This Time We Mean Business From A to Izzard WLU 108
A column contrasts past U S Navy action over the Pueblo seizure with current handling of the Mayaguez incident praising prompt use of an aircraft carrier. It argues that willingness to display power restores world leadership and boosts American confidence amid Cold War tensions.
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Izzard
WLU
Lloyd Bucher
Bucher
Korea
Coral Sea
Mayaguez
Department of Defense
Pentagon
U.s
Mayagues
Holt
Cambodia freighter crew rescued after landing and bombardment
Washington reports 40 American freighter crewmen returned to U S control after Marine landings and air strikes to recapture a seized ship off Koh Tang Cambodia. Five Thai nationals were also returned. No confirmed U S deaths.
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Washington
Cambodia
Ford
Nessen
Pentagon
U.S
Koh Tang
People’s Republic of China
Laos Mob Captures Americans in Savannakhet and Luang Prabang
A student mob in Savannakhet ransacked the U S Agency for International Development compound and captured three staff members amid anti American protests tied to Laos shift toward communism. Americans were believed unharmed and held at the province governor's house. AID supplies were looted. similar mob in Luang Prabang left four Americans safe.
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Vientiane
Laos
Savannakhet
U.S
Mekong River
Thailand
Agency For International Development
Christian A. Chapman
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Lao
Civil Service Panel Upholds Suspension of Officer
Amarillo Civil Service Commission upheld Police Chief Lee W Spradlin’s indefinite suspension of Patrolman Herbert R Bytheway Jr for testifying as a character witness for a convicted robber. The ruling, announced after a Wednesday hearing, means Bytheway’s appeal will proceed. The chief cited Bytheway’s April 11 testimony questioning the defendant’s reputation as evidence he lacks the character and temperament for police work.
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Amarillo Civil Service Commission
Lee W Spradlin
Herbert R Bytheway, Jr
Canyon
Bytheway
City Hall
Spradlin
White House pool under way with private funding
Work began on a 61417 dollar White House swimming pool funded by private contributions. Press Secretary Ron Nessen announced strict donation guidelines for a 52417 dollar pool and 9000 dollars for landscaping as construction proceeds behind the West Wing. ASARCO to install nearly 40 million dollars in pollution abatement equipment at its El Paso plant following long litigation with Texas authorities. Texas Attorney General John Hill welcomed the agreement as a joint achievement by government, industry and labor to maximize improvements at the site.
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Washington (Ap
White House
White House West Wing
Ron Nessen
Nessen
EL Paso
Tex
Asarco Inc
Texas Atty
John Hill
Texas
Hill
Texas Air Control Board
Weather brief for the fair period and warm temperatures
The forecast covers today through Friday with warmer conditions. Highs in the 80s and lows in the mid 50s, with west to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph today.
Court Backs Keil Raie Hike Age 33
A district court ruled in favor of Keil Raie age 33 in a civil matter, granting relief sought and setting terms for payment. The decision highlights Raie’s role and the legal basis for the outcome, with court records noting applicable statutes.
Apparent Triangle Pool Hall Shooting Claims Amarillo Man
An Amarillo man, Don L. Collins 19, was shot dead at the Blue Moon Recreation Club during a 5 p.m. incident that police say stemmed from an argument involving the victim, the suspect, and the suspect’s wife. Witnesses described a man entering, speaking with Collins, then firing twice and firing again after Collins fell. A suspect surrendered to police about an hour later and was jailed for murder inquiry. The club scene yielded seven 45 caliber shell casings and notes of a gun left on a pool table. Detectives noted the altercation likely occurred about 20 minutes prior to the shooting.
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Amarillo
Don L. Collins
Weldon Artis
Collins
Blue Moon Recreation Club
Harrison
Ree
City
Harold David Lee Henderson
Collins Henderson
Henderson
Shelby Vitatoe
Budget limit set at 367 billion for next fiscal year
Congress adopts a guideline budget of 367 billion dollars for the year starting July 1, with a projected 68.8 billion deficit. The measure acts as a directive for future appropriations, receiving Senate approval by voice vote and House approval 230 to 195. Politicians praise the move as bolstering jobs and economy while critics call it spendthrift.
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Washington
Congress
Ford
Senate
House
Congressional
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
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