Victims' Parents Share Views On Football Risks
Parents of injured players speak on the risks and benefits of football. Bob Pinkston recalls his son Joey Pinkston’s brain surgery and credits football with character building, while stressing families worry more about auto safety. Roy Forehand says he encouraged Kelly to play and supports participation.
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Joey Pinkston
Joey
Bob Pinkston
Pinkston
Kelly Forehand
Kelly
Roy Forehand
Finney
Football injuries toll prompts AISD study panel
The AISD appointed committee will hear doctors coaches and administrators over the next weeks to address football injuries in Amarillo area high schools and junior highs including cases from Happy Canyon Goddard Phillips and Crockett. The group will weigh protective measures and safety improvements amid concerns raised by doctors parents and students.
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Allan Turner
Globe News
Amarillo Independent School District
AISD
Irvin Wall
Jeff Moore
Pete Dallas
Jose Rael
Danny Bell
Happy High School
Happy
Vega
Kelly Forehand
Canyon High School Eagles
Canyon
Caprock
Donnell Hunter
Goddard High School
Roswell
N. M
Ricky Hutsell
Silverton High School Owls
Claude
Gary Lynne Treadway
Phillips High School Blackhawks
Boys Ranch
Joey Pinkston
Crockett Junior High
Amarillo
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
de Walker
Anna M. Grimes
Canyon Independent School District
CISD
Ranger
Amarillo College
Airlines Strike Looms at Texas International Airport
The Airlines Employes Association called a strike starting Sunday at 6 a.m. against Texas International Airline over contract disputes. The carrier says its contract expired, new rules and pay raises were imposed, and says it has not received formal strike notice though negotiations continue.
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Houston
Airlines Employes Association
Texas International Airline
Texas International
Victor J. Herbert
Texas
Mexico
California
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Jim O'Donnell
Herbert
Gunshot Strikes Amarillo Emergency Room Window
A mysterious gunman fired at Amarillo Emergency Receiving Center on the north side of Northwest Texas Hospital Sunday evening. No injuries reported. The shot shattered a plate glass window and lodged in a wall. police offered no suspects and continued the investigation.
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Amarillo Emergency Receiving Center
Northwest Texas Hospital
Hank Brown
Amarillo Hospital
Brown
Bell Suit Raising Questions
Dallas AP reports Southwestern Bell Co faces first major questions amid executive denials as storm clouds hovered this past week over the company.
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Dallas, Tex
Southwestern Bell Co
One Dead in East Downtown Shooting as Suspect Held
A man was killed at 11 15 p m Saturday in a frame house at 617 E 12th with a .30 caliber rifle found inside. A third man was questioned as a suspect while another resident was detained. police described drinking and tensions over company policies. Authorities cited possible illegal wiretapping and rate setting connected to Southwestern Bell in state investigations.
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E. 12Th
Justice of the Peace
E. Byrd
Farty
Bell
Dallas
Texas
San Antonio
James H. Ashley
T.O. Gravitt
Gravitt
Ashley
Pat Maloney
Southwestern Bell
Police recover car after burglary call
In San Francisco two officers checked a women's house for theft at a burglar alarm and found nothing missing. On returning to their patrol car, the vehicle had disappeared, prompting a theft report.
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San Francisco
UPI
Weekend Weather Outlook With Cool Nights
A dry spell continues with clear skies and mild afternoons. Temperatures rise from the mid 40s today to near 50 by Monday while nights stay cold around the low 20s and winds stay light and variable.
Warm Clothing Sought for Mrs S in Amarillo Fund Drive
The Empty Stocking Fund appeals for cash gifts to aiding Mrs S a 72 year old ward of the state living in an Amarillo nursing home. Donations totaling 460.00 are recorded from individuals and a bank, with a goal of 75.00 to provide warm pajamas sweater slippers and a pant suit. Checks payable to The Empty Stocking Fund mailed to Amarillo Globe News P O Box 2091 Amarillo Texas 79166.
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Mrs. S
Amarillo
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