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HAS TO LAND AT CITY AIRPORT
AF Plane Blows Out Tire, •
Blocks Runway for
A blown-out tire on an Air
Force bomber at Dyess
AFB Tuesday morning forced
Army Maj Gen Phillip H
Draper's transport plane to
land at Municipal Airport.
Gen. Draper, deputy com-
mander al the Army Air De-
fense Command, plus five
staff officers and Col. Post-
ford Loiselle operations of-
ficer for the 4th Region. Kan-
sas City, Mo. were to arrive
at Dyess at 11 am
A new estimated time of
arrival (ETA) was filed for
the generals plane after it
was late leaving Kansas City.
At 1117 am, a Tactical
Air Command B-66 from
Shaw AFB, S. C. blew a tire
after landing here and
temporarily blocked the run-
When Gen Draper s plane
neared the area, it was rout-
ed to the civilian airport
The Army officers came
here to inspect the 5th Missile
Battalion's two Nike-Hercules
missile launch sites The gen-
Zapala Bank SPEECH BY KENNEDY
THE ABILENE REPORTER -NEWS
Abilene, Texas, Wednesday Morning, July M. 1961
CI IETON Cleburne Attorney
CLITIUN Dies at Age 86
iCandinad from Page „a) GRANBURY. Tex AP B
Connard *.m page A Ray Jackson, 86 father of Dis.
Audit Made
ZAPATA, Tex. (AP) —After
(Continued From Pare 1 A) for money.
. .' The chief executive laid out his
we “ not let panic shape our program to meet the menace to
policy, neither will we permit ti-Berlin and other world trouble
midity to direct our program, spots in a address prepared for
spending the day auditing the Kennedy recommended no im- delivery to the nation and the Oran Dean and Bill Bartlett, all trict Judge Penn Jackson of
eral and his party left Abi- closed Bank of Zapata's assets mediate tax increase, although he world from his oval office in th, of Anson Cleburne, died here Tuesday
lene late Tuesday afternoon court-appointed receiver George called again for higher postal White House Clifton was born June 10 1917 Jackson’s death ended a long
for other missile sites in the Byfield said Tuesday that he is rates. In somber phrases he said g, Augusta, Kans He graduated career as an attorney and public
state still looking for" about $100,000. said a general tax boost “The steps I have indicated to- from Burkburnett Tex High official. He had served as county
Aircraft commander and Byfield said he spent the dav would be requested if business night are aimed at avoiding war school in 1936 and attended Har-judge and district attorney
pilot of the TAC jet bomber working with bank officials in conditions did not improve rap To sum it all up: We seek peace din-Simmons University before in Johnson County and once was
was (apt Martin L Messen- an attempt to estimate the banks idly enough to assure a balanced - but we shall not surrender enlisting in the Navy in 1937, Somervell County attorney
ger Capt. Edward F. fiscal condition He said that the, budget That is the central meaning ol „ .Ten a Now Funeral services were sched-
uscal condition. He said that they Summing „„ Konnade said 4.1 __:- --- +-________,| On his release from the Navy uled here Wednesday at II am.
in 1941. he was employed by'
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
in Abilene. He was with the
company continuously until his
death, except for Naval service
during World War II.
General
(1 Donnell was navigator and
S Sgt. George Griswell was
crew chief
Late Tuesday the crew was
waiting for a tire fo be
brought here to replace the
blown one No other damage
was experienced.
estimated there were $185,000 in
notes receivable and overdrafts,
amounting to $425,000 which
would make the banks total
assets about $610,000
| Byfield said total deposits on
- but we shall not surrender, enlisting in the Navy in 1937.
That is the central meaning of
Summing up. Kennedy said this crisis-and the meaning of
that: "We seek peace—but we your government s policy
shall not surrender. That is the "With your help, and the help
central meaning of this crisis— of all free men, this crisis can be
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June 27, however, totalled $754,-
415 64 which would leave approx-
imately $144,000 unaccounted for
and the meaning of your govern- surmounted. Freedom can pre
ment's policy." vail—and the peace can long en-
Again, Kennedy shook a finger dure"
of blame at the Soviet Union and But while Kennedy was reaf-
said it was the Soviets who have firming pledges to defend Berlin.
