15 Jan 1955
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1955
Page
1
The Citizens Committee for Better Government recruits public attention with anonymous handbills urging defeat of the five man city commission plan and promotion of a seven man ward system. The column invites named participation and challenges unsigned arguments.
A city commissioner's anonymous doodle of a gavel honors Mayor Bud Curtis. The piece, traced from a note pad, features elaborate designs and references to Amarillo traffic statistics and local figures. The item captures a quirky mix of civic humor and regional notes from 1954.
DeVere Dee Walker, 37, former Amarillo College football player, was chosen as the districts first full time athletic director. He will not coach but will oversee programs, facilities, transportation and public relations while assisting the superintendent and school board. Walker leaves North Texas State after nine seasons to relocate with his wife to Amarillo as duties include game scheduling and stadium management.
In a crowded Senate chamber on January 14, Sen. McCarthy was reprimanded for calling colleagues insincere and was twice ordered to take his seat by Sen. Long. McCarthy defended his vote on the anti Communist resolution, claiming some Democrats voted to avoid digging up Communists. The session followed a Dec. 2 Senate vote condemning parts of his conduct.
Atmospheric report notes Amarillo had 11 sunny days in a 14 day span in 1955 with other cities including Dallas Houston and Oklahoma City showing overcast skies. Recent 3 pm readings indicate wind and visibility details across these locales.
Oklahoma Governor Raymond Gary told a Western Oklahoma delegation he plans to push a four lane Highway 66 from the Texas border to El Reno. The 42 mile Beckham County stretch is targeted for completion within two years at an estimated cost exceeding 16 million dollars.
Rep Elbert Reeves of Matador will propose a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18 in the 54th Texas Legislature. Gov Allan Shivers supports letting voters decide. President Eisenhower has urged 18 as the limit. The measure requires two thirds in both houses and has stalled before. Critics note it has never reached a test vote in the Legislature.
The 19 hour talent marathon starts at 9 30 p m at the Municipal Auditorium to raise funds for the March of Dimes. It air broadcasts on KFDA TV and radio with Linn Sheldon as master of ceremonies. Local 532 musicians and Amarillo TV stations supply acts as 24 Panhandle counties join in via telethon efforts.
Light steady drizzles yesterday brought up to .15 inch moisture from Plainview to Quanah along the northern South Plains. The showers followed earlier snowfalls and should help the wheat crop through spring. A fast-moving cold front sped through Amarillo around noon, slowing south of the city.
The body of James B. Verdin, 36, this nation’s jet speed record holder, was found two miles south of his A4D Skyhawk wreckage after bailing out from 30,000 feet over the Mojave Desert. The search involved many planes and thousands of personnel, with the crash near Victorville and Barstow cited.
Odus Mitchell and Dr. Emmett F. Cambron commend De Vere Walker for his work at North Texas State. Mitchell says Amarillo offered an excellent job and Walker will be outstanding in his new position. Cambron notes his record as a player and coach and wishes him success.
President Jose Ramon Guizado asked the National Assembly for leave from office while investigated for involvement in the January 2 assassination of former President Jose Antonio Remon. The plea comes as authorities pursue charges tied to the high profile case.
Tickets for the 19th annual Regional Golden Gloves tournament go on sale at Maxor Drug in the Fisk Building on a first come basis. The Panhandle sports show runs January 25 26 28 29 at Fair Park Coliseum with ringside seats two dollars to three dollars and four night passes eight dollars. General admission is one dollar for adults and 40 cents for students.
A Citizens Committee for Better Government launches an eleventh hour push to defeat the amendments enlarging the City Commission to five members elected at large. The group favors a seven member plan with district seats and a mayor, and may seek a new election if the current proposal passes.
Panama's new president Jose Ramon Guizado says he is under house arrest as five national guardsmen guard his residence. The investigation into the Jan 2 assassination of President Jose Antonio Remon intensifies with arrests, while Cabinet ministers and the National Assembly prepare to respond.
Weather Bureau forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for decreasing cloudiness and generally fair skies Sunday after Saturday showers. Temperatures dip Saturday night with Friday night low around 25. West Texas expects scattered showers mainly in South Plains and Pecos Valley, with colder conditions Saturday night and a warm-up pattern by Monday. January outlook shows 3-6 degree below normal temperatures across West Texas, with colder Friday and Saturday and a rise in temperatures starting Monday.
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