Two Generals See Each Other as Close Friends
Gen. Herbert L. Grills, set to leave Amarillo AFB for Lackland in Texas, praises Gen. Jerry Lee as a capable commander. Lee will succeed him at Amarillo and is described as honest, energetic, blunt, and effective. Lee, a Weatherford native and Texas A&M graduate, is a grandfather who cherishes his grandchildren.
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Herbert L. Grills
Amarillo Air Force Base
Lackland
San Antonio
Jerry Lee
Gen Grills
Texas
Amarillo
Weatherford
Tex
A&m
Egypttary asset freeze sparks London talks on Suez crisis
The United States imposed temporary licensing controls on Egyptian government and Suez Canal Co assets within the U S under the foreign assets control law. The move follows Dulles' departure for London to join Anglo French talks on the Suez crisis. The order covers cash gold stocks bonds and real estate tied to the Egyptian government and Canal Co assets in the U S and requires Treasury authorization for any use.
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Washington
Dulles
London
Treasury
Suez Canal Co
United States
West
Britain
Egypt
Canal Company
Jit
United Nations
Federal Reserve System
Boys Ranch notes end of Rocky Mountain trip thrills crowds
Boys from the Boys Ranch toured Bluchs Gardens in Colorado with Gov Milward Simpson in Cheyenne greeting them at the train. Four Oglala Sioux chiefs in regalia impressed the group more than the roller coaster, while Elmer Saneneuve praised their conduct and cleanliness. The Burlington special carried four new cars for service on the Chicago Denver Zephyr and was tied to the Dallas Denver run plans.
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Rocky Mountain
Boys Ranch
Bluchs Gardens
Gov
Milward L. Simpson
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Air Force
Army
Camp Carson
Elmer Sanenue
Elk Falls
Cal Farley
Burlington
Kenneth Peckenpaugh
Denver
Railroad trains cut in Texas for six years
The text notes 1% passenger trains removed from service in Texas over six years and references many applications filed to abandon others. It includes letters about ballot secrecy and remarks on public service television sponsorships, plus assorted quips and quotes from readers and entertainers.
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Texas
Baseball Scores From Western and Major Leagues
Western League games saw Albuquerque lose 3 to 7 to Sioux City 2 to 1. other games postponed due to rain. In the American League Cleveland defeated New York 5 to 0 Boston beat Detroit 6 to 4 Washington 4 Chicago 3 Baltimore blanked Kansas City 1. In the National League New York 5 Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 5 Milwaukee 4 St Louis 7 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 9 Philadelphia 4.
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Albuquerque
Sioux City
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
Baltimore
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Kefauver withdraws to back Stevenson for Democratic unity
Sen Estes Kefauver ends his White House bid and urges supporters to back Adlai Stevenson for unity and victory. Stevenson welcomes Kefauver's move and hopes unified Democrats can quickly advance to the campaign. Harriman vows not to withdraw, while other party figures weigh the path to the nomination.
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Washington
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Kefauver
Harold E. Stassen
Nixon
Chicago
Averell Harriman
New York
St. Louis
Mark R. Holloran
Democratic National
McKee Refinery Cleanup Begins After Fatal Fire
Shamrock Oil and Gas Corp’s McKee Plant 12 miles northeast of Dumas resumes operation as cleanup starts after Sundays blast that killed 19 and injured over 30. Insurance adjusters review wreckage while repairs to tank farm circuits and damaged equipment proceed. 25 patients remain hospitalized for burns with no confirmed plastic surgery plans amid rumors.
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Dumas
Shamrock Oil and Gas Corporation
Big McKee
Here
Harry Wheeldon
Amarillo
Wheeldon
Globe News
Shetland Pony Brings Record Price of 16000 Dollars
Perry, Oklahoma reports D. Curtis Smith paid 16000 dollars for a Shetland named Euless Golden Boy Crescent Second. Clark McKelvey of Euless Texas sold the pony, surpassing the previous record of 10100 dollars paid by L. W. Smith of Tulsa for Dora's Cindy Sue.
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Perry
Okla
Monroe
D. Curtis Smith
McKeon Tells Of Marches Into Swamps
Parris Island accounts describe the Ribbon Creek march that led to six recruits drowning. McKeon tearfully recalled leading Platoon 71 into the marsh where he says nothing prohibited night water marches and he sought to teach through discipline.
