29 Sep 1966
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1966
Page
1
The piece argues against dividing society strictly by age groups and treating each as a separate race. It contends that interests cross age lines and that people of all ages share similar values, such as enjoying fishing and weddings, despite trends and surveys.
A Tampa Tribune item recounts a mock press release on a bulletin board mocking General George Custer for skipping Gatling guns in the Dakota campaign. The faux document claims savings of $1,760 in horse feed and $48.50 in maintenance by avoiding exposure of weapons to dust and field conditions.
Earl Baskett the Le cionnaire jeweler said in Washington during the American Legion convention that local police feel restricted and fear a reduced force if conditions worsen. He spoke after conversations with several officers who express frustration with limits hindering proper policing.
In San Francisco, roving mobs of Negro youths threw bricks and firebombs near Candlestick Park injuring five firemen and several officers. National Guard, totaling 3 600 troops, moved into Hunters Point after arson looting complaints as gunfire echoed and false alarms drew fire trucks into danger.
Amarillo's Sandies host the Dumas Demons in the first meeting of the two nearby teams. The Sandies are labeled underdogs despite the 48 mile distance, with night action on page 29. Cardinal rookie Larry Jaster tied a 50 year old NL record and pitched a four hit shutout to beat the Dodgers 2 0 in a road win, ending Los Angeles pennant hopes on Wednesday.
More than 14,000 students nationwide have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Charles A. Green is named president of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, taking office January 1, 1967.
UPI reports Inez, a killer hurricane, drove disaster-force winds of 160 mph into the southern Dominican Republic and Haiti. Forecasters warned residents to seek shelter from dangerous winds, heavy rains, and possible flooding as tides could rise along remote coastlines.
Lester G. Maddox, a segregationist and longtime foe of civil rights, won the Democratic nomination in a runoff over Ellis G. Arnall. With about 58 percent of precincts reporting, Maddox led in rural areas while Arnall failed to secure major urban margins. He will face Republican Rep. Howard Callaway in November.
Argentine plane with 48 aboard is hijacked by ex tremists led by a woman and 17 armed men. The aircraft lands on the Falkland Islands as Argentina presses its 133 year claim, with Foreign Minister Costa Mendez addressing the UN General Assembly on the dispute with Britain.
The Amarillo Sunday News Globe raises single copy price from 15 to 20 cents and home delivery by 35 cents per month starting Saturday. Production costs especially newsprint drive the change, with circulation manager Trenton Davis noting it is the first raise in eight years and prices remain lower than in similar Texas cities. He warns subscribers to ensure payments go to the proper carrier.
The Transportation Workers Union announced a tentative agreement with American Airlines minutes before a 6 45 p m strike deadline. The deal awaits ratification by members after leaders unanimously recommended acceptance. details remain withheld pending vote. A separate note urged rejection of the latest contract offer.
Plainview officials hold a special session hearing as 19 officers voice grievances to Mayor M B Hood and the council. The officers press for a written list covering pay, shifts, overtime, promotions, evidence handling, seniority, and recruitment. A new pay scale would start at 375 with a maximum of 433 after three years, and overtime pay is discussed as a fix for one man shifts.
North Plains growers faced costly losses as hail damaged crops. Tom Moran of Texas Farming Corp notes about 600 acres affected with cantaloupe carrots and peppers in danger of plowing. Onions offer a possible bright spot while market cannery demand influences outcomes.
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