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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1962

Page

2

Grand Jury Probes Estes Case Tied to Marshall Death

The Franklin Robertson County grand jury heard testimony on Estes facing questions about orders from higher U.S. Department of Agriculture officials. District Judge Barron and Atty. Bryan Russ challenged Estes inquiry. Estes pressed to question jurors but was refused. A death at Marshall’s ranch near Franklin remains undetermined as murder or self-inflicted.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Marshall Wilson Estes Barron Bryan Russ Genera Franklin Ferma Dist Jodie Barron Grand Jury Grand Ferry Fl Paso U.S. Dist R. E. Thomason el Paso Thomason Robertson County

X15 Sets Record Over California Desert Flight

Edwards AFB Calif AP Veteran Robert M White piloting the X15 rocket plane set a record altitude of 25.00 feet 47.3 miles over the California desert with plans for higher flights in July The test aimed to prove the craft can operate at design limit height and perform under heat and stress during re entry The mission followed the previous X13 and X15 speed records and showcased North American Aviation adaptive control technology during a Rogers Dry Lake landing

Edwards Air Force Base Calif Robert M. White Demajor California Jodger Joe Welker Teet is _Khowah Rogers Dry Lake North American Aviation

Court Halts River Road School Bond Vote in Court Ruling

Dist Judge Mary Robinson barred the River Road School Board from issuing 159000 in bonds for district improvements after a court injunction. The March 16 election failed 1355 to 331 as 11 ballots were ruled illegal. Curtis Neal plans an appeal to the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals.

Mary Aoe Ee Robinson River Road Curtis Neal Neal Tee Interpreea Seventh Court Ama Robinson Balots Amischeck

Little League Tickets On Sale For July 4 Picnic

Dumas Jeane Zi reports Little League sells special tickets for the annual July 4 picnic at Pioneer Park. Auxiliary sponsors the event with a door to door appeal by players in baseball outfits and a portion of proceeds goes to Little League equipment.

Mesdames B. E. Woodall Doyle Buchanan Gail Hartman Charles McKown

Rogers Votes For Measure In Congress

Washington June 21 Special Rep Rogers of the Texas Panhandle voted for a key motion related to the Kennedy farm bill. The Texas delegation supported the motion 12 to 3 against recommittal, while the full House cleared the measure 215 to 5. Several named members opposed or supported the action.

Washington Waiter Texas Panhandle Texas House Agriculture Committee Kennedy Farm Patman Brooks Roberts Tearne Thomas Thorson Thornberry Poage Wright Parcell Rogers Gonzales Beckworth Alger Dowdy Young Bilzcare Rutherford Burleson Mahon Fisher Casey

Labor Walkouts Surge Postwar Peak In 1940s U S

Unofficial Labor Department figures show a postwar peak of 920000 workers involved in 21 labor actions across the United States for the week ended June 4, with 1060 workers killed, 400000 days lost. Macys in New York and Las Vegas drugstores see strikes as 600 warehousemen rally at Macy’s 34th Street store. Ozark Air Lines pilots threaten a Friday midnight strike that could affect 226 flights in the midland states.

Labor Department United States Macy's Department Store New York Las Vegas Nev Macy's 34Th St Menhallas Sai Retail Las Vegacares Pharmacists Ozark Air Lime

Market Continues Slide as 1299 Issues Trade

Trading figures show 1299 issues, 96 down, 133 up with 189 new 1962 lows and no new highs. IBM fell $12.50 to $513.75, joining declines in U S Steel, Ford, Chrysler, American Telephone, DuPont, Polaroid, Xerox, and Litton among others.

U.S. Steel Ford Motor Chrysler American Telephone DePont Polaroid Xerox Litton

Machinery Imports Restricted Amid Trade Shift

A partial note indicates Penh-Machiners equipment imported into Camtotia faces new regulatory restrictions. Officials signal changes may affect supply chains and pricing for manufacturing sectors.

Penh Onte Camtotia

New Controls Are Urged

Sen Kenneth B Keating calls for new controls to regulate bill sales amid recent reports from Texas and Washington. A Texas court of inquiry discussed charges that Estes funded purchases for Agriculture Department officials. The hearing featured support from the Justice Department and New York City Bar Association with Rep. Join V Lindsay backing the code.

