One World in The Fifth Grade Prompted by a Play
A Texas father challenges a fifth grade play titled The Accident of Birth accusing it of propaganda. The investigation shows the script came from a library book in 1954 United Nations Plays and Programs by Fisher and Rabe. The book, royalty free for schools, contains UN themed pieces without direct UN author involvement.
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The Kremlin Story Chapter Highlights Napoleon Defeat
The Kremlin Story outlines a harsh chapter where Napoleon faces defeat in a burning czarist palace. The feature emphasizes the Kremlin's grim historical role and its impact on history.
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Napoleon
Gambling crackdown underway in Liberal area
Special report from Liberal Kansas describes a morning closed door meeting of area law officers and State Atty. Gen. William Ferguson. Ferguson says six weeks of investigations reveal gambling and liquor by the drink. he warns cooperation is needed or authorities may take decisive action.
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Kan
William Ferguson
Ferguson
Seward
Amarillo Student Seeks Promised Date With Chicago Teacher
Samarion Sumner details an Amarillo High sophomore who believed a Chicago teacher would take her out. She flies to Chicago on the 19th for a planned outing on the 21st, when she will be 16. The story appears on Plains Party Line page 23 with other local notes.
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Amarillo
Chicago
Samarion Sumner
Robin McKenzie
Plains
Algerian Band Raids Paris Hospital Killing Two
In Paris a band of Algerian militants attacked a hospital, killing a guard and a patient while wounding 14 others. Six men arrived by taxi, three entered the ward where FLN and MNA fighters were treated, and a policeman guarding the corridor was killed with his own weapon. A patient named Mohand Talba died in bed.
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U.S
Algiers
France
Montfermeil
Mohand Talba
Wheat Crop Plan Studied for 1962 Emergency Program
Washington dispatch says the administration may seek congressional authority to set up an emergency wheat program for 1962 with no congressional approval required. The move aims to speed aid amid time pressure.
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Washington
Administration
Congress
Farm program plan outlined by Kennedy guidance
The proposal calls for an advisory committee of wheat growers chaired by Secretary Orville Freeman to craft a grower approved long range program. After committee review the plan would go to a growers referendum and if approved be enacted in 60 days unless vetoed by Congress.
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T Birds Mourn Leader After Fatal Thunderbirds Crash
Two Thunderbird pilots died when their F100F Super Sabre crashed during a side maneuver 60 miles north of Las Vegas. Maj Robert Fitzgerald 38 of New York City and Capt George Nial 31 of Fort Lauderdale Fla were killed as their jet went down near Thunder Bird Lake after performing rolls and loops. The Thunderbirds faced gloom and held a somber hangar tributes as squadron leaders announced replacements and continued rehearsals for future shows.
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Robert S. Fitzgerall
New York City
George A. Nial
Fort Lauderdale
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Navy explores barter of farm goods for foreign oil
The Navy plans a pilot barter program to swap surplus U.S. farm commodities for foreign oil to curb dollar outflow. Bids open tomorrow for 6.2 million barrels of special fuel oil valued at 11 to 13 million dollars, to supply the eastern seaboard for half a year.
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Morrow
Seaboard
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Trinidad
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Masters of Deceit and How To Fight It Feature
A feature appears on page 35 detailing tactics used in deception and practical strategies to counter misinformation. The article outlines warning signs, historical examples, and steps readers can take to verify facts and protect themselves from manipulation.
Area REA co ops eye power plant plan
Rural electric cooperatives in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle may build a generating plant if a feasibility study by Rural Electrification Administration is positive. Rita Blanca North Plains and Tri County co-ops serve 6 500 members across nine counties. Southwestern Public Service criticizes the plan as uneconomical and warns of lost sales.
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Weather summary for Amarillo and nearby regions
Amarlillo area mostly cloudy today with Saturday partly cloudy and rising temperatures. Northwest Texas mixture of cloudy and fair conditions with warmer highs. New Mexico today cloudy with rain or drizzle changing to snow tonight, west partly cloudy with showers. Temperatures range from mid 30s to mid 60s with a warming trend into Saturday.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Figaly
Wevre
Bandit Team Robs New York Daily News Plant
A skilled bandit crew robbed the New York Daily News Brooklyn plant payroll cash tray, escaping with about $62,981 after 15 minutes. Witnesses differed on how many entered the building. police described two gunmen, one with a submachine gun and one with a German pistol, amid a kidnapping earlier in the incident.
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New York Daily News
Brooklyn
Crossroads plant paymaster held captive by gunmen during raid
Thomas Birde, paymaster at Crossroads plant, was seized by gunmen 25 miles from Longbery Island while en route to the counting room. The robbers knew the plant’s operations and gained access by taking his keys. The paper notes prior security, a steel turret guard with a submachine gun, had been discontinued two years earlier.
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Jodney
Longbery
Ap‘paren
Armored-Car Robbery Hit at Local Plant
Police report the News plant faced a five hour armed robbery by outside surveyors who timed the heist to occur after delivery. No shots were fired and no injuries occurred. Birney, longtime News employee, forced from his car near Hicksville station as robbers escaped.
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Senate Runoff Dates Pinned To May or June
AP reports political tradition guides Daniel in choosing Senate runoff dates. Canvass of April 4 votes delays by 17 days to April 21, San Jacinto Day, with Daniel reviewing the Navy. State canvass likely April 22, then a 5 day window to call a runoff 30 to 40 days later.
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Daniel
Texas Navy
San Jacinto Battle Ground
Will Wilson
Frank Lake
Capitol Observer
Church to keep old Bible, invite new preacher for interpretation
In Wellington, the church plans to retain the traditional Bible and hire a new preacher only if the congregation seeks fresh interpretation. D. FE, SCOTT Wellington.
General sales tax bill moves to House floor
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee sent a general sales tax bill to the House floor after Thursday action in Austin. Rep. Ed Overholser reports the committee approved moving the measure forward for debate.
House panel backs tax move to free run on programs
Rep Charles Ballman and Rep George Hinson support a Daily News Index plan to raise 317 million over two fiscal years. They say the action gives the House a free run on tax programs, while Ballman cautions it should not be seen as full support for the bill.
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George Hinson
Price Daniel
House
Ballman
Knight promotes courtesy in subway ads sparks public ire
A Transit Authority campaign urging men to be a knight for a day triggers a flood of hostile letters and remarks from both genders. Readers attack women as loud and unfeminine while accusing men of uncouth behavior and demanding traditional roles.
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Transit Authority
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