01 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1958
Page
1
In a voice noting Texas’ reduced ranking, the author argues Alaska’s land area and population growth surpass Texas. Alaska’s vast size, road network, media, education, andKodiak bear reputation are highlighted, while the possibility of Texas splitting into five states is proposed as a hypothetical path to more Senate seats.
The President sent to Brussels to inspect the American World’s Fair display deems it acceptable. George V. Allen of USIA says Europeans mock critics as puritanical and provincial. The piece notes USIA staff mingle with European intellectuals, while questioning the impact on ordinary fair visitors.
Ab Gunter argues farming now demands legal and financial skills under federal rules. Herman Switzer notes Lubbock banks lead Amarillo in deposits, projects 250000 vs 140600 population in five years, chiding inferiority in utilities. WES Izzard signs off from the second biggest state.
A fragment listing three TV time slots with show names It Could Be You at 11 36 a m Haggis Baggis at 1 30 p m and The Investigator at 7 p m suggesting a daytime schedule snapshot from a local paper.
Juneau reports celebrate statehood as Alaska gains statehood status with 60 degree weather and fanfare. A 49 star flag is raised in Anchorage, the Liberty Bell replica tolls 49 times in Juneau, and parades erupt in Fairbanks Ketchikan Sitka and Seward as residents cheer the historic milestone.
Six Amarillo youths ages 12 to 16 faced police after a staged bank holdup at the Amarillo National Bank on 4th and Polk during Waddy Week. Dressed in Western regalia they used toy pistols, four were arrested inside and outside the bank as officers moved them to a patrol car. They faced juvenile authorities with bonds set for appearance. motives ranged from publicity to prankish amusement.
The Daily News observer Phil Dessauer reports on the Oklahoma political scene as voters head to the polls today for a big city race and a scrambled election landscape.
Oklahoma politics heats up in the Democratic governor race with more than 500 000 expected to vote Tuesday. The repealing prohibition issue dominates debate as voters choose from multiple candidates including Gov. Raymond Garys potential successors and Republican contenders. The runoff is set for July 22 and national figures like W P Bill Atkinson influence the contest.
Honoring Charles A. Fisk Jr. Amarillo banker and civic leader, a service will be held at 4 p.m. today at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with Rev. H Evans Moreland officiating. Pallbearers include Virgil Patterson and others. First National Bank directors are honorary pallbearers. Interment in Ilano Cemetery. Body to lie in state at the family home 2200 Harrison.
A reader criticizes a famous editor who reacted to a girl in a dress seen on Main Street. The letter mentions a teen-queen neighbor choosing shorts for modesty to avoid attracting attention, reflecting local views on attire and propriety.
Regents of six state teachers colleges approved construction contracts for a new football stadium at West Texas State College in Canyon. Regent Jack Woodward urged immediate letting amid pressure over building expenditures and debate over public funding for athletics. Senator Crawford Martin questioned using state funds for intercollegiate sports.
Tickets for the Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo in town July 3 to 6 are selling quickly with over four thousand dollars in purse money expected for top cowboys. Produced by L. D. Ward of Trinidad Colorado, the show features five standard events plus mule races and a ladies barrel race across five performances. Night shows run 8 15 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with Sunday at 8 30 p.m. A Friday matinee at 2 00 p.m. is listed.
Fragmented weather data shows temperatures around 74 to 82 degrees with a mix of clouds and scattered showers. Sunrise at 5 35 a m and sunset at 8 06 p m recorded with yesterday's high 78 and low 57 to 49 degree ranges.
The Senate votes to admit Alaska as the 49th state with Eisenhower backing statehood. If signed, Alaska could enter before winter with two Senators and one House member ready to take seats in January. Alaskan officials hailed the milestone amid celebration in Washington.
Amarillo edged Colorado Springs 7 to 6 while Lincoln beat Des Moines 6 to 5 in 12 innings. Pueblo defeated Albuquerque 7 to 4. Topeka won 16 to 12 over Sioux City. Detroit beat Kansas City 7 to 6. Cleveland topped Chicago 5 to 3. St Louis 4 Los Angeles 2. Milwaukee 9 Cincinnati 2.
Two Memphis marching groups the 58 member Drum Bugle and Fife Corps and the Marine Aviation Detachment Drill Team will headline a free fireworks celebration Friday at 8 p.m. at Amarillo Stadium. Both units formed in 1955 and require above 75 averages for membership. They will perform a 40 minute show after arriving Thursday night with prior appearances in Dalhart Memphis Nashville Chattanooga Texarkana St Louis and Helena.
Business promoter John Fox says he will file a million dollar libel suit against Adams and plans similar suits against others who criticized him. The move comes after Fox testified to a House subcommittee amid protests and denials. Fox cites scurrilous statements amid accusations involving Adams Bernard Goldfine the Boston Herald and Travelier publisher Choate and others.
Waddy Week swings into its second day on Polk Street with Rusty McDonald Smoky Stover and the Cowboys providing western music. Gold Sex Day traffic downtown features a 7 p.m. shuffleboard table tennis and softball lineups across Amarillo parks. Ray Couch of Gold Air Shows Inc will duel at high noon Thursday in the 600 block.
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