Governor Scores In Tax Battle Aims for $161 Million Rise
Governor Daniel presents a revised tax package to a special legislative session seeking over 161 million dollars in new revenue over two years. The plan adds taxes on gas, franchising for interstate corps, telephone gross receipts, and higher rates on tobacco liquor motor vehicle sales, with comparisons to neighboring states to argue Texas remains attractive. The House backs the program while the Senate fate is uncertain amid heavy lobbying.
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Louisiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Flames Devastate Sanford Oil Plant In Lightning Blaze
A fire at the Sanford oil plant sparked by a lightning strike roared into the air capped to more than 100 feet. Two workers, L. J. Hinders and C. R. Brazeal, alerted crews and helped raise the alarm. Fifteen men fought the blaze with two hoses, focusing on the distillation area where a cooling tower suffered heavy damage. No injuries were reported as flames were controlled by about 9 p.m.
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L. J. Hinders
C. R. Brazeal
Sanford
Chandonett Recalled as Last Witness
By John Masterman Chandonett is recalled as the last witness in a developing case with observers awaiting his testimony and potential impact on the proceedings.
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Chandonett
John Masterman
Trial witness details bribe case involving Judge Stevens
In Wichita Falls on May 21 Armand Chandonett testified again in the Stevens bribery trial as jurors near deliberation. Witnesses included Jo Ann Shultz who fainted earlier and Randall County Judge Stevens, accused of conspiring to bribe a juror in the Nick Bargas murder case.
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Amarillo
Roy Joe Stevens
Combs
Potter County
Stevens
Graham Purcell
Jaily News
Wichita Falls
Armand James Chandonett
Lola Margaret Stevens
Jo Ann Shultz
Thomas H Thompson
Hubert
Edwin Dale West
Chandonett
West
Paramount
Randall County
Rain and hail devastate row crops in Panhandle region
Heavy rain and large hail battered scattered areas from Chan ning to Clarendon with the Mule shoe Dimmitt Friona belt hardest hit. Golf ball size hail struck Muleshoe farms while rainfall totals reached up to 2.70 inches northeast of town. State Road 214 near Hub and Firo Draw flooded forcing closures and threatening a local reservoir.
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Panhandle
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Clarendon
Amarillo
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Firo Draw
H. A. Weaver
Texas Highway Department
Clay’s Corner
Bridge Club Benefits Hinds Aid For Indians
The Delta Delt Bridge Club of Dumas hosts a June 5 benefit bridge to support Mrs. Clem Hinds of Borger who collects clothing for Indians in New Mexico and Arizona and aids the Chiule Indian hospital run by the Warren Campbells. Judge Marvin Jones of the U S Court of Claims will speak at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch tribute and barbecue program this week.
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Borger
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Ariz
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Dumas
Bill Kraft
Gay Grider
Marvin Jones
U.S. Court of Claims
Washington
Cal Farley
Boys Ranch
NASA Plans Lunar and Space Rocket Shots Under 20-Year Timeline
NASA testified before a Senate subcommittee detailing a tentative schedule of 47 rocket shots through 1961 including 11 toward the moon and space. Administrator T Keith Glennan urged careful testing and cost justification while noting the 1959-61 plan is provisional and to be discussed in a closed meeting.
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United States
Space Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Senate Space Subcommittee
T. Keith Glennan
NASA
Glennan
House approves 2.1 billion housing bill in veto fight
The House passed a 2.1 billion dollar housing bill by 261 to 160, defeating GOP attempts to trim costs and remove public housing. The vote signals Democrats’ strong stand against Eisenhower while ongoing talks aim to align with a Senate 2.69 billion measure and possible veto override.
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House
Eisenhower
Congress
Clarence E. Kilburn
A.S. Herlong
D-Fla
Senate
Federal Housing Administration
Herter Defends West in Berlin Conference Clash
In a sharp two minute address at Geneva Herter rebuked Soviet claims that the West seeks aggression and warned Such accusations raise tensions at the Big Four foreign ministers talks. He defended Western precautionary steps and pressed for clarity in Germany negotiations.
