08 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1959
Page
1
A US art exhibit bound for Moscow draws harsh criticism from President Eisenhower and critic Wheeler Williams, while Edith Halpert defends selections. Critics call many works childish abstractions and welded sculptures junk, questioning bureaucratic taste and national spirit. The piece ends noting Russians may laugh at the exhibit.
The U S Chamber of Commerce argues that school progress must be driven locally not by costly federal programs. It urges communities to use business and professional specialists to plan training, lecture, and outline field opportunities. Amarillo cites examples of local initiative.
D E Scott reports on odd local musings about boat buyers who lack airplanes. Mrs Guy Ford extols tumbleweed as a Christmastime decoration, crafted from foam, dried flowers, nuts and gold paint. Burwell Southern notes Judge Madison fixes the Gold Sox swiftly, threatening to curb losses. Wes Izzard adds a wry comment on money as a labor saver.
In Baton Rouge the ailing governor appears unable to rally from deep exhaustion as doctors and friends express concern. The 63 year old, released from a mental hospital on June 26, suffered a heart attack five days later and returns to the capital with limited activity still possible. his staff maintains a news center, and officials hope for a long rest to restore health.
Amarillo recorded sun on 166 of 188 days in 1959. Readings at 3 PM Tuesday show light wind and clear to partly cloudy conditions with speeds around 10 to 15 MPH. Nearby Dallas and Oklahoma City reports note cloudy skies with light winds, while Houston shows partly cloudy to clear conditions.
A reader from Wellington recounts a Texas legislator warning he will start packing a six shooter if newspapers continue criticizing him. The neighbor editor quips about lawmakers declaring open season on journalists and whether nonjournalists in papers qualify as targets.
The Senate cut 300 million from Eisenhower's 1.6 billion request for arms aid to allies by a 52 to 41 vote. The move follows Democratic resentment over his veto of the housing bill and signals a shift toward economic assistance over military aid.
President Eisenhower approved air shipment of 25 to 30 older 19th century American paintings to Moscow, including Gilbert Stuart’s Washington portrait and Healy’s beardless Lincoln. The move follows a congressional protest over modern art and aims to balance the U S exhibit with classic works while newer pieces stay for the U S Fair opening July 25.
Will Harrison of Santa Fe drafts a comprehensive look at New Mexico planning blueprint as the major topic of interest continues. The Daily News covers the evolving plan in detail, with analysis and context. The feature appears on page five.
Amarillo officials back a State Highway Department project to build a grade separation over the Santa Fe tracks just south of the city. City will share right of way costs, with about four acres needed for rerouting. The plan envisions Washington as a four lane divided highway south to a proposed bypass.
City commission approved final reading of an ordinance requiring fundraising campaigns to file sworn statements with the city secretary detailing total receipts and expenditures. It also granted permission for the Tri-State Fair Association to hang banners on Polk Street and stage a parade during fair week in September. Low bids were accepted for maintenance, pipe, fittings, and valves from Russell Stationery Co U S Pipe & Foundry Clowe & Cowan Inc.
The Joint Tax Conference Committee canceled Tuesday afternoon talks due to members' other commitments. Senator Weinert said another meeting will convene Wednesday morning as lawmakers seek more revenue for a 172 million dollar one package bill. House and Senate members, plus Gov. Daniel, weighed options but no solution arrived, while a Senate vote advanced SB6 to raise student activity fees to 30 dollars per semester for 19 state supported colleges.
Victoria beats Amarillo 12 to 5 and San Antonio defeats Tulsa 5 to 6. Corpus Christi edges Austin 4 to 6. All Star Game results show National League 5 American League unknown.
The Steelworkers Union told Vice President Nixon in Pittsburgh that no new contract extension will be offered beyond the July 14 strike deadline. President David J. McDonald said the union will stand by the scheduled deadline after Eisenhower's two week extension, while industry negotiator R. Conrad Cooper criticized McDonald's bargaining approach.
Sixteen amateur boaters, spending at least $5,000 on a rescue, were pulled from Colorado River rapids near Skylarking Canyon in Utah. Pilot Don Landells and Air Force helped rescue two Seeleys, while the rest reached shore as officials organized a response and prepared helicopters and aircraft for further aid.
U S Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy and warm conditions for Amarillo and vicinity today and Thursday with scattered afternoon and nighttime thundershowers. Lows around 66, highs near 4 PANHANDLE AND SOUTH PLAINS show similar warm, partly cloudy trends with expected thundershowers. New Mexico section notes partly cloudy skies with scattered storms and little temperature change. highs 85 to 100. Version includes hourly temperature readings and sunrise sunset times.
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