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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1959

Page

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Meaning of Ike's Ovation Reflects Shared Principles

The piece questions the significance of the German welcome for Dwight Eisenhower and argues the spontaneous ovation signals recognition of American values. It posits that Germans cheered Ike for both the man and the nation, presenting a chance to promote peace and perhaps influence the Russian people toward trust in American ideals.

Dwight Eisenhower Gen. Eisenhower Eisenhower America Ike Eisenhower

Eisenhower arrives in London amid warm receptions

President Eisenhower's arrival from West Germany draws large crowds in London as he meets Prime Minister Macmillan and Queen Elizabeth II. In New York, four Chicagoan Kozmin brothers are flown to Russia, ending a two year parental separation amid diplomatic tensions.

London Eisenhower West Germany Macmillan Queen Elizabeth II U.S Harold Macmillan Bonn

Dirksen Credits Johnson with New Figure jest

Senate friends praised Lyndon Johnson for reducing his waistline by 45 pounds after a quip from Everett Dirksen. Dirksen said Johnson challenged him about 40 pounds and he replied with 45, noting he now aims for a svelte figure. The exchange occurred amid policy disagreement over administration spending cuts.

Washington Lyndon Johnson Texas Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Dirksen Johnson Congress

Silent cans in Paris and power shifts in homes

A clipped paragraph from 1858 cites parental rule giving way to child autonomy. Commerce Clearing House places daily taxes at 5.05 dollars per U.S. worker. Paris bans auto horns and orders silent cans by 1965. Texas Tech's E N Jones proposes adopting a university concept and possibly a new name. West Texas?

The Commerce Clearing House of New York U. S E. N. Jones Texas Tech University of West Texas

Peabody Coal Calls Debentures for Redemption

Peabody Coal Co. announced a call for redemption on Oct 1 of 1,950,000 dollars of its outstanding 5 percent sinking fund debentures due 1976 at par and accrued interest.

ST. Louis UPI Peabody Coal Co

Deadlock Feared Over Labor Bill Conferees Distrust

Washington reports eighth day of Senate and House labor bill talks with Kennedy chairing and aiming for Friday progress. Key sticking points include secondary boycotts in garment and construction, consumer picketing, and protections for union practices. Griffin notes House remains firm on consumer picketing.

Washington Senate House John F. Kennedy Dmass Massachusetts Democrats

Summit Phone Rate Talks Move to Summit Discussion

Will Harrison of Santa Fe, a special correspondent for The Daily News, explains on page 23 how summit discussions will replace formal hearings in New Mexico. The piece outlines the process and expected outcomes.

New Mexico Will Harrison Santa Fe The Daily News Astro-Guide Seabee Ese Csasses John Crosby Omics John Estes Paige Il Plains Party Osebseesex Roger W. Babson New York Sylvia Porter

Lawyer To Head Legion In National Command Vote

Martin B. McKneally, a 44 year old Newburgh, New York lawyer, was elected national commander of the American Legion. Rabbi Robert Kahn of Houston was named national chaplain. Five vice commanders were selected from Indianapolis, Lexington, Sunol, Virginia, Minn., and Linton, N C. The auxiliary chose Mrs. Alexander H. Gray of Brownsville, Tennessee, as president with vice presidents across four divisions.

B. McKneally Newburgh N. Y The American Legion Legion Rabbi Robert Kahn Houston Tex William G. Brennan Indianapolis A. Layman Lexington S. C Charles C. McGonegal Sunol Calif Nate Keller Virginia Minn Willard W. Brandt Linton N. C Alexander H. Gray Brownsville Tenn Lester Nimon Canton Ohio Central Division Marion O'Connor Middleton Conn

Weather Snapshot from Amarillo and Nearby Cities 1959

A 1959 Amarillo weather summary notes 212 of 239 days with sun. Conditions at 3 p.m. show wind and visibility details for Amarillo Houston Dallas Oklahoma City with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and speeds around 10 to 18 MPH.

Amarillo Houston Dallas Okla City

Thompson Extols King Oils Merits at 100th Birthday

In Titusville Pennsylvania on August 27 Gen Ernest C Thompson chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission lauded oil as the greatest invention since the wheel marking the oil industry 100th birthday celebration. Postmaster General Arthur B Summerfield attended to unveil a four cent commemorative stamp praising oil for jet and missile age and freedom. A stray line notes a listed Airedale male dog named Whiskers weighing 49 pounds with contact numbers DR2-1612 or DR2-8306.

Titusville Ernest C. Thompson Texas Railroad Commission Thompson Arthur B. Summerfield Petroleum Industry Summerfield Airedale Rudy Bauman

Housing Bill Faces Test of Ike's Veto

The House passed a 1.05 billion housing measure 283 to 105 and sent it to President Eisenhower, daring a veto. Senate action Aug 19 showed 71 to 24 in favor, but a veto override would require two thirds of those voting, a hurdle historically not cleared for Eisenhower.

Ike Washington House Eisenhower Senate Congress

Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Panhandle Regions

Partly cloudy through Saturday with a chance of isolated afternoon or evening thundershowers today. Lawn 65 to 90 degrees. New Mexico sees partly cloudy skies with scattered showers or storms easing today and a return of warmer highs 80 to 95. No precipitation reported in the last 24 hours.

Amarillo Panhandle Plains New Mexico Scascaic Casa

College Acquires City Showplace

Amarillo College completed a deal to buy the 17 room turn of the century mansion built by Col. CC T Herring, with about half a city block included, for 70000 dollars. The college has no definite plans for the property yet. A new science building will rise on the back lawn at 24th and Jackson next year as the city expands.

Joseph M. Ray Amarillo van Buren Sam C. Dunn Amarillo College 24Th and Jackson Jackson and 24Th

Baseball Scores From Texas and American Leagues

Texas League results include San Antonio defeating Amarillo 8 to 1 and Victoria beating Austin 6 to 2 with Corpus Christi 8 Tulsa 7 in a second game late. American League shows Chicago 5 Boston 0 and National League scores Philadelphia 7 San Francisco 2, St Louis 5 Milwaukee 4, Cincinnati 5 Chicago 0 with limited schedules.

San Antonio Amarillo Victoria Austin Corpus Christi Tulsa Chicago Boston Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati

Crossroads Report Letter Prompts Traffic Reform Debate

Dear Editor reflects concern over new laws allowing de-licensed drivers to continue driving during appeals. The writer argues such leniency endangers victims and suggests extending rights for offenders to more chances, urging tighter protection for road users. D. E. Scott Wellington.

Woodruff Moore Motley Collision Liability Case

A legal notice concerns the best ouro liability for collision insurance DR40353 involving Woodruff, Moore, and Motley. The document outlines coverage, responsibility, and related claims or proceedings under the policy terms.

Woodruff-Moore-Motley

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