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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1960

Page

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Budget Director Projects Peacetime Spending Rise in 1982

Washington budget chief Maurice Stans forecasts a peacetime federal spending surge to about 81 billion dollars in 1982 driven by built in program costs. He warns against rapid spending, warns it fuels higher taxes and debt, and urges restraint despite calls for growth actions. President Eisenhower also appeals to Congress to legislate beyond election-year politics, citing civil rights progress and a new elderly health care program to address catastrophic illness.

Washington Maurice H. Stans Stans The United States Chamber of Commerce Congress Eisenhower Arthur S. Flemming

Voters advised how to judge candidates in local races

Voters are urged to research candidates by talking with them and their associates, checking questionnaires, and listening to the League of Women Voters rally at Stephen F. Austin School. The piece stresses consulting campaign managers, courts polls, and keeping informed via radio, TV, and newspapers to avoid voting blind.

Amarillo Stephen F. Austin League of Women Voters

Bowling boom in Amarillo fields dozen lanes and players

In Amarillo and Canyon the bowling scene has exploded from a six lane West Polk Street alley in 1926 to over 120 lanes now. About 2,638 men bowl and around 1,000 women are ABC sanctioned team members. the Air Base lane may expand from eight to twenty. Ray Deason and Bill Farmer of ABC discuss non sanctioned bowlers and local leadership like John Laughlin, with the national tournament in Toledo recently concluded.

Polk Street Amarillo Canyon American Bowling Congress Air Base Ray Deason Bill Farmer ABC Brass Deason John Laughlin Farmer Congress Toledo

Congratulations to HJ Schlegel editor of The Big T

Our congratulations to HJ Schlegel editor of The Big T Travis Junior High. The current issue is neat and breezy and stands out among junior high papers. Wes Izzard

HJ Schlegel Big T Travis Junior High

Candidates Clash Over Campaign Spending in Texas Primary

Democratic contenders criticized campaign expense reports as Gov. Price Daniel and rivals spar over money. Cox accuses Daniel of financing a $45000 TV hookup to hide five tax plans, while Daniel cites Cox backers spending half a million. Wilson outraised rivals, Carr accuses him of excessive spending, and Looney seeks court order restricting corporate money in campaigns.

Jack Cox Price Daniel Daniel Cox Austin Temple Will Wilson Rio Grande Valley Honston Waggon Carr Fort Worth Wilson Bob Looney Houston Tooney

Ballot Stamp Ruling Says Refusal to Stamp Not Denial of Vote

An Austin election judge may withhold a ballot from a voter who refuses to stamp Democrat in the poll tax receipt or related document. Attorney General Will Wilson says this is not a violation of Article 217 of the Penal Code and the party affiliation stamp is mandatory. The ruling is in response to a query from Cecil M. Pruett.

Austin Atty Will Wilson Cecil M. Pruett Hutchinson County

Hail and Showers Hit Cottle County and South Plains

Severe storms pounded Matador and surrounding areas with hail up to golf ball size and 31 inches of rain. Traffic warned of hazardous travel while Paducah wheat fields suffered heavy damage as Civil Defense officials reported flattened crops and localized destruction.

Panhandle Matador South Plains Paducah Price Sandlin Civil Defense Cattle County E. R. Clark United Press Inter

Texas League Scores and National League Results

In Texas League action San Antonio beat Amarillo 6 to 3. Victoria won 13 to 9 over Tulsa in 10 innings. Rio Grande Valley edged Austin 4 to 3 in 10 innings. In the National League Philadelphia defeated Chicago 10 to 9. Milwaukee at San Francisco was rain delayed. Cincinnati 5 Los Angeles 3. Only games scheduled. In the American League New York 10 Detroit 3. Boston 4 Kansas City 3 in 10 innings. Chicago 5 Baltimore 3. Washington 7 Cleveland 6.

San Antonio Amarillo Victoria Tulsa Rio Grande Valley Austin Philadelphia Chicago Milwaukee San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles New York Detroit Boston Kansas City Baltimore Washington Cleveland

Plains area predicts 1960 wheat crop across Texas

Panhandle grain and feed dealers after a two day meeting forecast a 20 to 22 bushel per acre yield across the Plains. Texas expects about 79 million bushels with good conditions in most counties marred only by some freeze damage in the north including Guymon area.

