26 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
Amarillo Sunday News Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1967
Page
1
The article argues the US must use overwhelming power for a longer war to win, criticizing peace propaganda and claiming bombing limits mislead Congress. It cites varied infiltration rates, heavier weapons in use by the North, and frequent mortar attacks on US bases near Saigon, signaling a robust supply network.
Thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate Easter with services at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and along the Via Dolorosa. Heavy rain and thunderclouds accompanied solemn rites including the Blessing of the Fire and the Stone of Unction as Bishop Jacob Bertritti led the candle at Christ's tomb.
Senator Claiborne Pell announces a 6 percent rebate to campaign contributors from his 1966 re election funds. A prorated dividend will return part of each donor’s gift, with unused funds kept in escrow for a future campaign. The total amount is not disclosed.
In Nashville a teenage girl Teresa Lynn Thompson ages 5? faces garnishment and neglect charges as her mother seeks help. A note pinned to her dress pleads for funds while juvenile authorities decide her care. An offer of financial aid arises as the girl interacts with officials, stores, and a port blonde involved in the case.
Speculation runs high that the Federal Reserve Board will cut the discount rate, though officials refuse to confirm any action. Banks including Bank of America and Morgan Guaranty Trust lowered rates on corporate loans, fueling Wall Street talk.
Texas lawmakers weigh a bid to exempt the state from the federal uniform time act. Representatives Will Smith and Ralph Wayne seek 75 votes to pass the bill, which would keep Texas on standard time, potentially delaying daylight time if approved in both houses.
reports say Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces have shelled the Saigon region and Da Nang with Soviet made 140 mm rockets and heavy artillery. U S Marines suffer casualties as convoys and emplacements are attacked. northern battles and border tensions rise along the Demilitarized Zone.
Experts predict mild Easter weather in Amarillo with sunny skies and northeasterly winds. Temperatures will run slightly cooler than recent days over the 1967 holiday weekend.
A mob of college students rioted near Fort Lauderdale beach, pelting police with beer cans and insults. Disorderly conduct charges were filed against 50 students, bringing arrests to 250 over two days. no serious injuries were reported.
Four members of a Texas coordinating board inspection team arrived at Trade Wind Airport for a tour of Amarillo Medical Center. Dr G W Brindley from Temple and Victor Brooks of Austin were accompanied by Dr J G Gigarroa Jr of Laredo and Dr E J Williams of Austin, with civic leaders led by Mayor F V Wallace.
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