Senator Green demands evidence of voting irregularities
Senator Theodore Francis Green chairman of the Senate privileges and elections subcommittee called on Republican National Chairman Thruston Morton to turn over immediately any information or evidence of voting irregularities that could affect the presidential election. Green also made the request to Democratic chair Henry M. Jackson, citing the panel's duty to probe alleged violations in elections for president, vice president, or Congress.
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Nixon passes 34 million popular votes in 1960 race
Washington state absentee ballots push Vice President Richard M. Nixon over the 34 million mark as Kennedy’s national lead narrows to 152,832. With 36 states counted and 160 precincts missing in 14 states, the total of 68,599,073 votes sets a record, surpassing 1956 by 6.57 million. Nixon gains 53,569 from absentees and unreported precincts in Washington.
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Boy Fish Begins Quest In Daily News Christmas Event
The Daily News starts the Boy Fish adventures on Tuesday a Christmas tale for boys and girls. He dives to locate a black pearl that unlocks Christmas for all, guiding readers through a festive quest.
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Michal
Daily News
Weather summary for Amarillo and surrounding areas
Cloudy and cooler conditions expected across Amarillo vicinities with possible light rain and fish rain. Northwest Texas mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the southeast Monday, Panhandle cooler tonight, highs around 58. New Mexico shows showers at higher elevations then clearing to partly cloudy with highs near 50.
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Yuletide Trees May Disappoint
An Associated Press survey indicates Christmas tree quality may be similar to last year with about the same selection and prices. Balsam firs up to 6 feet may cost 3 to 5 dollars with regional variations. Scotch pines rise in popularity and may fetch higher prices as markets see ample supply from Northwestern New England and Great Lakes states. Harvesting began in November aided by mild weather.
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Bridge Column by Alfred Sheinwold to run daily
World famed bridge authority Alfred Sheinwold will write a daily column for the Amarillo Daily News starting Monday December 5. His bridge articles have appeared internationally and in many languages. Look for the column each day on page 50.
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Freddy) Sheinwold
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Kennedy names Hodges as secretary of commerce
President elect John F Kennedy selects North Carolina textile industrialist Luther Hodges for commerce chief. Hodges vows to rally the economy and make the department a strong national force as reporters observe the announcement on the Kennedy family home patio in Palm Beach Florida. He notes his business and government experience.
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Russians Begin Arliit to Laos Airlift Lands in Vientiane
The first Russian airlift flight to Laos arrived in Vientiane with 16 pilots and navigators but no aid delivered yet. The mission aims to deliver 5,000 tons of petroleum products and later milk flour and sugar to areas under government control. The arrival drew little ceremony, as U.S. aid delays and Lao internal conflict overshadow the event. A Czech- or Soviet-backed plan contrasts with ongoing American aid amid civil war tensions.
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Weather and city notes amid 1940 Amarillo readings
The report shows Amarillo tallying 318 sunlit days in 538 for 1940 while clouded conditions persist in nearby cities Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City. In Asia the capital area lacks flags for a welcome as a postponed planeload arrival sparks secrecy and puzzled officials.
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Marines general asks seventh order at junior rally
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Victor H. Krulak paused a student question during a speech at the San Diego recruit depot. When asked what is the seventh general order he answered with a smile that he would ask the privates rather than reveal the rule about forbidding a sentry to speak to anyone except on duty.
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Khrushchev Seeks UN Summit Plea for Disarmament
UPI report notes Soviet Premier Khrushchev proposes a United Nations heads of government conference on disarmament. Washington officials and aides to President-elect Kennedy express skepticism, recalling his past disruptive UN behavior and doubts about progress at a heads of state meeting. Khrushchev’s proposal follows Cambodia’s Norodom Sihanouk in Moscow and aims to set up another US visit and possible talks with a new administration.
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Democrats Blast GOP Election Challenge in Texas
The Democratic Executive Committee denounced GOP challenges to Texas election results as unfounded and irresponsible. The Kennedy Johnson ticket won Texas 24 electoral votes 1 167 932 to 1 121 69% with a 46 233 margin.
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Stevens Bar Trial Begins in Randall County
Disbarment proceedings against former Randall County Judge Roy Joe Stevens start Monday before District Judge Otis T. Donagan. The Texas Bar Association will assist in the prosecution after a venue change from Amarillo. Stevens faces charges of making false statements to a legislative investigative committee.
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DeWitt Greer Considered for Federal Highway Administrator
DeWitt Greer Texas State Highway engineer is being considered by the Kennedy administration for the post of Federal Highway Administrator. Greer is highly regarded in national highway circles. The job was created in 1956 during the start of the federal highway program amid congressional probes into fraud and graft.
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SMU President Tate Praised For Defense Of Academic Freedom
Willis McDonald Tate of Southern Methodist University receives a surprise rally of 2 000 supporters after a cold February evening tribute. The SMU leader is credited with fostering an atmosphere of freedom in instruction and learning during six years as president, while expanding professional and graduate studies and research. The article notes prior protests and previews interviews with leaders at Texas Christian University and Baylor.
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Liberal Gonzalez enters Texas Senate race in 1960
State Senator Henry B. Gonzalez declared his bid for Lyndon B. Johnsons Senate seat in a campaign stressing cooperation with the Kennedy Johnson administration and advocacy for all Texans. He noted his 1956 election to the Texas Senate and cited support from voters who backed him in 1958. Others running include Rep. Jim Wright and former Sen. William Blakley. Gov. Price Daniel will appoint Blakley briefly.
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Exclusive interview previews Robert Anderson Berlin trip
Exclusive associates discuss background and outlook of Secretary Anderson's Berlin financial talks. The Sun day News Globe Washington staff notes Anderson will discuss the trip on Meet the Press today. Interview appears on page 12. Meet the Press airs on KGNC Radio at 5 35 p m.
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