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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1964

Page

2

Weather Summary from Amarillo Weather Bureau Office

Amarillo reports 24 hour precipitation ending 6 a.m. yesterday with totals this year 1.90 inches for the month 5.59 inches and year to date 3.40 inches, while the all time average period shows 1.92 inches for the month and 8.70 inches for the year.

WU. S. Weather Bureau Amarillo Abilene Alpine Austin Brownsville Ib Childress Dallas Dathcart Houston Lubbock Bei San Angelo San Antonio Waco Wichita Falls Alburquerque Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Denver Detroit Great Falls Mont Guymon Kia Kansas City Los Angeles

Burglar Damages Crossroads Bar at 1901 W 6th

The Crossroads Bar on 1901 W 6th suffered over $1,000 in damage after a Thursday night burglary. Manager Cecil Robertson found the bar in disarray at about 9 am with food and merchandise thrown about, vending machines damaged, six to eight cases of beer stolen along with two coffee percolators and other items.

W. 6Th Cecil Robertson

Obituary Notices from Denton and Sayre Areas

Monore Denton 75 Vivian's Rest Home father of Claude and Jessie. King 76 430 Charies father of Roy Mlss Wilmoth King and Mrs. T. H. Edens. May 65 823 Louisiana husband of Nora father of Dewey and six others. Sanford 102 East Central Joni daughter of J C Sanford with graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Denton Jaiies Monroe Denton Vivian Linda Hightower H. E. Edwards Harold Palmer Cabile Bell Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel Memorial Park Sanford Joni Sanford East Central J. C. Sanford Jamie Cheney Michele Donna W. C. Cheney R. R. Sanford Mermorial Park Cemetery

Daily News masthead and subscription rates notice

The Daily News, Amarillo, established 1909, announces ownership by Globe News Publishing Company Inc. and lists staff roles. Classic pricing for home delivery by carrier, mail rates within 300 miles and outside radius, with various morning, evening and Sunday options and annual totals. Copyright 1964 Globe News.

The Daily News Globe News Publishing Company, Inc Nadoya Harrison Amarillo Texas Wes“Eye Izzard Paul Timmons Don Boyett Louise Evans Shelby Kritser Grady Lowell Brown Trenton T. Davis Harry Bartlett Globe News Publishing Company Inc

Tragic Boise City girl dies after moth repellent mix incident

Kimberly Lee Gore, six, died after ingesting moth repellent crystals that spilled on the floor. Her family rushed her to Cimarron Memorial Hospital where doctors gave blood transfusions and performed resuscitation efforts for hours. Orthodichlorobenzene, a minor ingredient, is suspected to have caused the death. funeral services are planned for St Paul’s Methodist Church in Boise City.

Kimberly Lee Amarillo Boise City Kimberly Lee St. Paul’ Methodist Church Paul Tripp Boise City Cemetery White Funeral Home Schooler

Senate Cloture Vote Passes Civil Rights Bill Amid Southern Opposition

All 100 senators attended the session including Sen. ClareEngle as 46 Democrats and 27 Republicans backed passage while 27 opposed. Senator Goldwater shouted no citing objections to public accommodations and employment provisions. The debate reflected party splits and shifts before final passage with Kennedy and Johnson backing the bill, and southern opposition framing it as federal overreach. The measure bans race color religion and national origin discrimination in public accommodations and employment with staged enforcement and school integration powers vested in the attorney general. Public facilities and voting rights provisions are strengthened as the bill becomes law.

Clare Engle D-Calif Barry Goldwater Arizona Wallace F. Bennett Utah Alan Bible D-Nev Carl Hayden D-Ariz Norris Cotton R.N.H Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Milton R. Young N.D Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Senate John F. Kennedy Congress Johnson South Dixie Mike Mansfield D-Mont Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Clinois Mansfield Humphrey House John W McCormack D-Mass Ward

Pool drains mystery after two boys collapse at pool

David H. Robertson and assistant William Wolfe reported no electrical shock as they pulled two unconscious boys from the pool during a summer swimming class attended by 75 swimmers. The pool was closed pending investigation after early tests found no electrical fault. underwater lights aid lifeguards.

David H. Robertson William Wolfe Robertson Wesley L. Brown Kelly MacDonald Winnetka

Senators Vote 73-27 To Pass Civil Rights Bill

The Senate delivered a 73 to 27 vote to pass the civil rights bill on Friday night. The FOR PASSAGE bloc included 73 Democrats and 27 Republicans supported the measure, with 21 Democrats and 6 Republicans opposed. Names cited include Anderson N.M. Bartlett Alaska Bayh Ind. Brewster Md. Bible Nev. and many more across parties.