Panhandle Plains Guymon Okla Texas Moseley

Weathered Amarillo Readers Log 1960 Snapshot

A 1960 Amarillo weather snippet notes sun 10 of 124 days with readings at 3 pm. Entries include wind speed and visibility for Amarillo and nearby cities like Houston and Dallas, showing cloudy conditions and varying metrics.

Amarillo Houston Dallas Oklo City

Local Trustee Backs Fed Aid to Education

Economical Dear Editor letter from D. FE. Scott of Wellington argues a school trustee favors federal aid to reduce local burdens. He jokes complaints would be sent to Congress and handled by the same janitor who fixes postal gripes, claiming cost savings.

Parity Price On Cotton Set

The Agriculture Department set 1960 government purchase prices for cotton. Choice A middling 1 inch quality will bring 32.42 cents per pound, with Choice B loans at 96.63 cents. The plan ties to acreage allotments and parity levels, with premiums and discounts affecting purchase and loan ranges. Plains growers expect about 32 cents for Choice A and about 26 cents for Choice B after quality and location adjustments.

Washington UPS Agriculture Department Fortenberry

OV Time Political Rally Set Tonight

An old fashioned political rally is planned for 7 30 p m at the Stephen F Austin school auditorium. Democratic primary candidates in Potter and Randall counties will have two minutes each to speak followed by a questions from the floor. Monte Rosenwald will preside as master of ceremonies. Mrs Eugene Fennimore leader of the Amarillo League of Women Voters says the event aims to boost voter interest in candidates and programs.

Stephen F. Austin Potter Randall Monte Rosenwald Eugene Fennimore Amarillo League of Women Voters

How Do You Stand Sir How Do You Stand Sir

United States Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona writes a thoughtful outspoken column three times weekly. The piece will appear soon on the editorial page of the Daily News as a new feature.

Barry Goldwater Arizona Politics Today Sen. Goldwater My Daily News

Weather outlook for Northwest Texas and New Mexico

The Weather Bureau reports cloudy mild conditions through Thursday with scattered afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms in Northwest Texas. Highs near 80 and lows around the upper 60s to low 70s. New Mexico remains partly cloudy with mountain showers and cooler temperatures, highs 60 to 75, northwest 70 to 85 in the south and east.

Texas New Mexico SGM Asia Oceman

Mrs Arbogast Named 1960 Mother Of The Year In New York

Emerald Lucy Barman Arbogast of Los Angeles is honored as mother of the year by the American Mothers Committee. She advocates supervised freedom with deadlines and busy work, crediting strict home environment for her six children and grandchildren. She notes no alcohol in the home, one smoker among her daughters, and 35 years raising her youngest son Grant, who is retarded.

Emerald Lucy Barman Arbogast Los Angeles New York UPI

Ballot Position Rules Questioned in New Mexico

Santa Fe correspondent Will Harrison reports for The Daily News that several ballot position rules were ignored this year in New Mexico. The piece appears on page 4.

New Mexico Will Harrison Santa Fe The Daily News

Oklahoma City Convention Shocks Governor's Forces

The Oklahoma Democratic party convention delivered a setback to Forces of Governor Ed Mondellson. Special correspondent Phil Dessauer explains the surprising shakeup and its political implications.

Edmondson Oklahoma Phil Dessauer The Daily News

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Demos All America Capitol Hill House Sam Rayburn Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Izzard Texas State Bar Oo O.so Wes Izzard Associated Press Cottle County Graimmen Jack Porter C. H. Moseley Dallas Commodity Stabilization Service Office Commodity Credit Corporation Ray Bowden Texas Grain and Feed Directors Assn Johnny D. FE. Scott Wellington W. C. Fortenbery Lubbock Plains Cotton Growers Weather Bureau Mrs. Arbogast Daily News Index Astro-Guide John Crosby Sylvia Porter Oklahoma City
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