15 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1958
Page
1
Amarillo High School English II student Robert Denney earned 98 on a class theme about school courses. He notes the value of courses beyond soft subjects and urges reexamination of education after Sputnik era comparisons with the USSR.
The article notes a shift from a historic race to the North Pole to a modern race for the Moon. It discusses potential flags and national claims, the role of Russia and the United States, and the idea that treaties now govern air space and space beyond it, with a conference proposed to regulate outer space and resolve ownership questions.
A mix of reader letters and quips from readers in White Deer and Claude recount a dull news spell, holiday missives from San Antonio and Oklahoma jokes about fishing, with a note on adapting to new slang and handwriting skills.
Howard Miller hosts the KGNC colorcast with a 12 30 p m matinee followed by Matinee Theater at 2 p m and Kraft TV Theater airing at 8 p m on the station schedule.
More than 300 YMCA capital fund volunteers gathered at the Dallas gym to hear Dr. Ralph Langley urge a three point plan and a personal prize of satisfaction as the drive aims to raise 254,496 to retire debt on the 9th and Van Buren properties.
A page 15 item outlines campaign readiness with quotes on getting up mentally for a big event. The second point emphasizes participation and dedication, referencing the old college try as the enduring effort.
The First National Bank of Amarillo named two new directors Gene Edwards and David Kritser to its board. Harold McGee was promoted to assistant vice president and A D Harper became assistant cashier at the First State Bank. Existing directors include C T Ware R C Ware B T Ware II F M Butler H J Farwell R L Moore and William O Mullins.
The Amarillo City Commission approved a policy for arterial street development. Developers would build frontal streets while the city funds the main thoroughfare, with 120 to 140 feet right of way and a four lane main road flanked by one way access streets.
Erma Scott, 15, testified in 69th District Court that her father Kelly Scott beat her for years leaving her hip permanently disfigured. She said the abuse began over three years ago and included strikes with a fist. Other witnesses noted bruises on her face and a damaged lower lip affecting her eating. Scott, 40, a grain elevator employee, denied the allegations as trial nears closing.
Glenn L. Martin Co. president George B. Bunker told Senate investigators that civilian red tape slowed Titan missile production and urged immediate production. Meanwhile the House planned to vote on a $549.7 million package to boost missiles, disperse bombers, and start a ballistic warning network, with Eisenhower asking $1.3 billion in total.
Washington reports the administration urged Congress to approve a temporary five billion dollar rise in the national debt ceiling to cover upcoming bills through June 30, 1959. House Republicans met privately and differed on the size of the increase while discussing the presidents scholarship program. Treasury sent the proposal to key Senate and House finance leaders for action.
Amarillo City Commission urged rapid action on delinquent taxes as tax suits were filed on accounts from $900 to over $70,000. Tax attorney Naomi Harney said about 100 suits per month are being filed, with many larger accounts already settled or under payment plans. Mayor John Armstrong supported filing suits on nonpayers to ensure fairness. J. C. Lilly noted city employee tax survey was completed.
Cape Canaveral reports the Army launched a loud Redstone missile, first stage for the Jupiter satellite carrier, at 7:25 p.m. with a normal flight confirmed minutes later by the Defense Department. The rocket sped skyward in a clear night as engineers monitored the test.
The United States Weather Bureau issues a late afternoon forecast. Regions expected to see warm conditions with light to moderate winds and possible isolated showers. Temperatures will range from the upper 70s to mid 80s with humidity high in coastal areas.
The third annual Open Cutting Horse Show at Amarillo Fair Park Coliseum begins Monday at 4 pm with top entries from across the nation. Contest judged by Bill Warthow includes horses from Ohio Kansas Arizona Colorado Illinois New Mexico and Kansas. Entry fee is 35 dollars per horse with a 200 dollar purse plus entry money shared 70 percent among top placers in the first go around.
Fidel Castro’s guerrillas swept from the mountains into Manzanillo seizing prisoners and burning cars, buses, and sugar fields before slipping away. Trains were halted and roads controlled as authorities reported four top lieutenants captured elsewhere and continued rebel activity across western Cuba.
County tax assessor collector Hubert Cole urged Potter County residents to pay poll taxes by January 31 1958. Elections will include two county commissioners a county clerk district clerk justice of the peace and a U S congressman among others. Deputy collectors operate at the Globe News building and the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. Poll tax cost is 1 75.
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