18 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
1
A historical column details a $50 contest for Amarillo 1960 population guesses with prizes for the closest unofficial count and ties decided by postmark. It also honors Blucher Tharp with a memorial note praising his soldierly virtues and artillery mastery.
Clyde Walter of the Daily News reports from Pampa that Warren Dalton pleaded guilty and was sentenced the same afternoon, after assuming a two or three day trial. The quick outcome contrasts with hotel miscues and a note on moral stance in Look magazine’s survey.
Washington reports Southern Democrats vow retaliation against the North after a second defeat in favor of expanding Negro voting rights. Rep. Jamie L. Whitten warns of political consequences if the administration’s referendum plan stands, as a Willis amendment to let local officials challenge federal referees’ certificates is defeated 192 to 121.
Oklahoma City report says Governor Edmondson's brother faces an unusual opposition position in his bid for Congress. Phil Dessauer, special correspondent, explains how the situation arose on page 25 of The Daily News.
Santa Fe reported on the ballot outcomes for Seven-Foot Pickett and Albuquerque Joe Mon toya with Will Harrison detailing results on page 8. Special coverage explains how each candidate fared and what the votes mean for local politics.
Partly cloudy to Saturday with slightly warmer afternoons. Lows near freezing, highs in the mid 40s to low 50s. Northwest Texas sees similar partly cloudy skies, easing chill in the afternoons. Temperatures forecast from morning 21 to afternoon 40s with days trending milder compared with yesterday and year ago. Sunrise is at 6:54 a.m. and sunset at 6:57 p.m.
Three photographs taken by socially prominent women before their deaths provide new leads in the Ottawa Illinois case. State Atty Harland Warren said the films offered fresh angles while Police Sgt William Hall noted one victim clutched hair in the hand. Hair samples were sent to the Springfield state police lab for analysis.
Amarillo will salute the memory of Col Blucher Tharp World War II commander of the Lost Battalion and dedicate the U S Army Reserve Training Center at 2801 Duniven Circle named in his honor Ceremonies begin at 2 p m The unit sailed from San Francisco for the Far East before Pearl Harbor and was captured in Java in 1942 His diaries helped locate his men s graves after the war and he later served as the unit s first advisor
The National Farm Bureau wheat program faced strong opposition from local farmers led by Bill Wedemeyer of Texas Farm Bureau. Critics argued the plan would lower farm income and fail to end government controls. supporters pressed for acreage quotas and pricing tied to corn, with a minimum wheat price around 1.27 per bushel under 120 percent of corn.
Gov Price Daniel urged Texans to preserve states rights and push a public relations plan to showcase the state’s assets. Speaking to about 275 at Dumas High School he warned federal control could follow if local schools rely on federal funds. He urged strong local government as a heritage worth defending.
Weather data from Amarillo shows sun on 65 of 77 days in 1960 with readings at 3 p.m. on Thursday noting wind and visibility. The report includes climate figures for Amarillo and compares conditions with Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City showing partly cloudy to fair skies.
A Northwest Airlines Lockheed Electra disintegrated in flight after takeoff from Midway Field en route to Miami, killing 63 aboard including 57 passengers and six crew. Police investigated a bomb threat call, while airline officials confirmed no survivors. Names of the dead were withheld pending next of kin notices.
Oscar Lee Trivett, 20, who escaped Hutchinson County jail in Stinnett, was found hiding under a vacant house near the courthouse at 3 30 p m by two liquor board agents and a deputy sheriff. He had escaped last month, was recaptured in Fritch, then broke free again after a late movie.
The Crossroads Report highlights a clash between international tennis bodies and U S amateurs over paying players at open events. Critics call professionalization unethical, while others argue for profit and broader participation amid strong opinions about amateur status.
The Northwest Airlines crash near Tel City, Indiana, is the year’s ninth major air disaster with over 300 dead in under three months. Earlier crashes include January losses near Holdcroft Virginia Jamaica and Bolivia and Ireland.
Shamrock hosts the 14th annual St. Patrick Day celebration drawing 35 000 attendees. Miss Irish Rose 1960 Gayle Peeples of Wellington crowned by Lt Governor George Nigh. runners up Lyndal Moore Amarillo and Huberta Blake Shamrock Farm Bureau queen. Parade features 40 floats 10 riding clubs 15 bands with awards to top bands and winning floats.
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