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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1959
Page
1
A newspaper series by Louise Evans argues the Supreme Court ruling allowing warrantless home searches threatens civil liberties. It traces the concept from Magna Carta to 1777 and urges readers to protest and demand due process protections.
Amarillo led advance ticket reservations for eight attractions at the Coliseum Auditorium with 434 bookings, totaling 3787 advance sales from out of town. Plainview and Berger contributed notable figures as the report by manager David T. Blackburn notes over $10,000 in advance revenue and significant visitor spending in Lubbock.
The Newberrys of Goodnight Texas respond to Wayne Elliott’s complaint about flags not being lowered at night. They apologize for past forgetfulness and express gratitude for the reminder, noting a recent trip to Amarillo and a joyful reunion with overseas relatives. They pledge to do better.
Hugo Loewenstern spoke at the Downtown Kiwanis Club on taxes and says eliminating lobbying in a single Austin session could yield a reasonable tax program. He argues the issue is cutting government jobs and services, not raising new taxes, while Sim Kelly quips about immortality in government bureaus.
The Big Four Western foreign ministers opposed seating East Germany as a full negotiator in Geneva, insisting East German representatives attend separately. After tense talks led by Selwyn Lloyd, a compromise allowed West and East German delegates at separate tables with floor speaking rules. The session opened with a brief formal start and adjourned for further informal discussions.
Khrushchev told a Kiev rally that a summit of the Big Four leaders will occur even if Geneva yields little progress. Tass distributed the remarks and Moscow radio aired them, noting Macmillan and Eisenhower favor a heads of government meeting despite wartime issues. He also referenced De Gaulle as part of the conversation.
Weather note records 1959 Amarillo sun days count and varying conditions. Data lists readings for 3 pm on Monday including wind, visibility, sky condition and temperature across multiple locations.
Joe Roach resigned as chief of the New Mexico State Police. Captain Penn Winston of Springer was named his successor. Captain Joe Black of Santa Fe was named assistant chief, a reactivated position. Black previously headed supply problems at headquarters. The Police Board accepted Roach's resignation and planned to move forward with leadership changes, amid Gov Burroughs earlier remarks about removing politics from the force.
Mrs Myrtle Welch at 506 Studebaker reports strong results from a three day want ad offering machine building decorative sewing drapes and curtains. She says the ad brought enough work to keep her busy for days and notes that want ads really work.
Dear Editor letter notes Texas lawmakers consider a law on nudist camps amid committee clashes and strong lobby opposition from various semi nudist groups. D. E. Scott, Wellington.
The Amarillo Gold Sox face Mexican immigration delays as officials push to clear players for Pan American Association games in Mexico City. A diplomatic effort involving Sen. Lyndon Johnson and secretary Walter Jenkins helped arrange the triple legal clearance after lengthy red tape.
Texas League Austin tied Corpus Christi 4 to 4 and 2 to 3 in a scheduled pair. National League Milwaukee beat Chicago 8 to 1 and San Francisco defeated Pittsburgh 14 to 4 in a late night. American League Baltimore won 7 to 3 over Washington in a scheduled contest.
About 150 convicts seized two guards at Fort Pillow State Prison Farm demanding a conference with Gov. Buford Ellington. Windows and furniture were broken, bunks piled, and hostages threatened. Ellington sent top officials to investigate and report back.
Ten head of cattle and six pigs boosted the Amarillo Beef for Boys Ranch Day as the plan to raise 100 beeves annually for Boys Ranch continued. Donors form a Beef Club to save the ranch 20 000 to 50 000 dollars yearly through donations from individuals and organizations.
Three members of the House Space Committee say True Magazine writer Lloyd Mallan fell to a Soviet snow job when he called Lunik a hoax. Mallan claimed Russia faked sun orbit claims after trips to Russia and interviews with scientists. US space scientists and military officials dispute his conclusions citing available evidence supporting Soviet accounts.
Fair to partly cloudy and mild in Amarillo and vicinity through Wednesday. Low around 52 degrees, high near 60, with light winds and no precipitation expected.
The listing shows a colorcast segment Haggis Baggis at 1 30 p m followed by Truth or Consequences at 2 p m and Jimmie Rodgers Show at 7 30 p m with afternoon and evening broadcasts across KGNC TV.
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