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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1958

Page

18

Barbers Weigh Price Keeping At One Twenty Five

Some barbers push to raise prices but most say they will hold at $1.25 as union and non union shops resist higher fees. The local executive board says Robert DeArmond lacked authority to announce $1.50 and the union contract through October sets a $1.25 minimum. The national haircut average is about $1.675.

Union and Barbers Association Barbers Local Robert DeArmond Ik. M. Thomas De-Armond

Senate endorses pledge to continue aid for India

The Senate voted 47 to 35 to affirm a pledge for continued U S aid to India’s economic development. It rejected 54 to 22 an outright ban on further aid to communist Poland and Yugoslavia. Debate focused on Prime Minister Nehru with Senators calling him a communist.

India Poland Yugoslavia Moscow Sen Styles Bridges Senate Republican Policy Committee Bridges Nehru

Senators Split Over Nehru Beliefs Amid Asia Policy Debate

Sees Choice and Thurston Morton voiced differing views on Nehru amid a policy bill. Morton dismissed Nehru as phony while conceding Asia’s uncommitted nations may follow India’s lead in the cold war. Bridges aimed the move at a policy declaration, not funding.

Morton Asia Nehru India Russia Bridges

Flash Flood Strikes Northeastern New Mexico Towns

Heavy rain triggered flash floods in Cimarron and Springer causing river points to overflow and rock slides on U S Route 64. A church suffered eight inches of water intrusion while a new dining hall at Philmont Scout Ranch sustained minor damage.

Associated Press New Mexico Frank H. Alpers Cimarron Springer Cimarron Canyon U.S. 64 Philmont Scout Ranch Weather Bureau Raton Mora Las Vegas

Cohen testifies loans from Durante and Graham followers funded his release

Los Angeles, June 6. Mickey Cohen testified in federal court that loans from Jimmy Durante, evangelist Billy Graham associate Clinton Mitchell, and other friends have supported him since leaving prison in 1954. He said about $158000 was loaned, including a $14000 loan from Jim Vaus and Mitchell, with Vaus occasionally at Graham meetings.

Los Angeles Mickey Cohen Jimmy Durante Billy Graham Pudgy California Cohen Evangelist Jim Vaus Clinton Mitchell Vans Graham

Clovis Livestock Market Steady Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cattle receipts 1591 and hog receipts 25.00 show a steady market for slaughter cattle with higher stocker prices. Good and choice fat yearlings 29.50 26.50, cows 15.50 17.90, heifer and steer calves 26.00 34.10, hogs top 22.25 for 190 249 pounds with various weights. Sheep and lamb prices mixed with fat lambs down slightly and feeder lambs firm to lower.

Clovis

Officers Named for Palo Duro American Business Club

The Palo Duro chapter held its election at a Tas atosa Country Club dinner dance. Jack Ward was chosen president with Bill Baxter as first vice president and George Merchant as second vice president. Jack Fife is secretary treasurer, Dick Boggs sergeant at arms, and Rev. Burt Dowler serves as club chaplain. Don Hodges and John Work were elected to the board of directors, installed by Paul Dobbs of Odessa, district 8 lieutenant governor.

American Business Club Palo Duro Tascosa Country Club Jack Ward Bill Baxter George Merchant Jack Fife Dick Boggs Burt Dowler Don Hodges John Work Paul Dobbs Odessa

Pilots Jumpy Over Charges Amid Near Miss Allegations

The Air Force reports pilots are jumpy and morale and effectiveness suffer from airline near-miss accusations. Inspectors at Norton AFB and George AFB note numerous violations of restricted zones including Edwards AFB and Nevada test grounds.

Washington Air Force Air Force Headquarters Inspector General Norton Air Force Base Calif George Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base Nuclear Weapons Proving Grounds Las Vegas Nev

Macmillan Heads to US for Talks With Eisenhower

London June 7 Prime Minister Macmillan departed for the United States for eight days of talks with President Eisenhower and Canadian leaders. He travels with Lady Dorothy and nine aides. Officials expect discussion of Soviet economic pressure and a possible trade pact timing.

London Macmillan United States Eisenhower Canada Lady Dorothy Khrushchev Washington

Chicago uses about 400 gallons water daily per family

In Chicago a typical American family consumes around 400 gallons of water each day. The figure reflects broad domestic usage and highlights the scale of daily water demand for households.

Chicago

Sunday Radio Programs Across Amarillo and Clovis Areas

Radio schedules list Sunday programs on KC, KDDD, KCTX, KICA with Church hours, news at regular intervals, music shows including Serenade in Blue, Amber Country programs, and feature slots like Proudly We Hail and Songs for Sunday. Key entities include Amarillo stations, Clovis New Mexico, Dumas, Muleshoe, and Clovis.

Lynon Johnson Lawrence Welk Methodist Home Dave Rose NBC Monitor Christian Science NBC News St Presbyterian Monitor KDDD First Baptist Church KCTX Memphis Join the Navy

Grand Jury to Hear One Case Monday in Gray County

PAMPA June 6 Special One case will be presented to the Gray County grand jury when it convenes Monday. It involves G. W. MelInturf currently jailed on a murder with malice aforethought charge. MelInturf denied bond by Justice Bill Graham for the June 1 slaying of Isaac Butcher at McInturf’s home in Pampa.

