11 Mar 1959
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1959
Page
1
The Daily News will publish Ruth Dunbar’s 12 article series from The Chicago Sun-Times on Soviet schooling. Dunbar accompanied 70 American educators touring Russia and observed classrooms, teachers, and students to present an accessible, non technical view for readers.
U S Weather Bureau reports clearing and colder conditions in Amarillo with strong northerly winds diminishing tonight and a low of 27 and high of 45. Thursday expected to be fair with rising temperatures across the Panhandle and South Plains with similar trends in New Mexico.
About 15 safety minded women protested Amarillo Commissioner Carl Dupriest at a City Commission meeting urging removal of Judge Connally Lockhart. They pressed for strict unbiased traffic enforcement and questioned the commissioner’s handling of a contempt finding. The panel deferred action until the full board is present next week.
A brief violent storm hit the Dallas Fort Worth region Tuesday night causing over one million dollars in damage. Five injuries reported in Fort Worth none serious as hail and high winds spurred possible tornado activity and weather alerts continued overnight across north central and northeast Texas.
This That notes a new Indian cowboy-cavalry serial in The Saturday Evening Post titled Comanche Captives by Will Cook set around Guthrie McCabe and Fort Elliott in Oldham County Texas. The piece hints at limited information on the author.
KGNC TV schedules with Colorcast Truth or Consequences at 1 p.m. Price Is Right at 7:30 p.m. Milton Berle Show at 8 p.m. Local programming guide for the evening.
A bid of 312,469 by Neill Singleton Construction Co. of Amarillo for the east stands at West Texas State College stadium would raise capacity to 20 000 with some items omitted. College officials seek extra pledges and a borrowing plan to cover the remaining costs ahead of a March 24 regents meeting.
A commuter bus plowed into a crowd at a downtown corner during evening rush hour, killing two and injuring 16. One victim was Sam Hood, veteran Pittsburgh Press writer. the other victim remained unidentified. Homicide Detective Bernard is handling the case.
Milligan reported Brentwood Motor Coach Co bus brakes failed near Smithfield Street and Forbes Avenue. The bus mounted the curb, struck a fire alarm pole, toppled a newsstand, and collided with Kaufmann's plate glass window. Several people were injured. driver Jay Lane sustained minor injuries and was questioned.
Paris AP explains the West supports a Geneva meeting with the Soviet Union in May to discuss Germany. Britain and France confirm unity on a reply, with Poland and Czechoslovakia allowed entry on German issues and broader agenda than Berlin. Macmillan plans Bonn talks with Adenauer.
The X15 space rocket made its first captive flight under a B52 at Edwards AFB California with pilot Scott Crossfield aboard. A radio power fault cut the test to 70 minutes, but objectives were met. Captain Bock praised the B52 X15 pairing while Crossfield called the flight largely successful. A second captive flight and glide test are planned soon.
The Senate approved 90 to 0 a bill to fund the administration’s space program for the current fiscal year. About half of the 48.354 million dollars goes to Project Mercury as lawmakers warn of security risks from lagging space capability. The measure now heads to the House for swift action, with separate legislation to provide actual money later.
President Eisenhower ordered mandatory federal controls on crude oil and other foreign petroleum products to conserve resources for national defense. The plan targets crude and unfinished products immediately with finished products including gasoline, jet fuel, asphalt, naphtha, and fuel oils taking effect April 1.
In Chessington England a prowler entered a pasture Monday night and stole the tails and manes of three circus ponies leaving observers puzzled by the unusual theft.
The Amarillo City Commission approved a plat for the Lawrence Park Addition in Southwest Amarillo. It kept building line limits as set by city engineers to prevent flood risk, requiring construction one foot above the reservoir area and grading of 2 to 1 percent from current developments toward the water storage area.
Dear Editor, a reader notes a surge of civil rights bills in Washington and predicts some may pass. He argues current local store discrimination against customers who pay their bills will be addressed, urging action against unfair practices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.