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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1955
Page
1
Mohr alleges being struck three times while Seitz describes a pushed confrontation over a live ball. Mohr seeks a boxing rematch with Grover at the YMCA, while Seitz claims the altercation was accidental and players from both benches had to be restrained.
U Alexis Johnson arrives in Geneva to meet with Wang Ping-nan as the two sides prepare for ambassadorial talks starting Aug 1. Johnson aims to secure the return of U S civilians held in China while seeking broader China U S discussions and tension relief in the Formosa area. Wang stresses warm world reception for Chou En Lai Bandung proposal and hopes talks pave the way for further negotiations.
Nationalists on Formosa fear a sellout at Geneva as talks between the United States and Red China open. Leaders and press voice alarm that negotiations may undermine the U S Nationalist pact. Farmers association warns four million Formosa farmers of fallout. Lin Ting li says U S plays with fire over Red China talks. The United States seeks release of Americans held in Red China.
Amarillo observes Dollar Day with one day of special bargains advertised by scores of merchants. The event, promoted in the Sunday News Globe, aims to draw shoppers for mid-summer deals across the city.
First State Bank begins operations in Amarillo as the city’s fourth bank, opening at 9 a.m. in temporary quarters at 7th and McMasters. The remodelled residence will host until a modern building is ready with drive in facilities. Capitalization starts at 250000 with 62500 reserve and 62500 surplus. Directors include Gordon Witherspoon H D Read J R Barnhill Jr M B Allen M K Newton Eugene F Harris L B Stitt George W Mickey Maguire and Arvel W. Boyd.
Amarillo Independent School District board schedules a 7:30 p m meeting to discuss a 6 820 000 bond election call for Sept 6, electionSept 17, bond sale Nov 4 1955 and review a 1955 56 preliminary budget showing a 3 cent tax rise for operation and 3 cent rise for interest and sinking fund with total rate about 1 18. The session may set a public budget hearing by Aug 20 and decide on resignations of 12 teachers and hiring 18 for next year. The meeting at 508 Johnson.
A reader recounts selling a Fiberglas boat with a 6.72 dollar ad run payment. The ad titled Boats & Motors drew several calls and led to a sale. Contact details include a phone and an address provided by the publisher.
Rep. Martin suggested President Eisenhower could reconvene Congress in a special session to push highway legislation. He noted uncertainty about advising such a move but said it should be considered if it has a reasonable chance of success amid adjournment timing and House Senate disagreements over fringe benefits and public housing.
Hundreds flee with exhausted children from Nilahue and Rininahue eruptions in Chile’s Valdivia region. Two unofficial deaths reported. 34 feared asphyxiated, 35 believed trapped. Mt Choshuenco erupts as doctors and pilots report ash, smoke, and dangerous gas over a sixth day of disaster.
Four Randall County businessmen were chosen to lead a right of way survey for a four lane divided highway from Canyon to Happy. They will appraise 36 parcels and report in about 30 days. The court will use appraisals to justify deeds needed to start construction.
In Roseburg Oregon on July 31 the Southern Pacific night train nicknamed The Night Crawler finished a 75 mile race against 75 horses and riders. Engineer Claude Bridenstine kept schedule with no delay and the crowd of about 2000 greeted the finish after watermelon and dancing. Backers called it a hollow victory noting a seven minute margin while local organizers alleged railway missteps and muttered about possible skulduggery.
Marilyn Bell a 17 year old Toronto student swam from Cap Gris Nez in France to Abbotts Cliff near Dover, landing after 14 hours 35 minutes. The pioneer teen became the youngest to conquer the English Channel amid strong currents and rough seas as spectators watched her crawl ashore and be knocked by a wave.
Amarillo 2, Pampas¢. Lubbock 17, Plainview 4. Albuquerque 8, Abilene 5. El Paso 2, Clovis 1. American League results include Boston 8-3. Detroit 3-2. Baltimore 4-0. Cleveland 3-6. Chicago 3-6. Washington 1-5. New York 51, Kansas City 2-7. National League games feature Chicago 1-6. Philadelphia 1-5. Cincinnati 7-6. Pittsburgh 4-5. New York 7, Milwaukee 2. Brooklyn 11, St. Louis 2.
Violence erupted during the Capitol Transit Co strike in Little Rock and North Little Rock as night curfews were ordered to protect nonunion bus drivers. Reports say shots cracked windshields and ventilators on six buses, with drivers detailing close calls and police deployment amid ongoing labor unrest that began with a June 22 walkout and wage dispute.
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