22 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1958
Page
1
A 1950s Amarillo editorial urges a city wide cleanup as trash piles in downtown alleys and residential areas. Mayor Armstrong calls the issue a major civic problem while the Amarillo Council of Garden Clubs coordinates efforts with service groups at the Garden Center meeting led by Leland Nelson.
The Hereford Breeders banquet at the Herring Hotel featured TV lights and microphones, contrasting with older Amarillo Hotel dinners, praising Prime Hereford beef processed by Pinkney. Stan Stanberry returns from Mexico trip, complimenting Mexican craftsmanship. Dr. Saul Kaye advocates early foreign language teaching, noting US schools adopting Spanish. Deer numbers rise in New Mexico may trigger highway crossing upgrades. Many men seek extra work to support families beyond one income.
The listing shows a 12 30 p m matinee at Matinee Theater and an 8 p m Wyatt TV Theater program with a 2 rem segment. Local listings indicate these TV and theater slots for the day.
Mrs Jimmie Louise Gibson, 49, was found dead in her 3812 E 22nd Street home Tuesday afternoon. She appeared choked with a head scarf she wore from work. Husband Lawrence Gibson reported the body after returning home around 5:15 p.m. An autopsy was ordered for the next morning. Sheriff Paul Gaither said a “good suspect” was being questioned into the early hours. Read continued on Page 2.
Mrs. Vera Lee Jonas, 46, of 306 River Drive Pleasant Valley, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Hospital from injuries in a two car collision at 11th and N. Grant. It marked the first city traffic fatality of 1958.
Two other women were reported in serious condition at St. Anthony's. Mrs Christine Nelson, 39, of 1000 N Garfield, suffered a possible fractured pelvis, and Mrs Alfa Bleer, 24, of 306 River Drive Pleasant Valley, possibly a broken pelvis. The two women were in a 1954...
Amarillo Expressway from downtown Amarillo to Canyon city limits could be completed within two years. Officials said the entire stretch might be under contract by year end. District highway engineer Chili Smith and district expressway engineer Byron Reese discussed right of way purchase policies with City Commission including tentative target dates.
Weather and traffic notes from Amarillo include 20 sun days out of 21 in 1958 and 3 p.m. readings. Officials say the Amarillo to Canyon expressway could open to traffic within two years if right of way purchases proceed on schedule, with potential delays from bridge plans at Georgia Street.
Potter County Grand Jury faults lack of witnesses hindering felony DWI prosecutions and police action on panhandling Amarillo streets. The panel noted shortage of qualified applicants for police work while praising night patrols and agency cooperation. Final report closed November term. new panel sworn Monday. 129 witnesses testified in 42 cases producing 29 indictments. 12 no bills. three indictments and one no bill in final session. Indictments included Alstead for sodomy and Troye for theft by bailee. Davis indicted for felony theft. Richardson no billed. "a large number" of DWI cases could not be pursued.
Friday, Jan. 31, is the last day for poll tax sales. Poll tax receipts for Randall County residents are at the Randall County substation, 3808 Bowie, with J. L. Clower in charge. Potter County residents buy at the office of Hubert Cole, 600 Fillmore. Poll tax costs $1.75 and one spouse may buy for the other.
Elaine Soule, 20, was found guilty of second degree murder in Redwood City after a trial lasting about two hours. The case concerns the July 24 beating and stabbing death of roommate Catherine Elvins, 19, of Seattle. Sentencing ranges from five years to life with an additional insanity verdict to be decided by a separate panel.
The Amarillo Stock Show spotlighted top Hereford bulls and heifers with four grand championships. Bridwell Hereford Ranch swept the Hereford Breeding Show by taking both grand champion Hereford bull and heifer. Prince of Red Gate 102 earned grand champion Angus bull while Orchard Hill Farm’s entry won another Angus banner. The Tri-State Quarter Horse Association formed to promote quarter horses and hold an annual sale with the show.
A county auditor and a Q&A discuss Potter County financing for a $600,000 Northwest Texas Hospital expansion. The interview covers bonds, bonding firms, Hill Burton funds, sale timing, interest rates not exceeding four percent, and nine-year repayment with four years interest-only.
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