Stepping Off Into Adventure for Thousands of Young Students
Thousands of youngsters begin school today, with goals ranging from engineering and science to office and factory work. The piece emphasizes the value of education, teachers, and a love for reading as children embark on their life journeys.
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David Bowling
Pamela Railsback
David
P. D. Bowling
Terrace Drive
Pamela
R. FE
Railsback
Paramount Terrace
Paper Curtain or Monroe Doctrine in Question
A cartoon questions if the Monroe Doctrine has become a paper curtain as Russia increases military presence in Cuba. The piece cites 5,000 Russians in Cuba, a 300,000 strong Cuban army, jets and over 100 Migs, and calls into question U S responses under the Monroe Doctrine and the 1947 Rio de Janeiro treaty.
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Washington
Rio de Janeiro
Russia
Cuba
This and That: Tax Plans and Draft Remarks Highlighted
A quirky column notes a pay as you go income tax plan from Lowell Stroud and adds a draft caution tied to high speed readings. Doc Anklam likens ideas to children and emphasizes personal wisdom in the mix.
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Lowell Stroud
Skinned Pig Puts Novice in Padded Cell
A column by Jerry Sinile criticizes football broadcasting jargon. The writer mocks announcer clichés about Stanlosky and Stanlesky, calls for simpler play-by-play, and argues fans should simply yell rather than chase the specialized language. The piece ends with a shrug at the complexity of sports commentary.
Four Killed in Carson Crash Near Panhandle
Amarillo residents dead after a truck hit a car and pushed it into another on U S Highway 60 about nine miles west of Panhandle. The crash raised Carson County fatalities to 21 for the year. One New York City family member hospitalized severely. others injured.
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Panhandle
U.S. Highway 60
Amarillo
Carson County
Conway
New York City
Course Change Delayed for Mariner 2 Aiming Venus
In Pasadena, engineers say Mariner 2 may be locked on the moon rather than Earth delaying a planned 24 hour course adjustment to bring the craft within 10 000 miles of Venus. Jet Propulsion Laboratory notes the delay ensures mission success and is not a threat.
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Pasadena
Calif
Moon
Earth
Venus
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Finns Rent Soviet Canal
The Soviet Union agrees to rent the Saima Canal outlet to Finland while retaining far-reaching legal jurisdiction over the canal zone. The border split the canal, with the outlet near Viborg and about 20 miles on the Soviet side, reflecting postwar territorial changes with Karelia lost to the USSR.
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Helsinki
Finland
Soviet Union
Karelia
Viborg
Iran Earthquake Death Toll Passes Ten Thousand
World relief floods into Iran after Saturday's quake as death toll rises toward twenty thousand. Prime Minister Alam weeps at the scale of the disaster as thousands endure cold nights, hunger and lack of water amid vast devastation. Rescue teams rush supplies into the eight thousand square mile affected area while Tehran remains less damaged.
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Iran
Assadollah Alam
Tehran
Premier Alam
Ghazvin
Alam
Allah
Amarillo marks 75th anniversary with three detailed reports
The Daily News presents three major features on Amarillo's 75th anniversary. An illustrated report on the Harvey House graces page 15, banks in the growing city on page 3, and the fire department's progress to a top unit on page 25.
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Amarillo
Daily News
Harvey House
Weather Digest for Amarillo and Vicinity
Partly cloudy today and Wednesday with widely scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers. A cooler high of around 80 expected. Northwest Texas sees similar partly cloudy conditions with isolated storms and cooler temps, west and north areas more affected. Northern New Mexico reports cloudy to partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated evening thundershowers, and cooler readings east. Sunrise 6 21 am Sunset 7 10 pm.
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Amarillo
Northwest
Texas
New Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Nudists Face Identification Challenges in Society
The writer humorously notes a world convention of nudists struggling to gain recognition from society. He quips that raimented people worry about awkward looks, while summer-shorts fashion reveals how perception shifts.
Holiday Riots Hit Seaside and Other Resorts
Police and National Guard patrol Seaside Oregon after drunken riots involving an estimated 1500 to 2000 youths. Over 100 arrests as crowds dispersed. Similar disturbances reported at Hampton Beach New Hampshire with 55 youths charged. City park in Schenectady closed after violence injuring two officers. In Ocean City Maryland, 500 youths faced last day rioting with 49 arrests as police cleared streets under 25s ban.
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Seaside
Ore
National Guard
Hampton Beach
N. H
Ocean City
Atlantic Ocean Resort
Weather summary from Amarillo and other cities in 1962
Reading at 3 am Monday shows comparative data for Amarillo Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City. Wind speeds around 15 mph, visibility fair to partly cloudy with dusty or clayey conditions noted in multiple locations.
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Amparillo
Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Clay Oklo
City
Deadline Set for Red Route Change
In Berlin on September 3 an American Army spokesman announced a deadline for Russia to find a new convoy route to the Soviet war memorial in West Berlin Bri tish sector. The convoy passed Checkpoint Charlie without incident and returned 55 minutes later. The spokesman said no basis for today’s speculation existed and declined to reveal the deadline.
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Russia
West Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie
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Patricia Morris
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