07 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1958
Page
1
The piece argues that Soviet space activity spurred U.S. Congress to push a crash research program. It claims timing error by the Russians provoked turmoil in Washington, but will ultimately drive the United States ahead in weaponry and science through decisive action.
The Royce Youngs of Memphis Texas recount driving their baby to Amarillo for medical care. A highway patrolman escorted them to Amarillo city limits and a motorcycle escort guided them through intersections. They thank the police and citizens for cooperation.
Two potential students asked about a Russian course after the holidays. Lloyd Foster reported Amarillo Center requires 12 firm applications to form a class, inviting others to send names addresses and qualifications to West Texas State College 2101 Harrison for the next semester if enough qualify.
Mrs. Thurman Stanley Whitis criticizes the city system for numbering streets claiming North West First is mislocated. She cites 4405 West First Ave and complains taxi drivers cannot find them.
An weather summary shows Amarillo recording clear skies and calm winds across six days with readings at 3 p.m. on Monday. Dallas and Oklahoma City reported fair conditions with winds around 15 mph and visibility at 15 miles.
Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin told Senate investigators that his public critique of Defense Department policy cost him promotion and a major command. He announced plans to retire March 31, citing budget defense doubts and inability to defend next year’s R D budget. Johnson said Gavin suspected political influence affected his career.
Reports from Moscow say a man carried rocket reached 300 kilometers altitude and parachuted back to earth amid official silence. Informants say condition changes were severe and success unclear, following earlier dog flights.
Directors of Empire Southern Gas Co and Pioneer have approved a plan to exchange 187,818 Pioneer common shares for all Empire assets and liabilities. Empire stockholders would vote in late February with dissolution and distribution of 206,000 Empire shares to occur after approval. Empire Southern operates gas production transmission and distribution.
Washington awaits a new congressional session with the State of the Union to be delivered by President Eisenhower in person. The address will be televised across the major networks as officials note defense and security concerns amid a critical assessment of U.S. military standing relative to the Soviet Union.
The Amarillo and vicinity area will see fair to partly cloudy skies with little temperature change. Expect a high near 45 and a low around 23 this morning. Wednesday brings increasing cloudiness across the Panhandle and South Plains with no major temperature shifts.
The Texas dispute over the policy transfer from Physicians Life and Accident to Estate Life resumes Tuesday with State Insurance Commission counsel Will D. Davis asserting all transferred business was handed to Estate. Davis cites Amarillo Estate files and expected figures from State Liquidator J. D. Wheeler on policyholder ages and the amount of business, countering Estate Life claims of higher policy totals.
Dr. Fred Whipple of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory avoided comment on reports of a Russian missile with a man aboard. He noted only that Russia has sent a space object with a dog and called the rumor unverified. Senator Johnson said true reports would mark a major achievement and spur U.S. efforts. White House press secretary Hagerty declined to comment, citing unofficial status.
ALTON L. BLAKESLEE reports Moscow rumors of a bold Russian astronaut who survived extreme gravity at launch and entered weightlessness on ascent. The piece weighs risks from ionospheric radiation, cosmic rays, and the perils of a first human spaceflight toward the moon.
Life Magazine reports the United States could launch a man into space within four years. It highlights North American Aviation in Los Angeles developing the X-15 rocket plane to reach about 4,000 mph and 150 miles altitude. The feature notes a secrecy draped X-15 and Moscow reports of an early Soviet manned rocket achieving substantial altitude shortly after the New Year.
The commission recommends three left turn openings at Blackburn Wolflin Gate way Wolflin and Stanley Georgia to serve the shopping center area. The plan aims to allow left turns into but not out of the centers, with final action pending by the City Commission.
At 7 22 p m the Amarillo Fire Department to 1127 Trigg reported extensive damage to the front bedroom with smoke and water damage throughout the house. At 8 25 p m the Amarillo Ambulance Service and Potter County Sheriff's Office to 714 A Austin reported a fatal shooting.
Local listings show Howard Miller's Colorcast at noon followed by Matinee Theater at 2 p.m. and the Fisher-Gobel Show at 7 p.m. on KGNC-TV with a colorcast matinee slot in between.
The first of the county spelling bees in the Globe News Bee is set for January 30 in Rolla Kansas. Winner of the Morton County Bee will advance to Amarillo on April 26 to spell with champions from 44 other counties.
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