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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1962

Page

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Texoma study urged by Borger chamber group

Borger Chamber of Commerce secretary Dave Moore set a luncheon at the Borger Hotel with three notable regional development figures to discuss Lake Texoma as an industrial and recreational lure. Attendees include Lynwood Massey Britt Swain and Harry Cowan as potential committee members to visit Denison and Sherman and study lake use for new industry.

Griff Dollarhide Amarillo Denison Tex Chambers of Commerce North Texas Texoma Canadian River Sherman Dave Moore Borger Chamber of Commerce Borger Hotel Lake Texoma Chamber of Commerce Dave Sanford Lynwood Massey Denison Chamber of Commerce Texas Power & Light Britt Swain Lake Texoma Association Harry Cowan Denison Chamber Moore

Girl Scout's Area Council Merger Sparks Local Vote

Local councils face elimination under a national plan called Project 14 as the North Plains Panhandle and nearby regions would be absorbed into a 26 county area. Moore County, Panhandle, Amarillo and Dumas councils weigh in as the move prompts fear of centralized control and loss of neighborhood troop identity.

National Girl Scout Council Pros North Plains Oklahoma Panhandle Kan Dumas Moore County Amarillo Panhandle and

Weather Summary for Amarillo 1962 Report

Reading at 3 p.m. Tuesday shows Amarillo clear with visibility 13 miles and 15 sky condition, 135 sunny days out of 142 in 1962. Nearby cities Houston Okla City report clear skies and varied visibility.

Amarillo Clea

Connally Denies Eastern Interests in Texas Governor Bid

In Amarillo John B. Connally denounces influence of Eastern interests and ADA allies while campaigning for Texas governor. He cites leading opponents and county wins, notes plans to return for personal and official visits, and visits Plainview to see injured campaign ally Mrs. Formby after a car crash.

John Connally Fort Worth Marshall Formby Plainview Formby Connally Texas Don Yarborough ADA Americans For Democratic Action John B. Connally

Wilding Joins MRA Show Aids Panhandle Tour

Michael Wilding English film star arrives in the Panhandle to MC an MRA Variety Show in Borger tonight. He is to accompany the 128 member MRA group to Amarillo for performances of The Dragon on Thursday Friday and possibly Saturday. Wilding flew in from Los Angeles aboard TWA 260 and was met by Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson who arranged transport to Borger.

Amarillo Panhandle Plainview Connally Marshall Formby Michael Wilding Hollywood MRA Wilding Borger Amarillo Air Terminal TWA Flight 260 Los Angeles Robert Anderson

Amarillo to host Moral Re Armament Dragon drama tour

The Dragon a drama of China's fall to communism comes to Amarillo with six performances at Stephen F. Austin Junior High School. The Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the tour by the 128 member Moral Re Armament group with host families needed for about 70 pairs of students from 20 nations. Tickets: matinees $1, evenings $2, shows run Thursday through Saturday with additional details coordinated by the Jaycees.

Mainland China Amarillo Stephen F. Austin Formosa Jaycee Heket Perssons Berger

KGNC to Broadcast Kennedy News Conference Live

KGNC Radio will air President Kennedy's news conference live from 2 to 2 30 pm today. KGNC TV Channel 4 will show a video taped telecast from 3 to 3 30 pm.

KGNC Kennedy Kgnc-Tv Channel 4

Weather U. 8. Fair and warm conditions across region

The Weather Bureau reports fair weather and rising temperatures through Thursday. Highs reach 86 in the main area with Northwest Temas showing 80 to 92 and Northern New Mexico fair tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures today and yesterday are listed with min and max figures, noting sunrise at 5:37 a.m. and sunset at 7:50 p.m.

Northwest Temas New Mexico

Gary in tight Oklahoma runoff leads late tally

Former Gov Raymond Gary holds a razor thin edge over W P Bill Atkinson in the Oklahoma Democratic gubernatorial runoff with unofficial results from 2860 of 3143 precincts showing Gary 208516 to Atkinson 204919. Rural support for Gary against reapportionment and Atkinson's lead in Oklahoma City and Tulsa shape the race. Two Democratic congressional races also present, with Wickersham Bullard leading in the 6th district and Wright Jr leading Martin in the 1st district, both Tulsa natives.

Oklahoma City UPI Raymond Gary Oklahoma Gary W. P Atkinson Tulsa Victor Wickersham Mangum J. M. Bullard Duncan Herbert W. Wright Jr Doug Martin

Findings Indicate Possible Murder in Estes Case

Franklin Texas May 22 AP medical examiner strongly indicated after a partial autopsy that Henry Marshall an Estes case figure was murdered. District Attorney Bryan Russ said the incomplete autopsy pointed to a gunshot wound to the back and suggested a change of verdict from death by own action to murder. A complete autopsy will come later this week.

Franklin Tex Henry Marshall Billie Sol Estes Bryan Russ Estes Russ Joseph Jachimczyk Harris County Marshall Peate Lee

Senator McClellan urges Congress to jail contumacious witnesses

Senator John L. McClellan argues Congress must use its inherent power to arrest and imprison witnesses who defy its inquiries after a Supreme Court ruling overturned indictments of six uncooperative witnesses before the House Un American Activities Committee. He warns relying on courts would undermine congressional prerogatives.

Washington John L. McClellan Congress McClellan Supreme Court House Committee On Un-American Activities

Carpenter set for orbital flight as countdown starts

Walter C. Williams orders countdown for Malcolm Scott Carpenter. favorable weather and go status prompt two day split countdown beginning Wednesday. Carpenter's launch window is between 7 am and 12 30 pm EST Thursday with Aurora 7 capsule and Atlas rocket.

Cape Canaveral Fla Project Mercury Walter C. Williams Malcolm Scott Carpenter Carpenter Space Agency Everglades National Aeronautics and Space Administration Atlantic Navy

Humprey Warns of Medicare Showdown in Congress

Senator Hubert Humphrey, D-Minn., signaled a likely clash with administration efforts over President Kennedy's medical care plan for the elderly under Social Security. He said lawmakers may stay at it through Christmas, vowing no Republican concerns would derail the push. Kennedy reported a positive reception for the proposal during a White House meeting with congressional leaders.

Washington UPI Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Kennedy Senate House White House American Medical Associa

Crossroads Report On Patriotism And Religion In U S

D. E. Scott comments on Arthur Schlesinger Jr. charge that U S workers favor patriotism and religion. He notes the potential libel risk for a modern worker suing over such claims and ponders political tolerance for patriots and Christians in government roles.

Arthur Schlesinger, Jr White House U.S

Refugees flee border as Hong Kong crisis deepens

Refugees streaming toward the guarded border report increasing violence and fatigue among police and troops. Chinese residents in Hong Kong clash with officials as authorities shift from convoys to rail cars and bolster roadblocks to limit crowd gatherings.

Hong Kong Red China Maini Ged

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