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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1972
Page
8
Page and Opinion section from Amarillo Daily News dated Saturday June 24 1972 features editorial and commentary pieces. Notable topics likely include local civic matters social issues and cultural notes with a focus on community voice.
William J. Kuhfuss, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, criticizes current federal programs as obsolete and urges greater emphasis on expanding agricultural exports to alleviate balance of payments deficits. He notes inflation raises farming costs and backs investment tax credits while opposing a federal value added tax. He also supports an Agricultural Labor Relations Board to regulate farm labor unions.
Rep. Mike McCormack testifies before a Senate subcommittee proposing the space shuttle as a long range carrier for huge solar energy satellites. The plan envisions beaming macro waves to Earth for power, with Goodyear-Aerospace proposing a recovery system for the boosters. Kennedy remarks frame the energy crisis need and nonpolluting sources.
Navy lieutenants Randy Cunningham and William Driscoll became the first Vietnam War air aces and were honored in Washington by Navy Secretary Warner and Admiral Zumwalt. The piece reflects on war, patriotism, and the shift in public opinion from despair to celebration, examining military service, conscription, and national resolve.
The piece analyzes the June 12 Supreme Court opinion in Adams v Williams and contrasts it with dissenters. It frames the rights of the accused versus society, notes the Fourth Amendment clash, and presents the author’s preference for Rehnquist's majority view over Marshall's dissent.
A reader laments time zone drift and fondly recalls Cotton John’s dawn broadcasts. Another writes in Amarillo about sidewalk parking violations, crosswalk dangers, and polite praise for Love & Sons Florists who arranged a Mother's Day delivery, praising Texas Panhandle service.
Local readers are invited to submit letters for publication subject to condensation. Names and addresses of letter writers must be included with submissions. Names will be withheld if requested unless the letter criticizes another person by name. The editor notes.
A devotional prayer asking for good tidings, protection, strength, and guidance for the day. The speaker extends wishes for family, friends, and those in distress, requesting grace to bear burdens and to act gloriously in Thy sight. The text ends with grateful thanks to God.
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