Washington Senate Anderson N.M Bartlett Alaska Bayh Ind Brewster Bible of Nev Burdick N.D Cannon Church of Idaho Clark Dodd Conn Douglas Ill Edmondson Okio Eagle Calif Gruening Hart Mich Hartke Hayden Ariz Humphrey Minn Inouye Hawaii Jackson Wash Kennedy Mass Lausche Ohio Long Magnuson Mansfield Mont McCarthy McGee Wyo McGovern 8.D McIntyre N.H McNamara

Kennedy Suffered Plane Crash During Democratic Convention

Senator Kennedy was in an airplane crash near the Springfield convention site. Mrs Kennedy rushed to the hospital with Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody after the crash was announced. The convention chairman announced his survival, and Vice President Johnson was notified in San Francisco as he prepared to speak at a fundraiser. Kennedy, elected in 1962 to finish his brother's term, faces a full six-year term in the fall. He is a brother of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

Massachusetts Endicott Peabody State Senate John E. Powers Kennedy Johnson San Francisco White House Fairmont Hotel Hilton Hotel Sen. Kennedy Senate George Cabot Lodge Robert F. Kennedy

Autopsy Reveals Pneumonia in Lacombe Man

An autopsy on Rennie L. Cuevas of Lacombe Louisiana found pneumonia as the cause of death after he died at Northwest Texas Hospital near noon Thursday. Police said the death is not ruled murder. Cuevas was beaten with an iron pipe during a robbery attempt in the Santa Fe Railway yards Tuesday afternoon. Boxwell's of Amarillo arranged for the body to be sent to Covington Louisiana for services and burial.

Rennie L. Cuevas Lacombe Northwest Texas Cuevas Santa Fe Tuesay Boxwell's Amarillo Covingtion

Federal oil and gas lease drawing announced in Santa Fe NM

Public drawing will offer thousands of acres of oil and gas leases in New Mexico including Lea Eddy San Juan counties and Okichoma Texas at fifty cents per acre. Leases valued by major firms at hundreds per acre. Provides equal chance to draw for all applicants. Box 75 Santa Fe NM offers filing assistance via former federal land agent.

United States Santa Fe New Mexico Lea, Eddy San Juan Okichoma Texas USA

Walker Awarded $800,000 in AP Libel Verdict

Former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker won an $800,000 libel judgment against The Associated Press over AP reports of his actions during the 1962 University of Mississippi riot. A four by eight member jury found AP statements alleging he led rioters and commanded a mob against federal marshals were false and malicious, awarding $500,000 in damages and $300,000 in punitive damages.

Fort Worth Edwin A. Walker Associated Press University of Mississippi Walker U.S Ole Miss Wes Gallagher James Meredi Oxford Miss News Association Waverly L. Johnson Charles Murray

Burns visits Amarillo as Air Training Command leader

General Burns visits Amarillo marking his first trip to the city since taking command of Air Training Command. The three star general with 35 years of service is noted for cooperation between Amarillo residents and Air Force personnel. Also present were Edward R. Trapnell and Maj. Gen. Kuhnfeld. Monteith is on leave.

Burns Amarillo Air Training Command Randolph Air Force Base Edward R. Trapnell Air Force Albert M. Kuhnfeld Col. Baker Amarillo Afb Gen. Burns Dwight O. Monteith

United Nations Extends Cyprus Peacekeeping Mission

The United Nations Security Council approved a three month extension of the 6,400 man Cyprus force after support from Cyprus Greece Turkey and Britain for a five nation resolution. The Soviet Union did not oppose but did not urge the extension. US Ambassador Adlai Stevenson said the council must extend the force.

United Nations, N. Y U.N Cyprus Security Council United States Greece Turkey Britain Strifetorn Soviet Union U. S Adlai E. Stevenson United Nations

Roxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Notice

Willis Stephens Boyd aged 64 of 810 West 3rd Claude is named as father and relative to several individuals with services pending. Rennie L Cavens aged 45 of LaCombe Louisiana is listed as brother and body sent to Covington Louisiana for service and burial.

Boyd Willis Stephens Boyd West 3Rd Claude A. J. Jones J. L. Longhagen George J. Boyd Cavers Rennie L. Cavens LaCombe Louisiana Albert Cerdas Covington

Dallas Fire Delays New Courthouse Fire on Eighth Floor

A blaze on the eighth floor of Dallas County's new 12 story courthouse halted completion, likely delaying it for months. Fire raged for over two hours with 20 mph winds, destroying construction gear and buckling steel beams. Firefighters used snorkel and aerial trucks to reach the high flames as water finally reached the scene.

Dallas

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