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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

5

McCarthy Gains On Nixon and Rocky in Early Primaries

The Gallup Report notes Sen. Eugene McCarthy has gained on Richard Nixon and Nelson Rockefeller amid the California primary and New York results. Rockefeller shows some erosion but remains competitive against Hubert Humphrey as the contest narrows.

Princton N. J California New York Eugene McCarthy Richard Nixon Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller McCarthy Hubert Humphrey

Visiting rules at Amarillo area hospitals and lists of residents

Hospital visitor limits vary by facility with Northwest Texas and St. Anthony's restricting visits to 15 minutes per patient and a maximum of two visitors at a time. Children under 14 are barred from patient floors. Hours listed include 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Northwest Texas, with other local times noted. A long list of residents and addresses in multiple Texas towns appears in the shareable notice.

Northwest Texas St. Anthony’s Northwest Ferndry High Plains Baptist Mattie G. Olive Norman D. Grisham Orange Sally M. Lehrmann Walker Judy E. Burch Nix Marggaret Antie Hancock Vicky K. Hall Broadmoor Phyilis J Hansard Smiley de Lynda C. Howard N. Woodland Linda C. Kidd Crockett Lonnie W Langford Ola B. McClenny Monroe Jamie Melton Patty Ann Oliver Civie Mary G. Parkinson Washington Loretta Pickens Lois V. Renner Mississippi Cleophus Sides Van Linda J. Hussey Tulia Escaraza Hattie Redd Harvey Truitt Doris Kathy Lee Kolander Charles Gunter Tee Matthews Charlene Hulsey Elmo King Madison Oy Virginia Connie Reynolds Don Calle Hugh Wyatt Vernon Stone Karen Ritter Lometa George Ray Hayden Jerry Tolley Laurel Elva Tucker N. Hughes Shirley Pittman Roosevelt Maxine Davis N. Garfield Closs Rs Miquela G Chavez Guymon Wilfard Spencer Hereford Robert Lee Littlefield

Longview Girl Dies in Car Crash

Annie Jane Harness, 16, of Longview died when a car ran off U S 96 four miles north of Center and overturned. Driver Mrs Inez Knapp of Longview was among six riders invited to ride.

Center, Tex Annie Jane Harness Longview Center U.S. 96 Inez Knapp

Continuous Progress Seminar at WTSU Opens in Canyon

More than 300 teachers from Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Kansas attend a two day Continuous Progress Institute at West Texas State University. Dr Robert H Anderson of Harvard leads general sessions with PESO sponsorship and PESO's Loman Jones explains nongraded progress planning and student pacing.

Canyon Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas West Texas State University WTSU The Panhandle Educational Services Organization Peso) of Amarillo Robert H. Anderson Harvard University Graduate School Loman Jones PESQ

France Tightens Travel Abroad Measures

Paris reporters note France imposes stricter currency controls for residents traveling abroad. For trips under 24 hours the limit is $20, previously $200. Nonresidents may export as much foreign currency as brought in plus $200 in francs, with excess deposited and reclaimable on return. Official Journal details dated June 22.

Paris France Frances

World War Flier and Author W. F. Johns Dies at 75

London AP reports Captain W. F. Johns, a World War I flier turned prolific author for boys, died at 75. He flew in 1916, was shot down in 1918, captured, and escaped. Postwar he became an air correspondent and founded Popular Flying magazine, creating Biggles then featured in over 80 books in 20 languages.

London W. F. Johns Johns France Popular Flying Biggles

Former Amarillo Boy Killed in Roy Train Crash

An 18 year old former Amarillo resident, Lewis Richard Zimmerman, died Saturday when his motorcycle was struck by a southbound train at a Roy crossing while waiting for a northbound train. He had attended St Marys Academy and Price College, was a Maverick Boys Club member 1957 1963, and belonged to the Catholic Church. Funeral services set for 10 am Monday in Roy. Survivors include his parents, five brothers, and one grandparent. Memorials requested to Amarillo Maverick Boys Club.

Amarillo Roy Utah Lewis Richard Zimmerman Lewis Zimmerman Zimmerman Maverick Boys Club St. Mary's Academy Price College Butch Jim John Pete Chris Amarillo Maverick Boys Club

Pacifist Schoenman Eludes London Police Amid Russell Ties

American pacifist Ralph Schoenman, barred from entering Britain, remains at large as Lord Bertrand Russell confirms a last week visit. Russell says he does not know Schoenman’s current whereabouts. Schoenman claims to have mingled with London police and sought an interview with Prime Minister Harold Wilson.

London Ralph Schoenman Britain Scotland Yard Bertrand Russell Schoenman Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation Home Office Russell Wales London Observer Downing St Harold Wilson Wilson

Jackie Robinson backs Rockefeller in Stamford brunch showing

Jackie Robinson urged Negro voters to back Nelson Rockefeller and oppose Richard Nixon for the Republican nomination while at Rockefeller’s estate in Stamford. Rockefeller, arriving with his son, praised Robinson and urged a race‑neutral America as he pursues the White House. He plans a cross‑country campaign to Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, North Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri and Texas.

Stamford Nixon Rockefeller Nelson Jr Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Maine Vermont Connecticut North Dakota Nebraska Missouri Texas

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