07 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1967
Page
1
The article notes the first use of a lottery to select draftees. J. B. Dauerhauer, once an aide to Clay Shaw at the Old International Trade Mart, has been subpoenaed and must report for questioning in the JFK assassination probe.
University of Illinois president Dr. David D. Henry says he will fight to retain three coaches amid illegal payments to athletes, signaling a determined stance. The report references college sports and ongoing NCAA concerns.
The article reports that Ian Smith may not attend the planned Chicago symposium, with the State Department stating he can travel only with a British passport visa, and the British Embassy noting no passport application. The Church League remains awaiting final State Department decision.
Assemblyman John L. Burton proposes a bill to brand war games and toys as harmful. He suggests labels on toys depicting violence and would even classify cap guns and bows and arrows as harmful while noting potential NRA input.
The text notes a mild winter on the plains and plants faith in Lawson Harmon of the power company who predicts moisture after mid March due to jet stream effects. It also jokes that a voter turnout may be near record if only candidates vote.
UT sniper Charles J Whitman allegedly kept a steady supply of amphetamines and other pills described as edible like candy. Attorney Dean Davis testified Whitman often carried three pill bottles and shared them with friends. Davis noted Whitman boasted eating them like popcorn and stated he returned to his mother's apartment hours after the shooting to retrieve a forgotten bottle.
North Vietnamese mortars struck the Camp Carroll artillery plateau near the DMZ killing five Marines and wounding 11 as U S 175mm guns facing into North Vietnam returned fire. About 150 rounds hit the camp perimeter after midnight and 45 more before daybreak, with no damage to the big guns reported.
President James R. Hoffa of the Teamsters loses another appeal to stay free and will surrender at 9 a.m. to U S marshals and be jailed at Lewisburg Federal Prison. Hoffa and three co defendants were convicted of jury tampering in 1964 with surrender sites listed in Detroit Nashville and Chattanooga.
President Johnson urges extension of Selective Service and orders immediate draft of 19 year olds by lottery. Lt. Gen. Hershey moves to implement call up of younger men as classifications are reviewed for fairness. Congress reacts tepidly amid debate over universal conscription and student deferments.
Amarillo will qualify for bond servicing via ad valorem taxes after a bill lowers the city population threshold from 200000 to 125000. Rep. Red Simpson steered the local measure, with strong support as rules suspension passed 139 to 5 and third reading approval 143 to 1.
J B Dauenhauer once an assistant to Clay Shaw at New Orleans Old International Trade Mart was subpoenaed by District Attorney Jim Garrison. He was ordered to report for questioning in the five month long JFK assassination inquiry as Shaw faces conspiracy charges. Ferrie and four others were tied to the case. Shaw says he never met Oswald.
A Marine company of 235 men, reinforced by two more companies and South Vietnamese troops, attacked a roughly 500-strong NVA battalion two miles southwest of Gio Linh after a Monday patrol contact. Separately, the U S 1st Airmobile Cavalry Division fought a day-long battle nearby with about 150 enemy soldiers, calling in reinforcements and air strikes.
In Alaska bad weather thwarted a rescue attempt for a seven member climbing party missing after a distress signal from Mt McKinley. Bush pilot Don Sheldon reached within five miles of the peak before retreating to McKinley Park.
The City Commission meets at City Hall at 3 p.m. to consider one way street designations and one way radio use. An ordinance would lower speed limits on three streets and convert two Bell Avenue service roads to one way. They will act on bids for 29 two way radios for city and Civil Defense units. Other items include buying 40 lawn mowers for the Park Department and landscaping projects at the Police Building and Municipal Court grounds, plus an armored car service contract.
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