Washington RNY Texas Billie Sai Estes Sasta Cisus Texas Court of Inquiry Estes Wash- Theo Justicement Association of the Bar of the City of New York Join V. Lindsar Ray

Weather observations summary for yesterday

Weather observations list for yesterday shows hourly Bertay data with high and low temperatures recorded around 28 hours end of day.

Weather fragment hints at precipitation timing

Fragmentary text references precipitation timing around early morning hours and notes on yesterday's conditions, mentioning likely forecast phrases and vague measurements.

Farm Bill Battle Ends With House Defeat Amid Surplus Debate

House defeat ends a tense dispute over government control of surplus crops. Rep. Harold Cosley and Sen. Ezra Ta Benson defend extending emergency programs while critics accuse the executive branch of political pressure. The Senate passed a version, but the House bill dies for this session.

Rie Bae Senate House Agriculture Committee Jean Ezra Ta Benson

Pecos Court Seeks Separate Inquiry in Estes Case

Pecos officials pursue a separate court of inquiry in the Estes case. subpoenas may be issued to individuals connected to the Pecos matter as authorities press the investigation. The proceedings aim to clarify evidence and identify responsible parties.

Nesses Pecos Estes Wiisen

Back-Yard Digging Aids Joint Robbery Investigation

In Joliet a woman identified as Mrs Patrick K Guide was watched at 3 am as she carried a spade and a can containing jewelry and master keys. Jewelry matches items stolen March 3 from Winnetka. Guides husband Nick 41 and associate Frank Yender 72 are to be questioned. Herbert Kwate 23, linked to the case, was found dead with four bullet wounds near Carpentenisville after a planned hold up.

Guide Chicago Hater Winnetka North Side Nabbins

Missing Details From Obituary Fragments

Obituary fragments list individuals such as Vivien Reeves, Margie Sue, and Lexte Koy Pettys with lingering references to services at a First Baptist Church. The text mentions dates, family relations, and locations like 810-A North Jommyon, but many names and events are incomplete in the OCR.

erTus Wertey Pettus North Jommyon Husbord afsEine Shirtey Ann Margie Sue Ant Lexte Koy Pettys Som Air Mag. Choris Pettus Services

Cox Predicts Texas Gubernatorial Upset

Cox declares an upset possible in Texas with Republican Jack Cox forecasting voters will reject the traditional route. He argues citizen displeasure with long standing policies could drive a vote against the planners and push self reliance as the solution.

Corsicana UPI Texas Jack Cox Cox

Kiwanians Back Fund Campaign Drive

The Kiwanians start a door to door fund campaign selling soft drinks to raise money for a summer program in Canyon and Happy. Drinks cost 39 cents per carton with a 24 cent deposit required per carton.

Im Canyon Happy

Texas appoints Nelson to State Registration post

Gev Price Daniel named Kenneth Nelson of Dibolj to the State of Registration of Public Nelson, president of the Texas Surveyors Association, for a five year term.

Austin UPI Gev Price Daniel Monday Kenneth Nelson Dibolj Nelson The Texas Surveyors Association

BBB Warns of Potential Repair Scams After Storms

Amarillo Better Business Bureau warns residents hit by hail to beware of unscrupulous repairmen. Tris Coffin urges homeowners to verify workers with the BBB before hiring. A resident reported a person posing as Amarillo Lumber Co. salesman, prompting caution about credentials.

Amarillo Better Business Bureau Tris Coffin Bureau Better Business Bureau Coffin Amarillo Lumber Company Wirtz

Body Found In Moore County Scene Prompt Response

Fragmentary report describes emergency crews rushing to a scene and ambulance transport to a local facility. Names and place details are unclear due to damaged text but Moore County officials are referenced in connection with the event.

unclear OCR snippet yields sparse names and phrases

unreadable fragmentary text mentions several names and phrases without coherent event or context. no clear people, places, dates, or organizations to summarize into a concrete news item.

Skeleton Found Near Muleshoe Still Baffles Officers

A partially decomposed skeleton was found near Muleshoe by W A Dub Hardin and reported to Lamb County authorities. Deputies recovered parts of the spine ribs jaw hip and leg bones and planned lab analysis in Austin to identify the remains and rule out a Plainview disappearance theory.

Muleshoe Lamb County W. A Dub) Hardin Hardin Bailey County Garland Freeman Muleshor Freeman Littlefield Wol. Smith Smith Andrea Phares Horestutierest Plainview Austin

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