Pass Law Repealed as South Africa Faces Nationwide Shock
South Africa suspended its 15 year old pass law for Africans amid mass demonstrations and violent crackdowns. Police opened fire on a peaceful protest last Monday, killing at least 80. International pressure grew as the UN Security Council was urged to meet.
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South Africa
UPD
United Nations
Security Council
Washington
United States
Christian A. Herter
W. C. du Plessis
Weather roundup and political change in South Africa
U.S. Weather Bureau notes mild conditions across Amarillo and New Mexico with highs near 70s and 80s, while South Africa reports suspension of pass book laws by Gen. J. Rademeyer. Africans urged to stay home as ANC leaders vow continued struggle for abolition amid bans on large meetings and broadcasts.
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U.S
Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Oe Iueese
Ove
National Police
J. Rademeyer
South Africa
African National Congress
ANC
Albert Luthuli
Duma Nokwe
Thank You So Much Gift Sends Wrong Mother Laugh
Annie Tedcastle in Wallasey sent baby clothes to Mrs. Mabel Kelsey but the parcel reached Buckingham Palace. A letter from a palace lady in waiting said the Queen appreciates the thoughtful gesture. The Post Office apologized for the mix up.
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Wallasey
England
Annie Tedcastle
Queen Elizabeth
Annie
Mabel Kelsey
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Randall County Judge Stevens resigns amid probe
Randall County Judge Roy Joe Stevens resigned effective April 1 after a televised three day probe by the Texas House General Investigations Committee. Stevens denied guilt while facing official misconduct and unethical practices accusations. He cited ruined effectiveness due to unfavorable publicity and noted his three terms in office.
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Randall County
Texas House
Stevens
House General Investigations Committee
Istate Midwest Democratic Conference
Kimby
Quimby
Editor Explains Part In House Hearings
An Amarillo Globe-Times editor recounts his involvement with a radio rumor about a sensational public hearing and Judge Roy Joe Stevens resignation. He details a series of calls helping Mrs. Lester Davis seek protection and a divorce, and notes he later learned of a restraining order as she pursued information on Lester Davis. The piece previews more on page 2.
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Baylor Law
Amarillo
Randall County
Lester Davis
Wichita Falls
Roy Joe Stevens
Amarillo Globe-Times
Lester
Buddy Chamberland
Area Census Counters Start Training Monday
Advance report forms for the 1960 census have been distributed and 143 enumerators will begin a training period Monday for the 18th decennial census in Amarillo which starts April 1. Clyde Cook of Borger, Amarillo district supervisor, urges households to fill out forms. The form asks seven questions about each person and six about the dwelling.
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Amarillo
Clyde Cook
Borger
Cook
Census Bureau
J. B. Landers Jr
Tawney
Census Takers Begin Amarillo Roll Call March 31
Amarillo census officials set six training schools in three locations to prepare enumerators. Trenton Davis notes first nose count targets transients in hotels and motels. Bailey L. Reece named district technical officer to oversee quality control and census procedures in the Amarillo district.
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Amarillo
Trenton Davis
Bailey L. Reece
Reece
Canyon
Khrushchev faces jeers on France tour in Bordeaux
Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s 11 day French visit opened with hostility in Bordeaux as students jeered and chanted Budapest while he and Mrs. Khrushchev traveled to the provinces after a busy Paris stay.
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Pau
France
UPI
Nikita Khrushchev
Bordeaux
Budapest
Khrushchev
Paris
Khruschev
Easter Coloring Contest for Kids in Amarillo Daily News
The city hosts an Easter coloring contest for children not over 12 years old featuring Bugs Bunny. Three drawings will be colored with cash prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars. The contest starts in early April in the Amarillo Daily News. Watch for details.
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Amarillo Daily News
Bandit Caught After Downtown Amarillo Hold Up Shootout
In Amarillo a frail 18 year old airman from Cannon AFB was arrested after a three minute gun battle at 7th and Taylor. Ike Johnson, liquor store owner, reported a previous robbery and the bandit admitted the theft of cash totaling over 260 dollars.
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Orville Howard
Sunday News-Globe
Amarillo
7Th and Taylor
Alan Brent Coutu
Cannon Air Force Base
Clovis
N.M
Johnson
Coutu
Wichita
Falls
Stevens
Crti
Ike Johnson
Weather Summary for Amarillo in 1960
Fragmentary weather notes show Amarillo recording sun and wind readings at 3 a.m. on a Saturday. Data includes 73 days of sun in eight years and references to Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City with clear sky conditions.
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Houston
Dallas
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