Protest to Russia Over Alaskan Airspace Violations
The United States protested Russia after two reconnaissance planes violated Alaska airspace for about 30 minutes. American F-102 fighters intercepted the jets as they penetrated up to 30 miles inland before the Russians returned toward the west after entering near Kuskokwim Bay and exiting over Nunak Island.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Alaskan
Kuskokwim Bay
Nunark Island
Intercept Game Between Russian And American Air Forces Reported
Observers in Alaska describe a routine intercept style drill where a fast moving Russian jet neared the U S coast at 350 to 400 knots and 17000 to 35000 feet. Pentagon sources noted radar locked contact but no eye to eye engagement.
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Pentagon
Alaska
Sen
Bartlett
Bering Straits
France plans underground nuclear test in Sahara mountains
Paris reports indicate France intends to conduct an underground nuclear test in the Hoggar Mountains of the Sahara tomorrow unless plans change. The Armed Forces Ministry denies confirmation, while Algerian leaders oppose atomic testing though acknowledge France’s legal rights under Evian terms.
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France
Reuters
Paris
Hoggar Mountains
Sahara Desert
Armed Forces Ministry
Paris le Monde
Sahara
Rigging Game Charge Shocks Southeastern Conference
FBI and U S Senate join probe into charges that former Georgia AD Wallace Butts and Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant conspired to fix a game. Bernie Moore announces investigation ahead of Saturday Evening Post issue. DOJ spokesman confirms preliminary inquiries into the controversy.
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Birmingham
Ala
UPI
FBI
U. S. Senate
Georgia
Wallace Butts
Alabama
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Bernie Moore
Saturday Evening Post
Moore
Washington
Senate
Permanent Investigation Subcommittee
Justice Department
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Bryant
William H. Schroder
Schrader
Post
Crimson Tide
Johnny Griffith
M. Cook Barwick
University of Georgia Athletic Board
United Press International
Burnett
Bryant Barwick
SEC
O Keefe named executive director of Texas Democratic Party
J Pat O Keefe a Panhandle native and Amarillo resident for 16 years was named executive director of the Texas Democratic Party by State Democratic Chairman Eugene Locke and the State Democratic Executive Committee He will leave Amarillo College in mid April to assume full time state duties in Austin O Keefe 47 a UT room mate of Gov John Connally in the 1930s has a long career in education and politics He and his wife Phyllis have three children and are tied to KGNC TV and Channel 4s For Kids Only segment
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Amarillo
J. Pat O'Keefe
Texas Democratic Party
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Democratic
Eugene Locke
Amarillo College
Austin
University of Texas
John Connally
Connally
Panhandle High School
North Texas State University
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Ohio
Carson County
J. Sid O'Keefe
New York
Phyllis
Channel 4
St. Andrew's Day School
Sidney
Mike
Candy
Pat O'Keefe
Center
Democratic Executive Committee
Cutee
P-TA Chief Strikes Back in PTA Letter Debate
Mrs. W. J. Danforth president of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers rebuts critics of the local unit ballot. She defends PTA's role in legislation questions tied to federal aid, UN programs, and education groups, listing five responses and noting state and national roles.
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Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
P-Ta
Danforth
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
United Nations
Unesco
Unicef
WHO
FAO
PTA
Texas Congress of
National Congress
Amarillo Sees 72 Sunlit Days in 1963 Span
Weather summary shows Amarillo recording 72 sunny or clear days out of 75 in 1963 with readings at 3 PM on Saturday indicating wind speeds from 15 to 24 MPH and visibility generally clear. Nearby cities Dallas and Oklahoma City report higher gusts and patchy drizzle or clear skies with varying visibility.
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Amarillo
Dallas
Voter Appeasement Seen in TEA Affair
Defense officials said the Senate inquiry into the TFN fighter plane contract may have been intended to appease voters. They believed the probe would be brief to help Sen. Henry M. Jackson and Sen. John L. McClellan. Hearings have stretched for weeks, highlighting civilian Pentagon overruling military preferences for Boeing versus General Dynamics.
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Washington
TFN
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Defense Department
Sen. Hen
Ry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Subcommittee
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Jackson
Air Force
Navy
Pentagon
Boeing
General Dynamics
McClellan
Sena
Shamrock hosts massive St Patrick's Day celebration
Shamrock drew over 40 000 visitors for the 17th annual St Patrick s Day event. Joyce Thorne from Canadian won the Miss Irish Rose 1963 crown in a ceremony at the National Guard Armory witnessed by Bob Watson of KGNC. Over 2 000 filled the hall for the coronation as the Sam Houston Drill Team performed.
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Panhandle
Joyce Thorne
Bob Watson
Amarillo
Kgnc Television and Radio
National Guard Armory
Sam Houston Drill
West
Trish for a Day Parade Dazzles City Residents
A vivid page 5-D scene shows a rock rolled out red carpet welcoming all as the city proclaims a day named Trish. The celebration unfolds with spectacular displays and a flawless, festive atmosphere.
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Rock
Amuseme and Birdie Books Thrive in Classifieds
Local papers show Amuseme and Birdie Books expanding in business classifieds and comic strips. Readers enjoy new crosswords and outdoor segments alongside editorials and entertainment listings.
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Amuseme
Birdie
Police Seek Death Details In Frantic Rome Slaying
In Rome Marehlo AP reports police failed to reach Ernest Boxmann’s mind as he lay in a hospital bed with a bullet wound to the brain. They seek details of Frances MetCann’s slaying after Boxmann, wounded, collapsed in a hotel corridor and four year old Miss McCann, mother of four, had not returned his love. Doctors warned he may live days but endure brain damage or blindness. Miss McCann, wife of J Walter Rodgers Jr of Altadena California, used her maiden name. See Slaying on Page 2.
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Marehlo
Ernest Boxmann
Touk
Frances MetCann
Miss McCann
Boxmann
Eved Singer
J. Walter Rodgers, Jr
Altadena Calif
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