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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
2
The text emphasizes urgent national issues in the 1968 elections. It discusses either forming a new administration or pushing the current one to take immediate steps for full defense of the country. This snapshot shows concern over governance and security priorities.
The speaker proposes a direct meeting with Russia to decide permissible actions and not actions. He argues that Russia's lack of contribution will be publicly acknowledged and that channels of communication should stay open to clarify the terms of engagement.
The speaker states Russia leads in submarine mapping and trained crews, with about 500 units versus the US 125. He notes the US has a larger surface fleet but Russia claims a bigger land army, stressing the need for occupancy to win wars.
fragmentary note reports Russians departing Red Isle and leaving Cuba, with incoherent internal lines about activity from within Cuba and unclear context or date.
The United States reiterates that any Russian military presence in Cuba is unacceptable and possibly a Western Hemisphere security threat. Officials note disputed counts of troops remaining after missile crisis era withdrawals and acknowledge differing opinions among policymakers on intelligence interpretation while vowing to prevent further Cuban aggression.
Congress reacted swiftly to President Kennedy's civil rights proposals while other pages report a doctor challenging the President's Fitness Council on youth unfitness, House votes on equal time rules, a Russian spaceflight, a Siamese twin separation in Pittsburgh, Cuba troop outflow, a weather satellite update, and Charles Stewart Mott's $128 million philanthropy.
Washington reports swift reaction to Kennedy civil rights proposals. Southern senators denounce the package as unconstitutional while Northerners split. Leaders predict a long, heated fight with both parties vowing firm stances on desegregation, federal powers, and equal access. The five point program outlines access, desegregation suits, federal employment, a mediation service, and a clause on no federal financial support for discriminatory programs.
A one car accident at 3600 Fountain Terrace at about 3 p.m. Wednesday injured three members of the Sisneros family. Two-year-old Danny Ray Sisneros remained in serious condition at North West Texas Hospital with a head wound and leg bruises. Sandra Sisneros 20 was treated and kept for observation. Anacleto Sisneros 25 was treated and released after suffering cuts and bruises. Police say a domestic dispute preceded the crash as Mrs. Sisneros tried to drive off while Mr. Sisneros hung onto the car. the vehicle failed to turn, struck a bush, and hit a tree causing major front-end damage.
A 16 year old Negro youth was hit by three shotgun pellets fired from a car rear window around 11 15 p m Wednesday in the 200 block of NE 10th street. Roy Campbell witnessed two shots aimed at three youths. a third hit another group nearby. Campbell suffered minor injuries and police seek a white over yellow 1964 Buick and a white Chevrolet linked to the incident.
City Park and Recreation Department held a wading pool meet with about 20 youngsters in two divisions. Five and under winners include Tommy Burgess and Patricia Miller with multiple firsts. Deborah Dovel also placed. Six to eight winners include Dwayne Allen Ronald Williams Larry Williams Anita Devel Kim Moore and Cleeaster Frost, with several firsts and seconds. all winners received ribbons.
Louis Calder chairman of Perkins Goodman Co a leading pulp and paper firm died of a heart ailment in New York at age 84 He presided over Kennebec River Pulp and Paper Co of Madison Maine and helped found Southland Paper Mills He survived by his wife Lucile Wallace a son Louis Calder Jr a daughter Kathryn A Calder and three great grandchildren He was decorated Commander of the Swedish Order of Vasa in 1950.
The Amarillo Recreation Committee approves a plan to build about 12 lighted courts, a pro shop, and facilities at a projected cost of 75 000 to 100 000 with annual operating costs around 586 000. The project, backed by the Amarillo Tennis Club and endorsed by the AISD, would use space at Stephen F Austin Junior High and operate under the Park and Recreation Commission. Currently 28 courts exist in the Amarillo Park system.
London reports a widening British sex and security scandal with shock turns. Laurence Bell accuses officials of gagging him while Lord Astor and Profumo are questioned. Prime Minister Macmillan faces pressure to resign as MPs debate a public inquiry. A royal guardsman is jailed for indecent relations.
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