13 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
1
Wes Izzard notes Europeans vary in opinion of Americans but want principled leadership. He argues a clear, morally directed U S foreign policy is more valued than money or propaganda and urges the State Department to project steady guidance from Washington.
The Peiping broadcast alleges Hornet based aircraft flew 66 sorties over Chinese waters and were hit by Communist anti aircraft fire near Swatow. The U S Navy confirms one Hornet plane was fired upon during a routine training flight eight miles off the coast but sustained only minor damage and returned to the carrier.
Two armed men robbed Super Service Station No. 3 at 1401 N. Fillmore just before midnight Wednesday, taking about 395 in ones fives and tens. Attendant Curtis Miracle 39 of 728 N Harrison described the men entering asking for cigars and then fleeing after the distraction.
Provincetown Mass June 12 Cmdr Alan Villers who has spent most of his 54 years at sea brought Mayflower II to port today after a voyage along the wind highway and the arrival marks a historic moment for the vessel and its crew.
The article notes the replica of the Pilgrim bark Mayflower embarking on a long voyage totaling over 5 000 miles as part of a page 36 feature. It highlights historic voyage reenactment and the vessel's maritime journey across thousands of miles.
The Potter County Grand Jury questioned seven out of city tavern operators over a brewing conflict with the county commissioners about Sunday beer sales. No indictments were returned, but officials said the probe will continue next week as a fund supports the Sunday closing fight.
Delegates of the Signal Men organization will register at 8 30 a m with A B Doggette 1957 president. They will stay in session through Saturday noon to review traffic signal installations fire alarm equipment and two way radio communications in southwestern cities. A picnic at 5 30 p m Thursday a style show Friday morning at Fedway department store and a Friday afternoon museum tour at Canyon are on the agenda. Delegates will inspect facilities at Amarillo police building and view devices from national manufacturers in the Herring mezzanine. Officer elections will take place before adjournment Saturday noon.
Emergency hearing called by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to review milk pricing in the Texas Panhandle Marketing Area. Tri-StateMilk Producers urged a higher price to ensure adequate milk supply, noting potential buyer resistance and reduced consumption of class one bottled milk and lower returns to producers.
Louis Hinders of the Tri State Association testified that Panhandle milk production costs exceed North Texas, urging suspension of the North Texas tie. He proposed setting Panhandle prices at the prior month’s basic formula plus 2.45 dollars, with no impact from North Texas production or sales.
Douglas Wardrop second mate of the freighter British Monarch fell overboard 1,000 miles from Panama en route to Japan. The ship reversed course to locate him, and Wardrop, who had a history of near drownings, was picked up unharmed at 1:30 p.m. The captain and owners praised the miraculous rescue and precise navigation.
Western League results include Pueblo 9 Amarillo 5 Topeka 6 Sioux City 4 Lincoln 2 Des Moines 1 Albuquerque and Colorado Springs 4. National League scores show St Louis 4 Philadelphia 0 Brooklyn 11 Milwaukee 9 Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 3 in 10 innings and New York 4 Chicago 3. American League notes Detroit 4 Baltimore 2 Cleveland 6 Boston Kansas City 5 2 Washington 3 3 Chicago 7 New York.
Scattered rains and occasional hail swept the Panhandle and South Plains with a reported tornado cloud between Skellytown and Pampa that did not touch ground. Thundershowers fell across the tri state area as Mobeetie logged 1.20 inches moisture and many locales reported showers and traces of rain.
Federal police searched the Asporomonte Mountains for the town mayor Pietro Nucera and schoolteacher Francesca Zavattieri after a Tuesday kidnapping. About 50 carabinieri hunted the pair, believed dragged into the hills by the mayor with help from 19 accomplices.
Burton G. Odell, 61, of Amarillo, recounts an 11 day ordeal after his 16 foot fiberglass boat was wrecked on the Green River in Utah. He started May 19 at Elgin to navigate toward the junction with the Colorado River, then faced uncharted canyon country before being rescued and returning to work at a Veterans Hospital janitor job.
Odell, after river trips in Utah, tackled the Colorado down to Hite. Flooding and swift currents wrecked his boat when the fourth rapid struck, stripping motors and oars, leading to a dangerous capsize in Cataract Canyon.
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