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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1960
Page
1
The text recalls a Lenin School attribution by D. Z. Manuilsky quoted in 1931. It predicts a staged peace drive to lull the capitalist world, followed by a sudden assault, noting later realities like atomic weapons. The warning appears amid Cold War era reflections on vigilance and political manipulation.
United States should keep part of its long range bomber force aloft day and night to deter a Soviet attack with missiles. Air Force Gen. Thomas S Power and Sen. Henry M Jackson testified to the American Legion national security commission. General Thomas D White also testified to the House Armed Services Committee.
The piece discusses poll taxes in Texas as a 1960 voting prerequisite and follows with a report on airborne alert plans for nuclear bombers. It notes President Eisenhower's request for 90 million dollars for alert readiness and SAC officials’ testimony on feasibility and timing. The article contrasts views on immediate versus near term action and outlines B52 readiness versus the broader bomber force.
Readers learn Dr. Edwin Land challenges Newton color theory by proving full spectrum from two wavelengths. Potential for simple, inexpensive color television is suggested as experiments progress. Letters and quips from readers discuss science, public officials, and inflation.
Treasury Minister Antonio Ortiz Mena will lead Mexico's delegation to the February 3 to 17 gathering of the Inter American Development Bank in El Salvador. The move positions Mexico in high level talks on regional development during the Latin American financial forum.
Wade H. Brymer, co founder of the First Federal Savings and Loan Assn, died at 5 30 p m Thursday in Northwest Texas Hospital. He was 81 and had been ill about six weeks. An Amarillo resident since 1913, he lived at 2215 Ong. Brymer resigned in January 1957 as vice president and director after 30 years with the association. He also part owned the old Brymer Clifford Insurance Agency, later Hayes Beasley Insurance Agency at 406 Polk. He sold his interest in 1957. He operated a private real estate loan business and traveled with his wife Lillian since 1957. They owned a summer home at Tres Ritos New Mexico. He helped organize the Texas Plains Building and Loan Assn in 1926 and took over management in 1928 after which the firm absorbed another building and loan in 1932.
In a Crossroads Report letter D E Scott of Wellington argues for parity pricing to end labor disputes. He contrasts farm price parity with labor wages and suggests a parity tax figure and government moralizing of living standards.
Dr. Ludwig Koch, 78, pursues his 17th attempt to record the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker’s mating call in London. He spent 72 hours last year waiting for the birds to call, hoping to capture the distinctive cheep pause sequence and predicts March as the likeliest month to hear the love call with a new assistant ready to continue through May if needed.
The article introduces a three part series on space travel hazards. It notes that human physiology and psychology are the decisive factors in surviving the first manned journey. Written by Dr Abraham Marcus, the piece appears as the first installment on page 19.
NASA announced a ten year plan to circle the Moon and deploy instruments to study Mars within a decade. Associated administrator Richard E. Horner said an actual Moon landing could occur in the 1970s, with major milestones targeted by the end of this decade.
Fair and cool today in Amarillo and vicinity with mild conditions Saturday. NASA plans 10 year program growth and Saturn speed up. 1961 request for extra 100 million dollars on top of 802 million for 1961, testing 1962 with Saturn propulsion, Mercury orbit goals, and unmanned moon and planetary probes through 1967.
In Chicago the BLFE with 60000 members halted wage talks Thursday signaling a possible national rail strike. Other unions the Engineers and Switchmen threatened to stop negotiations under federal auspices of railroads. No strike until at least 60 days. Federal arbitration expected Friday and a possible presidential fact finding board within 30 days.
Santa Fe special correspondent Will Harrison for The Daily News shifts into high gear for a quick appraisal of the motors problem today on page 16.
Amarillo reports 24 sunny days in a 28 day period in 1960. Comparisons show 3 PM readings with clear skies in Amarillo and cloudy conditions in Houston and Oklahoma City, with visibility and wind data noted for the time.
In Algiers a De Gaulle representative urged nine million Muslims to rise and support the president’s plan for Algerian self‑determination. Delouvrier appealed for parades and messages to Paris, claiming faith, equality, and liberty have been granted but not taken. The move accompanied a shifting military command and intensified police actions as riots lingered.
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