Conferees Push Compromise Bill in Texas Legislature
In Austin on May 25 Rep Charlies Ballman reports House tax conferees hold 88 51 confidence vote as they seek a compromise with the Senate on a selective sales tax plan endorsed by Gov Price Daniel. Talk of veto threats and a two factor tax formula continues amid party sparring.
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Amarillo tops San Antonio 5 to 3 in Texas League
Amarillo defeats San Antonio 5 to 3 as part of a Texas League slate. Tulsa improves 7 6 and Victoria 6 3 with Rio Grande Valley at Austin postponed by rain. In the majors, Pittsburgh at Chicago and Philadelphia at Milwaukee both postponed by rain. Minnesota outlasts Detroit 7 6 in 11 innings. Kansas City tops Washington 4 3, Cleveland beats Los Angeles 13 to 6, New York defeats Boston 6 to 4, Baltimore defeats Chicago 6 to 4.
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Lemons Debate on Cuban Policy in 1961 Letter
Dear Editor letter argues over U S plans toward Cuba and Fidel Castro. The writer recalls past U S involvement and comments on political accountability and leadership.
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Butane Tank Crushes Boy in Memphis Area Fatal Accident
Ronnie Max Paschall 9 of Brice was killed while playing baseball near Memphis when a flying ball led him to a falling butane tank. He died at Goodall Hospital after his father rushed him to the hospital. He was a Lakeview School fourth grader and Brice Baptist Church member. Survived by parents two sisters a brother and grandfather. Funeral arrangements by Spicer Funeral Home.
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Billy Keith Paschall
U.S. Army
Baltimore
C. L. Rogers
Wichita Falls
Spicer Funeral Home
Dear Ann Landers Relaxation Advice
A reader asks if women and some men should get daily relaxation without movies TV or fairs. Ann Landers replies no problem. hints to read The Daily News upcoming Dear Ann Landers column for guidance.
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Kennedy Seeks Space and Defense Spending Hike Faces Limited Opposition
Early Congressional reaction favors Kennedy's space and defense spending proposals with Democrats largely approving. Republicans warn of inflation and higher taxes, while Sen. Monroney praises the foreign aid stance and readiness for talks with De Gaulle and Khrushchev. Senator Prescott Bush criticizes plans and urges tax revision.
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Senate approves Kennedy school aid plan in three year program
The Senate passed Kennedy the $2.55 billion federal education grants bill over three years by 49 to 34. It authorizes $850 million yearly with no state matching, to aid teachers salaries building construction and operations while requiring upkeep of current school effort. House debate to follow.
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House Rules Group Okays CLA Probe
The House Rules Committee authorized a public investigation into U S intelligence activities led by chairman How ard W. Smith. A five member sub committee was named to decide on hearings and outside witnesses as it probes CIA and cloak and dagger activities of Defense and State Departments.
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Federal School Funds Divide Opinions on Distribution
Officials at a Santa Fe education conference said federal aid for higher education hinges on how funds are supplied. J Kenneth Little of HEW argued the federal government should distribute the grants to states, with states handling local distribution. Arthur Fleming supported the same model.
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Shifts and Campus Travel Hit Amarillo Families
Sumarion Sumner reports in the Daily News on Amarillo area families shuttling between campus and home as the semester ends. Plains Party Line appears on Page 25.
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Panhandle Tornado Almanac Notes Calm Season Despite History
The Texas Panhandle reports its calmest tornado season in six years with one confirmed twister near Dougherty Floyd County on May 3. Oklahoma suffers most funnel clouds this year, while Texas and Kansas average about 25 tornadoes annually. the 1947 White Deer to Woodward killer tornadoes remain the most deadly in memory.
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Buds Move To Ardmore In Texas League Shuffle
The Victoria Texas League franchise moved to Ardmore Oklahoma after low attendance. Owner Derrest Williams will play Victoria’s last game Friday then open in Ardmore on June 4 with Jack Caro as general manager. Williams will stay in Victoria selling beer distributors. The Texas League will keep Austin Rio Grande Valley Tulsa Amarillo and San Antonio. all clubs suffer attendance declines.
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XLI Cracks Speed Mark At Edwards Air Force Base
A pilot rammed the X15 rocket plane to a record 3.37 miles an hour at Edwards Air Force Base California on a Thursday and said
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X15 speeds toward new record with high air temperatures
Joe Walker pilots NASA X15 to speeds 4000 mph target as surface air warms cockpit conditions. He notes the heat rises due to friction but nitrogen cooling keeps him comfortable. Space agency cautions skin temps may approach extreme levels while instruments later confirm readings.
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Weather Snapshot From Amarillo 1961 Readings
Amarillo drought and weather notes show sun on most days with 137 of 145 readings in 1961. Data from 3 p.m. Thursday includes wind and visibility figures and city climate readings for Amarillo Dalles Okia.
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City Moves Ahead with JI Development Plan Effort
Amarillo via Citizens Action Program for Community Development leads a pilot phase ahead of a national Kennedy program. A Thursday meeting at the Herring Hotel outlined 15 sub committees and 193 people studying land, oil, agriculture, highways, sewers, water and more.
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Clovis approves $800000 school bond for district growth
Voters in Clovis New Mexico approve an $800000 school bond with 800 yes and 503 no. Funds will fund expansions at Sandia Elementary Gattis Junior High Lincoln Jackson Highland Park Parkview and land for future Eastridge Heights site plus new permanent facilities replacing temporary ones. Bond adds about 27.47 per thousand over five years.
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