05 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1960
Page
1
The piece argues for a shift in traffic safety from statistics to engineering. It anticipates federal standards and engineered safeguards on roads and cars, similar to aviation, as the 1960s approach national traffic safety reform. It notes President's commission work and possible national rules.
Oklahoma Christian College announces the Benson Freedom Forum for February 2 3 and 4 at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. Dr George S Benson chancellor of the college and former Harding College president leads the event drawing labor unions school systems colleges and churches from across the region. A speech by Benson is planned in Amarillo on January 12 for the Real Estate Board banquet.
A reader describes the tedious search for the U S Weather Bureau in a phone directory noting it appears under Federal Aviation Agency and later under Weather Bureau between two entries. The piece mentions Marie Godwin being honored at Vega Kiwanian installation and ends with a quip on wealth distribution and parking.
Cloudy to partly cloudy and cold today and Wednesday with a risk of snow flurries. High around 33 degrees, low around 20 this morning. Northwest Texas remains cloudy and colder with occasional light rain in the eastern South Plains and a risk of snow flurries in the Panhandle.
Price Daniel announced a reelection bid for governor of Texas with the top plank a teacher pay raise and stronger public schools. He urged equitable tax laws while opposing state income and sales taxes and hinted at a possible special legislative session to push his unfinished program.
U.S. Steel chair Roger M. Blough said the firm would keep steel prices steady for the immediate future despite a contract settlement he estimated would cost the industry well over one billion dollars. He warned the settlement would boost inflation and weaken U.S. steel against foreign competition.
Agent Lair of Randall County reports the county grand jury plans a detailed investigation into the assistant auditor situation. He said the grand jury requested information for its next meeting and questions the action's legality. Judge Gene Jordan is noted as involved.
In Amarillo the sun has shone for four days straight in 1960 with readings at 3 p m on Monday showing 7 mph wind and 15 miles visibility under cloudy skies. Regional spots Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City report similarly cloudy conditions with light winds and varying visibility.
Palo Duro State Park dam project awaits refinancing of remaining bonds. Amarillo officials and Amarillo Chamber of Commerce urged state parks officials to advance the plan, but no decision was made pending bond counsel advice.
Washington reports the steel contract settlement props up Vice President Richard Nixon as GOP front runner. Labor Secretary Mitchell praises Nixon’s leadership while concerns rise over potential price and cost of living increases. Industry and union leaders voice cautious approval, crediting Eisenhower, Nixon, and Mitchell for averting a broader strike. Senate Republican Leader noted.
After 22 hours of talks, steel strike negotiations closed with mixed emotions. David J. McDonald praised the settlement, R. Conrad Cooper remained somber, Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell appeared relieved, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon received the bulk of credit as the year began with a presidential spotlight.
Amarillo police detectives seek Philip Broun 50 of 712 N Williams, in connection with the disappearance of four to five thousand dollars from Levine's Department Store 1518 NE 8th. Broun assistant manager faced felony embezzlement charges filed Monday morning.
Dear Editor D E Scott of Wellington jokes about scientists’ mechanical hearts to keep a man paying taxes. He compares it to replacing a car motor in an old jalopy and suggests varying types like soft hard or strong.
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