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Associated Press
Matthew C. McKeon
Elizabeth
Parris Island
S.C
Ribbon Creek
McKeon
P.S
Matthew C
Marine Corps
Platoon 71
Amarillo Cab Fares Rise Five Cents Under New Plan
Amarillo commission approves a 45 cent basic cab fare with a 20 cent extra, plus a 50 percent cut in franchise tax. A trial bus route from downtown to Wolflin Village is authorized, starting Monday, to Aug. 11, backed by Wolflin Village merchants.
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Amarillo
Wolflin Village
J. M
Red) Simpson
Art Jordan
C. T Davis
Amarillo Bus Co
Leonard Nussbaum
Charles Wolflin
Wolflin Village Shopping Center
City
Tri-State Palrpaule
34Th
Georgia
Weather forecast for Amarillo and Panhandle region
Partly cloudy with scattered thunder showers in the Amarillo area and across the Panhandle and South Plains. No major temperature changes with highs near 89 and lows around 62. Hourly outlooks show isolated storms and lingering showers through the afternoon and evening.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
South Plains
Caves
Weather snapshot shows varied conditions across Texas cities
The report notes 20 sunny days in Amarillo during 1956 with a 212 day period. Tuesday readings show Houston at 15 mph and 12 miles visibility with cloudy rain, Dallas partly cloudy, Oklahoma City 12 mph, 15 miles visibility, and Amarillo 13 mph, 15 miles visibility and cloudy conditions.
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Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Okla
City
KGNC TV Matinee and Evening Theatre Listings
KGNC TV schedule shows Colorcast Matinee Theatre at 1 p.m. followed by Jaye P. Morgan at 5 39 p.m and a late Theatre program at 7 p.m. listings reflect a full day of broadcasts and performances.
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Matinee
Jaye P. Morgan
Aft
Daniel Margin Now 162 000 Votes In Texas Governor Race
U S Senator Price Daniel leads Ralph Yarborough by more than 162000 votes in the Texas gubernatorial primary with 622321 ballots or 39.70 percent counted and Yarborough at 460134 or 29.35 percent as final tabulations are awaited.
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Daniel
U. S
Price Daniel
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
Texas Election Bureau
Yarborough
Robert Johnson
Election Bureau
Haley declines statement in Texas governor run off
Haley a cowboy historian from Canyon placed fourth of five in the Democratic gubernatorial endorsement race. He refused to state whom he would support between Sen Price Daniel and Ralph Yarborough, and would not discuss issues with either candidate. He noted little difference in major issue stances.
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Evetts
Haley
Canyon
Sen
Price Daniel
Ralph Yarborough
Texas
Showers Sprinkle Panhandle Area with Varying Rainfall
Scattered thunder showers drenched the Panhandle Tuesday with Borger recording the heaviest totals. Bona Vista 1.47 inches, central Borger .85, and KHUZ .65. Amarillo saw .01 at the Air Terminal and .21 at Globe-News gauge. West 18th and Ong 18th .25, 9th and Louisiana .30 in Amarillo, with a larger shower about 10 miles southwest of Canyon.
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Panhandle
Borger
Bonavista
KHUZ
Amarillo
U.S
West 18Th
Ong
9Th
Louisiana
Weather Bureau
Canyon
Town
Hollis
Okla
Space Rat Ends Close Friendship
In Glendale California space rats face terra firma after a rocket test misfired. Dean Haddon placed his pet in a cotton tube and launched it. the parachute failed, the rat survived a 1000 foot fall with a dislocated leg, then killed its cage mate upon return, researchers noting Space-itis.
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The
Reaction Research Society
Dean Haddon
Rocket Researchers
Space-itis
Cycle Force Increase Urged
Capt. Anderson of the Amarillo Police traffic division seeks more motorcycles for officer use. The Potter County grand jury supported the request in a 10 point report, urging consideration under the Leonard report, which studied police efficiency and effectiveness at the City Commission’s request.
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Marianne Johnson
Daily News
Potter County Grand Jury
47Th Dist
Gene Jordan
Police Department
Sheriff's Office
Court of Domestic Relations
F. H. McGregor
Amarillo
City Commission
Leonard
Potter County
Anderson
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