27 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1964
Page
1
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Easter symbols have pagan origins with elements like eggs and the hare linked to life and renewal. Christians later embedded these into observances. Easter lilies became common after the Civil War era as churches adopted flowers and sermons to console the bereaved.
Civil rights advocates won the first two Senate votes on the House-passed civil rights bill, as Sen. Russell declared a war against the measure. Senate Democratic leader Mansfield warned the drive could last weeks or months, with Dirksen predicting broader legislation changing social patterns. The roll calls were 67-17 to take up the bill and 50-4 to table a motion to send it to the Judiciary Committee.
Governor Peabody moved to suspend Public Safety Commissioner Frank S. Giles after indictments were returned against him. Giles had sought a leave of absence without pay but will be suspended instead pending court action and potential exoneration, with pay restored if cleared. A legal opinion from the attorney general was sought to confirm the action.
In New Iberia Louisiana George Mouton spent 10 days in jail after punching John McGraw principal of New Iberia High School over a haircut dispute. A judge fined Mouton 102.50 and sentenced him to 10 days. Mouton plans to rally locals to oppose the school board as his son Glen Mouton returns to class with a new crew cut.
In Rio de Janeiro Navy Minister Silvio Mota resigned after a dissident naval group seized a six story downtown building housing a union hall. Estimates of 600 to 3000 sailors and marines remained inside while demanding reforms and protesting an arrest order for Marine Cpl Jose Anseling as the crisis carried political overtones.
In Winneapolis on March 26 a defendant claimed he could not pay a traffic ticket because the dog ate his money and slippers. Judge James D. Rowers expressed interest in the dog diet in court and fined the defendant ten dollars.
Mul Joshoe March 26 a jury convicts Aimrosto Fojas 52 of murder with malice aforethought for the July 21 fatal shooting of Pedro Mendysa in downtown Mult shoe Punishment set at confinement for life in the penitentiary The verdict followed a long trial with a deadly family feud cited and four others wounded in the same incident The wounded Brigidia Salinas struck by a stray bullet will celebrate her 15th birthday Tuesday paralyzed from the waist down The case concluded after a 10 jurors and two women deliberated about 9 hours and 50 minutes
On page 33 a surveyor surveys residents in Frigna Earth and Muleshoe areas, noting familiarity with local figures and daily routines. The item outlines routine inquiries and the range of communities contacted, highlighting regional ties and common concerns among residents.
Murray L. Edwards and Clifford R. Stewart face USDA administrative charges under the Packers and Stockyards Act for causing cattle to be weighed incorrectly and for improper payments and records at four Clovis markets. Stewart also faces separate charges for operating as an unregistered interstate livestock dealer. The action follows prior cattle theft indictments in Texas. Edwards has a previous five year suspended sentence, Stewart awaits trial.
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