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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

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Naples Bay tour reveals Naples contrasts and NATO ties

A travel sketch from Rome to Naples notes clothes lines across city streets, stark poverty in slum districts, and proud monarchist sentiment. It highlights Admiral Brown allied forces at Bagnoli, NATO regional command, and visits Pompeii ruins near Vesuvius.

Rome Naples Sorrento Italy Enrico Caruso Bagnoli Europe Charles R. Brown U.S. Navy Admiral Brown Pompeii Vesuvius

New Mexico Methodist Conference Names Appointments

Bishop W Angie Smith of Oklahoma City announced new pastor assignments at the New Mexico Conference meeting in El Paso Texas Five districts in West Texas and New Mexico are affected H H Allen of El Paso named superintendent of the Clovis district replacing Robert Heten who moves to a new full time camp position APPOINTMENTS on Page 2

EL Paso Tex W. Angie Smith Oklahoma City Okla New Mexico Methodist Church West Texas H. H. Allen Clovis, N.M Robert Heten

Weather notes from Amarillo and nearby cities

Partial weather log shows Amarillo reporting clear skies with 12 mph winds and good visibility on a Thursday. Nearby cities Dallas and Oklahoma City also record clear conditions as readings continue through the late afternoon.

Amarillo

Oilmen End Annual Meet in Panhandle Convention Close

Oilmen from five states gathered at the Herring Hotel as the Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Convention moved into closing sessions. Over 200 members and guests attended amid talks on prioritizing economy over waste prevention and a study on fuel supply and demand forecasts by Gen. Thompson.

Herring Hotel Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Convention Mer Gen Thompson Independent

Association gathers for annual meeting and banquet

The event at the association headquarters drew more than 200 attendees. W. Collins of Amanita was re-elected president and called the meeting one of the best in recent years. Gen. Ernest C. Thompson of Austin and Rep. Walter Rogers of Pampa spoke at the guest dinner held after the meeting.

W. Collins Amanita Association Ernest C. Thompson Austin Texas Walter Rogers Pampa

Ehrle Attacks Turman and Colleagues in House Outburst

In Austin Rep. Will Ehrle of Chil dress denounced Speaker James A. Turman as unfair and criticized Rep. Henry Fletcher for questioning Myra Banfield's honesty. Ehrle, a speaker candidate, protested Turman withdrawing a resolution praising Banfield amid a week of heated floor exchanges.

Ehrle Turman Banfield Fletcher Rep W. E. Berry

Inmates Flood Cells at Curry County Jail

In Clovis New Mexico inmates at the Curry County jail flooded cells with 4 to inches of water after sawing a heavy steel leg from a dining table. Sheriff Nelson Worley tightened security on the third floor and restricted inmate privileges following a search that uncovered tools and weapons.

Curry County Nelson Worley

McClellan blasts missile base work stoppages as intolerable

Sen John L McClellan says labor slowdowns at U S missile bases are extortion and threaten national security He urges a law to outlaw deliberate work stoppages on vital government contracts and accuses unions management and military overseers of causing the crisis

Washington UPI John L. McClellan D-Ark U.S. Missile Bases McClellan Senate Investigations Committee Congress Senate

Weather Outlook Amarillo and Vicinity

The U S Weather Bureau reports continued fair and warm weather through Saturday with a high of 92 in Amarillo. Northwest Texas expects clear to partly cloudy skies and highs 84 to 96, while New Mexico’s north remains generally fair with winds and cooler readings in western areas and possible freezing temperatures at higher elevations.

U. S Amarillo Texas New Mexico Max Vest

Kennedy seeks wide authority to aid Eastern Europe

The Senate approved a plan 43 to 36 to grant President Kennedy broad power to aid Eastern European Red satellites where it might loosen Moscow’s grip. Opponents warned such aid could bolster puppet regimes and extend Soviet influence.

Washington Senate Kennedy Eastern Europe Moscow Dwight D. Eisenhower Sen House J. William Fulbright Poland

Adams Road Work Project details linked to Lordsburg scheme

Blatnik committee investigators return to New Mexico to probe Adams built projects and state inspector transfers. Walter May says the Lordsburg urban project, a 1958 controversy, influenced highway department study and seeks whether a pattern exists in other Adams sites.

Santa FE Blatnik Congressional Committee New Mexico Jack Adams Adams Lordsburg Highway Department Walter May Blatnik Committee

Shadow of Miskovsky Looms as Oklahoma Tax Debates Heats Up

The Daily News and correspondent Phil Dessauer discuss the Oklahoma legislature’s withholding tax debate. The essay notes a growing influence of former state senator Miskovsky and the potential direction of tax policy as lawmakers dig in on the issue.

Miskovsky Oklahoma Phil Dessauer The Daily News

Lyndon says Aid for Viet Nam Ready

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson told the South Viet Nam assembly the United States is prepared to immediately help expand Viet Nam's 150,000-man regular military forces and bolster the 50,000 civil guards. He outlined a four point program including training, equipping, subversion resistance, and village militia improvements after talks with President Ngo Dinh Diem. He urged readiness to assist in the grave situation facing Viet Nam and noted a warm reception upon arrival.

Lyndon B. Johnson South Viet Assembly Ngo Dinh Diem Johnson United States

Phillips S4ys8 Plant May Reach Permanent Operation

Phillips Chemical Co indicated permanent operation of its en polymer plant at Borger may come soon despite a 4 to 1 union vote rejecting the latest offer. Union Local 3463 rejected the contract 271 to 67, with 343 ballots cast. Supervisors have run the plant since the January 7 strike.

Borger Phillips Chemical Co Phillips Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union

Dear Editor Letter on Kennedy De Gaulle Troop Offer

The reader recalls Kennedy offering military aid to De Gaulle to subdue his generals as with Castro, noting experts differ on whether De Gaulle took it as insult or gesture. The letter argues the offer marks a shift from past rapid aid and billion dollar relief plans.

Kennedy de Gaulle Castro M. de Gaulle

Delay in Start of Laos Talks Likely

Geneva records report Secretary of State Dean Rusk demands proof of a solid cease fire before attending the 14 nation Laos conference. Officials warn the deadline may pass without such evidence, delaying talks into next week. The British expect a start by Saturday or Monday, depending on ICC reports.

Laos Geneva Dean Rusk Rusk Lord Home International Control Commission

Red Gloved Gun Gal Robber Strikes New Mexico

A 30 year old woman in red gloves and a yellow dress robs in Portales Clovis and Albuquerque this week, earning about 65 dollars per victim. She used a .22 pistol and disappeared after attempting four robberies, with totals around 300 dollars reported. Witnesses described her as petite and wearing red gloves.

Clovis N.M New Mexico Portales Terrill Owens

Baseball Scores from Texas and American Leagues

Scores from Texas League games include Amarillo 7 over San Antonio 6, Rio Grande Valley 5, Tulsa 4 over Austin 4, Victoria 2 over Amarillo, and American League results Washington 4 over Detroit 7, Baltimore 9, Minnesota 7 in scheduled games.

Amarillo San Antonio Rio Grande Valley Tulsa Austin Victoria Washington Detroit Baltimore Minnesota

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