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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1958

Page

2

Harvest Drives North Texas Wheat Wave With High Yields

The article reports strong yields in the Panhandle with moisture around 11 percent and 62 pounds per bushel. Northward movement of migratory cutters is planned toward Wellington Shamrock Wheeler Canadian Lipscomb and other towns as labor and equipment shortages loom in some counties.

Fish Co Fish Panhandle Army of Migratory Cutters Wellington Shamrock Wheeler Canadian Lipscomb Folydada Plainview Tula Hereford Memphis Clarendon Claude Borger Pampa Amarillo Adrian Vega Canadian River Burkburnett Houston TEC Texas Canada

Obituary notices for Chester C. Martin and Mrs Bertie Lee

Chester C. Martin age 5 of 545 Wolfiin Ave husband of Coline father of Tony and others. son of Mrs. Margaret Hair brother of Ethel Walton. 9 grandchildren. service pending. Also notice for Mrs Bertie Lee of 108 South Lincoln mother of Jewell Marie with many relatives listed. 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. service pending.

Martin Chester C. Martin Coline Tony Lynn Stewart Meira Moore Margaret Hair L. B Ethel Walton Anner Bertie Lee South Lincoln Jewell Marie Edith Broan Genevive Crawford Hazel Beck Margorie Souter Mildred Tanner Joe Jim P. G. Pau T. Huckabey Pearl Buckholtz Liltie Miler

Administration Opposes Rail Aid Measure Proposed by Senate Panel

The Eisenhower administration criticized a Senate Commerce Committee bill aiding railroads, urging reform to align with White House proposals. Secretary Weeks objected to funding for operating expenses and favors placing loan guarantees under the Secretary of Commerce rather than the ICC, arguing the plan could shield certain stockholders and hinder true reform.

Eisenhower Senate Commerce Committee White House Secretary of Commerce Weeks Committee Warren G. Magnuson Dwash Magnuson Weeks Fedral Interstate Commerce Commission ICC

Welch Narrowly Extends Lead in Montana GOP Senate Race

In Helena Montana Louis W Welch 81 led incumbent race rival Blanche Anderson by 77 votes as official counts from most precincts showed Welch at 19718 to Anderson 19641 Mansfield won the Democratic nomination while Metcalf faces Walterskirchen and Anderson faces Jones in November.

Helena Mont Louis W. Welch Mike Mansfield Mansfield Welch Blanche S. Anderson Montana Anderson Lee Metcalf Jean Walterskirchen Leroy H. Anderson Ashton Jones

Demands Grow Over DOT Convention Absences in District 24

The speaker claims many Democrats refused DOT selections and were not in Austin for the DOT convention. He alleges they did not authorize use of their names and did not back DOT. He suggests the issue could reflect statewide sentiment. Derek Monsey faced sharp ridicule after presenting a play.

Austin DOT

Colfax Hardest Hit as Tornado Toll Rises Across Wisconsin

A multi town tornado outbreak leaves 30 dead across Knapp Menomonie Wilson Thorp Rice Lake Stanley Boyd Chippewa Falls Colfax Eau Claire and Wausau. Gov Thomson mobilizes National Guard guards and patrols as searches continue and communities open shelters and aid drives.

Menomonie Wilson Thorp Rice Lake Stanley Boyd Chippewa Falls Eau Claire Wausau

Fisher resignations shake Insuromedic Life leadership

Pioneer Fisher has stepped down as president of Insuromedic Life Insurance Co and his son Luke Fisher resigned as secretary. Directors accepted the moves and John Green, named acting chairman, said two other directors also resigned after a show cause order was filed.

Dallas Fisher Luke Fisher Insuromedic Life Insurance Co John Green Fishers

Justice of Peace Carder Remains In Critical Condition

Justice of Peace C. W. Carder of 1919 Monroe was listed in critical condition at Northwest Texas Hospital after admission at 8:05 a.m. Thursday. The report notes his ongoing serious state as of Thursday night.

Justice of the Peace C. W. Carder Northwest Texas Hospital Judge Carder Monroe

Obituary notices for Gibson Richerson and Wren families

Lawrence E. Gibson 49 of 3812 East 22nd father and in law to James Stephens service pending. Texie Duke Richerson 83 of 2302 North west 1st mother to Wester Duke James Walker Duke Mrs Harold Hance and others service 2 pm Saturday Memorial Chapel. Lorene Wren 84 of 12316 East 5th wife of R L Wren mother of James Edward Franklin and Gladys Paz service 2 pm Monday Memorial Chapel burial Memorial Park.

Gibson Lawrence E. Gibson East James Stephens John Graves Richerson Texie Duke Richerson Northwest 1St Wester W. Duke James Walker Duke Harold Hance Leroy McCain James Hunt Circe B. Hunt John Harris George Joyce WRENS Lorene Wren East 5Th R. L. Wren James Edward Franklin Gladys Ann Paz John H Moore Memorial Park

State Insurance Commission targets firms in Dallas action

The State Insurance Commission filed proceedings Saturday against a firm and against Franklin American Insurance Co. both based in Dallas.

The State Insurance Commission Franklin American Insurance Co Dallas

Firth Woman Links Breakfast to Food Surplus Myth

Mrs. Stanley Dye of the Bonneville County Farms Bureau argues that if every American ate a proper breakfast, there would be no food surplus. Her statement ties daily breakfast habits to national agricultural balance and highlights concerns about distribution and consumption.

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