Actress Edy Williams seeks divorce from Russ Meyer
Los Angeles AP reports actress Edy Williams 28 filed for divorce from 51 year old producer Russ Meyer a pioneer of X rated films. She claims he ignored and beat her and she wants to start over after a short first marriage with no children. She cried that being a sex symbol leaves her lonely and she does not want promiscuity.
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Texas Soybean Crop Prospects Improve With Strong Acreage
Hodges says soybean acreage in Texas totals 350000 to 400000 acres, up from 210000 last year, with three main regions and a September harvest start. Nationally 55 million acres are in production and are expected to yield about 1.5 billion bushels if weather stays favorable. The crop outlook remains positive.
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High Plains
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First English Bible Translated in 1535
A historic note marks the completion of the first English Bible translation in 1535. The work, backed by reformist scholars, sparked wide circulation and religious debate across Europe.
Fire damages city home. child playing with matches blamed
Amarillo fire officials said a blaze at the Stanley Vandivere residence 5113 Bonham near 7 p.m. Wednesday caused extensive damage to a back bedroom. Investigators indicated the fire was apparently started by a child playing with matches and noted smoke and heat damage to the rest of the house.
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Liquidation of Credit Union Aims 100 Percent Depositor Refunds
Receipts speeded fund will furnish full refunds on deposits at liquidation start while suspending interest for up to four years. Assets are converted to cash as members repay loans and others absorb outstanding loans. Civil suits seek over a quarter million dollars from Parker and McBrayer, with stock and property pledged as collateral. Grand jury hearings continue into possible illegal actions before closure, with Gov Briscoe and Atty Gen Hill assisting the investigation.
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Panhandle
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Amarillo
Parker
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Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Robert A. Bell
Herbert B. Handcock
Dist. Atty
Tom Curtis
Laskey's Western Wear Opens in Amarillo
Laskey's, the Southwest's largest Western wear retailer, plans a new Amarillo store two weeks before opening. Ed Luskey will be regional manager. Jerry Pack joins as assistant manager from Abilene. The family firm, founded in Fort Worth in 1919, operates stores in Abilene Lubbock Dallas and Fort Worth with a Lub bock store run by Ed Luskey. The Amarillo shop features a Western decor and tailor made fixtures. An opening celebration is planned once ready for business.
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Laskey's
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Ed Luskey
Lubb
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Fort Worth
Laskey
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Jake Luskey
Amarillo
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Embargo aids supply relief cited by secretary and officials
Agriculture Secretary argued for action to protect the domestic meat supply as John T. Dunlop of the Cost of Living Council called the move necessary to put first the dinner table of the American consumer. The council also set ceiling prices on commodity futures maturing during the 60 day price freeze and urged swift curtailment of the freeze.
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Cost of Living Council
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Federal Reserve Board
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Congress
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Cycle Parts and VW Fenders Stolen in City Break-Ins
Police reported a theft at Eugene C. Martin's residence with a gas tank valued at 47 dollars and two tool kits worth 20 dollars. A break-in at Gene Messer Volkswagen Co. netted 60 dollars in VW fenders and tools. Joe Bashioum, shop foreman, noted a fence cut and 40 dollars in damage. Investigators link weekend burglaries to the current break-in, noting missing tools previously hidden by Bashioum.
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Martin
Gene Messer Volkswagen Co
Georgia
Joseph W. Bashioum
Cline Road
Obituary Notices for Caster Jerman Olguin and Wise
Obituaries for Mrs. Francis A. Caster age 64 of 1300 Jackson with services at 11 a.m. at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel. Jack Jerman age 81 of 344 West Central with services at 2 p.m. at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel. Johnny Olguin age 20 of 513 East 15th with services at 4 p.m. for Latin American Mission. Clyde Wise age 59 of 15 East 12th with services pending.
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West Centrel
Blackburn- Shaw Memorial Chapel
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East
Apollo 17 Crewmates Present Moon Rock in Manila Visit
Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt tour the Philippines sharing a 3.8 billion year old moon rock with President Ferdinand Marcos. They also gifted a Filipino flag mounted on wood and described it as one of the flags carried on their December flight. Marcos expressed gratitude for the gesture.
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Ronald Evans
Harrison Schmitt
Marcos
Obituary notices for Brown Rodriguez and Slay services set
Johnny V. Brown 54 of 3609 South Jackson. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at N. S. Griggs Pioneer Chapel. Graveside 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery Wellington Texas. In state until one hour before services. Pedro Torres Rodriguez 79 of 1617 South Garfield. Services pending. Mrs Ollie Griggs Slay 70 of Houston Texas. Services 2 p.m. Thursday at N. Griggs Pioneer Chapel. In state until one hour before services. Casket closed at service.
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Pantex Expansion Ties To Amarillo Growth
The Pantex expansionbringing 1951 upgrades and future consolidation aims to boost employment and industry in Amarillo Texas with Mason & Hanger and AEC backing. Burlingto n operations and Sandia Lab ties support the program while city leaders hail the project as a boon.
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Amarillo
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John Stiff
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Stiff
Lawmakers spar over science center funding in budget fight
Domenici and Montoya criticized House lawmakers for omitting funds for the science center and geothermal research in the appropriations bill. The dispute involves the Joint Senate House AEC committee and the Public Works panel, with Rep Lujan surprised by the cuts and speculating political spin.
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Lujan
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Wieck
Texas Bombing Vote Recorded
Washington AP reports Texas delegation voted on Nixon veto of a Cambodia Laos bombing ban bill. The House needed two thirds to override. final tally 241 for override 173 against. Several Texans marked yes or no with several not voting designated by X.
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