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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1968

Page

3

Court Job Stirs Fuss Over Warren Successor

Washington AP Republican Leader Everett Dirksen calls Warren successor appointment a political question and plans to discuss with GOP senators at a luncheon. Senators Griffin Tower and Thurmond have urged leaving the choice to the next president. Warren reportedly submitted resignation. no official word. Angel Falls on Venezuela's Carrao River plunges 3,212 feet.

Washington Everett M Dirksen Illinois Earl Warren GOP Senate Republican Policy Committee Robert P. Griffin Michigan John G. Tower Texas Strom Thurmond South Carolina Johnson Warren Dirksen

Ad ventures in Memory promises easy self training

A Chicago publisher touts a simple memory technique that boosts business and social standing by recalling sights sounds and reads accurately. The paper notes readers can get full details in a booklet mailed free to Memory Studies 835 Diversey Pkwy Dept 454-416 Chicago Ill 60614 with no obligation.

Chicago Diversey Pkwy Ill

Fire at Amarillo Rendering Co. causes heavy damage

A Monday morning blaze at Amarillo Rendering Co. near St. Francis Avenue caused at least 100000 dollars in interior damage. Owner Ed Johnson said the plant is nearly a total loss while the west end housing offices and boilers suffered the heaviest harm. Firemen arrived around 8:30 and gained quick control. an employee noted the blaze likely started in the office and a company dog named Lady Bug survived.

Amarillo Rendering Co Ed Johnson Amarillo St. Francis Avenue Johnson Matador Clovis, M Bledsoe Amarillo Fire Department Lady Bug

Rail collision near Lucerne kills thirteen

Thirteen people die and about a hundred are injured when two trains collide head on near Sion Switzerland. One train carried freight the other 300 farm community residents on an outing. An inquiry is ordered to determine how both trains were on the same track. Seventeen injured are in serious condition. Eyewitnesses say cars were catapulted fifty feet into the air.

Sion Switzerland Lucerne Simplon Tunnel

Knapp votes no on liquor test in Texas legislature

Rep. Walter Knapp of Amarillo breaks with Panhandle-Plains delegates to oppose a bill allowing police to test drivers for intoxication. He argues driving is a right and that a blood test violates the Fifth Amendment by forcing self incrimination.

Knapp Sei U. S. Supreme Court Rep Ralph Wayne Plainview Wayne Hudson Moyer Amarillo Moyer

Texas Alcohol Content Debate Cites 15 Percent Intoxication

In Texas courts the standard remains 1.0 percent blood alcohol for intoxication. In College Station Dr. Robert G. Cochran head of Texas A M Nuclear Engineering was elected president of the American Nuclear Society Educational Division, a 6000 member group.

American Medical Society Texas College Station Tex Robert G. Cochran Texas A&m University American Nuclear Society

Drowning Victims Mark Helsinki Midsummer Holiday

Authorities report 24 drownings over the three day midsummer holiday in Helsinki. At least six people died in traffic accidents during the same period.

Helsinki UPI

King of Lundy Taken by Death at 32

Albion Harman known as the King of Lundy died at Barnstaple Hospital aged 32. He ruled the Isle of Lundy under a 700 year old family charter with 48 residents. Harman once fired a cannon at a trawler in 1961 to enforce poaching laws before surrendering the right. He is survived by his widow, a daughter and a son who becomes the new king. The cause of death was not announced.

Barnstaple England Albion Harman Lundy Barnstaple Hospital Harman Isle of Lundy Bristol Channel

Ca Hill Jr Named Man of the Year in Sales Promotion

John W. Cahill Jr. from Dallas is named man of the year by the Sales Promotion Executives Association for the pflash promotion by American Petrofina.

Chicago John W. Cahill Jr Dallas American Petrofina

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