19 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1962
Page
1
The Evian Peace Conference marks the fourth open attempt to end the Algerian war. France and the rebel regime pursued talks since November 1 1954 with meetings at Melun Evian and Lugrin. the latest conference opened March 7 after secret negotiations, but no final settlement yet.
Paris announces a cease fire ending seven years of conflict with Algerian nationalists. Louis Joxe proclaims the accord in Evian as French forces brace for renewed unrest from European loyalists. Mohammed Ben Bella and four officials released to Switzerland.
Argentina's Peronista coalition, backed by exiled ex-dictator Juan Peron, swept congressional and provincial contests. Andres Framini won the Buenos Aires province governorship amid fears the military may react, as Frondizi's Radical government faltered in the capital and nationwide returns favored Peronistas.
A man held in the murder of retired jeweler Samuel L. Resnick escaped from deputies after digging up $6,000 in jewelry from a yard in east Phoenix. R. Jackson, 21, had been named one of four men involved in the desert kidnapping and strangling near Phoenix on March 1. His brother Clemmie, 19, is jailed in Crockett, Texas, and helped provide details that cracked the case.
The report notes Amarillo enjoyed sun for 74 of 78 days with readings at 3 p.m. showing clear conditions and wind speeds listed. Nearby cities Houston and Clay atlas are referenced with scattered figures and conditions.
In Havana, Fidel Castro announces a nationwide rationing plan affecting more than 6.5 million Cubans starting Monday at 12 01 am. The decree aims to curb shortages and black market activity by controlling sale and distribution of rice beans and other staples. Residents must buy at government stores within four blocks of home after registration.
John A. Berke Jr. of Dallas predicted chartered clubs and 6 000 to 7 000 members within a year. The TYRF held its three day convention at Vie Mon Motor Hotel with 45 executive committee delegates approving sites for the 1963 TURF convention in Sante Fe, Texas counties for Leadership Seminars, and appearances by Republican candidates.
Moore County faces a tense commission meeting as two sides clash over a motion on hospital board appointments. Commissioner Dan Hatter proposed that John Worst appoint two members, Hatter one, with all picks needing general commission acceptance after a 3 1 vote. I. H. Stewart opposed the measure.
A Liberian chartered four engine airliner with 107 aboard is feared exploded in flight over the Pacific near Langley Point as U S ships and aircraft scour a vast area from Guam to the Philippines. A U S Navy Marlin seaplane with 12 aboard made a forced landing but all survived.
A reader notes more hair among government leaders in Washington and jokes about a decline in hair due to irrigation patterns. The writer signs as BD. E, SCOTT from Wellington.
Senators Barry Goldwater and Henry Jackson debated the B70 RS870 bomber. Goldwater opposed forcing more than the Defense Department wants. Jackson supported limited production after committee review. Both backed resuming atmospheric nuclear tests and U S aid to South Vietnam. Goldwater urged escorts for Allied transports as needed in Berlin air corridors.
Considerable cloudiness early today with a brightening trend this afternoon. High around 75 degrees in northwest Texas. New Mexico expects mild tonight with lows near 55 to 70 and daytime highs near 70. Sunrise at 6:52 am.
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