30 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1960
Page
1
The Daily News invites readers within the Golden Spread to guess Amarillo’s city population from the upcoming census. Prizes total 50 dollars for first, 25 for second, 10 for third. Entries must show guess, name, and address, one per person, mailed to Population Contest.
Judge Gene Jordan just returned from Navy Reserve training in New Orleans with a printed indoctrination sheet. It contrasts Washingtons Farewell Address with a clock graph showing steps from liberty to dependency and bondage, urging Americans to stop the clock before they drift into apathy and complacency.
The Ochiltree County Herald notes a births column titled New Taxpayers. Readers C B Grant Amarillo and M Gooden Amarillo push topics for the Democratic platform and a permanent pavement plan. The piece reflects on taxes, happiness, and budget living during income tax time.
A Potter County grand jury recommends impaneling a special grand jury by the 108th District Court and naming a special prosecutor to handle matters before it. The move follows a three day crime probe implicating Randall County officials with organized crime and prompting resignations and suspensions.
Ex convicts Richard Hickock and Perry Smith were found guilty of first degree murder for the November 15 1959 Clutter family slayings in Garden City Kansas. The jury sentenced them to death by hanging after less than two hours of deliberation. The robbery yielded a radio binoculars and under $50.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to broaden federal crime coverage by making obstructing all federal court orders a crime. It also struck out a provision that would make fleeing across state lines to avoid bombing threat prosecutions a federal offense. If approved, the bill would return to the House for more action as Southern lawmakers push back.
Ike and Macmillan propose a short term underground test ban if the Soviet Union accepts a heat proof inspection treaty for bigger blasts. They say a signed accord could come within 90 days if Moscow shows sincerity, with no US underground tests planned while Russia responds.
A reader from Wellington critiques Eisenhower on relaxing immigration bars and argues population pressure, job competition, and home-talent incentives could shape policy. The writer suggests proration and family allotments to limit domestic production and notes concerns about expanding foreign immigration.
Joseph Corbett Jr., an escapee from Chino prison, was added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted list amid reports linking him to the Adolph Coors II kidnapping. He left Denver Feb 10, after Coors vanished Feb 9, and authorities consider him armed and dangerous.
Borger voters approve a 1.35 million dollar bond issue to finance the city water system. Unofficial returns show 1241 for and 641 against as Phillips Petroleum plans to discontinue supplying water. The plan funds water rights, a 21 inch pipeline, a million gallon tank, and other improvements with no city tax increase.
Nebraska National Guard ordered evacuation of residents and livestock from Platte River lowlands as floods threaten North Bend and Valley. Guardsmen moved by foot, truck, boat, and helicopter to empty towns if possible. Emergency facilities were set up in Fremont for evacuees, with some residents refusing to move without martial law.
Eight men previewed a seven course feast honoring Escoffier to be served April 11 for a group of chefs and gourmets. The trial dinner featured pate de foie, consomme, artichokes, duckling in aspic, and desserts as they critiqued the menu.
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