10 May 1967
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1967
Page
1
Space chief James E Webb said the first three man Apollo earth orbit mission will shift to early next year while a late 1969 lunar landing remains the goal after a year delay. A hearing on Hoffa's fourth motion for a new jury tampering trial ended in 45 minutes.
American Marines aided by U S Air Force B52 bombers repulsed six hours of attacks by North Vietnamese regulars around Khe Sanh in South Vietnam s northwest corner The U S command said the fighting continued with high intensity and heavy losses reported on both sides locally as reports crossed the wire
A new voter registration bill combining parts of a permanent system would require in person registration before January 1969 and add a supplemental period during general elections from August 15 to September 15. Opponents call it tougher than current registration as Barbara Jordan withholds approval while Sen Creighton and another member sign off.
A Sunday report from the President's Crime Commission urges lighter criminal laws in sin areas like prostitution and gambling to free police for more serious crime. Soon after the Supreme Court, in a 7 to 2 ruling, overturned obscenity convictions over 10 magazines and two books, saying free speech prevails. The decisions tilt toward license, risking vigilantism.
A recap notes Troop B of the 1st Texas Cavalry’s border service with Pershing, its later roles in World Wars I and II, and the Lost Battalion. It cites veterans Ingerton, Golding, Kirkman, Tharp, Ridings, and McKnight, plus a son of Cpl Harry McCain wounded in Vietnam. The piece contrasts old foes Pancho Villa with Ho Chi Minh and mentions chromite trade shifts and a 200 millionth American birth.
Thirty six men faced charges from a Monday night raid described as a little Apalachin. Police linked seven to Cosa Nostra, but City Judge James B. Kane Jr. dismissed the cases after defense argued the papers lacked intent to provoke a breach of peace. One man, Matthew Billiteri, was later rearrested for kicking a photographer in a courtroom corridor.
The Senate passed the investment tax credit bill 93 to 1 after adopting a Mansfield Gore compromise to sideline the Presidential Campaign Fund Act until Congress fixes major loopholes. Vice President Humphrey supported the measure as Long condemned the move. The result clears the way for House Senate conference on the tax package.
In Chattanooga, Hoffa and codefendants faced a hearing on Hoffa s fourth motion for a new trial. The judge overruled a delay request and adjourned after silence from Hoffa s lawyers who had been asked to present evidence. Attorneys said new information would need investigation before proceeding.
Washington Under a House Post Office subcommittee hearing, Postmaster General Lawrence F. O Brien warned Congress that approving a one cent rise in first class stamps and higher rates is essential to prevent chaos in the Post Office Department. He described the service as creaking and inefficient and said increases would raise 825 million dollars annually.
Mason G. Working of the Albuquerque FBI said arson is suspected in Carson National Forest fires. Forest Service reported two small fires about five acres each under control Monday night and a 500 acre blaze contained soon. Roger Bumstead noted three separate fires reported Monday around 5 p.m. and saw deliberate ignition attempts at multiple spots.
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