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Newspaper
Amarillo Sunday News Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1962
Page
1
Bad weather delays US planned high altitude nuclear test above Johnston Island for a fourth time. Officials cite weather. forecast shows improving conditions, with a re set time after 11 p.m. HST and possible delay to 2 30 am if issues persist.
The report notes Amarillo recorded 79 sunny days of 187 in 1962 with comparative readings at 3 am. Entries show Wind 215 at Amarillo with Clear sky, Houston 2 miles visibility, Dallas 1 of 15 Pty City, Okla City 42 clear conditions.
The United States conducted a secret low yield nuclear blast at the Nevada test site to study weapon effects and prep for possible next week battlefield tests. The event drew roadblocks and observer bans with officials noting a 20 kiloton yield and containment of off site radiation.
A Kentuckian visitor toured motels and service stations seeking tourist attractions but found little to recommend in Canyon Texas. He noted the absence of obvious sights despite plans for Panhandle Heritage Foundation’s first anniversary at West Texas State College, with Paul R. Hadley speaking.
Ranch alums from Amarillo and daughter Patricia share a drumstick at the Elwood Park picnic of the Boys Ranch Alumni Association on a Saturday. Members plan to travel to the ranch to attend church elect officers renew associations and further ties with the ranch. Paul R Hadley of Frankfort Kentucky spoke at the first anniversary meeting of the Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation in Canyon detailing Kentucky tourism efforts.
Oklahoma farm officials Louis N. Dumas and Arthur D. Stone testified before Senate investigators that they lied under oath about taking money from Billie Sol Estes in a cotton allotment deal. Both submitted resignations to the Agriculture Department. Freeman noted suspensions and non acceptance. Stone plans to return to a small McIntosh County farm near Council Hill while Dumas has no clear plans beyond rural life. Their remarks came as Estes faces fraud charges and federal probes into cotton allotment dealings continue.
Whiting Indiana July 7 A city court judge says head shaving spankings and clean up jobs curb teen misconduct. Judge William Obermiller believes a whack in time lowers youths’ status and restores parental authority. He requires parental consent and uses a policeman or bailiff for administration.
Amarillo contractor Ed M. Musick dies at 3 45 p.m. Saturday at his home 2203 Parker street He was 50 and had lived in Amarillo 20 years A civic leader he chaired the Day Nurseries board in 1956 led the Panhandle Chapter of the Associated General Contractors in 1954 and held numerous church and service group roles Survivors include his wife Kathryn and his mother
Police report a wrecked Alitalia jetliner with 94 aboard may have been found on a hill 50 miles northeast of Bombay. One European man’s body was located near the wreckage, and an Italian lira note was found nearby. Reports linked the DC8 to the crash site near Junnar and Khed as teams searched multiple locations.
Sumarion Sumner, women's editor for the Amarillo Daily News and Globe-Times, attends a New York show of top designers. She will file daily fashion dispatches beginning Monday, reporting on 1962 63 fall and winter lines, fashion news, and designer interviews for both papers.
Clear to partly cloudy and warm through Monday with widely scattered thundershowers late in the day and at night. Highs 94 to 100 in the Panhandle and high plains. Amarillo peak near 97, lows around 72. New Mexico mostly clear with possible showers in north and east parts. Precipitation None in 24 hours ending 6 p.m. yesterday.
Algeria’s 45 000 strong national army pushes from east and west as Ben Bella and Khider rebels test Yo u ssef ben Khe dda regime. Troops from Morocco roll into Tlemcen met with little resistance and popular support while Ben Bella remains in Cairo awaiting a Rabat return Where he plans to join Khider and reenter Algeria with allied factions.
Clovis New Mexico marks 33 years since transcontinental passenger service began aboard a mix of rail and air legs. The 1929 route used Santa Fe and Pennsylvania rails with Ford tri-motors, linking New York to Los Angeles via Columbus and Waynoka, guarded by early aviation icons like Lindbergh and Earhart.
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