12 May 1960
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Newspaper
Amarillo Sunday News Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
1
The piece recalls a 60 year old failed deal between a railroad man and a townsite developer that would have set Washburn as Amarillo’s capital. It notes census guesses by Washburn residents and a surprising final population figure of 197,009, marking the largest gain since oil booms, with recount context and humorous enumerator anecdotes.
The contest awarded first prize to a Amarillo housewife who correctly guessed Amarillo’s 1960 population as The US Bureau of Census preliminary count of 137,083. Second place went to Mrs RV Latimer of Borg and third to J J Hamilton of Tucumcari NM with others listed.
Rep Walter Rogers reports a 250000 appropriation for enlarged reach facilities at the Southwestern Great Plains Field Station in Bushland. Senate approval expected with no major obstacles as the 1961 fiscal year funding hinges on the bill's passage and presidential signing.
A fragmentary weather note from Hew Mexico hints at unsettled conditions with scattered readings. Forecasters indicate possible showers and cooler temperatures later, though data remain incomplete. Local observers should monitor updates.
Census officials report Amarillo and its metro area gained population as Potter and Randall counties joined the 18th District tally. City totals show growth across Potter, Randall, Ochiltree, and Randall counties with Perryton, Canyon, Levelland, and others contributing to regional figures. The district census office in Amarillo plans Friday releases as Lubbock’s figures follow.
Khrushchev’s barbed remarks in Moscow questioned Eisenhower’s role as a guest and warned of possible delays to the planned June 10 start of the U S Soviet visit. The exchange heightened East West tension ahead of the Paris summit, drawing frosty White House silence.
The Daily News reports on page 29 how Capital New Mexico state compensation tax accounting is under heavy scrutiny led by gubernatorial candidate Joe Bursey. Will Harrison, special correspondent, frames the controversy and its political implications.
The Wichita Falls era washburn tale chronicles a Panhandle hamlet 15 miles east of Amarillo that seemed poised to become a county seat and rail hub. Repeated railroad plans faltered due to English finance shocks and market timidness, leaving Amarillo to claim growth while Washburn faded into town memory.
Supreme Court Justice Irwin La Moise and Joe A Montoya won key New Mexico primary contests as Democratic Gov. John Burroughs and former Republican Gov. Edwin L. Mechem move toward next November. Burroughs edged Mechem as Sen. Dennis Chavez boosted nine state candidates with rare public endorsements. Few Chavez picks won, including U.S. Rep. Thomes Farris and Betty Fiorina, with U.S. Sen. Chinson P. Anderson also noted.
President Eisenhower denounced Soviet secrecy and defended American espionage as a necessity to prevent surprise attacks. He urged international aerial inspection to guard against sneak attacks, while Moscow rejected the idea. He spoke at a news conference reacting to the Soviet May Day downing of an American U2 spy plane.
West Texas State College plans move of its Amarillo center from 2101 Harrison to Canyon campus to expand night courses. Director Roy Bozer says the relocation will double the number of courses available to night students and allow use of college laboratories and classrooms. The move aims to reduce overcrowding and provide expanded facilities for evening students.
Agriculture Secretary Benson announced the 1961 wheat quota, giving Texas a 5,047,138 acre allotment. The 32 Panhandle and South Plains counties sowed 357,965 acres, part of the state's 1960 planted area, as required by law to proclaim the 1961 program before May 15.
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