Clifton spent eight years ir
the Navy and was a charter
member of the U.S. Naval Re-
serve Surface Division 8-96 when
msg ay. T R, The *100,000 estimate came after stirred up the crisis. If war be-he also once more was holding
36th s Chief Says Civil Defense ========================
NoExtendedStay . 1
NORTH FORT HOOD - Maj calling up of the division. " " who disappeared for several days ester, alies O assume their ether in building military Philadelphia Navy Yard in Octo-
Gen. Carl L. Phinney, command- He expects the National Guard WASHINGTON (AP)— President after the bank closed and then share of the risks and burdens, strength" as well as in designing her. 1945.
er of the 36th Infantry Division, to step up training in its home Kennedy announced Tuesday returned to testify before a re because the challenge is one to together "our proposals foi Clifton married Ethel Milam of
Texas National Guard, said that units, night he would ask an additional ceivership hearing and a grand e'er' nation which has asserted peace.” Abilene April 27, 1942 at Newport
the military preparedness plans Interviewed by the Reporter $207 million for a new start" in jury yesterday, is reportedly in s sovereignty in the name of “And together." he added “we News, Va.
outlined by President Kennedy News after the President's mes- civil defense. That would virtual- Monterrey, Mexico Per, . . must share the burdens and the
Tuesday night are a "logical sage, the general said unless he ly treble the $105 million pre- Gerald Weatherly, Medina's Especial S a challenge he risks of this effort”
approach ' | recei ves orders to the contrary. viously a sked of Congress for pro- attorney. last ni ght drove Medina sael ante community | "The solemn vow we each gave
Phinney said, as he understands his troops will return home fol-tection of civilians against nu-across the International Bridge . the heartland of human free to West Berlin in time of peace,”
it, there will probably be a call lowing their two weeks' of sum- clear assault on the American at Nuevo Laredo Medina said Wh th - the President said, "will not be
for extra training periods for his | mer training here. For most units, mainland. | earlier he would be available if I of E e expec s in The way broken in time of danger. If we
'training began this week. In his radio-TV address to the the grand jury wanted him to a e ac onrom allied Dow do not meet our commitments to
He said everyone connected nation. Kennedy said he would reappear. | ’ hi Spunnot Berlin, w here will we later stand? - ----
with the armed forces will be ask Congress for funds and au Zapata County officials are try- T e chi et executive announced If we are not true to our word Church and the AAnson Golf Club
called upon to improve their thority to launch a nation-wide ing to secure loans from Laredo that Rexas taking additional there, all that we have achieved He was a member of the Masonic
readiness. fallout shelter program. in order that their county can steps beyond a request for more will mean nothing. And if there Lodge in Abilene.
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ful training period since war blast and fire can still be saved national banking authorities The steps he announced in a that in E no of cent cheat S Clifton died 13 years and two
years for the division. Nearly 98-if they can be warned to take prepared radio-television address freedom was saved in Berlin, but days after his mother died of
per cent of his division is in camp shelter and if that shelter is avai I CAurnyAD to the nation that in its hour of peril taht spirit cancer in Abilene July 23, 1948.
or can be accounted for, he said. able. . . 1. He is asking an increase in was infused with new honor and Survivors are his wvife, a dau gh
Since the camp began, he said Ue owe that kind of insurance WVIEAITVI the authorized strength of the new conviction by a creative al ter, Sabra, 14: a sister Mrs
there had been only three to our families—and to our coun- Army from 875,000 to about one liance for peace.” he said Johnny Pat Estes of Dallas, and
AWOLs, which is less than in try | (Continued From Page 1-Al million men, in order to fill out Kennedy said the endangered his father and step-mother, Mr
previous years. Training is pro In contrast to our friends in Committee present Army divisions and frontier of freedom runs through and Mrs Tom Clifton, 1130 N.
gressing in an excellent manner, Europe, the need for this kind of d opin make more men available for divided Berlin, whereas “we want 12th SL, Abilene
he added. ,protection is new to our shores 1 ? 3 detouneyou open up just the military forces." He is pro- it to remain a frontier of peace---------------
The general said it appears • But the time to start is now a 5'.. easier to ge the posing to increase the Navy by .The Soviet government alone.
rumors that the ,36th would be In the coming months, I hope to Lane , unfridhar . 29,000 men and the Air Force by he said “can convert Berlins Discontinued Train
put on a freeze status here let every citizen know what steps uaneir openly unfriendly to-63,000 men on active duty. These forntier of peace into a pretext DOCORCU I I Gill
seemed to increase lather than he can ake without delay to pro h , 5328 million House-boosts, with those for the Army, for war" f n :
decrease morale. "It gave them tect his family in case of attack approved tax bill, will preside add up to 217,000 The present au Kennedy already has asked Service Requested
more enthusiasm, he said. | "I know you would not want to Wednesday over the. Senate State thorized strength of the Marines. Congress for $44 billion in defense "
Hundreds of small radios blared do less air nitte session w ere including 15.000 men Kennedy al appropriations for the present WASHINGTON (AP) _
forth the President’s message in The President said his new ^J Lhaeiccencidered Shere was ready has requested as a boost fiscal year. The $3.25 billion ad. Interstate Commerce commie
the hills surrounding North Fort money request to Congress would much 1 ,, ‘ will is 190,000. The Air Force figure dition he now proposes would sion Tuesday made public a oro.-
Hood, where most of the division be used to identify and mark reject the House revenue bill is 825.000 bring the total to $47 25 billion posaltheres R 4 px
spent Tuesday in training exer- space in existing private and cor P ' tempt an push 2. He is ordering a doubling And to that he is adding another Railway to discontinue two daily!
