15 May 1967
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1967
Page
1
The article notes Hansford County settlers in the early 1900s largely spoke Norwegian as they aimed to establish Oslo like an aspirant capital. It references longstanding Norwegian-speaking roots among initial arrivals and their settlement pattern in the Panhandle.
In Our Town Amarillo law enforcement agencies searched late Sunday for two men who allegedly robbed and beat a Kansas hitchhiker early Sunday and left him tied to a fence post. Page 15. A price of 440 dollars was paid H Boyd Hinton of Amarillo won the trophy in the singles division of the Panhandle Championship Bass Tournament held Saturday and Sunday at Lake Meredith. His total catch weighed 23 pounds. Page 2.
American warplanes bombed North Vietnamese army barracks near Hanoi and SAM transporters near the DMZ. In a 10 minute aerial duel three MIG jets were shot down, lifting two day MIG losses to at least 10, a record. One F105 Thunderchief was lost but its pilot was rescued. no American plane losses in dogfights.
A private plane stolen from Town and Country Air Park crashed two miles south of Lubbock Sunday, killing the owner, a minister, and seriously injuring a Dallas man who was aboard. Authorities said neither pilot was identified. The crash occurred as the craft attempted a landing pattern.
Washington headlines promise a week of hard votes on draft renewal rent supplements and city renewal plans. Key items include raising the debt limit from 285 to 330 billion funding for HUD beyond July 1 and a disputed 237 million versus 662 million push for slum clearance tied to area social planning. Rep Lenore Sullivan leads food stamp reform efforts while the draft extension and lottery proposals face closed sessions in Armed Services. Senate debate over Peace Corps authorization begins Monday totaling 188.7 million for one year.
Tokyo AP Japanese Defense Agency said antisubmarine maneuvers with U S Navy ships paused briefly last Thursday as a Soviet destroyer and aircraft approached in the Sea of Japan. Photos show a Kotlin-class destroyer within 300 yards and Soviet ships shadowing the Japanese fleet, with planes reconning above.
At the Will Rogers Range Riders arena the second annual Bucking Horse Sale drew pro rodeo stock producers. About 100 horses were sold with the top price 440 dollars for a saddle bronc and 327 dollars for a bareback horse. Amarillo figures prominently with Gene Wright winning the sec go round, and Slim Berry and Mike Henry placing in bareback. Tony Heberer, rookie of 1966, won the first go round bareback, as crowds braved cool winds and the action stayed lively between bucking events. Officials said the sale aims to become an annual Amarillo event, with more horses and continued farmer producer participation.
The Charles Lloyd Quartet electrified about 5 000 spectators at the first big international jazz festival in the Soviet Union held in Tallinn Estonia. Soviet musicians hailed Lloyd as a genius while the crowd roared for eight minutes and 20 seconds of applause. The master of ceremonies faced boos and laughter as the audience demanded more before intermission. Lloyd described the moment as indescribable saying the music spoke.
Melbourne reports say non-smoking has become a status symbol among better educated Americans. Dr Philippe Shubik, chairman of the International Union Against Cancer, noted a drop in smoking among educated Americans due to the link with lung cancer. He quipped that the clever preserve themselves while the stupid eliminate themselves.
Police with riot guns and dogs quell a two hour beach rampage by about 1,000 youths at Playland at the Beach in San Francisco. Tickets booths robbed, a girl ticket taker rescued, police report injuries to at least three officers and 12 arrests for looting fighting and property destruction. A second disturbance in the Panhandle near Oak and Ashbury drew 1,000 hippies before dispersing. Nearby incidents included a stabbing and a bus driver robbery. The event unfolded as temperatures rose to 79 with authorities moving in by 8:30 p.m.
Thunderstorms drenched vast North Texas, washing away longer drought fears of farmers and ranchers. Tornado sightings were reported near Columbus with two twisters moving northeast from Sealy area toward Interstate 10. Police used loudspeakers to clear Playland and urged people to move on to avoid arrest. The rain, aided by Gulf moisture and a stalled cool front, expanded across East Texas and interrupted dry spells, while West Texas drought persisted.
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