18 May 1959
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1959
Page
1
Dallas AP report says Texas needs a new constitution as the dean of state capital reporters claims the current document blocks solutions. He argues reform is essential to address fiscal and political gridlock. The piece frames constitutional change as pivotal for state governance.
A bearded 24 year old, William Walker, plans a bagel shop in a basement space in Washington called the Coffee and Confusion Club. Police fear disruption from beatnik patrons, while Walker insists the venture complies with zoning and will serve coffee and baked goods only. Four shots targeted the couple as they prepared the site, and a neighborhood fortune teller was arrested in connection with the incidents.
In St Louis on May 17 two detectives stopped a drug store holdup and engaged two armed bandits. One gunman, 34 year old Herbert Lorts, was killed. Deckard, 32, fled after a long chase and a attic confrontation. Detectives Bruno and Topper were wounded. a hostage was released unharmed.
Deckard, freed from a Wetzel car chase earlier, fled toward Curt Link’s home. Officers traced the search to a taxi outside Link’s apartment where Jeannine Link identified Deckard as the suspect. Inside the building officers found an unloaded snub-nosed revolver in an attic and took Deckard into custody after a tense confrontation.
Western diplomats indicate they may pursue a separate interim Berlin settlement with the Soviet Union as Big Four ministers resume talks. The move follows divergence over East West German plans and aims to keep Berlin linked to a broader German and European security framework.
Gov. Price Daniel outlines a special session plan to erase a 65.9 million dollar deficit and raise funds for 1960 61. Revenue ideas include natural gas, a temporary corporate tax, abandoned property, and new levies on liquor and tobacco. Lawmakers face choosing revenue sources within 30 days.
Veracruz edged Amarillo 1 to 0 while Poza Rica defeated San Antonio 6 to 3 and Victoria beat Nuevo Laredo 9 to 8. Corpus Christi drew Monterrey 7 in Texas action. In the American League Baltimore prevailed 8 to 3 over Cleveland, Boston beat Detroit 10 to 1, New York won 3 to 0 over Kansas City, and Washington lost to Chicago 4 to 7. In the National League Pittsburgh 5 to 6 Chicago 4 to 7, San Francisco and Cincinnati tied, Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles, and Philadelphia at St. Louis was rained out.
In Crossroads 1958 cars feature windshields running up onto the roof, appealing to birdwatchers and sundial carriers. A road-skittish neighbor notes the higher view helps ground-flying drivers dodge sputniks and aircraft. Four headlights promise safer flow for flower business, fooling night passers into thinking two cars share the road with ample space.
In Fort Worth, King Baudouin of Belgium joined Ben Hogan for an instructional 18 holes at Shady Oaks. The pair kept no score as Hogan offered guidance and praised the king's skill. Baudouin, visiting from Dallas, noted a happy memory of his father’s earlier round with Hogan.
Secretary James P. Mitchell told 1959 college graduates to continue schooling if possible and seek the job that fits them. He noted the recession hit unskilled workers harder while professionals fared better, and said starting pay for men with bachelor’s degrees averages about 425 dollars a month as recruiters grow on campuses.
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