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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1968
Page
2
Sunny skies continue with cooler western and central regions. Highs reach 83 to 94 across areas. Northerly winds 14 to 20 mph with little shower. Amarillo sees 88/62 with 14 to 18 mph north winds. Sunday outlook fair with 64 low and around 90 high.
U.S. Weather Bureau Amarillo area forecast shows clear to partly cloudy conditions today and Sunday with minor temperature changes. Highs near 0s, nights around 60s, southerly winds 8 to 18 mph. Observations list previous temps and sun times, with monthly precipitation totals and year-to-date rainfall figures.
Students clashed with police in Rio de Janeiro on Friday injuring three girls who were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. They smashed 23 windows at the U S Embassy and forced staff from the first two floors.
Cecil Ballard, 41, of Perryton, will be buried after a 9:00 p.m. Sunday service at the Nazarene church in Perryton. Regina Crawford, age 4, of Perryton, will have a service at 1:00 a.m. Monday at Midway Pentecost Church in Fairview, Oklahoma.
The item lists the Amarillo Daily News established date, publishing details, address, contact number, and key executives including B. Whittenburg president, Jim Walker assistant to the president, Wesley Zard publisher and editor, Paul Timmons associate editor, Don Boyett managing editor, Jim Clark editorial page editor, Grady Camp business manager, Lowell Brown director, Trenton 1. Day's circulation manager, and Harry Bartlett production superintendent.
Reports detail naval and Coast Guard actions off the demilitarized zone, an Australian ship hit by Sparrow missiles, and U S. air strikes around Saigon. A Swift boat sunk, five crewmen missing, two killed, while civilians die in a heavy rocket attack. Ground fighting continues with helicopter gunships killing enemy soldiers southwest of Saigon. Untested weather and ongoing US air raids persist near the capital.
Gov. David F. Cargo announced his candidacy for a new term at the New Mexico Press Association convention opening. He will face Clifford J. Hawley in the Republican primary on Aug. 27. Cargo plans a pro‑policy platform focused on education, state finance, roads and economic trends, and criticized presidential hopefuls. Fallon, Izzard and others spoke at the event, with sessions on Vietnam and journalism ethics.
NEW YORK. Peter Stuyvesant governed New Amsterdam from 1647 to 1664 and also served as governor of Curacao during that period.
Summer arrived with snow dusting New England peaks including Mt Washington and Whiteface Mountain New York with temperatures dropping into the 20s to 40s across several states In Texas heavy rains caused flooding in the Houston Galveston area with multiple flooded streets and high water in League City and Galveston The Weather Bureau attributed the rainfall to a weak coastal trough and noted cooler, below average temperatures across the Panhandle and beyond
Frank McHugh, 48, a San Francisco fireman, married Eileen White, 45, widow of a fireman, in the Church of the Visitation. The couple's 17 children, ages 9 to 23, filled the front pews. Pope Paul VI issued a special apostolic blessing. The couple plans a brief honeymoon before returning to their nine room home and brood.
The article recounts Earl Warren’s 1954 start on the Supreme Court as a surprise liberal who overturned school segregation. It notes the one man integration ruling and the one man equal district population decision, plus Miranda and magistrate rights. It mentions impeachment talk against the court and Warren’s reluctance to discuss critics. It cites his 1966 birthday interview advocating new blood and a possible compulsory retirement.
Texas Attorney General Crawford Martin announced at a Texas Motor Transportation Association convention that he seeks a separate transportation division in the AG’s office. He cited growth of the industry, enforcement challenges, and funds requested in his budget to establish a distinct department.
Rose testified before a committee that black nationalists brought guns and a box of hand grenades to the Rangers arsenal from a tunnel under a Chicago church. He described sniper rifles, sawed off carbines, and a plan to arm for an armed revolution. He cited killings and crimes linked to Ranger leaders and said funds from the CEO funded gun purchases and bonds for jailed leaders.
Police detained Shorthouse and associates from Democratic Voters for a New Direction but released them after they left the Indiana state fairgrounds. Dr. James Bogle of Notre Dame chairs McCarthy Indiana’s delegation, which is uncommitted, while Kennedy led the May primary with 42 percent, Branin 31 percent, and McCarthy 27 percent.
In Weybridge England two intruders bound actor Maureen O Sullivan and stole about 24000 dollars worth of jewels. Daughter Mia Farrow found her mother tied and summoned police. ring worth nearly 100000 dollars reportedly missing.
Lt. Col. Colin Mitchell known as Mad Mitch resigns from the British Army at 43 after leading Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders into Aden Crater district to quell Arab terrorists. Spokesman cited personal grounds. promotion likely blocked amid mixed views of his publicity.
A bomb exploded at the Spanish National Tourist Agency on Fifth Avenue in New York blowing out two plate glass windows. No injuries were reported. Police said an explosive device was placed at the base of the agency door about 4 a.m. EDT.
Weather bulletin tracks Brenda as a developing hurricane near 31.0N 74.5W about 300 miles east of Jacksonville and 585 miles west-southwest of Bermuda. Officials warn offshore waters to keep vessels close to shore while Bermuda monitors advisories and tropical activity remains favorable for further development.
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