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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1968
Page
6
A reader laments the loss of rugged pioneer spirit and warns that gun control would leave law abiding citizens at the mercy of criminals and Communist influence. The piece argues law cannot stop guns in prisons and calls Americans to speak up to avoid future slaughter.
A reader likens gun control proposals to Prohibition and warns of gangsterism. The letter recalls 1930s Amarillo where Sheriff Bill Adams provided supper, a bed in the jury room, breakfast, and a deputy to drive home six stranded band members, praising his kind nature.
The writer contrasts Nelson Rockefeller’s political career with Ronald Reagan’s. Rockefeller, a six year New York governor since 1958, is portrayed as experienced and administration minded, with a long record of budgets and industry in New York. Reagan is noted as in his second year, with different affiliations and career history.
A Borger letter criticizes Roscoe Drummond's Rockefeller commentary in your editorial as biased. The writer urges consulting Barron’s May 6 1968 front page to compare claims on fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets.
A reader thanks Senator John Tower for his work and urges cutting government expenses with emphasis on halting foreign aid, reintroducing the Voorhis Bill to seize Federal Reserve Banks, and replacing Federal Reserve Notes with United States Notes to protect the republic.
Clyde Walter notes questions about Randall and Hutchinson County delegates electing Mrs. G N McDaniel to the National Convention. He cites district support for Governor Reagan and praises Congressman Price and Texans for Reagan for bringing Reagan to Amarillo on July 19 to discuss constitutional government.
The writer argues for a long overdue crusade against laws with loopholes to ensure justice. They claim appeals allow wealthy defendants to evade verdicts and call for simplicity in the nation’s legal code.
A letter to Gov. Connally, Sen. Tower, and Rep. Price argues against gun control, calling for constitutional rights and warning that disarmed citizens cannot protect property. The author, a member of the Amarillo Citizens Committee of the National Council of Crime and Delinquency, lists an Amarillo address.
A reader scornfully criticizes gun laws and taxes in a note to Senator Fred Harris of Oklahoma. The writer claims to have not used a gun for two years and urges no new laws, blaming constant tax hikes and warning about the bird population taking over the poor people's perch.
A reader criticizes riots and gun legislation while equating freedom of guns with freedom of the press. They urge lawmakers to uphold oaths, resist lobby influence, and study gun laws and press freedom, stressing patriotism and vigilance toward government. The letter advocates responsible governance and voter engagement.
Local citizens urge filling Lake Meredith with sand to protest gun law and to reduce lake use after several drownings. The call suggests everyone dump sand, even seeking a federal grant for sacks, arguing the lake is dangerous and needs to be rid of.
A Dear Editor letter argues against federal gun registration describing it as creating a police state. The writer compares it to Prohibition and urges Congress to oppose new gun laws and back George C Wallace as the sole presidential candidate with a national stance against gun legislation.
A Western Union message to Hon. Bob Price commends Chief Justice Earl Warren's resignation as a meaningful service to America. It urges seeds of new appointments by Congress, cites three anti Communist defense plant bills and invites readers to send brief messages to their congressmen.
Geraldine Green of Canyon Texas writes that she believes the right to own and use a revolver is hers. She says she keeps a loaded pearl handled revolver in her safe and instructs her family to leave it there.
A reader urges fair treatment of Oriental Americans, contrasting their quiet resilience with other minorities. The letter outlines historical hardships, education gains, home ownership, and wartime service, claiming Orientals contribute to society while avoiding violence or protest.
A reader writes Congressman Price demanding action against protests by the Poor People’s Campaign. The letter cites constitutional authority over DC and federal departments, urges enforcement of gun laws, questions foreign aid. It critiques tax policy, law enforcement, and congressional representation.
The knell sounded for instruments of death as killings continued until it was realized they must stop. Licensing and other controls failed to curb the violence. In the hands of maniacs and drunkards the weapon stayed uncontrolled.
A citizen laments the strain of raising three girls leaving little time for letter writing. He notes a front page omission of his picture in the personal automobile report and cites the June 20 issue as a tipping point.
A reader reports that aircraft weed spray drifts for miles and damages gardens, shrubs, and trees in the area. The writer suspects water from Lake Meredith as the source and urges stopping the spraying. Local gardens have been affected, with some reportedly killed. John A. Howard is cited as a recipient of the complaint.
A reader voice from Amarillo urges officials to defend true equal opportunity by judging applicants on merit, not race or sex. The missive condemns government overreach, welfare abuse, and foreign policy, urging responsible policy and stronger gun laws while praising selective aid and self reliance.
The author warns that past liquor prohibition fueled bootlegging and speakeasies with young patrons. They fear a gun law furor may trigger gun running from abroad and urge a commission to distinguish those truly unable to work from the unwilling, amid poverty statistics.
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