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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1959

Page

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Diplomatic Musing On Romulo and Gen Lee in Manila Relations

Ambassador Carlos P Romulo urged closer ties as NBC reported Garcia administration anti American pressure in Manila. He praised Gen Jerry Lee as a longtime friend and noted Lee's upcoming retirement as potential for another tour in the Philippines.

Carlos P. Romulo Philippines Knife & Fork Club Morgan Beatty NBC Garcia Manila Pacific Gen. Aguinaldo Jerry Lee State Department

Rat decision stirs reaction across Golden Spread

Readers flood the newspaper with protests after the Supreme Court dead rat decision granting health inspectors access without warrants. Congressman Walter Rogers voices concern over rising apathy while Amarillo High juniors plan to mobilize peers to write to Washington and urge action.

Supreme Court Washington Walter Rogers

Fort Elliott Anniversary Notes Panhandle History

This item marks the fifth anniversary of Fort Elliott near Mobeetie, the Texas Panhandle’s sole military outpost. It notes its 15 years as headquarters for troops driving out the Indians, per James M. Oswald’s master’s thesis at West Texas State College, published by the Panhandle Plains Historical Society.

Fort Elliott Mobeetie Texas Panhandle James M. Oswald Salt Lake City West Texas State Colege

Asia Holds Key to World Says Romulo

Gen. Carlos P. Romulo urged the U S to regain Asian friendships to counter Soviet influence in a talk to 315 at the Amarillo Country Club. The Manila born diplomat warned Asia under communism would threaten democracy and American security. He cited 15 countries under communism and stressed unseen factors in the global struggle.

Asia Romulo Carlos P. Romulo U. S United Nations General Assembly Knife and Fork Club Amarillo Country Club Gen

Group Clears Education Aid in Santa Fe

The article reports a resolution clearing education aid in Santa Fe New Mexico as the governor meets a deadline on note payment for a Texas widow. Special correspondent Will Harrison covers the development on page 29.

New Mexico Texas Will Harrison The Daily News Astro-Guide John Crosby Pace Comics Martha Mason Serene Plains Party Line Roger W. Babson Santa Fe New York Sylvio Porter

Demos Push Bill Past First Hurdle

In Washington the House Education Committee approved a $4.4 billion aid to education bill despite Democratic resistance. Eighteen Democrats supported a four year program funding school construction and teacher salaries with grants of 25 dollars per child aged 5 to 17. Opponents included eight Republicans and two Democrats. The measure faces Rules Committee hurdles and a possible floor fight over school segregation with Rep. Adam Clayton Powell planning a floor amendment. The Eisenhower administration favors a $2 billion 25 year bonds plan.

Washington House Education Committee Graham Barden Phil Landrum D-Ga GOP Arthur Flemming Rules Committee Bailey

Bike racks for Borger schools emerge from metal class

A Borger illustrated report notes bike racks built by students in metal classes at local schools. The project highlights student craftsmanship and community facilities as part of the school program.

Borger

Berlin Airlift Chronicle Returns to Page 12

An illustrated report on Berlin during the crisis appears today on page 12, detailing the airlift that ended ten years ago. It recalls the relief mission and its impact on the city and its residents.

Berlin

Dust Storm Blasts Chicago Downtown View Page 13

A scene of downtown Chicago shows dust blocking visibility as winds sweep the city. The blurring effect emphasizes a dusty view of major landmarks, with the weather feature guiding readers to page 13 for more images.

Chicago

British views of America seen by visiting Americans

J. Humphrey of Amarillo and his wife studied British opinions of Americans during their Isles visit. They traveled without hotels, being hosted in private homes while comparing American and British media portrayals.

America Do. J. Humphrey Amarillo Humphrey British Isles Atlantic Middle East Egypt Suez Canal

Open House Planned at Amarillo AFB for Armed Forces Day

Amarillo Air Force Base will host Armed Forces Day observances starting at 10 a.m. Saturday with an open house and related activities following the morning program.

Amarillo Air Force Base

Open house at Amarillo base features flights and enlistment

Navy Marine Corps Army and National Guard units hold open house at their Amarillo armories with events including jet flights at 12:35 and 1:20 PM, a 2:40 PM firefighting display, and 3:00 PM enlistment ceremonies led by Brig. Gen. William Lee.

Navy Marine Corps Army National Guard Laurence B. Kelley Armed Services Amarillo Air Force 3320Th USAF William Lee

Baseball scores from Texas and national leagues

Texas League results include Poza Rica 2 Amarillo 7 and Mexico City 2 Corpus Christi 1. Nuevo Laredo 4 Austin 2. Victoria 3 Monterrey 2. Mexico City 11 San Antonio 2. Tulsa 11 Veracruz 4. National League games: San Francisco 8 Philadelphia 0. Cincinnati 2 Chicago 0. Milwaukee 8 St. Louis 7. Pittsburgh 7 Los Angeles 6. American League: Chicago 14 Boston 6. Detroit 4 Washington 2. Kansas City 2 Baltimore. Only games scheduled.

Poza Rica Amarillo Mexico City Corpus Christi Nuevo Laredo Austin Victoria Monterrey San Antonio Tulsa Veracruz San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Los Angeles Boston Detroit Washington Kansas City Baltimore

Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Panhandle Regions

Mostly cloudy with scattered afternoon and night thundershowers tonight. Low around 52, high near 78. Partly cloudy and cooler Saturday. Panhandle and South Plains: mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers through tonight. Partly cloudy and turning cooler.

Amarillo Panhandle Outh Plains New Mexico

Herter Urges Reds To Okay West's Plan

U S Secretary of State Christian A Herter urged the Soviet Union to accept the Western package for Berlin unification and European security as the basis for a European settlement Gromyko listened without comment during the Big Four conference session Radio Moscow denounced the plan as complicating the ministers work Potapov called the proposal aimed at complicating negotiations

Geneva U. S Christian A. Herter Berlin West Germany Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko Herter Gromyko Radio Moscow Anatoly Potapov Potapov

Fort Worth Plant Blast Destroys Fast Bomber

A Fort Worth plant blast destroys a bomber unit in a sudden attack. Weather records note Amarillo’s 118 days of sun in 1959 with 13 to 15 mph winds and visibility shifts. Data snippets from Houston and Dallas show scattered readings and conditions on the same day.

Amarillo Houston Ieee

Housing Bill Goes to Floor

The House Rules Committee released a 2.1 billion housing bill with debate set to begin next Tuesday. A split over funding for low rent public housing sparked hours of wrangling, but leaders indicated the House may proceed with the Banking Committee draft that includes public housing.

Washington House Rules Committee House Howard W. Smith D-Va William Colmer D-Miss Colmer Banking Committee Eisenhower

Committee OKs AAFB Housing Project Details

Last year 500 family housing units were authorized at the air base under the Capehart Act. Construction began last fall after a June 1958 contract let to Stringfellow Amarillo Associates of Tulsa. The project funds and FHA guarantees finance 300 officers and families and 200 airmen and families with most units three or four bedrooms.

Air Base Stringfellow, Amarillo Associates Tulsa Okla FHA

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