21 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
1
A Georgia writer in Health magazine argues that the simple law of loving one another has gained medical and social support. Psychiatrists link lack of love to mental illness and doctors prescribe love as therapy. The piece connects personal love to international peace and references Moral Re-armament as backing for a loving world order.
Panhandle Boat and Ski Club vice president C G McClain says expert status takes more than 20 minutes. He notes that true mastery requires special skills, with tournament events in slalom jumping and tricks. He mentions shoe skis for challenge and bare foot skiing at high speed and previews next year’s Rickshaw Regional Ski Tournament at Buffalo Lake with champions from several states.
The piece notes TV program schedulers as a fad with KGNC-TV letters from Augusta Georgia readers asking for schedules. It also mentions many Yellow Pages entries for TV businesses and a Georgia editor’s view on war and industry names. A barber gardener from Lincoln Avenue shows off large cucumbers.
Austin officials report Travis County commissioners voted to raise the county tax rate from $1 to $1.15. The move increases funding for local services and is effective for the current fiscal year.
James R. Hoffa testified to the Senate Rackets Committee that he borrowed about 120000 since 1952 for ventures including a girls camp a heavy weight boxer and a brewery. He said most loans came from fellow Teamsters locals and men with criminal records and some from employers. Hoffa noted he owes about 70000 of the total and that he expects to be elected president of the Teamsters International Union next month.
Washington reports a Soviet backed move toward a Communist seizure of power in Syria. Secretary Dulles is giving personal attention while the U S refrains from direct action against claims of an attack on the Eisenhower policy and aims to block the shift.
Lincoln White, press secretary, refused to label Syrian developments as Communist or Communist dominated after meeting reporters. He said he could not characterize the situation, citing uncertainty and lack of official stance.
In Levittown Pennsylvania a Bristol Township police sergeant was struck by a rock and taken to hospital as a violent crowd gathered outside the home of the first Negro family in the 15 000 home community. Sergeant Tom Stewart was hit on the head and bled from the ear. State police and local officers kept watch as about 400 demonstrators taunted the house, marking a second night of protests.
Air Force spaceman David G. Simons completed a 32 hour ascent and descent in a balloon reaching a record 102000 feet. He landed near Elm Lake after crossing the edge of the stratosphere and was greeted by Air Force tracking crews and a helicopter.
Property owners in the 4000 block Bonham demanded city action over a fence that blocks an undeveloped street. Vern Dysart's 3512 Milam fence creates a hazard delaying access for homes and Grace Baptist Church as the commission debated responsibility. Mayor Armstrong noted the mess while questioning city options.
House leaders Rayburn and Martin stand fast on rival civil rights plans as talks fail to yield. Senate leaders Knowland and Saltonstall warn adjournment may be delayed into September due to the entrenched stalemate. Rayburn seeks Republican votes to move the Rules Committee, while Martin pushes for a stronger bill with limited Senate amendments.
KGNC TV lists a Colorcast Club 60 matinee at 11 30 a.m. followed by Matinee Theater at 1 p.m. Kraft TV Theater airs at 7 p.m. Viewers are advised to tune in for a day of programming.
A Daily News photographer joined the Boys Ranch youths on a deep sea fishing trip off Freeport Texas. Several action pictures appear on Page 5 with a second pictorial report promised Friday detailing the sleeping attitudes of the youngsters.
Ford Motor Co. announces Fred Jones of Texas Lincoln and Mercury as the new Edsel dealer for Amarillo. The Edsel will be unveiled for press and TV in Dearborn next week and first display and sale set for September 4 in area showrooms. Hale Anders, manager of Lincoln Mercury, announced alongside the news.
Keegan delivers a dominant performance on the mound as the White Sox inch toward a win with a no hit bid. The effort marks a standout on the pitching staff and energizes the clubhouse.
Amarillo liquor and police raid the VFW club with a court order sought to destroy gambling and gaming equipment. The county attorney weighs criminal charges while no arrests are reported and the club manager is Ted Clawitter.
Senate Democrats challenge Eisenhower foreign aid program with deeper cuts than the House. Sen. Byrd urges eliminating more than 809 million dollars cut and even scrapping all economic aid. Sen. Johnson notes 12 billion dollars claimed as available, while Knowland warns no such total exists. Byrd requests a full investigation into foreign currency funds for aid.
Western League had no games. Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 3 1. St Louis 43, New York 3 2. Philadelphia 2 2, Chicago 1 5. Brooklyn 13 6, Cincinnati 5 5 with a 12 inning second game. American League saw Kansas City 1 New York 0. Bestor 5, Cleveland 4. Detroit 5 Baltimore 1. Washington 5 0, Chicago 44.
Police received multiple complaints about husbands losing weekly paychecks at a private club. Officers say three calls in one day prompted action, though details remain sparse. The investigation continues as authorities review similar incidents reported in recent months.
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