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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1968
Page
2
Analysis from Weather Forecast Inc notes cooler temperatures across Amarillo area by about ten degrees north of the city with highs over 100 degrees to the south and thunderstorms in the north. Southeast winds shift to northeast then cool this evening and night with near 96 expected in Amarillo. Outlook for Sunday shows fair skies, calmer conditions, and highs in the 90s.
Amarillo and vicinity face hot, dry conditions through Sunday with a low near 70 tonight and highs 103 to 107 today. Winds southwesterly 12 to 18 mph with clear skies, readings at 3 p.m. show mostly clear conditions across Amarillo Houston and Oklahoma City. Precipitation data provided by the US Weather Bureau reflect typical patterns. totals show normal levels for the period.
Ronald Reagan, newly identified rancher at Rancho California, will purchase 771 acres of rolling oak-dotted grassland in Riverside County. No price was announced by developers.
The Amarillo Daily News outlines its independence and impartial news stance and lists publishing company address and key staff including S B Whittenburg president, Jim Walker assistant to the president, Wesley S Izard publisher and editor, Paul Timmons associate editor, Don Boyett managing editor, Jim Clark editorial page editor, Grady Camf business manager, Lowell Brown advertising director, Trenton T. Davis erreur circulation manager, and Harry Bartlett production superintendent.
President Johnson signs a tax and spending package that preserves 7 percent auto and 10 percent telephone taxes, raising about 15.2 billion for the coming year. He objects to 6 billion in mandatory cuts and predicts Congress may need to extend the surtax, while noting the measure could trim the deficit by about 20 billion next fiscal year.
Sirhan B. Sirhan appears in a jail chapel setting with four deputies as Judge Richard Schauer presides. Parsons seeks a three week recess and a general psychiatric exam is ordered, with waiver of the 60 day trial period as the indictment cites one murder and five assault counts.
A small group demonstrated at Laneth town hall with placards opposing Charles becoming Prince of Wales. Police heightened security for his July 1969 Wales tour including Swansea and Port Talbot while a pipeline blast north of Cardiff disrupted Liverpool water supply and injured officials fear Welsh extremists timed the event with his visit.
The Longview sponsored proposal limiting mixed drinks in private clubs in dry areas to legitimate non profits drew opposition and a voice vote. Conference committees continue work on a $176 million tax bill and state spending differences as Lt. Gov. Preston Smith schedules weekend sessions. The minibottle bill faced revisions, with lawmakers debating open records, licensure, and private club conduct in dry regions.
Governor Connally debated the Texas tax bill during a short, tense special session and suggested a summer focus on the appropriations and tax measures. He opposed liquor by the drink if a second session occurs and praised eliminating dry area hypocrisy while dedicating markers for Goodnight Trail and the Warners. The Tex as production opens tonight at 8 55 p m and features 68 cast members from across the country.
U.S. officers say a further Saigon assault is intended to bolster Hanoi's bargaining position in the Paris peace talks. The statement frames military moves as tactical leverage in the negotiations.
Obituaries list several local deaths with service details at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel and First Presbyterian Church. Recipients include Bakers Tennessee Bell Baker 70 of Georgia Services 4 bm and Ernest Koonce San Jose CA with 10 am Saturday service. T G Nichols 71 Harrison 2 pm Saturday. Sam Turley 47 Brook with 1 30 pm Saturday services.
Temperatures climbed across the region with Amarillo hitting 106 and Dalhart 106 locally while Gulfport and Liberal reported 109 and 106 respectively. Highs near 112 in Presidio and 109 in Wink, with Amarillo forecast around 96 and possible evening showers. Governor Connally attended the Tex Texas premiere at Palo Duro Canyon amid hot conditions.
Two youths aged 8 and 9 were taken into custody by police Friday after about 500 dollars in damage from a fire and spray painting at Harold A Beard home in East Amarillo. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at 2 15 p m causing carpet and wall damage with paint on walls. Police say the fire started accidentally while the boys were smoking. The case was referred to juvenile officers.
Police logged several damage and theft incidents. A vacant rental at 2200 W 1st suffered $300 damage from furniture overturning and holes in walls. Items stolen include two coats worth $90 and a diamond ear piece worth $100 from Danny O Grady’s home at 914 Alta Vista. A car on East Amarillo Boulevard and Martin Road lost a stereo, seven tapes and a radio antenna valued at $265, with a youth seen entering a car. Edward Yingling’s home at Hayden 3002 was burgled with about $150 in liquor taken.
A two car collision at Farm Roads 1294 and 1264 northwest of Lubbock injured four and killed Donna Sanders 29 of Portales New Mexico. Passenger Mary Francis Feagley 13 was in shock at Methodist Hospital along with Charles Marie Harrison 36 in critical condition. Dorothy Diver 36 of Lubbock and her son Gary Lee Diver were treated for minor injuries and released. Sanders body remained at Henderson Funeral Home awaiting transfer to Portales.
The Atomic Energy Commission reported a second nuclear test in two days at the Nevada Test Site. The low to intermediate yield blast occurred beneath Yucca Flat, about 40 minutes earlier than planned, with an estimated 20 to 200 kilotons of TNT. The detonation could be felt in Las Vegas, roughly 70 miles away.
U S District Judge Hal Woodward former Texas highway commissioner and U S Attorney Eldon Mahon former Abilene lawyer were sworn into office in Abilene. Mahon’s oath makes him prosecutor for the northern district of Texas. He will work in courts at Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls Abilene San Angelo Lubbock and Amarillo.
Quiggle and Oldham entered the canyon around 10 25 a m Friday and hiked to a section shown by youths. Oldham collapsed about 4 p m and died despite revival efforts. Temperatures were high with park staff estimating the canyon floor exceeded 100 degrees. Autopsy pending. Oldham’s body transported from Canyon by fire department equipment to Amarillo for services.
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