Court Revolt Emerges Over Warren Court Actions
A conservative anti Communist movement intensifies attacks on the Warren Court with calls for impeachment and proposed reforms. Notes include Schware v Board of Examiners New Mexico and broader cases like Nelson Yates Slochower and Kent, plus a Louisiana resolution aiming to grant states veto over Supreme Court rulings.
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United States
Earl Warren
U.S. Supreme Court
Slochower
Rockwell Kent
State Department
Schware
Board of Examiners of
New Mexico
New Mexico Board of Examiners
State Supreme Court
Communist Party
Shreveport
C. H. Thigpen
Louisiana
Supreme Court
U.S
Do 16 Fair and Unfair MORE ON SLANTED weather reports
Irvin Peffley recalls December reporting from Houston to Amarillo showing 8 below zero while the next morning Amarillo’s minimum was listed as 22 above. He notes smog in Los Angeles and claims television forecasts vary by region, with California highs and Rockies region lows.
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Irvin Peffley
van Buren
Houston
Amarillo
Panhandle
Los Angeles
California
Rockies
Mr. Peffley
Wes Izzard
Jaccard Arrives in New York for Cuba Assignment
Gastones Jaccard, former Swiss ambassador to Belgium, arrives from Zurich en route to Havana to oversee United States interests in Cuba under a new supervision role.
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New York
Gastones Jaccard
Belgium
Zurich
Havana
United States
Cuba
Police Hunt Fleeing Gunman In Amarillo Manhunt
Scores of Amarillo police and area officers mobilized early Friday for a manhunt after an ex convict forced two men including a policeman to flee.
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Amarillo
Abduction in Amarillo as Gunman Forces Police Car Chase
Marvin Leroy White, 28, hijacked a police car after disarming Officer Ray Collins and abducting KGNC engineer Henry White. The pair led officers through Amarillo for about four hours with hostages in cars, before authorities closed in. No injuries were reported.
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KGNC
Henry White
Marvin Leroy White
Fleetwood
Amarillo
White
Travis
Ray Collins
Georgia
Julian
Collins
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Northwest Texas
Partly cloudy through tonight with mild conditions. Amarillo area morning low around 25 and high near 59. Northwest Texas faces partly cloudy to cloudy skies with little temperature change, highs 54 to 62. New Mexico sees fair today and tonight with mild afternoons, west highs 40 to 50 and east around 45.
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Amarillo
Wlc Rends
Northwest
Texas
New Mexico
Yast
Stevens Disbarred in Texas After Misconduct Findings
Roy Joe Stevens 37 Amarillo lawyer and former Randall County judge was ordered disbarred by Dist. Judge Otis Dunagan. The State Bar sought disbarment on 15 counts amid ties alleged between the underworld and county officials. Stevens faces possible criminal prosecution and had a venue change for a May 1 trial.
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Tyler
Tex
Roy Joe Stevens
Amarillo
Randall County
Panhandle
State Supreme Court
Otis Dunagan
Stevens
Texas
House General Investigating Committee
Potter
Randall
State Bar of Texas
Dunagan
Cleburne
Davis Grant
State Bar
Rusk Warns of Stronger Communism and China Issue
Secretary of State designate Dean Rusk told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that communism is more powerful than ever and the free world faces a long struggle. He said there is no prospect of establishing diplomatic relations with Red China while supporting the Nationalist government on Formosa and noted the UN issue requires broader participation. He urged rapid action to maintain ties with African nations gaining independence.
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Washington
UPI
Free World
Dean Rusk
Red China
Formosa
Rusk
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
John F. Kennedy
Rockefeller Foundation
United States
China
United Nations
Escrow Fund Eyed in Suit Against Amarillo Lender
Forty six homeowners sue in 108th District Court seeking an accounting and refund of escrow funds held by Ricks Maguire Company at 1008 Harrison. They allege funds were not used for taxes and insurance and accuse the firm of demanding higher lump sums and monthly payments despite tax decreases, with accounting to show entitlement to a refund.
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Amarillo
108Th District Court
Ricks - Maguire Company
Harrison
Ricks-Maguire
Ricks- Maguire
Britain enforces new noise act against night disruptor
In Leeds a 16 year old faced a charge proven in juvenile court under Britain’s noise abatement law. Neighbors testified the youth used a clarinet drums cymbals a record player and weight lifting gear in his room at night. The judge ordered a five guinea fine and directed him to stop.
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Leeds
England
Britain
Weather summary for Amarillo and others from Thursday readings
Readings at 3 p.m. Thursday show Amarillo with clear conditions and 12 days of sun. Other cities Houston, Dallas, and Oklahoma City report cloudy skies with varying wind and visibility during the same period.
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Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Okla
City
Pity City
New Mexico Automobile Plates Spark Extra Legal Activity
Santa Fe essay by Will Harrison analyzes how automobile plate policies trigger budget strains and off the books actions. The piece explores state budget impacts, enforcement nuances, and regional responses, reflecting a local perspective on the evolving plate system.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
Will Harrison
The
Daily News
Atty Gen Will Wilson enters Texas Senate race in April
Atty Gen Will Wilson announced he will run in the April 4 special US Senate election to fill the late Lyndon Johnson’s seat. He aims to launch a formal campaign in spring and joins a field that includes Sen William Blakley, Rep Jim Wright, Sen Henry Gonzalez, Maury Maverick, and John Tower among others.
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Washington
Texas
Wilson
Lyndon Johnson
Senate
William Blakley
U.S
Jim Wright
Fort Worth
Henry Gonzalez
San Antonio
Maury Maverick
John Tower
Wichita
Minton Held For Acting As Senator Imposter
Forrest Jefferson Minton, 20, a former Hereford man, faced federal charges for impersonating a United States Senate employee. Arraigned with bond set at 1000 dollars, he was released from Potter County jail. He claimed Senate work in Washington and used the title and ID to pass more than 2000 dollars in hot checks in several cities.
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Forrest Jefferson
Jefi) Minton
United States Senate
J L. Bagwell
Minton
Potter County
Hereford
Amarillo
Ramada Inn
U.S. Senate
Washington
D.C
Hig Senate
Washington, D.C
Los Angeles
Actors and Writers Sue Studios Over Blacklist Claims
Dear Editor notes actors and writers suing studios alleging collusion to blacklist them for left wing ties. Writer critics say anti trust and political platform links are cited, while neighbor argues studios rely on cheaper production and avoid strong talent.
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Camp David
Hazlewood bill seeks true safe driving plan for premiums
Sen Grady Hazlewood outlined a bill to base insurance premiums on the prior year and curb penalties for minor violations. He argues the current system punishes safe drivers and that penalties should target willful violations such as extreme speeding and red light running.
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Austin
Grady Hazlewood
State Insurance Board
Amarillo
Hazlewood
Sen
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34Th and
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Reece
Red Menace
Rising Rusk
Fidel Castro
Inside the News
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Roger W. Babson
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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