26 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1956
Page
1
Amarillo insurer Floyd Studer discusses archaeology showing a vanished Southwest civilization likely abandoned due to prolonged drought. He argues water scarcity has long driven human migration and could shape national policy as debates about water redistribution intensify.
Cotton Foster new recreation director at the Juvenile Detention Home campaigns for activity beyond TV and comics He advocates leather and metal tools athletic gear garden equipment and more Rallying civic clubs and backed by probation officer Ray Whitmore the plan seeks to place at least one youth on a better path through constructive programs.
A group of saucer fans in London heard a tape claimed to be from Mars describing life there. Kenneth M. Kellar, an American electronics engineer, reportedly made the recording. British experts forecast saucers could descend to 10,000 feet near California on November 7 for more broadcasts.
A 1956 weather brief notes Amarillo among 256 sunlit days of 269 with clear skies in Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City and a partly cloudy reading for Amarillo. KGNC TV Colorcast lists a theater program starting at 1 p.m.
Adlai E. Stevenson denounced Eisenhower policy as veering off track in Latin America and urged a return to firm policy. He told Bayfront audience that Republicans resist new ideas and praised Southern acceptance of the Supreme Court desegregation ruling as law. He cited Juan Peron as an example of conflicting foreign policy.
At United Nations in New York on September 25 France and Britain clash over Egypt's canal counter move. The Security Council faces a first round on the Suez case with U.S. secretive and the Soviet Union reportedly backing Egypt. Britain seeks international control plan approved in London.
Texas State Highway Department and Potter County Commissioners Court near a final agreement on the E-way route through Pleasant Valley. County seeks a 40 foot westward shift, a change that would affect over 50 property descriptions. Project engineer Byron Reese spoke to the commission, but no agreement was reached. The plan envisions a west jog then nearly straight alignment north of River Road School before returning to the current highway.
West Texas State College reports fall registration near 1,750 in Canyon and 1,450 at Amarillo Center with total 2,824 students so far. President James P. Cornette cites an estimated 17 percent increase over last year amid a long enrollment trend of about 20 percent yearly since 1953.
A quick bank robbery unfolds at First National with five squad cars chasing the scene. Police doubt alarm systems were triggered and depart after a cautious entry, leaving bystanders unsure if the bank was actually robbed.
National League results include Brooklyn 5, Philadelphia 0. Milwaukee 7, Cincinnati 1. New York 10, Pittsburgh 0. St Louis 5 to 2. Chicago 1, as Chicago 6. American League action features New York 11, Baltimore 6. Cleveland 4, Kansas City 1 in 10 innings. Detroit 5, Chicago 3. Boston 10, Washington 4.
The Texas Constitution Party loses a rehearing in the state supreme court over whether W Lee Pappy O Daniels should appear on the general election ballot. District Judge J Harris Gardner will hear Friday arguments on a temporary restraining order against Beavley to stop certifying Daniel as Democratic nominee. The party claims Daniel was unlawfully certified as a candidate while a U S Senator, arguing constitutional bans on Congress members holding office apply. Daniel's campaign contends he is eligible to run for governor while serving in Congress.
Executives of the nation’s largest advertising agencies took the stage in Houston for the district convention of the American Association of Advertising Agencies. The gathering showcased industry leaders discussing trends, agency strategies, and market challenges before delegates.
The Plains region shows growing wealth despite the drought. In 1954 Census data for 32 Texas counties north of Lubbock, income reached $179.8 million in Poster County, Hutchinson oil county ranked second, Hale farm county third with $55.6 million. The series begins with Borger coverage.
State Sen. Searcy Bracewell of Houston outlines views on federal aid for schools water projects and integration. He favors dams with strong state control opposes federal funding for education and calls for limiting federal court injunctive powers to slow integration while protecting states rights.
Two persons believed injured late last night when their auto hit an abutment and overturned on U S Highway 287 about five miles north of Amarillo. Only one injured man was found at the scene and taken to St Anthony's Hospital. Police continued search for the second person early this morning.
United States Weather Bureau reports fair conditions for Amarillo and vicinity Wednesday and Thursday with afternoon and evening cloudiness and a slight warmup. No significant change in temperatures expected. low Wednesday around 56, high near 70s. isolated thundershowers possible in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains with light 24 hour precipitation reported.
President Eisenhower pledged farmers a full share of the nation’s good times and praised progress toward that goal at Bradley University Fieldhouse. He attacked Adlai Stevenson’s price support plan as a political grab bag and mockery of farmers, delivering a forceful nationally televised indictment of Democratic policies.
Mayor Art Jordan said the new proposal mirrors a plan already rejected and noted Amarillo Pampa and Plainview left the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority over private funding concerns. He added the city will observe talks with the Interior and Bureau of Reclamation and seek reentry if a viable compromise emerges.
Mrs. Melinda Bell McCrossan, 87, longtime Capitol Hotel resident, died at 12:45 p.m. in St. Anthony's Hospital. Her funeral arrangements will be announced by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. A Sacred Heart Cathedral member, she gained recent prominence after selling land near Canyon Highway to Estate Life Insurance Co and John McCarty.
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