Senate passes wage bill raising minimum to 1.25
The Senate approved Kennedy’s bill to raise the federal minimum wage from 1.00 to 1.25 an hour, extending coverage to about 4 million more workers though with narrowed reach. The plan now returns to the House, where a conservative committee and possible veto by President Eisenhower loom. The measure schedules gradual increases to 1.15 next year, 1.20 in 1962, and 1.25 in 1963, with main impact on large chains and retail stores.
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House Rules Committee
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Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Northwest Texas
Amarillo and vicinity expect mostly fair skies today with a partly cloudy Saturday and gradually rising temperatures. Morning low 57 and high 81. Northwest Texas remains partly cloudy into Saturday with scattered thunder showers mainly on the South Plains and little temperature change, highs 80 to 90. Yesterday’s temperatures peaked near 66 at noon and 79 in the afternoon with sunrise at 6 10 and sunset at 7 31. Precipitation for the past 24 hours ended at 6 p.m. yesterday totaled 55.
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Amarillo
Texas
South Plains
Inside the News Answer to Life’s Challenge Profile
The profile on page 26 details the Discoverer Aly Urvil inscribed in the Life’s Challenge feature by an Arnett woman. Page 13 reports Santa Fe correspondent Will Harrison notes DAYLAND NM taxpayers own a mortgage on a tanker, though not in their name. The Two Minute Mystery on page 11 centers on a deadly barbecue.
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Will Harrison
Santa Fe
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Daily News
Satellite Discoverer XIV Launch Puts Spy Gear in Orbit
Vandenberg Calif August 18 AP The Discoverer XIV satellite blasted into polar orbit carrying secret sky spy instruments for two forthcoming series Samos and Midas. The mission aims to recover the capsule from space on the 17th Arctic pass using Hawaii based C19 aircraft, following a fog shrouded launch.
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Moonlet No. 14
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Midas
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Pacific Missile Range
Explosion Destroys Courier 1A satellite attempt fails
An Air Force Army joint mission destroyed Courier 1A a Thor Able Star two stage rocket blew up about 15 miles up and 20 minutes after lift off off Atlantic coast. Engineers expect a new attempt soon with a reserve payload and rocket ready. Echo 1 balloon previously orbited by NASA is passive and Advent project aims for three large satellites in high equatorial orbits by 1962.
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Two Die in Amarillo Highway Crash Near U S 66
Four people were in a small foreign car when it flipped end over end on a curve west of Amarillo on U S 66 around 10 30 p m Thursday killing Mrs Gay Orr 19 of Richland Washington and a two month old boy Jacy Lynn Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Billy Tom Sanders Richland Injured were Judith Sanders 17 and her 2 year old son Terry Dwayne Sanders both in serious condition at Northwest Texas Hospital They were en route from Washington to visit relatives and planned to visit Childress today A witness described the crash as sparks flying like Fourth of July fireworks as the car rolled and occupants were thrown about 25 feet from the final rest.
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Gay Orr
Richland
Wash
Jacy Lynn Sanders
Billy Tom Sanders
Judith Sanders
Jacy Lynn
Terry Dwayne Sanders
G. G. Carter
Madera
Calif
U. S. 66
Whirley the Sanitary Intruder Returns in Washing Machine
In San Diego area a strange incident unfolds as Whirley the sanitary intruder, a skunk, wakes in a washing machine. Mrs. Ora B Greenwalt of Santee says the creature woke and spoke through the machine. Neighbors report similar events and a sheriff’s deputy offers the advice to leave it alone, allowing it to leave on its own.
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Muleshoe Men Rally Flags Over Nation Pride
Two Muleshoe men returning from vacations in Colorado and California criticize demonstrations they saw at national political conventions. They organize to fly the U S flag daily, asking merchants to display it and distributing cards explaining the patriotic display.
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Randall Road Rand Vote Set
Randall County voters will decide Sept 17 whether to authorize $350000 in road bonds with an ad valorem tax to pay. Commissioners met in special session and ordered the election. Ballots offer voting on two propositions including $225000 for southeast Randall County and Am arillo loop segments and tax support. Washington Street overpass to Highway 1541 bonds also on the ballot.
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Washington Street
Weather Notes From Amarillo 1960 May Day Forecast
Partial weather report shows Amarillo with 208 days of sun in 230 for 1960. Readings at 3 PM Thursday list wind speed and visibility, with conditions varying across cities including Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City.
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Houston
Dallas
Powers Blames Superiors For Ordering U2 Mission
Francis Gary Powers testifies the U 2 flight was a very bad service to America and blames superiors for ordering it. He seeks leniency, argues repentance, and faces a military tribunal deciding death or 7 to 15 years in prison after one more day of court proceedings.
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UPS
Francis Gary Powers
America
Borisoglebsky
U.S.S.R
Labor-Saver Rhetoric Notes Modern Inconveniences
Dear Editor, D. E. Scott of Wellington argues that labor-saving devices shift burdens to consumers. He laments the loss of personal service and easier charging, noting the need to use phones and multiple rings to get a service quote.
Reds Stress Repentance In Powers Trial
Soviet authorities press Powers to confess and endure a harsh verdict while Kremlin leaders weigh leniency for propaganda gains. The trial differs from past show trials as Powers faces a defense counsel and potential evidence to mitigate punishment.
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Kremlin
Tulsa Edges Amarillo In 11 Inning Tilt
Texas League results show Tulsa 3 Amarillo 2 in 11 innings. Victoria 3 Rio Grande Valley, Austin 4 San Antonio 0. National League games include Los Angeles 4 Chicago 3 in 13 innings and Milwaukee 1 Philadelphia 0. Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 2. American League games Cleveland 8 Chicago 6 and Baltimore 10 Washington 3. New York 11 Boston 7. Detroit 11 Kansas City 6.
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Rio Grande Valley
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New York
Boston
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UN Troops Struggling in Congo Warned to Shoot if Attacked
The United Nations Command voiced deep concern over worsening Congo relations as UN forces may fire in self defense. A clash at Leopoldville airport between Congo soldiers and Canadian troops triggered UN countermeasures and raised the risk of a possible Congo withdrawal. Dag Hammarskjold urged unanimity among the big four powers and warned of potential action as he sent letters detailing the incident.
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