Amarillo Considers Convention Center Expansion Plan
Amarillo eyes a major convention facility upgrade proposed by architect Emmett Rittenberry. His design would convert the Municipal Auditorium shell into a two story south wing for meetings and exhibits and a north wing for a new city hall, expanding interior seating to 3,500. The city owns the block for potential redevelopment and plans face opposition.
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Differences in exhibits and a May 28 1928 hail storm note
Frank Burkholzer reports from Moscow that Russian censors object to World Almanac and contrast with American exhibits showing what the machine has made. John Clark cites a May 28 1928 hail storm at 5 30 to 6 p m damaging the Methodist Church. Kiwanis lawyers form a firm. Tourists seek byroads avoiding turnpikes. Texas Oil Millionaire tale and Phil Silvers on naps.
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John Clark
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Nixon greeted by vast crowds in Novosibirsk reception
Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife drew about 20 000 cheering Soviets in Novosibirsk, the "Chicago of Siberia," as crowds lined the streets and another 1 500 gathered for a Swan Lake performance. Zhukov noted fears the enthusiasm might get out of hand, but the hugs were seen as friendship. Nixon praised the city and planned a tour for Wednesday after visiting the Siberian Academy of Sciences during a refueling stop in Sverdlovsk.
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West Proposes Five Year Berlin Truce at Geneva
In Geneva the Western Big Three foreign ministers offered the Soviet Union a five year Berlin truce to pursue a summit while reaffirming Western rights in the city. They provided a list of proposals to Moscow, while Russia circulated a reciprocal list. Both sides pledged careful study and agreed no publication before Thursday.
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Amarillo Health Law Sparks Snow Cone Debate
Amarillo City Commission wrestles with a proposed food handling bill that could affect snow cones cotton candy and hot dogs at fairs and stalls Dr Albert Randall warns the law may impose strict rules while commissioners question its impact on the Tri State Fair and local vendors.
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Rules of the Road No 7 Seventh of Series In Safe Driving
A series on safe driving presents Rule No 7 focusing on turning techniques and signaling. It outlines how to execute safe turns, check mirrors, and anticipate pedestrians. The item emphasizes staying within lanes and maintaining control through proper hand and wheel use.
Radar crafts night detecting system claims gender reading
The Army unveils a supersensitive radar that can detect and identify crawlers at two miles and distinguish between men and women walking at over 600 yards. Tests show ideal desert conditions let it spot a walking soldier at 15 miles with a 30 degree scanning beam and audio cues help classify targets such as man, truck, tank, or teen.
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Real Gone Dear Editor Letter on U S Burma Road Aid
A reader from Wellington questions a U S 37 million aid to Burma for road building amid domestic funding shortages. The letter mocks the gesture as noble but argues for fiscal solvency and suggests research into cereal contamination by loco weed.
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Hazlewood Delays Tax Bill Debate in Senate
Amarillo Sen Grady Hazlewood objects to new tax proposals being rushed through the Texas Senate as sponsors abandon immediate debate on the tax bill. He seeks amendments to the severance tax and other provisions while urging printed copies and orderly consideration.
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Amarillo
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Texas League Scores Highlight Amarillo Martial Mexico City
Amarillo beat the Mexico City Tigers 12 to 0 while Tulsa topped Monterrey 6 to 3 in 10 innings. Nuevo Laredo defeated San Antonio 11 to 8 as Poza Rica won 10 to 7 at Austin. Veracruz blanked by Victoria 4 to 0. American League saw Chicago 4 New York 3 and Kansas City 6 Washington 1. National League results include Chicago 5 Milwaukee 4 and Los Angeles 9 Pittsburgh 4.
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Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and warm today and Thursday with widely scattered thundershowers this afternoon and evening. Temperatures high 80s to mid 90s in the region, with slight cooling tonight and into tomorrow.
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Its Trailer Made for Park Piraic
Young Jim Henshaw, a resourceful promoter and do it yourself expert, built a homey trailer for his soapbox car. He, 13, son of Thomas B. and Mrs. Henshaw of 806 La Salle, attends Sam Houston Junior High, plays trumpet, and mows lawns between ventures.
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Interior urges Congress on helium storage plan
The Interior Department asks Congress for special legislation to back a long range helium conservation plan. It aims to recover about 32 billion cubic feet of helium from natural gas and store it underground at Cliffside near Amarillo. Private industry may finance build and operate plants, with government backing if needed. President Eisenhower endorses the program.
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Interior
Elmer F. Bennett
Cliffside
Amarillo
Feud Over Road Oil Threatens New Mexico Highways
Special correspondent Will Harrison reports from Santa Fe that lack of asphalt in the recent oil dispute endangers New Mexico roads this winter. Full report appears on page 8.
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Oklahoma Senate Campaigns Focus on Reform Program
Gov. Edmondson's reform plan dominates Oklahoma senate campaigns as the state debates key issues. Phil Dessauer of Oklahoma City provides the blueprint overview in this Daily News report on page 20.
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