History in the Legislature Sparks Student Heritage Debate
Editor Carol Higley of the Childress Index urges action against a bill to drop American and Texas history from college graduation requirements. Proponents say college history time should be freed for other subjects, while critics warn students will lose heritage knowledge. Citizens are urged to contact Sen. Tommy Shannon. SB45 and HB163 are the bill designations.
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Carol Higley
Childress Index
Morris
Voting Youth Congress Debates Lowering Voting Age
A letter from Amarillo seedman Hugh Porterfield to the White House proposes a graded voting plan for youths from 14 to 19. It suggests school study for 14 and 15 year olds a quarter vote for 16 and 17 year olds half voting power for 18 year olds and full rights at 19, with 17 and 18 year olds eligible while in military service.
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Congress
Hugh Porterfield
Amarillo
White House
Stoney Walls Back From New York Show Visit
The Stoney Walls returned from New York where they saw the musical 1776 last week and praised its entertainment value. Mrs. Wall noted the New York Times front page theater review, calling it a strong endorsement of the show.
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Stoney Walls
New York
Moon and undersea colonies envisioned by Amarillo scientist
Dr. L. W. Brandt of the Helium Research Center predicts by 2000 major advances such as moon and sea colonies and leVitated transport. He foresees helium fueling space and sea exploration, desalination, and surgery while noting Congress may later authorize post Apollo programs.
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Moon
Amarillo
L. W. Brandt
West
Brandt
Congress
George Turner
Amarito
U.S. Officials Deny Ransom For Pueblo Crew Release
A Chicago minister charged that the United States paid a ransom to North Korea for the USS Pueblo crew, but State Department officials and other U.S. officials denied the claim. The Pueblo was seized January 23 in international waters off North Korea.
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Washington
Chicago
United States
North Korea
State Department
U.S
Paul D. Lindstrom
Lindstrom
Department
Pueblo
Senate lifts welfare ceiling and advances big state budget
Senators approved a constitutional amendment to remove the 60 million welfare spending cap and endorsed a record state spending bill near 6 billion. Critics called it a public denial of voters input, warning of welfare reform needs before more funds are authorized.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
Henry Grover
Houston
House
Grover
Amarillo Seeks New Third District Court in Potter and Randall
A bill to create Amarillo's 181st District Court with criminal and civil jurisdiction in Potter and Randall counties was sent to a House subcommittee after a hearing. Amarillo attorney Robert Page Smith and Rep. Hudson Moyer backed the measure, citing support from local bar associations.
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Austin
Amarillo
Third District Court
House Judicial District Committee
Robert Page Smith
Hudson Moyer
House
181St
Potter
Randall
108Th District Court
Potter County
47Th
Dstrict Court
Armstrong
Smith
Eisenhower Fails To Respond To Therapy At Walter Reed
Washington AP General Eisenhower shows no appreciable improvement after days of vigorous treatment at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Doctors report persistent congestive heart failure with lung moisture and ongoing oxygen support. They warn of unfavorable prognosis while noting his stamina and limited details on treatment methods used.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Eisenhower
General
Amarillo Sees Sunny Stretch Amid 1969 Record Pace
The sun shines over Amarillo for 77 of 83 days in 1969 as today’s forecast calls for fair skies and warmer weather. Highs in the low 60s with southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
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Amarillo
Deputy Narvaez Fatally Shot Near Stop In New Mexico
Bernalillo County Sheriff reports Sgt. Julian Narvaez was shot in the head while approaching a car with Texas plates he had stopped. He died at Bernalillo County Medical Center. One occupant wounded and both suspects detained after about four to five shots were fired.
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Albuquerque
N. M
UPI
Bernalillo County
Texas
Sheriff's Department
Julian Narvaez
Bernalillo County Medical Center
Debt limit raised to 377 billion by Nixon era
The Senate sent to President Nixon a bill increasing the national debt limit by 12 billion to 377 billion. The measure, likely to be signed soon, allows the administration to meet immediate obligations as Kennedy testified the April 15 projection exceeded the 365 billion ceiling by over 2 billion. The House passed the measure 313 to 92 on March 19, and the increase is temporary until June 30 1970 when the ceiling returns to 365 billion.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Secretary of the Treasury
David M. Kennedy
House
Smith withdraws from Amarillo mayoral race backing Fletcher
Four candidates ran for Amarillo mayor. Johnny Smith announced his withdrawal at a Wednesday news conference and endorsed Edward W. Fletcher. Smith cited limited resources and called for honest government and capable leadership, urging supporters to back Fletcher to bring change.
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Johnny Smith
Edward W. Fletcher
Smith
Ed Fletcher
Amarillo
Second income and loan risk in Amarillo banks
Amarillo bankers say a wife’s income seldom guarantees loan approval. Officers note factors like duration of marriage, number of children, and both spouses’ ages. A wife’s salary may influence income, but there is no written guarantee and younger spouses are viewed with caution.
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Amarillo
Don Babcock
Tascosa National Bank
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Copley News Service
Senate Lifts Welfare Ltd
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D-Lufkin
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