25 May 1967
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Sunday News Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
1
A U S Army major with domestic problems and high security clearance has defected to Communist Cuba accompanied by his 4 year old son. The report notes a wave of security and geopolitical concern surrounding the incident amid growing Cold War pressures. The item appears amid other brief wire-style reports on U S politics and regional events.
The address argues the world mess is not new yet is more immediate and complex due to instant communication. It credits the older generation with scientific wonders while urging youths to adjust to past achievements before taming dangerous forces. Diplomats and proverbs in the UN session are noted, as is the 1967 federal aid bill linking education control to the U.S. Commissioner of Education.
Arab nations toughened their military challenge to Israel and the Soviet Union. Saudi Arabia ordered general mobilization, while Iraq said it would send land and air forces to back Egypt and Syria. King Hussein urged unity as Jordan granted troops from Iraq and Saudi Arabia entry. The crisis escalated after border incidents and a threat from Egypt’s president.
The semi official Al Ahram said President Nasser reacted sympathetically to UN Secretary General Thant's efforts to avert Arab Israeli war and would facilitate his Cairo mission though actions remain unclear. Meanwhile U S Army Maj Richard Pearce defected to Cuba with his son, seeking asylum after a noted security clearance and Vietnam service, triggering an investigation and raising questions about motives.
Washington lawmakers split over how to respond to Egypt blockading Israel as U S and Britain seek a joint Middle East policy. Morse urged ships through the strait now, Williams pressed immediate action with allies, while Mansfield and Dirksen urged restraint and UN efforts.
Washington AP reports Democrats frame debate as religious controversy over federal aid to education. A 197-168 House vote backed Johnson’s school aid program, with Republicans pushing for state lump sum funds and parochial schools seeking preserve existing federal grants. A nonrecord vote may be followed by roll calls and further amendments.
U S war planes struck rail yards around Hanoi in scattered raids as air operations resumed after a 24 hour Buddhas birthday truce. In the central highlands a clash near Duc Co lasted two hours with 35 Communists reported killed and five American soldiers dead. South of Saigon in Kien Hoa Province two Navy river patrol boats were hit, four U S sailors killed and five wounded.
In Naples Italy the U S sixth Fleet prepares seven ships with 3500 Marines for routine training maneuvers in the Mediterranean led by the attack transport Cambria. The spokesman said ships would sail after daybreak and the last vessel should clear Naples harbor by mid morning with destination undisclosed.
Gamal Abdel Nasser plans to blockade the Gulf of Aqaba cutting Israel's shipping lifeline to Africa and Asia. Israel vows to fight to protect its cargoes. In New York the United Nations Security Council held an urgent session to consider the crisis and heard the Soviet demand for withdrawal of American and British warships from the Mediterranean after the U S announcement.
An overflow crowd of 1000 plus Plainsmen formed Water, Inc. in Lubbock to guard West Texas against an inland drought future. The group champions importing water from East Texas and other sources to sustain a $350 million local economy and a $1 billion regional impact. Speakers, including Marvin Nichols, outlined 15 million acre feet needed annually for development, with New Mexico seeking 1.5 million for preservation and 17 million for eastern development. The plan envisions a continuous 44 200 cubic feet per second flow, nine times Rio Grande’s steady past.
In Tel Aviv the nation shows contrasts as war warnings loom. Military presence rises, transport snarls, and bank withdrawals occur while life continues with traffic monitors, a driving lesson, and tourists still arriving. The stock market slides and currency gaps widen.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.