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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1962
Page
8
A brief Amarillo Daily News item from Friday morning reports in the 1940s era newspaper. The readable text notes a local event or notice with limited details, typical of a city brief page.
Rio de Janeiro reports the 1961 Brazil nut harvest is estimated at 55,000 short tons, the largest season on record for the crop.
On stage at WT Joe Tunnell plays the conniving nephew and Jenney Lynn Massad portrays the victim in the Palo Duro Players production of Ladies in Retirement at West Texas State College. The show opened Thursday night in the Little Branding Iron Theatre and runs again tonight and Saturday night with curtain at 8 15 p.m. Admission is 81 for adults and 50 cents for students.
Galveston reports relief as seaweed that fouled local beaches for over a month has ceased washing ashore. Crews move quickly to rake and remove remaining piles, restoring access to shorelines.
Belgrade reports that all goods inside gift parcels received by Yugoslav citizens or residents are subject to customs duties.
An advertisement urges adults to try Squirt described as never sweet and naturally dry. The copy notes Squirt is bottled by Dr Pepper Bottling Co at 320 W. 4th and provides a contact, DR2-3834.
Babson Park comments from 1962 discuss gravity research for aviation safety. Noting connections to MIT and Gravity Research Foundation, the piece highlights plans to make airplanes float briefly then descend safely, plus development of a new semi insulating gravity material. It also mentions a Norman Dean invention to raise cars, deemed impractical.
A foundation urges colleges to study gravity and its control for aviation safety. Monuments near science buildings memorialize breakthroughs and a $1,000 annual essay prize spurs research. Last week five winners were announced, including Dr. G. M. Clemence and R. L. Forward.
State Supreme Court Justice J. Vincent Keogh resigns after being convicted of conspiring to fix a federal court case. The resignation takes effect July 19, announced by presiding Justice George J. Beldock. Keogh, 56, has drawn a $34,500 annual salary since his indictment on December 7.
The author notes a non profit aviation foundation linked to frequent travelers in commercial aviation. Mentioned are F J Dyson from the Institute for Advanced Study Princeton Y Wang from Harvard Cambridge and Boston area. The piece discusses involvement and relevance to travelers.
A narrator recalls a six person journey from Phoenix through desert terrain to Hoover Dam. The piece describes desert flora and the dam’s vast dimensions and engineering significance. It notes construction from 1931 to 1936, electricity profits to the treasury, and urges a visit seven miles from Las Vegas to witness the structure firsthand.
Victor Mondy promotes Uncle Willie at the Continental Club in the Fabulous Vic Man, with a three night engagement starting Thursday. Reservations advised to avoid a full house, plus gourmet dining in the Candle Light Room and dancing to the Norman Parker Quartet after the show.
Justice Elliott Kahaner 36 and labor racketeer Antonio Corallo 47 were convicted of conspiring to obstruct justice. They allegedly took 35000 in bribes to win a suspended sentence for Sanford Moore, a jukebox operator who pleaded guilty to defrauding a bankruptcy trustee. Corallo helped Moore raise the money.
Pittsburgh based Papercraft Corp chairman Joseph M. Katz predicts record Christmas retail sales despite stock market volatility. Papercraft supplies gift wrappings and products to major mail order stores and retail chains.
Beir ut authorities order canners and packers in Lebanon to comply immediately with amended labeling rules for canned foods.
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