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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1968
Page
1
Congress completed action on a bill to guarantee workers five three day vacationettes a year by making four more holidays fall on Monday. The report notes the measure aims to provide additional long weekends annually.
An estimated 190000 damage occurred inside the Amarillo Rendering Co after a fire destroyed the sheet metal building. The incident was reported Monday and is noted among major capital improvement needs for the Northwest Texas Hospital in a separate report.
The piece notes a Texas delegate split at the National Convention with Texans for Reagan claiming 21 of 46 delegates support him. Nixon supporters remain favored by the establishment. It suggests Amarillo and the 18th district helped fuel Reagan’s momentum, possibly influencing a local speaking engagement on July 19.
Amarillo attorney Hugh M. Montgomery was appointed Monday to fill the vacancy in the office of County Judge W M Adams who died Sunday. The move follows the late judge's term and secures immediate leadership for the remainder of the term. Lorna Beth Novak, a local novelist and daughter of an advertising man, weighs in on naming and naming repetition.
The piece notes that brands like Coca Cola and Ford stand for more than products. A speaker urges familiarity with Reagan's name ahead of the presidential vote, arguing voters will recognize and choose him when the time comes.
A tribute to Bill Adams detailing his influence as a persistent lawman in Texas. The piece recalls his forthright style, businesslike ethics, and a long career that began after retirement, highlighting his lasting presence in the courthouse and sheriff's department.
Police cleared the Resur rection City encampment and arrested Poor People's Campaign leader Calvin Arthur amid curfew and mass tear gas. National Guard and MP units patrolled downtown as riots erupted near 14th and U Streets with rock and bottle throwing, minor fires, and window damage but no major injuries. Rev Ralph Abernathy surrendered peacefully during a Capitol Hill protest as authorities restored order by nightfall.
California Governor Ronald Reagan will address a July 19 fund raising dinner in Amarillo. Texas gubernatorial hopeful Paul Eggers plans a July 15 to July 21 Panhandle trip with a July 16 barbecue at 7 p.m. Tickets for Reagan’s dinner are 10 per person. Eggers ticket sources include local precinct chairmen or Republican Headquarters at Ninth and Polk.
Up to 90 percent of private water wells in Aransas and San Patricio counties are contaminated after heavy rains. A state Health Department representative told disaster officials that standing water from the rains caused the pollution.
Congress passed a bill to guarantee workers four additional national holidays on Mondays each year, ensuring Washingtons Birthday Memorial Day Veterans Day and a new Columbus Day observance fall on Mondays. It would add a fifth three day weekend pattern with the four Monday holidays. The measure moves to the President for signature.
Jerry Jack Johnson, 19, of Dalhart, was killed Monday afternoon on U S 87 seven miles west of Dumas when his gasoline truck left the road during a passing attempt and burst into flames. He was thrown from the vehicle as it rolled and pinned beneath it. The crash occurred about 2 45 p m. The other truck driver involved was not named. The incident was followed by a separate legislative note about holiday bill activity on Capitol Hill.
President Johnson urged Congress to require registration of all firearms and licensing of every person entrusted with a gun. He indicated forthcoming specific proposals and drew immediate reactions from lawmakers. Some supported strict controls and enforcement, others urged stronger enforcement, while a few commended the clear message.
Jackson County probate records show Ida L. Gooch leaving most of her $380,911 estate to Boys Ranch of Amarillo Texas after other gifts and taxes. The will directs $107,821 to a sister and 12 others, with the Texas institution as residual beneficiary. Administrator Virgil Patterson said he knew of the arrangement but not the final figure.
Rioting inmates set eight fires at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus injuring about fifty people including guards and inmates. Fires damaged seven prison buildings with damage over 1 million dollars as guards battled attackers wielding bats knives and tools. Hostages were released unharmed and state corrections chief Kob lentz reported the situation under control after four hours.
Tropical storm Candy struck the Texas coast delivering over 12 inches of rain and two tornadoes. Winds reached 72 mph, with damages estimated near one million dollars to cotton, grain sorghums, a damaged oil rig, and eight barges. Floodwaters forced evacuations and closures at Aransas Refuge. no serious injuries reported.
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