01 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1954
Page
1
A man wearing boots and overalls wandered Fed way seeking stairs and rode a moving escalator down to the third floor. He was exhausted but unharmed, unaware there is an up escalator. Store owner Pete Peterson helped him after the incident.
The Santa Fe brass arrive for a safety meeting led by FE L Duggan safety director and former brakeman who recalls his fall into an 8 thousand gallon water tank. J P Reinhold reveals the San Francisco Chief train will debut in June on a Frisco Chicago route via Amarillo and will be shown here two to three days before service.
Column notes a mix of small town issues and quirks. Fire rules curb burning vacant lots, truck traffic prompts street-usage concerns, and memories of W. E. Meador profiled as Panhandle cowboy. Aged reflections on ranch life contrast with modern car sizes and driving habits.
Amarillo merchants and customers welcomed President Eisenhower’s excise tax cuts. Business leaders said lower costs on items from jewelry to luggage would boost sales and benefit patrons. Industry figures noted travel and communications savings and described the move as overdue and helpful to buyers.
KGNC TV will name the boy and girl winners on For Kids Only at 4 25 PM today on Channel 4. Winners receive ranch playhouses and 25 additional prizes will be awarded due to high entry volume.
President Eisenhower signed a bill reducing excise taxes by 999 million dollars, aiming to save money for consumers and spur business. He announced at a news conference that he would sign the measure and noted further tax reductions. The briefing also included a disclosure from Atomic Energy Chairman Lewis Strauss about hydrogen weapon capabilities, with the president addressing questions on policy and peaceful use of atomic energy.
District Judge A S Broadfoot discharged today the Duval County grand and petit juries and three jury commissioners after a court of inquiry. He faulted the commissioners for selecting fair and impartial jurors and dissolved panels that were to be impaneled April 5 in San Diego near Parr country. The move follows a federal and state probe into county affairs led by Atty. Gen. John Ben Shepperd, who indicated the inquiry hinges on Parr influence. Ousted commissioners were J A Tobin San Diego Jose Angel Heras Benavides and Tyson Summy Freer.
Iowa Falls issues dog licenses designed to resemble fire hydrants. Officials note the quirky branding aims to promote pet registration and public safety in the community.
Washington reports the United States rejected Moscow's 10 page plan to join NATO while ousting a European security framework that would bar Germany. The note accused the Soviet offer of being a Trojan Horse to undermine Western defense. French government turmoil over the EDC highlighted tensions as Juin faced removal for criticizing a European army plan.
The Texas House Appropriations Committee endorses a package bill to fund three Shivers proposals with a $402 yearly teacher raise, $120 for state workers, and $10.687 million for an emergency building. A separate merit based teacher raise plan by Rep. Murphy also advances. The package includes an $100 per teacher offset against local fund assignments, and a 80-20 state local financing split, with details continued on Page 6.
Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau for Amarillo and vicinity calls for fair skies and rising temperatures. Wednesday night low around 23 with Thursday high near 62 and similar warmth continuing into Friday.
Amarillo taxi driver Paul Renner testified in 104th District Court that Wade Copeland was among three men who attacked him in a downtown Amarillo taxi on December 24, 1952. Renner said the group took 24.36 dollars at knifepoint and beat him, as prosecutors began Copeland’s robbery by assault trial moved from Potter County.
A brief weather bulletin shows Amarillo in an 85 day 90 period sunny run. Comparative readings at 3 PM report Houston 23 mph wind 12 miles visibility scattered clouds Dallas 14 mph 15 miles partly cloudy Okla City 20 mph 15 miles clear Amarillo 5 mph 15 miles clear.
At a White House briefing Lewis L. Strauss said the United States can produce hydrogen bombs powerful enough to destroy a major city. He described the March tests as expanding military strength and noted debate abroad over hydrogen weapons while stressing tests were purposeful and not idle.
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