U N Security Vote Questioned by Rep Ott in Congress
Representative Ott of California presented in the Congressional Record a list of 54 United Nations member countries with a combined population of 181 million. He argued those nations hold 54 votes while the US, with a larger population, has only one vote, risking economic and military pressure in the Cold War context. The list includes Greece, Bulgaria, Cuba, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, and others.
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House
Congressional Record
United Nations
General Assembly of the United Nations
United States
Greece
Bulgaria
Cuba
Cyprus
Tunisia
Mali
Upper Vol
Guatemala
Norway
Ivory Coa
Dominican
Uruguay
Chad
Niger
Senegal
NEW Zeal
Guinea
EL Salva
Somalia
Israel
Honduras
Laos
Liberia
Central Africa Rep
Bit by Bit Americanism in service club bulletins
A Dallas Rotary Club bulletin quotes Jack Morrison on chipping the Plymouth Rock as an example of modern Americanism. The piece notes court rulings on Bible reading in schools and on Christmas carols, warning of atheistic forces and the supposed threat of communism.
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Service Club
The
Nation
Dallas
Jack Morrison
Movie Figures Drawn From Our Towns People
The piece highlights James Wong Howe as a defining camera genius of our generation and notes Melvyn Douglas still seen as a suave leading figure. It humorously questions New Man’s identity and mentions a flag tax controversy while praising historian Dee Laura Hamner’s return from Phoenix.
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James Wong Howe
Melvyn Douglas
Newman
Senate orders full scale probe into Estes affair
The Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee voted unanimously to launch a full scale inquiry into Billie Sol Estes political and financial manipulations. McClellan aims to start hearings late this month. Estes has been subpoenaed as a witness and Kennedy aides discuss the matter at the White House.
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Washington
Senate
Billie Sol Estes
Kennedy
Eisenhower
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
McClellan
John McClellan
Arkansas
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Carl Curtis
Nebraska
Storms On Prowl Kennedy Exposed in Probe Notes
Storms on Prowl Kennedy faces scrutiny amid probe notes indicating multiple ex statements. The fragment suggests ongoing investigations with keyword references to PROBE SET and page follow ups.
Tornadoes Hit Four States Including Mt. Dora Area
A stalled Pacific front sparked tornadic activity across four states. Mt. Dora New Mexico near Clayton was hit hard with at least five funnel sightings between 1 30 and 5 30 p m. Most storms brought hail heavy rain and brief turbulence. No injuries reported. Funnels seen near Boise City Oklahoma Grandfalls Texas Pecos New Mexico Walsh Colorado and Oakley Kansas.
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Texas-New Mexico
Mt. Dora
N.M
Clayton
Boise City
Okla
Grandfalls
Tex
Pecos
Walsh, Colo
Oakley
Kan
Foster father recalls boys game ending in death
In Long Beach California 16 year olds Jan Samel and Terry Walls fought during a street baseball game after a pitch hit Terry Jan collapsed and died later with coroner noting a congenital heart defect. Foster father Thomas Flowers quotes reflect casual boyhood pull and lack of responsibility. The incident follows separate weather alerts across Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles and South Plains warning of tornadoes and damaging winds.
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Jan
Terry
Jan T. Samel
Walls
Thomas J. Flowers
You
Flowers
Weather Roundup Amarillo and Northwest Texas
Partly cloudy through Saturday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Highs around 75 in Amarillo and northwest Texas, with widespread thunderstorms possible west and north. New Mexico sees warm high cloudiness with scattered light showers today and tonight.
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U.S
Amarillo
Northwest
Texas
New Mexico
Kennedy orders discipline over Estes case amid fraud probes
President Kennedy warned of immediate discipline for any federal employee involved in the Bill Estes case and said the government will stay on Estes' tail with about 76 FBI agents assigned. He praised Agriculture Secretary Freeman while defending Eisenhower era investigations and noting Estes' first grain storage contract came under that administration.
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Orville L. Freeman
Estes
White House
Washington
UPI
Billie Sel Estes
Orville Freeman
FBI
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Teapot Dome
John L. McClel
Kennedy Admits Estes Case Publicity Mixed with Texas Coverage
President Kennedy says the Billie Sol Estes fraud case first drew public attention on April 5 when federal indictments were issued. He notes Texas papers initiated the coverage with Pecos and Amarillo outlets, guiding national readers through the unfolding story.
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Kennedy
Billie Sol Estes
Texas
Estes
Hoffa Charged With Simple Assault at Union Headquarters
Teamsters Union President James R. Hoffa was booked for simple assault after an aide alleged he struck Sam Baron at union headquarters. Baron showed facial injuries. Hoffa posted a $500 bond and planned to appear in municipal court tomorrow.
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Washington
Teamster
James R. Hoffa
Sam Baron
Teamsters’ National Warehouse
Hoffa
Baron
First Precinct
Edward A. Beard
Kennedy Targets Peaceful Laos Solution After Thai Deployments
President Kennedy said he seeks a peaceful diplomatic solution to the Laos crisis to avoid combat in Southeast Asia. He noted the U.S. has committed 5,000 troops to Thailand and called the action Washington-led with Thai support after rebels seized Nam Tha and moved toward the Thai border 100 miles away.
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Washington
Kennedy
Laos
U.S
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Ence
Nam Tha
Daily News Index Discase-free porkers on Gray County line
Farm Editor Orville Howard reports on page 24 about the only scientific arrangement of the king in Texas and a 20 year sel conservation program begun by an 81 year old worn. Kennedy discusses troop orders and SEATO obligations amid tensions in Southeast Asia. Laos neutrality and possible government aims are noted as hazards for a shooting war.
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Gray County
Texas
Orville Howard
Howard
Laos
Asia
High on Hog Dear Editor
A reader cites a Washington visit by the Shah and Shahbandar and notes jewelry at a supper with the Kennedys. The letter cites envy over Iranian aid and suggests using funds to pay past-due installments.
Weather and city forecast fragment for Amarillo 1962
Fragmentary notes show a 1962 Amarillo weather and readings snapshot. Mentions wind, visibility, sky conditions, and city-specific readings for Ki 4S Ptly Cidy Houston Gallas Oklo City Clay with unclear values.
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Amarillo
Houston
Gallas
Oklo
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