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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1961

Page

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Europeans See Prosperity And War Stance From U S Aid Tour

Jet Holiday Tour members report three impressions from Europe: Europeans appear prosperous and less in need of U S aid. they are not afraid of war with American defense guaranteed. and American prestige is mainly a domestic political issue. Tourists note friendly locals, misunderstanding about brands like Coca Cola, and broad support for U S troops as a symbol of freedom against communism.

U.S Oklahoma Europe Frank White Clarendon Germany Italy Polk Street Grabenstrasse

Carbon Copy Highlights Student Verse From Frank Phillips College

The school paper prints a quip about presidents negotiating with Moscow and a verse by Janet Wood noting a cat, a pig, and a squirrel. Inez Hutchins comments on meeting expenses in the city employes' ACE newsletter.

Frank Phillips College Berger Hannibal Alps Caesar Rubicon Kennedy Potomac Caroline Inez Hutchins Ace Wes Izzard

Leftist Crackdown Shakes South Korea as Junta Consolidates

In Seoul the new military ruler Lt. Gen. Chang Do-young announced the arrest of 930 leftists and placed former Premier John Chang under house arrest after a junta led revolt. He predicted U S relations would remain strong with continued American support.

Seoul South Korea Fap United States Chang Do-young John Chang U. S Chang

Weather Summary From Amarillo 1941 Readings

Weather notes show Amarillo recorded sun on 130 of 138 days in 1941 with midday readings at 3 p m. including wind and visibility data. Other locations mention Houston Dallas Oklahoma City with similar terms and unclear conditions.

Amarillo Houston Dallas Okla City

Italian painter challenges National Gallery chief to duel

Pie Annigoni, renowned Italian portraitist, challenged Sir Philip Hendy of Britain's National Gallery to a duel after accusing the gallery of ruining four Titians with their cleaning. Hendy declined comment. Annigoni said the duel is deadly serious and vowed to await his return from Italy to proceed.

London Pietro Annigoni Britain National Gallery Sir Philip Annigoni Hendy

Severe hail devastates wheat crops across South Plains

A series of severe thunderstorms lashed the South Plains with heavy hail. In Bovina a one hour deluge left eight to 16 inches of hail on highways and damaged wheat fields. Clovis and Muleshoe area rainfall totaled around half an inch to 1.02 inches with localized wind damage and scattered crop harm.

South Plains New Mexico Pleasant Hill Clovis Bovina Panhandle Farwell Oklahoma Lane Community Muleshoe G. D. Anderson Jr Anderson Here Muileshoe Lubbock

Dear Editor Letter on Conservative Streak Shows Backlash

A reader from Wellington laments the social stigma on conservative views in the LU.S. and confesses a cautious attitude toward outspoken conservatism. He likens his stance to hesitating at a high speed and notes peers view dissent as improper.

Texas League scores and listed MLB results

Amarillo defeats Rio Grande Valley 6 to 3 while San Antonio beats Victoria 7 to 4 and Austin edges Tulsa 2 to 1. In the American League, Boston falls to Detroit 6 3, Kansas City beats Minnesota 4 3, and Chicago defeats Los Angeles 6 4. No National League games were scheduled.

Amarillo Rio Grande Valley San Antonio Victoria Austin Tulsa Boston Detroit Washington Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Los Angeles

House Debates Tax Bill After Brief Postponements

In Austin lawmakers near immediate action on the Senate approved retail sales tax bill but each time backed off after about two hours of debate. The House finally agreed to come to a vote.

Potter County Gains Second House Seat After Redistricting

Texas Legislature approves Senate House redistricting with Potter County receiving a second full house seat. The current full seat is held by J Edgar Wilson. A fractional seat shared with Randall Carson and Armstrong counties is held by Ted Springer. First election for the new seat to be held in May 1962.

Senate Potter County Daniel House J. Edgar Wilson Randall Carson Armstrong Ted Springer

Senate Tax Action Deliberations Continue With Votes

Back Saturday at 11 a.m. to decide if they will accept the Senate tax version. At least 15 separate votes were taken directly on the question of tax action on Page 2.

Senate

Kennedy Khrushchev Summit in Vienna Planned

Reported schedule changes and Austrian sources indicate a Kennedy Khrushchev meeting is planned in Vienna. Kennedy may arrive June 2 with Khrushchev June 3, leaving June 4 and 5, allowing over two days of talks ahead of a White House announcement.

Washington White House Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna Pierre Salinger

Beets Growers Push Cuban Sugar Quota for U.S. Farmers

US sugar producers told a House Agriculture Committee hearing that American farmers should share Cuba's former sugar import quota. Arizona Governor Paul Fannin said Arizona is ideal for beet production and James Witherspoon of Hereford urged partial assignment to U.S. growers to protect domestic farming interests.

Washington Congressional Cuba House Agriculture Committee Arizona Paul Fannin James Witherspoon Hereford Tex Texas Sugar Beet Growers Association Witherspoon

Senator Symington Wins Fight Over Defense Censorship

Sen. Stuart Symington of Missouri challenged Defense Department censorship of witness testimony at a closed Senate Armed Services hearing. He said Assistant Secretary Arthur Sylvester ordered the testimony released for publication, while Sylvester questioned if it touched security. Symington planned to press for publication of the material.

Washington Stuart Symington Dmo Defense Department Symington Senate Asst Arthur Sylvester Sylvester Senate Armed Services Committee

FHA Given Shot-in-Arm for Home Loan Program

Congress quickly approved a bill authorizing $1 billion for the Federal Housing Administration to forestall a collapse of the government insured home mortgage program. The measure tided the agency until Kennedy’s omnibus housing bill is acted upon later in the session.

Washington UPS Congress Kennedy Federal Housing Administration FHA

Rusk Strolls Out Of Laos Session In Geneva

Secretary of State Dean Rusk left the Laos conference chamber for 45 minutes for a prior unannounced meeting with Prince Norodom Sihanouk. An American spokesman denied the walk as a snub and said others in the delegation also stepped out. The move drew murmurs but no official comment from other delegations.

Geneva Dean Rusk Laos United States Rusk W. Averell Harriman Norodom Sihanouk Sihanouk Pathet Lao Pre

Oklahoma Senate Passes Withholding Income Tax Bill

Capital The Oklahoma Legislature advances tax action as the senate approves the withholding income tax bill. Phil Desauer's page 11 essay analyzes the lawmakers' procedural moves and the bill's implications.

Oklahoma Senate Phil Dessauer

Speed Test Plane Down Two Killed

Two Navy officers died when an F4H Phantom crashed during a speed record test over a three kilometer course at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico. Cmdr. Jack L. Felsman and Ens. Raymond M. Hite Jr. perished, with an investigation ongoing.

White Sands Missile Range N.M Navy Federation Aeronautique Internationale National Aeronautic Association Cmdr Jack L. Felsman Naval Weapons Kirtland Air Force Base Albuquerque Felsman Ens Raymond M. Hite Jr

Four Die in Crash Near Kimball Nebraska

A light plane carrying four San Diego residents crashed into a wheat field 17 miles north of Kimball Nebraska around noon. Hartley was the pilot. The victims include Mr and Mrs William E Ferguson formerly of Amarillo and Mr and Mrs H A Hartley.

Kimball Neb San Diego Calif Amarillo Nebraska William E. Ferguson H. A. Hartley Hartley Sidney

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