Nixon Group Shifts Focus From Inflation to Growth
A cabinet committee led by Vice President Nixon announced a shift from anti inflation aims to promoting economic growth. The 1600 word statement stresses three goals economic growth high employment and reasonable price stability while avoiding the term inflation. The panel vows further analysis and a fall final set of recommendations.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon Task Force
Cabinet
Eisenhower
Tax Burden Skyrockets in Crossroads Letter
Perfection Dear Editor laments tax growth from 18 years ago, claiming federal state and local taxes push a citizen in the 91 percent bracket to a combined 102 percent of earnings, a hyperbolic view from D. E. Scott of Crossroads, U.S.A.
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D. E. Scott
Quarles Widow Hurt in Robbery Watcher attacked in Washington purse snatching case
Mrs. Donald A. Quarles widow of the late deputy secretary of defense was bruised in an attempted purse snatching at 29th Street and Woodley Road. Unemployed Wallace D. Johnson, 19, was charged with assault and robbery, captured nearby by Washington Star editor Sidney Epstein. Johnson denied the theft. Mrs. Quarles, 57, treated at Walter Reed with aid from a guest, using a cane to move after the assault. The incident echoes a prior daytime attack that spurred street-light improvements in the area.
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Washington
Donald A. Quarles
Secretary of Defense
Wallace D. Johnson
Quarles
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Johnson
Sidney Epstein
Washington Evening Star
John Curtis
Summit
29Th St
Woodley Road
Willie Snow Ethridge
Louisville
Courier- Journal and Times
Ethridge
Gag Order Probe Spurs Senate Inquiry
Senator Thomas Hennings launches a government-wide probe to determine if any federal agencies issued gag orders restricting employees from contacting Congress. The inquiry follows ICA directives prohibiting Indonesia based workers from criticizing foreign aid operations and threatening dismissal for such actions.
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Washington
Thomas C. Hennings Jr
D-Mo
Indonesia
Henning
International Cooperation Administration
Congress
ICA
Hennings
Riddleberger
Keating Blames Texas Politics For NYC Judges Delays
Sen. Kenneth B. Keating accuses Texas politics and Lyndon Johnson of blocking New York judgeships. He cites a stalled slate with 19 nominations tied up in the Senate Judiciary Committee while one nominee, John R. Bartels, is confirmed. Keating says action hinges on resolving Texas matters.
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Washington
Kenneth B. Keating
RNY
Texas
Senate
New York
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Keating
John R. Bartels
Henry J. Friendly
U.S. Court of Appeals
Lloyd MacMahon
Charles M. Metzner
Senate Judiciary Committee
Javits Urges Civil Rights Bill Despite Khrushchev Visit
Senator Javits says Congress should pass a meaningful civil rights bill even if session continues during Khrushchev's Washington visit. He notes some lawmakers favor adjourning before September 15 to avoid Khrushchev's address and warns the bill may be stalled when adjournment pressures peak.
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Washington
UPI
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Congress
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Javits
House
Senate
New York
Senate Judiciary Committee
Indiana Boy Wins Soap Box Derby in Akron
Barney Townsend, 13, of Anderson, Indiana, won the 22nd All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs in 27.8 seconds on a 975 foot course. Townsend received a $5,000 college scholarship a New York sightseeing trip the world championship trophy and a Pasadena Rose Bowl trip for New Year 1960.
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Akron
Ohio
UPI
Barney Townsend
Anderson
Ind
Townsend
Terry
Derby Downs
New York
Pasadena
Calif
A Little Too Far To Walk
Bonn reporters relay the diplomatic seating crisis ahead of President Eisenhower visit on August 27. Chancellor Adenauer seeks a Mercedes to fetch the president but U.S. limits restrict passengers to three besides the driver. An open top ride is desired but suitable cars are scarce.
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Germany
Berlin
Khrushchev
Konrad Adenauer
Eisenhower
Adenauer
U.S
Secret Service
David K. E. Bruce
Bruce
Larry Ted Ellis Dies From Gunshot Wounds
Larry Ted Ellis age 32 of 524 Hancock, died at 11 20 a m in Tucumcari General Hospital from gunshot wounds believed inflicted July 25 by his 13 year old son.
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N.M
Larry Ted Ellis
Hancock
A.m
Tucumcari General Hospital
Ellis killer recounted by 13 year old son in Tu uc m c a ri case
Police reported that Gordon Ellis shot his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, while they slept at home around 1130 p m July 25 in Tucumcari. The boy gave no motive besides parental scooter and TV restrictions. The father had been released from hospital earlier that day as his condition worsened.
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Tucumcari Hospital
Charlotte
Gordon Ellis
Paul Velasco
Adm. Halsey Dies in Sleep
Fleet Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., 76, World War II Pacific fleet commander and naval hero, died Sunday in his sleep at his home on Fishers Island New York. The decisive victory and leadership moments marked a storied wartime career ending peacefully.
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N.Y
UPI
Fleet
William F
Bull) Halsey
Halsey
Pacific
W. R. Schillhammer Jr
Little Fishers Island
Jail Breakers Surrender After Carson County Escape
James Ralph Clark and Jerry Wayne Huff broke from Carson County jail by window and improvised rope. Clark captured in Amarillo at a girlfriend’s home after a police search. Huff arrested nearby. Clark treated for injured foot en route to custody. Huff offered no resistance at capture.
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James Ralph Clark
Carson County
Panhandle
Amarillo
Clark
Jerry Wayne Huff
Pampa
John H. Nunn
Nunn
Huff
Court House
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Partly cloudy today and Tuesday with possible thundershowers in the afternoon and night. Warmer with a low around 67 and a high near 94. Panhandle and South Plains expect scattered storms, little temperature change, highs 80 to 95. New Mexico fair with some isolated showers over mountains, humidities slight, afternoon and evening storms likely. Sunrise 6 08 a m, sunset 7 33 p m. Precipitation reported for the prior 24 hours ending 6 p m yesterday.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
Ieee
PBI
Busiess
Weather Summary for Amarillo 1959 Update
Good Morning Amarillo reports 201 days of sun in 1959 with readings at 3 pm showing wind speed under 5 mph. Conditions include partly cloudy skies and varying visibilities. The snippet mentions Houston Dallas Oklahoma City and a cloudy note in the data.
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Amarillo
Dallas
Death ends Benny Fields career in vaudeville era
New York August 16 Benny Fields 65 veteran song and dance man of vaudeville died Sunday after a heart attack at a hotel. His wife Blossom Seeley a former Broadway star stood by him. The couple famed as show business power pair for 32 years, returned from Las Vegas engagement at The Desert Sands. Fields credited Blossom with his rise and together they starred and billed highly through decades. Burial planned in Milwaukee.
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Benny Fields
Blossom Seeley
Fields
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Wis
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Desert Sands
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America
Miss Seeley
Benny
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