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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1977

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Prayer Breakfast Installed Officials in City Ceremony

A 8:30 a.m. prayer breakfast at the Civic Center marks the install of Amarillo's new mayor and city commission. Tickets are 3 dollars. Amarillo College Chamber Choir will sing. Several clergy will read scripture and offer prayers before outgoing Mayor Drummond adjourns the City Commission at 10 a.m. in City Hall.

Civic Center Amarillo College Chamber Joseph Tash St. Anthony's Hospital Maurice Feuer Temple B'Nai Israel J.W. Hackett Shiloh Missionary City Commission Keith Taylor Kathrine Wilson Clay Briggs Jerry Hodge Hodge Jerry Ammerman Houston Deford Curtis Crafford Dean Christy

Federal bill to modernize and simplify federal criminal code

Senate plans Monday introduction of a compromise bill co sponsored by John L McClellan and Edward Kennedy to consolidate laws into a single code. It would create victim compensation up to 50000, decriminalize possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana, expand civil rights coverage, and tighten sentencing guidelines for drug trafficking and weapon use with a new commission to set penalties.

Washington John L. McClellan D-Ark Edward Kennedy D-Mass Senate Far

Budget trimming to continue as House tackles 15.7B bill

In Austin the House moves to cut the $15.7 billion general appropriation bill amid backlash over Briscoe’s no tax pledge. Lawmakers expect more amendments and further budget reductions as they work toward sending the measure to the Senate this week. Representative Bill Presnal says the committee will meet in the afternoon to push the process forward.

Austin, Tex House Dolph Briscoe Senate Bill Presnal D-Bryan House Appropriations Committee

House budget fights cut education and welfare funds in Texas

The Texas House debates broad cuts totaling hundreds of millions, slashing public school funding, teacher pay raises, and welfare benefits while debating bills on taxation, culture commissions, and a prison system facility. Lawmakers express frustration as projects like a calf vaccination program and a Grand Saline salt block exhibit face elimination.

Cultural Basin Fast West Texas South Texas Joe Hubenak D-Rosenberg Grand Saline Morton Salt Co Ben Reyes Dhouston Bill Hollowell Fred Agnich Agnich

Amarillo Globe-News Weather Brief

Daily weather summary for Amarillo area with morning and evening editions. Includes forecast snippets and general conditions from the Amarillo Globe-News reports.

Amarillo Daily News Amarillo Globe-Times Amarillo Sunday News-Globe Amarillo

Nixon Denies Cover Up Role in Frost Interview Fallout

News coverage notes Nixon’s attempt to contain the controversy while defending his actions. Reports cite Time and Newsweek who say Frost interviews expose his motives in Watergate. Transcripts reveal Nixon acknowledging the cover up as main issue and challenge his prior claims about when he learned of it.

White House Newsweek Watergate New York Times The Washington Post the Times Nixon White House Nixon Colson Frost Dean Robert Amarillo Amarillo College Globe-News Roberts Thompson Park

Tornado Sighted Near Shattuck Sparks Panhandle Weather Alert

Thunderstorms moved across the Canadian River area with a ground tornado spotted west of Shattuck Oklahoma at about 7 50 p m causing no reported damage. Hail the size of golf balls fell along the Canadian River north of Miami. A funnel cloud near Perryton swirled before the storm settled. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Roger Mills County and a tornado watch for the Northeastern Panhandle. Temperatures forecast to reach upper 70s with a slight chance of more storms through Tuesday.

Canadian Panhandle Shattuck Okla Higgins Lipscomb County Roberts County Sheriff's Deputies Canadian River Miami Perryton Ochiltree County Liberal Kan Carrouzett Pampa National Weather Service Roger Mills Oklahoma The Weather Service Amarillo

Rabbi Korff doubts Nixon comeback after Frost interviews

Providence Rhode Island AP Rabbi Baruch Korff a strong Nixon defender said Nixon cannot regain public trust despite four Frost interviews. He warned the current climate is too charged for vindication and noted the first interview airs Wednesday night.

Providence R.I Baruch Korff Richard M. Nixon Nixon David Frost Rabbi Korff

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