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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1971
Page
2
A concise update from Texas at 6 p.m. yesterday compiled by The Associated Press summarizes latest statewide developments across politics weather economy and public safety with emphasis on notable events and official statements.
Floyd L Dowell a 22 year old Liberal man died when the tractor mower overturned while he mowed weeds four miles northeast of Kismet Kansas at about 230 pm He worked for Seward County Road Department and was a Marine Corps veteran Survived by wife Carla parents Floyd and Betty Dowell a brother Edward Dowell and grandmother Mrs Bruce Moody Funeral services were pending at Miller Mortuary of Liberal.
A 52 year old Fort Worth man faces murder charges in the death of Betty Griffith 52 found with bruises and pen markings Police said he reported the death saying she went out Friday night to look at the lights and was found Sunday morning near his car He allegedly carried her inside and placed her on a couch.
Seen at Michael Salem's women’s shop in the Belmont Plaza Hotel New York a sign declares hot pants are Bermuda shorts suffering from deflation.
President Yahya Khan announced in a nationwide broadcast that power would be transferred to elected representatives within about four months. He said the timing depends on internal conditions and noted a constitution will be prepared by experts and subject to National Assembly amendments.
In Hong Kong a dawn raid on two hotels led to the arrest of two American servicemen, W. Alex Jordan Jr. and Harold Harris, along with 12 Chinese girls and one Portuguese girl. Jordan faced drug possession charges as the case was postponed for four days. Harris was released on bail.
Edmund William Cloutier, 31, of Houston was killed by a .22 caliber pistol shot after an argument at the Mickey Mouse Lounge. Carroll Warner Comstock, 47, is charged with murder.
President Nicolae Ceaușescu opened an international conference in Bucharest on atomic energy development and peaceful uses. About 2,000 experts from 50 countries attended, representing both Eastern and Western blocs, according to Agerpres.
Four youths were arraigned in municipal court after the Saturday night beating death of William Drummond 21 in El Paso. His brother Marvin 20 is in critical condition with multiple head wounds. Police said the victims were beaten with a blunt metal object following a party dispute. Arraigned on murder charges were Francisco Rodarte 20 Arturo Rodarte 18 and two juveniles.
The Ambulance Services Council agreed to offer a 72 hour ambulance training course beginning in September through Amarillo College for students from Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas. The $25 fee includes a textbook and the program covers 72 hours of class work plus 10 hours hospital observation.
The FAO presented to an international meat research group predicts demand for beef veal pork and poultry will remain strong through 1971 and 1972 with prices likely higher. If prices hold constant living standards rise and population growth could lift 1980 demand by about 40 percent over 1970 levels. Beef and veal dominate at 40 percent of total demand followed by pork and poultry at roughly 30 percent each.
Police contained a disturbance at Lakeside Shopping Center in El Paso Lower Valley arresting eight youths. Officers with night sticks broke up a crowd of predominantly Mexican American youths after reports of fighting and threats of a major disturbance. Charges ranged from delinquency to public drunkenness and abusive language.
Randall County tax collector Audrey Bruse notes the February March deadline rule limits using data processing forms to register vehicles. Farmers rush to register grain trucks as statewide ruling requires titles for renewal and fees reflect full year cost rather than remaining months.
About 119 residents attended a four hour gathering at Rolling Hills Riding Club as Amarillo horse owners formed the Potter and Randall County Horse Council to seek city recognition and ensure backyard horses remain allowed. The group discussed a 1968 ordinance limiting to one animal per acre, current enforcement, and planned public hearings by the Planning and Zoning Commission to address concerns of noise odor and flies. Seven directors were elected to lead the new organization.
San Antonio reports its 29th diphtheria case of the year. A 25 year old man and a 23 year old woman are under tests as potential victims. The city has four more cases than this time last year but no epidemic has been declared.
Clyde William Berry 75 of Claude Texas and Tom Mendez 77 of 1006 North Jackson are listed for services at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel and St Hyacinth Church respectively. Ruby Pantel 48 of 5101 Crockett requested memorials to the Heart Fund with services set for Tuesday.
ENMU rodeo team placed third at the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals in Bozeman Montana with Ed Wright of Gatesville Texas winning steer wrestling and ribbon roping titles. Wright also finished runner-up in the all around. Betty Gail Cooper placed third in break away roping. Other ENMU members include Bobby Brown Marvin Schulte Ross Chesser Scott Maynard Alan Hennigh and Jim Parker.
The Supreme Court delayed vacation to decide if the New York Times and Washington Post may publish Pentagon Papers material. Justices weigh national security against First Amendment free press amid 47 volumes of classified Vietnam history. A ruling was expected within the week, with four justices previously voting to allow publication.
The USS Command reports U S troop strength in Vietnam fell by 3,200 last week to 241,700, the lowest since March 1966. About 900 Marines remain, with most to depart soon. Remaining force includes 192,600 Army, 19,900 Navy, 37,200 Air Force and 100 Coast Guard personnel.
El Paso, Tex. AP. Bert W. Daniels 21 of Tucson was charged with murder by motor vehicle after a weekend three car crash on an El Paso street killed 75 year old Mabel L. Booker. Daniels also faces drunken driving and assault charges from the same incident.
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