18 Apr 1955
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1955
Page
1
Dr. Jonas Salk is presented a 1955 Oldsmobile purchased by West Texans through a 64 hour KGNC TV radio telethon that raised 22244.29 dollars for cancer research. A gold key and expense paid trip accompany the car.
Jim Pearson sparked a KGNC TV telethon drive that raised hundreds of West Texans donations to the Cancer Crusade. The spontaneous gift of an Oldsmobile to Dr. Jonas Salk emerged as a byproduct of local generosity during yesterday afternoon’s telethon.
Budapest dispatch reports Hungary's Communist party announces the firing of Premier Imre Nagy from his top government role and the stripping of all party posts. The move signals a major shift in party leadership and could affect the political landscape.
Yesterday's high reached 90 matching the date record set in 1928 and Amarillo Weather Bureau notes continued warmth. A dust laden wind and a western low pressure system are forecast to lower temperatures later in the week with highs around 87 and a 49 degree low last night. Other area towns reported near record heat from Guymon to Garden City with several Oklahoma and New Mexico readings in the 80s and 90s.
Claude E. Walker Jr., 39, died from injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 152 near Pampa. His wife Lois was injured. Clyde F. VanSickle avoided injury. Walker, employed on the Canadian River bridge project, left behind a wife, three daughters, three sons and his parents. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Sasebo Japan reports at least 85 dead or missing and 33 injured as floods and landslides hit southwestern Japan on Monday April 18.
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles announced an extensive and growing Chinese Communist air power buildup opposite Formosa. Dulles said the expansion is more intense and broad than any previously known, noting new reports and recent information shaped their assessment.
G C Odom, once a steady classified advertiser in real estate and used cars, still trusts want ads after retirement. He posted a furniture sale ad, and by 9 45 a m the first day he had 25 calls. The ad offered a round dining table with six chairs in perfect condition and included a contact phone number.
The Hoover Commission warns of a monstrous pool of government surplus goods valued at 155 billion dollars scattered worldwide. It projects disposal at over two billion dollars yearly and urges modern selling techniques to recover more than current 5 to 7 percent of cost. It also cites inventory controls to prevent excess surpluses and reduce the budget deficit.
The First Piano Quartet will play eight pieces by Chopin and works by Paganini Mozart Bach De Falla Beethoven Rachmaninoff Shostakovich and Ravel at the Municipal Auditorium at 8 p.m. Dolly Lynch sponsors the appearance. Tickets go on sale at Tolzien's Music Store 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the box office one hour before the show.
The Globe News Publishing Company announces winners across divisions 7 to 12 and 6 years and under in the annual Easter Egg Coloring Contest. First six places include Sandra Rogers and others from Pampa Amarillo and Panhandle with several honorable mentions listed. A special contest for company employees' children produced Mark Clark and David Powell as winners.
Republicans attack former President Truman over charges of political fraud in Eisenhower era foreign policy. National Chairman Leonard W. Hall says New Deal peashooters will get nowhere and vows to defend Eisenhower's record. Sen Bridges calls Truman speech vitriolic and unfounded regarding Stevenson and 1952 politics.
Cloudy conditions persist across Amarillo and Oklahoma City areas with partial sun in Houston and Dallas. Forecast shows temperatures around 84 degrees with patchy clouds, light winds, and no significant precipitation expected today.
Western states surge for scarce water as Eastern taxpayers fear higher taxes. The piece traces water needs for farms factories and homes fueling expansion and strain across regions amid a drought era.
Congressional Quarterly traces ongoing battles over scarce river water as three major schemes the Upper Colorado Basin Fryingpan Arkansas and Hells Canyon stress westward growth. The piece notes eastern views of reclamation as Treasury raids and recalls the Reclamation Act of 1902 and early federal irrigation milestones.
About 400 Texans and 3,000 Democrats gathered to honor Sam Rayburn of Bonham, with prominent state and national figures in attendance. The event featured gala dinners, political discussion, and hopes for reconciling Texas Democratic factions, as oilmen funded tickets and leaders urged cordial receptions for Gov Shivers and national figures.
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