Kennedy warns USSR on Laos cease fire to halt rebels
President Kennedy urged the Soviet Union to back an immediate Laos cease fire between the pro Western Laotian government and the Pathet Lao rebels threatening Vientiane. He said the United States will consider responses if armed attacks continue and pressed for negotiations under Southeast Asia Treaty obligations.
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Pig on the Loose Leads to Shelter Custody in Amarillo
Merrill Buckles recounts a pig that escaped in the 1400 block of West 20th and stayed at the Amarillo Animal Control Shelter for seven days. The pig, likely a pet, has owners unknown after failed contact attempts. The boar remains housed as authorities search for its owners.
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Portugal Walks Out as Angola Debate Moves Forward
Portugal walked out of the United Nations General Assembly in protest against a debate on the Angola situation in Portuguese West Africa. The Assembly approved the proposal 79 to 2 with 8 abstentions, despite Portugal's protest and a steering-committee endorsement.
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Commander Says U S Forces Ready in Pacific War Watch
In Honolulu on March 23 AP, Gen. I D White said the U S Army could deploy 1 500 paratroopers into Laos on short notice and the Okinawa airborne group is ready on two hours notice. The 25th Division, based mainly in Hawaii, would mobilize in 12 hours as tensions rise over Red threats.
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Parents reject tale of daughter's death in Odessa
Odessa Texas AP report says Elizabeth Jean Williams 17 died in a kiss and kill slaying. Mack Herring 17, the alleged shooter and her classmate, was released on bond after leading officers to a shallow pond where he said he fired the gun and kissed her goodbye.
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The Kremlin Story Opens on The Daily News
London Express previews The Kremlin Story in The Daily News page 31. Background of the Red citadel both fascinates and unsettles readers, while the history and romance invite intrigue. John Williams calls their death shocking. Odessa American interviews classmates reveal a sophomore’s troubling statements about death and killing.
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Gift horses and government aid prompt local debate
Dear editor letter from D. E. Scott in Wellington argues reform rhetoric and distrust of a state program for social welfare. He notes a neighbor mocking aid and calls into question reliance on government for basic needs and debt relief.
Loophole Bill Heads Monday Tax Fight in Texas House
In Austin House Speaker James Turman urged a Monday session to address the general revenue fund deficit. He highlighted Rep. Charles Ballman s broad loophole bill HB334 as a focal point to allow further tax proposals by amendment. Senate approved HB265 and HB54 funding testing devices and a water board investment, while a wage dispute arbitration bill for Dallas firemen was rejected 66 73 but not killed.
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Classmate Mentions Date Before Williams Incident
A classmate recalls a Tuesday date with Miss Williams before the events began. He told police he and Miss Williams were parked behind her house when a car resembling the one described by parents appeared.
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Portuguese delegate walks out of assembly in protest
Portuguese delegate Vasco Vieira Gariria left the rostrum and exited the assembly after declaring the strongest possible protest against a proposed debate. An eyewitness noted Garirin departure from the hall as the meeting continued.
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It's Cinch On Safety It's Cinch On Safety
Automobile seat belts may have saved Roy Reinarz in Amarillo after his car was rammed by a semi trailer truck carrying over 19 000 pounds of sand. He survived head lacerations and was listed in satisfactory condition at Highland General Hospital. The crash happened at 8 15 a m at the Price Road Borger intersection.
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Inside the News Mr Lincoln theme in Civil War series
Dr Lowell Harrison of West Texas State in Canyon presents Inside the News with a Civil War theme on page 6. The issue notes spring vacation arrivals for college students and honors earned during the year. Samarion Sumner writes Plains Party Line on page 21.
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Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Briefing
United States Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy conditions across Amarillo and vicinity with winds increasing and temperatures rising to 76 today and cooler with little warmth on Saturday. Northwest Texas shows similar trends with highs 74 to 84 and partly cloudy skies through Saturday. New Mexico expected cloudy and windy in the west Friday with cooler nights. Sunrise 6 44 a m Sunset 7 02 p m.
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Pioneer Cattleman Alfred Pronger Dies at 89 in Stratford
Alfred Edward Fred Pronger founder of the registered Hereford industry in the Panhandle died at 2 53 p m in Memorial Hospital Dumas he was 89 Funeral services will be at 2 p m Saturday in First Methodist Church Stratford Rev R T Dyess officiating Burial in Stratford Cemetery under Boxwells Stratford Pronger born July 22 1871 in Sussex England immigrated to the United States in 1884 later moved to Florida and then Tampa with his brother P J He later became a leading cattleman in Stratford and the Panhandle.
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Fred) Pronger
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Kennedy plans curb on foreign film and tax dodges
Treasury secretary Douglas Dillon said new legislation may limit tax benefits for actors who work abroad and for U S manufacturers with overseas plants. He testified to a House subcommittee that many “Made in” products and U S brand names appear on foreign made goods, prompting possible tax changes.
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