18 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1967
Page
1
A New Orleans three judge panel ruled Friday that Clayton L Shaw should be held for trial on a charge of conspiring to assassinate President John F Kennedy. The proceedings cited Shaw's alleged plan and conscience remarks as context for the case.
A four-vote shift could have altered history by keeping the United States from embracing consular treaty deals with the Soviets and the United Nations. The roll call shows 66 voting aye, with 15 Democrats and 13 Republicans voting no, while two abstained from announcing a position.
A mix of brief items notes Gen Sam Agee praising the Plains, a Phoenix note on juvenile vandalism, premature Ides jokes, and a soccer teaser listing Houston May 28 and Dallas May 31. It mentions IRS season and a remark about choosing backseats in Rotary Scandal Sheet.
U S Representative Bob Price of Pampa warned that a Powell seating ruling could trigger a direct clash between Congress and the Supreme Court. He urged enforcing any ruling and predicted interesting days ahead in Congress. Price noted a $196 million agriculture export and 3 million bushels of wheat to India, while touring the Shamrock parade.
A three judge Criminal District Court panel in New Orleans orders Clay L. Shaw held for trial on charges of conspiring to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. Shaw, a retired executive, faces imminent proceedings as the first man to be tried in the case.
Ernest Huff age 30 escaped from Amarillo Veterans Hospital on the night of March 4 while recovering from a gunshot wound. A private detective guarding Huff reported him missing at 12 28 a m and he was later seen fleeing in pajamas and a blue robe. Police tracked a black and orange panel truck fleeing east on U S 66 near the hospital.
Adam Clayton Powell delays plans to walk Harlem streets amid tense conditions in New York. He cites danger of arrest provoking violence and bloodshed and says he will remain on Rimini until advised Harlem is safe. Community leaders split over the decision as Harlem faces uncertainty.
Richard M Nixon toured Moscow in the U S ambassador’s limousine and spoke with few Russians as the Soviet government gave him a cool reception during his extended tour. He noted improvements since 1959’s Kitchen Debate and observed the city from Moscow University with an interpreter present.
Senator RFK praised President Johnson as an outstanding leader after an Irish brunch held before the St Patrick's Day parade. He said differences over Vietnam are natural in democracy and expressed intent to campaign for Johnson in 1968. He noted his Senate speech contrasted with the administration but supported the President.
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