cises.Tanks carried more of the public buildings which could be for aerasure leaning more on and tripling of draft calls in the $207 million for a vastly expanded passenger trains between Fort
already-popular slogans that have used for fallout shelters: to stock Beneral retail saleslevies. . coming months: he s asking Con civil defense program. Worth and Marshall, Tex., ef 1
shown up since their arrival, the shelters with food, water, first s.or ns conoirms a gress for authority to order cer All told, Kennedy said he has fective Aug. 6. -
• • aid kits, tools and "other mini- doimen 0 ante * ap tain Ready Reserve units and in increased his recommended de The service involved is the
Insurance Rate mum essent “’ s for su vival." | E session dividuals to active duty and to fense budget $6 hill ion since Jan extreme western leg of I he Lou
- The funds also would be used honne oh mes ereeidasked, for extended tours of duty Kennedy uary He said Secreta ry of the isiana Eagles, which now operate
Hearing Delayed | to improve the warning system election ay re said that un<ler this authority. "I Treasury Douglas Dillon had as through service h-ween New
and fallout-detection systems. 8 me win er in spec al . am planning to order to active sured him “that our economy has Orleans La and Fort Worth
AUSTIN (AP) - The House -------------------------------House and Texas legislative spe- duty a number of air transport the capacity to bear this new re- The company said the service
< 13 elections to poll majority squadrons and Air National quest." can be shifted to two other trains
votes. The law now has such Guard tactical
provision for special U.S. Senate give us the airlift capacity and gress should act to close what operate between El Paso, Tex
elections I protection we may need." he termed loopholes in the tax and St. Louis, Mo via Fort
I The governor said he wants the 3. Strategic air power will be laws and to raise postal rates. Worth and Marshall.
He returned to Abilene and the
employ of the telephone company
after the war. He was vice presi-
dent of the Abilene Jayceas when
transferred to Anson in April,
1950.
n Anson he was act ve in the
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Hearing on the measure was Spyridon Nicolopoulos, pastor of pensation boost because he fears ment of B47 bombers. And many Besides the financial sacrifices Fort Worth Marshall run of the
postponed until the next meeting the Greek Orthodox Church in the federal government is ready ships and planes once headed for involved. Kennedy said he recog Louisiana Eagles resulted in
of the committee Chairman Will San Angelo to "pre-empt and replace” state rretirement w ill be kept in serv- nized there would he other bur- losses of more than $139,000 for
Smith of Beaumont, sponsor of the Pallbearers, also as requested responsibilities in this area, ice or reactivated to increase tac- dens upon his fellow countrymen the year ending in March1 1961
measure, said that the next com- will be Baird, D B Crockett. Daniel opened the way for tical air power and sealift, airlift, as a result of the actions he pro-
mittee session had not been set. Lynn Chandler. John McGrath, possible changes in the driver and antisubmarine warfare cap- poses to combat the march of
but w could be "within a day or jim Wood Jr., Walter Bailey license law. municipal I annexa- | ability. communism
' | Luther Canada, and Gene Heiden-tion law changes, creation of a 4 Finally, the President said. "Studies or careers will be in-
heimer. commission to study state gov-$1.8 billion is needed for buying terrupted; husbands and sons wil,
Knight and Baird said they saw ernment and fiscal system reor-nonnuclear weapons, ammunition be called away: incomes will be
Mr Nicholas' car parked near ganization, and several types of and equipment. This is about half reduced.” Kennedy said. "But:
the boat dock, recgnized it and local bills. of the total extra money he is t hese are burdens which must be
went over to investigate. The The governor also suggested seeking home if freedom is to be defend-
dead man's billfold and car keys legislation on medical tests in All these requests will be sub-ed — Americans have willingly
were on the dashboard of the driving while intoxicated cases: mitted promptly to Congress, be-borne them before—and they will
car and the radiator was still more adequate salaries for dis-ginning Wednesday with the bid not flinch from the task now"
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suffered two recent heart attacks, it failed
Survivors include a son Jimmy Rep John Allen, Longview, ar
with U. S Forces in Korea: an guing against the bill, asked wheth-
adopted daughter, Mrs. Monroe er the House thought the Legisla-
Holton of Greenville, S. C., and ture would heed the advice of still
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Cory told the House:
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Daniel Commutes
Death Sentence
______Now we owe the voters an econo-
AUSTIN (AP) — Gov Price my measure."
Daniel Tuesday approved com A similar bill died in the Senate
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