as SBA loans at three percent for 30 years to homeowners and businesses hit by floods. Thirty five homes suffered damage.
In Tucumcari New Mexico Robert Wayne Land 22 and Carla Kroge 24 both of Kansas City Missouri were brought before Judge J V Gallegos and each placed on a 2500 surety bond as material witnesses in the July 3 shooting death of Vera Martinez Yocom. Land also faces an open murder charge not likely to stand observers say. Neither had posted bond and remained jailed along with Ricky Lance Thayer 20 also of Kansas City awaiting trial on a murder charge and held without bond.
A Quanah construction firm was awarded the work to build 80 public housing units in Anadarko Oklahoma at a bid of 971 339 The units will be one story duplexes The same company also has housing projects in Drumright Oklahoma Mount Pleasant Texas Omaha Nebraska Teague Texas and Princeton Texas
President Johnson and President Thieu arrive in Honolulu for a routine semi annual summit to discuss Vietnam. Officials expect no major policy shifts and focus on deescalation, military outlook, and conditions for a Paris peace settlement.
Burglars stole stereo tape units tapes watches and two shotguns from White's Auto Store in Canyon. They gained entry through an air conditioner duct and exited by the back door, per Chief Calvin Costley. A full merchandise list awaits manager Howard Morris’s return from vacation next week.
Kuala Lumpur serves as headquarters for a newly announced Asian TV institute with Malay leadership shaping its focus and programs. The move signals regional emphasis on media education and industry collaboration.
Noel and Martin criticize the board for delays in naming a permanent administrator to Stevenson’s post. They note personnel uncertainty among staff and urge a timely appointment within two months, while Gov Connally’s board changes loom and Noel declines another term after long service.
Governor Reagan arrives by plane to Amarillo with heavy Secret Service presence and a planned 7 30 p m address to an estimated 3 000 to 4 900 attendees. Tickets vary 40 box seats 25 reserved 10 general down to 5 students 2 50 at 2 30 p m airport greet.
Evacuation left behind gear and documents from three North Vietnamese prisoners identifying the 32nd Regiment. Intelligence notes 18 enemy regiments within striking distance of the capital as a major offensive looms, with some units retreating toward Tay Ninh Province to threaten Saigon. Night jets hit supply routes from Cambodia to Saigon and in North Vietnam, while others assess possible reasons for the retreat.
Borger man aged 23 and a 19 year old Joplin Missouri woman were arrested on a felony burglary warrant issued in Oklahoma. They were taken into custody about 11 30 p m Friday at the Guys and Dolls Lounge 1200 block N Fillmore during a surveillance operation. Information from local authorities indicated North Borger Police helped in the apprehension.
Dalhart candidate Schuhart runs for state agriculture commissioner while Dallas native Frank Crowley campaigns for the 13th District U.S. House seat. The race pits two incumbency challengers as area voters prepare to weigh options.
Blackburne Shaw and Mrs Sarah Agnes Martin aged 61 and 79 are listed with services pending. Services are scheduled for 11 00 am Saturday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel.
In Quay County New Mexico justice of the peace Martinez, weighing about 300 pounds, discusses his career spanning 14 years, nonlawyer status, and role handling 8,650 criminal and 585 civil cases. He jokes about diet and fees while aiming for another term as magistrate.
Extradition of Ray proceeds after Home Secretary James Callaghan signs pre extradition order. Ray, charged with using a forged passport and unlicensed gun, is to be transferred to U.S. marshals. His lawyer, Hanes, complains he may not accompany or consult Ray in private, and doubts flight method. Trial expected around October or November.
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