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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1975
Page
1
A British visitor misreads Amarillo walk signals at Eighth and Tyler, learning locals ignore signals. Texas track men Try to cross in four seconds but fail, prompting an official explanation on the page alongside a photo of the attempt.
Speedsters challenge a four second walk signal at 8th and Tyler as city traffic officials explain pedestrians have 15 seconds after the walk sign ends to cross. David Price and Mark Miller of Tascosa High School are among those ready to race the light.
Washington AP reports the nation’s economy shrank 9.1 percent in the October-December quarter, signaling a severe recession. Commerce official James Pate says the $16 billion tax cut could bolster consumer confidence and speed a midyear recovery, though short-term gains may be limited.
Residents express mixed views on adopting the metric system with Greene of Clarendon and Olsen Park in discussions. Logan New Mexico climate fits in with Ute Dam and Lake nearby as Patricia Feerer notes rapid village growth and annexation petitions.
Canyon police released figures showing a 45 percent rise in crime from the previous year with vandalism up 438 percent from 1973 to 1974. Auto theft burglary and narcotics violations also climbed as juvenile involvement and economic pressures cited by Police Chief Alan Stewart.
Former Gov. David Hall was indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts of extortion and illegal use of state facilities over a claimed $50,000 bribe to influence a $10 million state retirement fund investment. Secretaries and investment firm officials are also named in the case. Hall appeared before a magistrate and posted bond.
Ron W. Jackson a 36 year old engineering draftsman filed for Place 3 on the Amarillo City Commission to address rising crime and city administration dissension. He works for Santa Fe Railway Co in the right of way section and argues a working citizen perspective will aid planning and zoning while urging police to disclose needs and seek adequate funding and manpower.
Detroit reports General Motors will call back nearly 35,000 idled workers next week while 10,275 remain off at four plants. Chrysler plans no change to its production. Ford will outline its plans Friday, signaling upcoming adjustments.
Sofia reports an influenza epidemic spreading from Hungary with about a million Hungarians bedridden. Bulgaria mobilizes health services, reinforces doctors for house calls, expands emergency clinics, and stocks pharmacies with extra medicines. In Princeton a Gallup Poll shows more Americans see religion gaining influence, reversing a long trend since 1957.
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