Mystery of Dead Coyotes Across the Panhandle
Fireman Gera Bill Simmons reported a long row of dead coyotes along a pasture fence north of Channing. Mary Kate Tripp traced the coyotes to J E Clanton a Hartley County trapper who exterminated 365 coyotes January through March using cyanide traps. The piece notes widespread coyote control and other wildlife sightings across the Panhandle.
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Bill Simmons
Denver
Channing
J. E. Clanton
Hartley County
Panhandle
North Plains
Clanton
Cecil Humphrey’s rose tags may kill branches study urges checks
In a local garden note Cecil Humphrey reports 150 rose bushes at 3112 Travis and claims tag metal on stems killed every observed branch. He checked 40 dead branches and found tags on the damaged ones. Plus, a May 4 briefing notes the Michaud Flats irrigation project approval by the House Interior Affairs Committee.
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Cecil Humphrey
Men’s Garden Club
Travis
Washington
Michaud Flats
Idaho
Reclamation Bureau
House Interior Affairs Committee
Route of Amarillo Canyon Expressway: A Traffic Study Driven Choice
The Texas State Highway Department selected the Route of the Canyon Highway along Fillmore Street and 36th Avenue as the most suitable expressway path for Amarillo. City commission Randall County approval and traffic studies support routing toward the southwest. The route serves central, south, and southwest residents, prioritizing those south of 36th and avoiding minimal-savings corridors near downtown. The engineers’ plan reflects broad consensus among local authorities and state experts. Continued discussion is noted as the piece moves to Page 2.
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Amarillo-Canyon
Amarillo
Fillmore Street
36Th Avenue
Texas’ Highway Department
Commissioners Court
Randall County
36Th
Western Avenue
Potter County
Texas State Highway Department
Highway Department
Texas’ Highway System
Texas Highway Engineers
North East
West Eighth
Dodson
State Highway Department
North East Eighth
North West Eighth
Route Advantages for Amarillo Corridor
Advantages cited favoring the highway route include serving the most people and fitting Amarillo’s growth trend while remaining the least expensive option. Traffic engineers selected it, and it already aligns with established highway plans.
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Amarillo
Expressway clash at town hall meeting.
In a heated American Legion session 36 attendees bombarded Lewis Dodson and C O Towne with probing questions on the expressway project. Dodson explained route costs and rights of way while denying a North East Eighth option.
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American Legion
Lewis Dodson
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Dodson
C. O. Towne
Citizens League
Towne
Grain dealers feud over future government action in Amarillo forum
Panhandle Grain and Feed Dealers Association held an open forum in Amarillo at the Herring Hotel after Washington officials challenged their views. R C C Woodworth of Cargill spoke on a new uniform storage agreement, praising it while criticizing Commodity Credit Corporation marketing procedures as altering the trade.
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Panhandle Grain and Feed Dealers Association
Washington
Amarillo
Herring Hotel
R. C C
Bob" Woodworth
Minneapolis
Minn
Woodworth
Cargill, Inc
Commodity Credit Corporations
Million Bushel Wheat Crop Forecast From Texas
Frank White of Dallas estimates Texas wheat harvest at 25 to 30 million bushels, higher than the USDA figure, with irrigated yields around 20 bushels per acre. He cites drought areas, promising pockets in Amarillo region, and varied regional forecasts from OCHILTREE to WOODWARD counties.
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Texas
Frank White
Dallas
Burrus Mills
Panhandle Grain and Feed Dealers Association
Herring Hotel
White
Oklahoma
Amarillo
Wildorado
Canyon
Canadian River
Panhandle
High Plains
Wichita Falls
Seymour
Ochiltree
Potter
Randall
Oldham
New Mexico
Carson
Gray Counties
Guymon
Texhoma
Okla
Dulles Returns With Geneva Report on Indochina Crisis
Secretary of State Dulles arrives from Europe and reports to President Eisenhower and Congress on stalled efforts to forge united action against communism in Southeast Asia. He summarizes Geneva talks and 15 days of diplomacy aimed at saving Indochina. Senator Flanders notes White House discussions continue.
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Geneva
Indochina
Washington
State Dulles
Europe
Eisenhower
United Action
Southeast Asia
Sen. Flanders
White House
City News Roundup Dawn to Dawn
HELP WANTED A MOM. USO seeks more adopted mothers for Mother’s Day observance for Amarillo Air Force Base airmen. MARINE CORPS Recruiting Station earns banner for top enlistment rate in Oklahoma City district. WEATHER: after weekend chill, 79 yesterday, mid 80s forecast. NEW NAME Grady Fox joins planning and zoning commission replacing Ben Stone Jr. NO FUDGING’S: intercity marble contests start today in four city parks. UNCORKING BOTTLE NECKS: city commission orders study on widening residential streets from 33 to 37 feet.
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The
USO
Amarillo Air Force Base
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Grady Fox
Amarillo
Ben Stone, Jr
Amarillo Forecast Partly Cloudy With Warm Temperatures
Partly cloudy conditions expected Wednesday and Thursday in Amarillo and vicinity with higher than normal temperatures. Highs around 84 degrees. West Texas statewide forecast calls for generally fair weather and warmer conditions on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Army, Demos Block Plan To Rush Hearings
The McCarthy hearings row centers on a Hoover letter about a dangerous Ft Monmouth security situation. McCarthy pressed Army Secretary Stevens as Welch warned the letter was improper and possibly illegal.
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Army
Demos
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Ft. Monmouth
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Sen. Dirksen
Lee McCarthy
FBI
Hoover
Joseph N. Welch
Eth. McCarthy
Stevens
Atom
Julius Rosenberg
Aaron Coleman
Airman's Wife Severely Injured In City Pedestrian Crash
Emma Watts age 16 was struck by a northbound car driven by Leo A. Stone at Fillmore and 21st street last night. She was thrown about 18 feet and landed 18 feet from the impact, suffering a broken left leg and listed in good condition at Northwest Texas hospital.
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21St
Fillmore
Emma Watts
Buchanan
Watts
Eight visiting generals to attend Amarillo Armed Forces Day
Eight visiting generals are slated for Amarillo on May 15 to take part in Armed Forces Day activities. Gen Nathan F Twining and other senior officers will speak from a reviewing stand at Seventh and Polk after a 10:30 parade. Open house at Amarillo AFB follows with multiple fly over times.
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Armed Forces
Amarillo
Walter Agee
Amarillo Air Force Base
Walter Rogers
Harold J. Whiteman
Clovis Afb
Robert H. Edger
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Russell E. Gray
Rex Baxter
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Washington, DC
General Twining
Baxter
Fillmore
Santa Fe
East Fourth
Polk
14Th Street
Seventh
Amarillo Tent
Herring Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
General Eubank
Air Force
Amarillo Bogie Corps
AAFB
West Texas State College
Bargain Night at ALT Cast The Drunkard at Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo article notes bargain two night admission for The Drunkard at Municipal Auditorium to aid the Amarillo Little Theater building fund. The temperance play, seen as hammy yet entertaining, aims to fund a 19th century theatrics critique, with ALT cast delivering period performance.
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Louise Evans
Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo
Weather Fragments Show Mixed Conditions in Texas Panhandle
Fragmentary report notes Amarillo records 16 sunlit days in 124 rolling periods with 29 percent humidity and partly cloudy skies. Dallas and Oklahoma City show clear and partly cloudy conditions. Houston reports 29 percent visibility and 3 PM readings.
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Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Okla City
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