President Eisenhower silent on Illinois primary entry
President Eisenhower refused to assent or dissent to having his name entered in the Illinois presidential preference primary on April 10. A White House statement clarified no final decision had been made on a 1956 run. The issue arose after Illinois Gov. Stratton announced plans to enter the President's name and stated he hoped Ike would run again.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Illinois
White House
William G. Stratton
Springfield
Stratton
From A to Izzard: Dips to Replace Streets Dips
After bonds to fix Amarillo streets, readers question if money will go to add new dips. The editor recalls fresh residentials showing old dips, arguing for gutters or storm sewers instead. Storm sewers cost millions, so a temporary test of less bumpy drainage is proposed. A dip on Elmwood Drive nearly breaks a spring, water pools, and pavement deteriorates. The city should remove old dips and halt new constructions.
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Amarillo
Elmwood Drive
Stephen F. Austin School
Cutting Horse Event Headed By High Plains Group
A Muleshoe Chamber banquet hosts Amarillo delegation including Warren Freeman and Jess Pate. The High Plains Cutting Horse Association led by Gene George sponsors a January 22 cutting horse contest at the Fat Stock Show Coliseum.
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Muleshoe
High Plains
Appointments By City Banks Announced
Three Amarillo banks announced new officer and director appointments at recent board meetings. First State Bank of Amarillo made no personnel changes but raised its capital structure by 30 percent careful to note the increase from prior levels.
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Amarillo
First State Bank of
Fugitive Cornered Shot in Dalhart
Dalhart sheriff's deputies cornered two fugitives after a high speed chase through downtown. One man named James Vincent Mackovitch was shot and listed in good condition at Coon Memorial Hospital. The other suspect identified as Robert Cope denied details as officers verify identities. the pair are accused of stealing a car in Marseille Illinois and driving to Wheatland Kansas.
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Dalhart
Dallam County
James Vincent
Mackovitch
Coon Memorial Hospital
Robert Cope
Marseille
Ill
Wheatland
Kan
Car theft spree ends with arrests in Wichita
Dalhart police traced a multi city car thefts from Wheatland to Stratford and Wichita. The suspects stole a car in Wheatland, abandoned it in Wichita, and then stole a third vehicle which they were driving today. An all points bulletin from Stratford alerted Dalhart officers.
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Wheatland
Wichita
Kan
Dalhart
Sheriff's Office
Stratford
Taylor & Sons Ask $237,000 For Property on Expressway
In Canyon on January 11 special report, Taylor and Sons of Canyon disclosed their property value for Amarillo Canyon Expressway right of way. Randall County appraisers and the company hired appraisers met at the Randall County courthouse to set the figure at 237000. Representatives from Big States Auction Associates and Randall County attended.
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Taylor & Sons
Canyon
Amarillo-Canyon
Taylor and Sons of Canyon
Randall County
Taylor and Sons
A. C. Youngblood
Lanham Nelson
Big States Auction Associates of
Amarillo
Weather notes and appraisal figures on right of way
The report records Amarillo’s 1956 sunshine tally, three thirty readings with clear skies in Dallas Oklahoma City Amarillo and Houston. Estimates by T H McDonald of Amarillo and Joseph A Gallagher of Los Angeles place E way construction loss in value at $191000 and $190175 respectively, guiding Randall’s payment.
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Taylor and Sons
T. H. McDonald
Amarillo
Joseph A. Gallagher
Los Angeles
Calif
Gallagher
Appaisal Company
MacDonald
Randall
65 Die in Ship Taishin-ho Fire Near Pusan Port
A coastal ship Taishin-ho burned after a boy toppled a kerosene lamp in a cluttered third class cabin. Of 70 passengers aboard, at least 65 were burned to death near Samchoppo, 60 miles west of Pusan Port, with the death toll expected to rise. The fire was extinguished by 6 a.m. and the vessel was en route from Pusan to Yasu when the disaster occurred.
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Seoul
National Police
Samchonpo
Pusan
Yasu
South Korea
Fire Nearly Destroys Pusan Police HQ Pier Scene
Fire almost gutted the national police district headquarters in Pusan as the ship nosed into the pier. Rescue teams rushed to the scene and passengers were trapped before leaping ashore, triggering an immediate investigation.
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National Police District
Pusan
Probers Reveal Legal Fees Tied to Legislators
Austin AP reports Senate investigators disclosed payments of large fees for legal and public relations services to legislators and former officials by U S Trust and Guaranty Co. The probe names R C Lanning and several lawmakers as involved in the banking insurance firm’s seven million dollar receivership proceedings. Lanning received a total of $10,000 with specified dates in 1954 and 1955.
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U. S. Trust and Guaranty Company
Senate
Sen
Fee
C. H. Cavness
Waco
Cayness
R. C. Lanning
Jacksboro
State Board of Control
Allan Shivers
Lanning
Kilmer Corbin
Lubbock
Bert McDaniel
Warren McDonald
Tyler
Mellhaney undecided on mayoral re election bid in Texas
Granger Mellhaney, the representative to the State Legislature from the area, said today he has not decided whether to seek re election. He ruled out running for the State House seat currently held by Grady Hazelwood and plans to announce within 10 days to two weeks. John Wills, a Pampa UT student, has already filed for the post McIlhaney now holds.
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McIlhaney
John Wills
University of Texas
McIilhaney
Dulles Says Ike Faced War War Three Times
Secretary Dulles told reporters at a news conference that the world knew the United States would act with appropriate weapons if Red China intervened in Indochina or threatened peace in the Far East. He cited Life magazine reporting that the Eisenhower era came to the brink of war three times, each avoided by strong action. The secretary noted he could not recall precise words, and deferred further questions after reading the Life piece. The discussion touched on Geneva talks and allied responses if a breakdown occurred, with Britain and France awaiting Geneva’s outcome.
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Washington
Jan
Dulles
Red China
Far East
Life Magazine
Eisenhower
Life
Indochina
North
Viet Nam
United States
U. S
Genworld
Philippines
Thailand
Geneva
Britain
France
County Workers May Get Setup On Insurance
Injury of two Potter County deputies in the line of duty and the county’s inability to pay medical claims due to lack of insurance prompted the commissioners court to consider obtaining county employee insurance. A follow up review of Texas law was underway to determine legal options and potential procurement pathways.
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Daily News
Potter County
Commissioners Court
Texas
Quick Farm Help Pushed
Washington January 11 a House Republican caucus urged immediate government aid for farmers while awaiting President Eisenhower’s long term farm program. They called for emergency pork and beef buying to lift prices, expanded credit to prevent foreclosures, and adding government bought beef and pork to school lunches.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Rep
Martin
Massachusetts
Benson
Former beauty winner confronts former beauty winner in Santa Ana
Donna Schurr an 18 year old Miss California and Garden Grove beauty was attacked at knife point in her home. Her fiancé drove a 100 mile per hour chase to capture the suspect Jack James Walker 25 an auto upholsterer. Patrol officers arrived to seize a public safety item from the fiancé. Walker is jailed on charges including holding against will and first degree burglary.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Donna Schurr
Garden Grove
Miss Schurr
Long Beach
Orange County
Jack James Walker
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Amarillo and vicinity expect fair conditions with little temperature change Thursday and Friday. Lows near 25 and highs around 65 degrees.
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Amarillo
Panhandle and
South Plains
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