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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1955

Page

2

Dulles Seeks Early Geneva Meeting Amid Big Four Talks

The note requests an early reply to hold a Geneva session with Switzerland's approval. State Department said Dulles would meet British and French foreign ministers in New York on June 16 to prepare for the Big Four session with Russia, Britain, and France. Dulles cautioned against high expectations while Nixon urged a last chance to avert nuclear war.

Switzerland Geneva State Department Dulles New York Eisenhower Russia Britain France Nixon Chicago V. M. Molotov San Francisco

Chief Joins Classmates at Washington Hall Alumni Luncheon

The President declined a head-table seat to sit with Gen. Omar N Bradley and fellow 1915 graduates. He was introduced as the man who wanted to be Just one of the boys and received a large ovation.

West Point Washington Hall Omar N. Bradley

Swift Flies With Alternating Wing Beats

The swift records a distinctive wing motion by beating wings alternately rather than in unison, contrasting with the typical synchronized flapping observed in most bird species.

Pauls Valley Man Denies Attack on Teen-Age Girl

Scar-faced Mack Weaver, 43, held without bond in Garvin County jail after pleading innocent to kidnapping and rape charges involving a 13-year-old girl. He claimed the girl lied about her age, admitted taking her for a ride, and said the cigarette burns were accidental.

Pauls Valley G. W. Griggs Weaver Emilea Long Duncan Okla Henry Burger Oklahoma Burger Arkansas Hobart Grandfield Tillman County

Legislature Quits Today Advances Bills to Senate

The body passed a measure to hire 15 probation and parole officers in year one and 30 in year two. Governor urged funding in his opening message. Senate sent a tax ceiling bill for independent districts and a study of small-loan charges to the Legislative Council. A minor alcohol use bill was sent to conference as House rejected Senate amendments amid a dispute over reduced penalties. Sen. Grady Hazlett of Amarillo authored the measures.

Senate House Legislative Council Texas Grady Hazlett Amarillo A.R. Schwartz Galveston Scott Sayers Fort Worth Schwartz Sayers

Ford and CIO Make History With Guaranteed Wage Plan

Ford and CIO unions reach a historic guaranteed wage plan across auto and mass production sectors. Reuther signals future Ford link to GM amid a midnight strike deadline, while GM resists. Ford details include cash benefits up to 25 dollars weekly, a six cent hourly raise over three years, and enhanced pensions holidays vacations and insurance. The plan ties wages to living costs with a favorable cost of living clause and proportional payment adjustments to Ford wages.

Ing CIO Reuther Ford

Negroes Seek To Enroll Here

Hughes argues for desegregation of summer school enrollment at Amarillo College and urges the school board to admit Negro students to summer programs. He cites successful college programs and notes some Negro students may need additional assistance to advance.

Amarillo College Hughes Supreme Court Amarilo College Carver School

Debate Over Negro Students and Summer School Access

A tense Amarillo school board meeting centers on Negro students seeking access to Am arillo High School summer sessions and Carver High School inadequacies. Delegates cite missing chemistry and language courses, band facilities, and unequal opportunities while officials discuss policy limits and cost implications.

Carver School Supt Chas M. Rogers

Obituary notices for Allred Kimbrough Lipsett

Cieata Shaw Allred 86 of 412 NE 10th. service 2 p.m. Tuesday Memorial Chapel with burial at Llano. Anna Mae Kimbrough 32 of 1907 North Nelson. service 5 p.m. Tuesday Ballard Chapel Roswell. burial Roswell. Roy N Lipsett 56 of Claude. husband Faye. father Newell. service 10 a.m. Tuesday Claude Baptist Church. burial Claude.

Allred Thomas E Allred H. P T. H Lilly Russell E A. Williamson Isabelle Burrows L. K Memorial Chapel Llano Kimbrough Anna Mae Kimbrough North Nelson Wade Mary Helen Lana Ruth Ande Gray David Bob Coggin Flora Duke Nell Dungan Helen Hammock Ballard Chapel Roswell Lipsett Roy N. Lipsett Claude Texas Faye Newell Eugene Claude Baptist Church

Martin Lewis Feud Rumors Dismissed Amid Bermuda Breakup Talk

Dean is taking his wife to Honolulu while Lewis fended off questions about a feud with no comment. The duo rose from a busboy past in the Catskills to top box office status though tensions over projects like Artists and Models caused rifts.

Dean Honolulu Atlantic City Jerry Paramount Martin-Lewis Martin Lewis

Court Upholds Man's Loyalty in Public Service Case

The Supreme Court refused Peters reinstatement in May 1953 loyalty case under the Truman era program, noting his appointment would end Dec 31, 1953. Yale Law's Prof Fowler Harper said Peters was gratified the court cleared his name, while concerns remained about anonymous informers and due process in security cases. Justice Douglas condemned faceless informers and urged cross examination and oath testimony to uphold American due process.

U. S. Public Health Service Supreme Court Fowler Harper Yale Law School Peters High Tribunal Eisenhower Warren Douglas

Potter County 4 Plainsmen Head to State Livestock Contest

Potter County boys Roy Milhoan Wildorado Butch Barnard Amarillo Victor Plunk Bushland and Tom Mortimer Amarillo along with Gene Southall county agent leave for College Station for the state livestock judging contest during the 4-H Roundup. Sponsorship comes from First National Bank and the Amarillo Livestock Co.

Potter County Gene Southall College Station Roy Milhoan Wildorado Butch Barnard Amarillo Victor Plunk Bushland Tom Mortimer First National Bank Amarillo Livestock Co

Carr Predicts His Election as Next Speaker

Rep Wag goner Carr of Lubbock asserts he has 95 pledges from about two thirds of the Texas House to back his bid for speaker of the next Legislature. He notes other supporters and says he aims to finish the 120 day session efficiently while proposing committee reform. Carr, 36, is married with one son and has a Texas legal background.

Carr Dave Cheavens Austin Waggoner Carr Lubbock House Rep Horace Houston Dallas Jim Lindsey David Ernestine Story Tahoka Wylie Hunt County Lubbock High School Texas Tech University of Texas Law School Car

Christian Democrats secure record Sicily win in fragmented vote

Pro West faction wins 72 265 votes or 3.1 percent in Sicily, with Popular Monarchists at 56 116 or 24 percent. The victory strengthens Christian Democrats though they do not gain Assembly control. Compared to 1951 results, Christian Democrats rise while other parties split. American influence aided the campaign as U S dollars and immigrant voters urged against communism.

Christian Democrats MSI United States Rome

Nationalist plane shot down near Swatow

Peiping radio reported Red Chinese antiaircraft guns shot down one of four Nationalist propeller fighters that raided the Swatow area opposite Formosa. No further details were given.

Tokyo Peiping Swatow Formosa

Berean Class Meets Tonight at Dona Elder Home

The Berean Class of West Amarillo Christian Church will meet this evening at 7 30 in the home of Mrs Dona C Elder at 914 Bonham.

Berean West Amarillo

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