Pampa Gray County Grand Jury G. W. MelInturf MelInturf Justice of the Peace Bill Graham Isaac Butcher Lefors McInturf

Enroll in Water Safety Program Opens in Pampa

A total of 867 persons have enrolled in the Red Cross water safety program in Pampa. The program starts June 16 with summer recreation activities at Pampas Field House. Instructors include Marietta Baird, Glenda Finklestein, Jim Coaklaw, and Mrs R L Malone for intermediate and beginner classes. Marion Fugate leads adult beginners with assistants, while supervision is by Mrs Marion George and others. No registration is needed for the summer activities which include crafts and games.

Libby Shotwell Pampa Shotwell Marietta Baird Glenda Finklestein Jim Coaklaw R. L. Malone Marion Fugate Ben Hatcher Marion George Marcia Cliburn Kirk Duncan Marilyn Fite Mary Nell Griffin Cliff McNeely Pampa Harvester McNeely

Paralyzing Polio Cases Rise in Texas in Early 1958

The State Health Department reports 37 paralytic polio cases in Texas during the first five months of 1958, 25 affecting children four and under, with 26 non paralytic cases bringing total polio to 63, down from 203 at the same period last year.

Austin UPI State Health Department Texas

Plainview Quarter Horse Show Tops with Grand Champions

The Plainview Show highlighted top horses led by a dark bay stallion earning grand championship in his division. Owned by O G Hill of Hereford, the stallion led a large class judged by Roland Moore of Tulia, with 175 entries overall.

Plainview O. G. Hill Hereford Mr. Rand Homwell Brothers Dimmitt Panzanita Hill Curley Daugherty Olton Elon Cody Glen Casey Amarillo Bob Hooper American Quarter Horse Association Roland Moore Tulia Pete Martin AQHA Janet Fulton Lubbock Poco Stempsede EF. Kendall Showdown O. G. Bill Poon Vinict Hil J. K. Fulton Brenda Lee Poon Mayflower Fulton Poco Dona Jimmy Randall Panzanita Daugherty Blon Cody Midnight Reper FE. G. Strole Abilene Elmer Jack Caudle Hale Center Roy Mo W. A. Reeder Abbot Hopson E. D. Hopson Range Boss W J Carver Plainview Ning Paul Elmo Jack Caudie Hill Hereford Montoya Chisum Dathart Tuffy Tassor Jeinny Burson Silverton Casey Cody M. A. Martin Lackne Devil Jane Kirk Fulton Lubbock G Hill Mir Rand Howe Senor George Gene George Amarilla Paeen Stampede G. F. Rhodes Laddy Burk Red Myrick Winslow Sandy Jane Mayo

Plains Guardsmen Headed to Texas National Guard Encampment

About 400 guardsmen from Amarillo Tulsa Canyon and Borger depart tonight aboard a Burlington train for a 14 day encampment at North Fort Hood near Waco. Col Selden Simpson leads the 142nd Infantry with Lt Col Roland Lawrence and Lt Coal W A Cheshire among officers. Over 10 000 troops from 70 Texas cities participate in basic combat training including night marches close quarters drills live fire and grenade work.

Amarillo Tulsa Canyon Borger Texas National Guard Burlington Col Selden Simpson 142Nd Infantry Regiment Texas

Governor Daniel plans summer veterans meetings across Texas

Austin reports Governor Price Daniel travels to San Antonio for the first of four veteran gatherings this summer. The schedule includes Disabled American Veterans in Dallas, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Beaumont, and the American Legion in Fort Worth.

Austin UPN Price Daniel San Antonio Dallas Beaumont American Legion Fort Worth

Fort Worth Forms Panel on Vagrant Control

The Fort Worth city council named a committee to study methods for removing vagrants from streets. The panel will examine proposals including a work farm or extended city jail stays for intoxicated individuals.

Fort Worth UPI

Top O' Texas Quarterhorse Show Opens in Pampa

The first annual Top O' Texas Quarterhorse Show will be held in Recreation Park with matched roping, cutting horse contest and open jackpot roping. Sponsored by the Pampa Roping Club, events start 1 p.m. Saturday with halter and reining, then 2 p.m. Sunday for roping between Lee Cockrell and Eldon Dudley plus cutting and jackpot roping. Entry fee for the jackpot is $25. each contestant will rope and tie two calves.

Pampa Recreation Park Pampa Roping Club Lee Cockrell Panhandle Eldon Dudley Perryton

AG Refuses Attorney Bid For Game Commission Hearing

Santa Fe reports the state attorney general declined to approve hiring Santa Fe attorney Harry L. Bigbee to represent the game commission at the June 16 public hearing on ousted director Homer Pickens. Fred Standley cited duty to represent the state and agencies in actions. Spurrier said the office was unsympathetic, but the AG said the request does not meet statutory tests.

Santa FE Game Commission Homer Pickens Commission Richard R. Spurrier Aty Fred Standley Asst Atty Alfred P. Whittaker Standley Chicago Spurrier Attorney General Harry L. Bigbee Attorney General's Office

Last performance of The Tender Trap staged at Branding Iron

Palo Duro Players present The Tender Trap by Max Shulman and Robert Paul Smith for WT's department of speech in Canyon at Branding Iron Theater on West State College campus. Final show at 8 15 p m with tickets 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for children.

Palo Duro Players Branding Iron West State College Canyon Max Shulman Robert Paul Smith Department of Speech William A Margaret Echols Moore

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