Cold hard figures in Lubbock Amarillo population clash
The piece compares official population tallies for Lubbock and Amarillo using water and utility connections and scholastics. It notes Lubbock claims 112,734 while Amarillo leads in some measures, yet applies a hypothetical formula to Amarillo to reach about 124,000. It criticizes highway signs and school census figures.
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the Hub
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Tracks snippets mix of rail lore and wordplay
A collage of railroad magazine notes and local quips. Safety talk on ocean liner cabins, subway duties, and a ban on Star Spangled Banner at Grand Central. Reversible names, Churchill baths, traffic dips debate, and wordplay from A J Kelly on self praise.
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Grand Central Station
Mary Lee Read
Shivers mounts campaign in Bell County stronghold
Governor Allan Shivers spoke in Killeen Belton and Temple urging voters to oppose Ralph Yarborough as he campaigned through Bell County where Yarborough led in the first primary. He praised crowds estimated at 800 in Temple and 2,100 in Waco, calling out supporters to turnout and pledging a big victory if votes are mobilized.
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Temple
Bell County
Yarborough
Waco
Shivers
Ralph Jeffers
Church clash over World Council report on democracy and communism
In Evanston theologians clash as the World Council of Churches debates a main theme report. Archbishop Michael argues the analysis of communism and democracy is inadequate, urging clearer condemnation of communism and stronger focus on the kingdom of God present in the church today.
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Evanston
World Council of Churches
Michael
New York
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South America
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Six Presidents Elected By World Council of Churches
Six high ranking clergymen were unanimously elected presidents of the World Council of Churches at its second assembly in Evanston Illinois. Elected were Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill of Greenwich Conn Bishop John Bailie of Edinburgh noted theologian Archbishop Santo Uberto Barbiere of Buenos Aires Bishop Otto Dibelius of Germany Archbishop Michael of New York Mar Thoma Johanon of Malabar India and Dr G K A Bell bishop of Chichester England was named honorary president.
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Germany
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New York
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India
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Chichester
England
Promise To End Strike At Port Arthur Renewed
Ralph Yarborough announced he will go to Port Arthur and stay until the 10 month strike ends. The Austin attorney criticized Gov. Allan Shivers for not restoring peace as about 1,500 listeners heard his address at the Tyler baseball park, parts broadcast by radio. He hailed the militant democracy spirit and accused “slander teams” of circulating fake photographs in the Port Arthur story.
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Port Arthur
Austin
Allan Shivers
Yarbrough
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Yarborough
Texas
Daniel Lashes Yarborough's Attacks on Tidelands Bill
U S Senator Price Daniel says Ralph Yarborough described the tidelands bill as weasel worded after praising it during Feb 26 1953 testimony. Yarborough, a gubernatorial candidate, accuses the bill of recognizing only Texas historic boundaries and plans a statewide radio address.
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Tidelands
Liberty, Tex
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Price Daniel D-Tex
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Mepuy Agrawn
Daniel
Senate
Leading Jet Ace Killed In Mojave Desert Crash
Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr., 32, famed jet pilot with 16 Russian MIGs in Korean War service, died when his F86H Sabrejet crashed near Rogers Lake in the Mojave Desert during a local test flight. His body was found with the ejection seat, parachute nearby. He had ejected at low altitude and was on temporary duty at Edwards Air Force Base.
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Rogers Lake
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Yeorse Air Force Base
Vicille
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Amarillo man found not guilty of murder in Jan. shooting
A jury in 47th District Court acquitted G. B. Ware of Amarillo of murder in the January shooting of Cecil Ingram. Ware admitted to the shot claiming self defense as Ingram drove away from Ware’s property, the gun found later in Ingram’s glove box.
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G. B. Ware
Amarillo
Cecil Ingram
Ware
Ingram
Gram
Sea Ware
Finger
Three Story Addition Sought for Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo chamber directors back hospital committee findings and approve a three story addition to Northwest Texas Hospital. They urge the Potter County Commissioners Court to fund mentally ill facilities, hire an architect for plans, and seek a 50 percent state grant to cover costs. County Judge Gene Jordan notes facilities shortfalls and need for proper treatment.
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Hospital Committee
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Potter County Commissioners Court
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Northwest Texas Hospital
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State Health Department
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