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U.S
Christian A. Herter
Soviet Union
Andrei Gromyko
Herter
Germany
North Atlantic Alliance
Gromyko
Lothar Bolz
Secrets Report on New Mexico Asphalt Industry
Attorney General earmarked a confidential report on the asphalt industry in New Mexico. Santa Fe special correspondent Will Harrison of the Daily News discusses liberal quotes from the report, published on page 3.
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Will Harrison
Santa Fe
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Full Day Planned to Salute Boys Ranch Saturday
A full day at Boys Ranch kicks off at 9 am with Roy Rogers welcoming visitors, aided by a 65 piece West Texas State College band and Honest Jess. Admission for tickets includes a barbecue dinner served by the Chuck Wagon Gang of Odessa, with proceeds going to Boys Ranch. The event features Judge Marvin Jones as guest speaker, reviews of Julian Bivins's role, and a motorcade to Amarillo for a parade ending at Ellwood Park with the Shirttail Day contest and a closing talk by Cal Farley.
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Amarillo
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Clayton Heare
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Youth Job Agency to Open Here in Amarillo
The YES offices at Jack Walders Insurance Agency 916-A Tyler will offer summer employment for hundreds of students ages 13 to 19. Walders, director, invites individuals or businesses in Amarillo to call DR4 7580 for placements. The Sertoma Club initiative, free to teens and employers since 1953, lists common summer roles and aims to curb delinquency while boosting family income. Teens should update application data and visit the office to apply. hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and 8:30 am to 12 noon Saturday.
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Jack Walders Insurance Agency
Tyler
Walders
Amarillo
Sertoma Club
Evening TV Schedule Highlights Today's Lineup
KGNC TV presents Colorcast Haggis Baggis at 1 30 p m Truth or Consequences at 3 p m Northwest Passage at 6 30 p m and Ellery Queen at 7 p m with a varied tonight lineup.
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Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau
The United States Weather Bureau issues a forecast covering regional conditions and expected temperatures. Forecast details include expected precipitation chances and wind patterns for the coming days, aiding local travel and planning.
Wooden Nickels Find Takers in Newburgh 250th Celebration
Newburgh New York faces a rush of requests as wooden nickels issued for the city’s 250th anniversary draw collectors nationwide. City Manager Albert Abrams says nickel exchanges at par value are offered for U S coins sent in, with the novelty currency tied to the July 13 anniversary celebration.
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N.Y
City Hall
Associated Press
Albert Abrams
U.S
House Committee Clears Plan to Fund National Superhighways
The House Public Works Committee backed a bill to permit 1961 and 1962 highway work by suspending pay as you go rules, permitting use of general funds. It increases fiscal 1962 interstate apportionment to 2.42 billion and allows July 1960 allocations.
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Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Treasury
Eisenhower
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House Committee
Texas League Baseball Scores Not Reported
National League results Philadelphia 3 Chicago 6 and Pittsburgh 7 St Louis 2. American League Boston 5 Kansas City 0. No Texas League games scheduled.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Kansas City
Texas Legislature Moves To Ease State Finances
The Texas Legislature advanced measures to cut a 66 million dollar deficit by 41 million and set a framework for a 2.4 billion dollar 1960 61 budget. Gov. Price Daniel praised the early actions as House and Senate adjourn prepared for further joint bills and a forthcoming conference to merge House and Senate spending plans.
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Austin
Texas
Price Daniel
King of the Zulus Divorce Sews Up Humorous Local Tale
In a lighthearted letter, D. E. Scott of Wellington notes the King of the Zulus divorced his wife for treating him like a husband, while a local mayoral figure is teased about his wife steering him. He jokes that a man in the king business should not marry if home homage governs his customers.
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D. E. Scott Wellington
Baptist Dr Ramsey Pollard Named SBC President
Baptist Dr Ramsey Pollard was named president of the Southern Baptist Convention on Thursday in Louisville Kentucky. He attended schools in Amarillo and the convention report appears on page 35.
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Ramsey Pollard
Southern Baptist Convention
Louisville
Amarillo
Starkweather Plea Denied in Nebraska Court
U S District Judge Robert Van Pelt denied killer Charles Starkweather a writ of habeas corpus and stay of execution for murder. The last attempt occurred within 24 hours of his scheduled death by electric chair. Starkweather’s parents argued improper trial rights and representation.
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U. S. Dist
Robert van Pelt
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