31 Aug 1958
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Newspaper
Amarillo Sunday News Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1958
Page
1
Western diplomats in Moscow view Khrushchev’s acceptance of talks as a step toward solving the nuclear problem. He agreed to begin discussions October 31 at Geneva, warning Russia may resume tests if negotiations stall, while Western delays may affect commitment.
The Daily News launches a series examining whether moving to a new Air Force Academy site is a costly mistake or a prudent defense investment. Estimates range from 190 to 300 million dollars, up from an original 125 million, with reporting by John Masterman and Harry Gilstrap in Colorado Springs and Washington.
A private Cub Tri Pacer carrying a picnic group crashed after takeoff from a farm in Allegheny County killing host Robert J. Kumpf 35 and three passengers Richard Fuchs 32 his wife Jane 26 and Robert S Garver 23 all from the Pittsburgh district. The craft burned after hitting a tree grove on the 103 acre farm.
The Air Force ships jet fighter squadron and cargo planes to the Far East to deter a possible invasion of the Formosa islands. Officials fear Beijing may strike during a Labor Day weekend to save face, while Washington leaders are away. Navy also boosts carriers and ships in Formosan waters.
In Formosa area, U.S. and Nationalist strategists weighed Quemoy defense as Communist shelling intensifies. Red forces claim plans to seize Quemoy. U.S. Congress stance limits commitment while Eisenhower may authorize action if needed.
An investigation into NBC quiz show 21 focuses on friends of former contestant Herbert Stempel who say he told them questions and answers in advance. NBC and the show deny rigging. Dist. Atty. Hogan questions two unnamed friends and another alum says Stempel hinted the program was not straight.
Weather forecast from the U S Weather Bureau for Amarillo and vicinity and the Panhandle and South Plains shows clear to partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures through Monday, and cooler conditions Sunday with highs around 75 to 95 across regions. Local cloudiness expected for Merico with generally fair conditions through Sunday night. Sunrise at 6 19 a m and sunset at 7 15 p m. Precipitation none.
Western League results include Pueblo six to eight, Amarillo three to five, Albuquerque eleven to six, Colorado Springs six, Sioux City thirteen, Topeka six, Des Moines seven, Lincoln two. National League games show Milwaukee nine to one over Pittsburgh, Cincinnati one to twelve with Philadelphia three to three chalk, Chicago three to three after nineteen innings, San Francisco three to three with Los Angeles two to one. American League scores note Washington three New York one, Baltimore seven Boston two, Detroit six Chicago three, Cleveland one Kansas City fourteen innings.
KGNC TV schedules Steve Allen hosting The Chevy Show at 7 p.m. The program card notes colorcast presentation and prime time airing.
The Amarillo Globe News Classified Department will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. on Labor Day. No too late to classify ads will be accepted. Regular deadlines are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Late classifieds are usually taken from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Associated Press reports Labor Day travelers spread across vacation spots as the three day weekend saw 95 deaths in the first 24 hours. Ohio fatalities include two Massachusetts brothers drowned while attempting to save a friend at Higginsport. The 78 hour survey runs from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight with total toll reaching 445 for the weekend.
Britain and the United States disclose the A bomb research programs for peaceful power use. Leaders Strauss and Cockcroft announce declassification to enable international cooperation, including Russia, with an emphasis on peacetime thermonuclear control and continued US evaluation of information for military risk.
Texas bureau director John Stockton says indicators point to a new upswing in industrial production after the 1957 58 recession. He notes stable retail sales, strong farm income, and offset auto declines, with non durable goods rising, though business plant spending remains below last year. Expenditures are down 17 percent from 1957.
The report notes Amarillo having 229 clear or fair daylight days out of 242 in 1958. Comparative readings were taken at 2 p.m. Saturday with wind 19 mph and visibility 5 miles. Summary mentions Houston and dust conditions in vague OCR text.
Joe Burkett Jr. accused rival Waggoner Carr of inflating pledges and called for an independent audit of signatories. Burkett claimed 77 real pledges versus Carr's 74 plus four sealed envelopes. Both candidates cited about 10 undecided House members and urged a private audit to verify signatures and integrity before the next session.
Businesses suspend for Labor Day with most retail shops closed and offices shuttered. Drug stores will fill prescriptions while public safety departments stay open. The 14th annual all-bay rodeo at Boys Ranch is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
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