Anarchy in Indonesia Amid Dutch Dispossession
The article warns that Indonesia’s move to seize Dutch property and expel Dutch nationals has created anarchy as Sukarno’s government pressures the Dutch-held region of New Guinea. It notes U.S. aid of 350 million dollars and Western ties as Communist mobs destabilize the Dutch partners in Indonesia.
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Indonesia
Republic
New Guinea
Holland
United States
Sukarno
U.S
George Washington
Asia
Moscow
Poe
Vest fashion returns plus space kit toys and odd ads
The column notes that vests are back with famous wearers like Lyndon Johnson Ike and Dulles. It mentions slim single breasted suits exposing the wearer unless paired with a vest. It also highlights model space kits to build satellites and rockets, and a quirky classified ad offering Estate Life Insurance stock.
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Lyndon Johnson
Ike
Dulles
Hazlewood Exams Fraud Claim In Life Case
A two day Dallas hearing by the state Senate Investigating Committee probes a $2,000 gift to J. W. Pierson from John L. McCarty, president of Estate Life Insurance, tied to an insurance commission employee. Both men admitted the gift in signed statements. Pierson was fired by the commission. McCarty will step down as president.
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State Senate
Dallas
State Insurance Commission
Adolphus Hotel
John L. McCarty
Estate Life Insurance Company
J. W. Pierson
McCarty
Pierson
Hazlewood Calls Policy Transfer Fraud In Estate Life Case
Sen Grady Hazlewood of Amarillo charged that 11 million dollars in policies were fraudulently transferred from the defunct Physicians Life to Estate Life. He urged the State Insurance Commission to rescind the transfer and revealed unpublished details linking the deal to alleged incompetence at the commission. The inquiry, to be led by the Senate Investigating Committee in Dallas, will probe the $2,000 gift from Estate Life president John L. McCarty and the transfer of policies without asset transfer, amid claims the same block had toppled other companies.
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Daily News
Grady Hazlewood
Amarillo
Physicians Life Insurance
Estate Life Insurance Company
State Insurance Commission
Sen
Hazlewood
Estate Life
Sen. Hazlewood
Insurance Commission
State Life
Physicians Life
Senate Investigating Committee
Dallas
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Physicians Life Insurance Company
McCarty
Old Insurance Commission
Siren Calls Report Fire Alarms In Amarillo
Fire department responses recorded including 6:02 p.m. call to 4221 Van Buren for a floor furnace fire with no damage and 7:04 p.m. call to Fedway Parking Lot at 8th and Harrison for a fire in an automobile seat cushion.
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Amarillo
van Buren
Fedway
8Th and
Harrison
Hotta Case Goes to Federal Jury in Wiretap Trial
The wiretap conspiracy trial of James R. Hotta and two alleged confederates was sent to a federal court jury of five women and seven men in New York. Jurors were sworn and received the case at 3 p.m. est as Judge Frederick van Pelt Bryan presided.
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New York
James R. Hotta
Frederick van Pelt Bryan
Alliance agrees to gird Europe for rocket warfare
NATO leaders in Paris agreed to bolster Europe for push button rocket warfare. The summit endorsed military and diplomatic programs linking the United States Britain France and West Germany with emphasis on nuclear stockpiles and medium range missiles. Names cited include Eisenhower Dulles Spaak Macmillan Adenauer Gaillard Pineau Gerhardsen and the Soviet Union looms as the ongoing negotiation focus. The plan foresees possible separate disarmament talks with Moscow if UN negotiations stall.
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Britain
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Soviet Union
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Dulles
Washington
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Macmillan
Konrad Adenauer
Felix Gaillard
Spaak
Ting ‘I
Moscow
Christian Pineau
United Nations
Russia
Norway
Denmark
Iceland
U.S
Andrew Berding
France
Canada
U.N
Einar Gerhardsen
Gerhardsen
Adenauer
NATO
Weather notes from Amarillo and Dallas reports in 1957
Weather summary shows Amarillo with 310 days of sun out of 352 for 1957. Comparative readings at 3 p.m. Wednesday list wind, visibility, and sky conditions for Houston, Dallas, and Amarillo with notes of cloudy and clear conditions.
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Amarillo
Houston
Eight Counted Dead As Twisters Rake Midwest
Tornadoes hit Illinois and Missouri causing at least eight deaths and widespread injuries. In Murphysboro six died, one near Du Quoin, and one in Farmington Missouri. Mount Vernon reports thirty nine hospitalized with five in critical condition. Emergency crews from Salem Centralia and Benton assist rescue efforts.
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Mount Vernon
Ill
Illinois
Missouri
Illnois
Murphysboro
du Quoin
Farmington
Salem
Centralia
Benton
Lane Driving Tips Emphasize Courtesy on Road
Safety rules highlight courteous behavior as essential when changing lanes. A diagram shows Car 2 moving from the center to the right lane after initial signals, illustrating cooperative driving before a turn.
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Car 2
Lane Changing Rules For City Traffic Campaign
Counts Car 3 has the right of way but should allow entering vehicles to turn when many cars wait in the outside lane. The center lane stays for through traffic while side lanes handle turning. The feature promotes safe lane changes to improve flow as part of a city wide campaign. Friday will list legal and illegal movements and penalties.
Daily News Index shows TV schedule and performers
KGNC TV colorcast lists Howard Miller Show at 1 p.m. Matinee Theater at 2 p.m. Tie Tae Dough at 6 30 p.m. Rosemary Clooney at 9 p.m.
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Kgnc-Tv
Howard Miller
Rosemary Clooney
Shoppers in Earnest as Christmas Day Draws Near
Downtown Polk Street reports slower midweek traffic but solid sales for Christmas season. Clerks note more buyers than browsers and anticipate jammed evening hours with stores staying open late. Overall sales compare favorably with last year though some say last-minute rush may yet come.
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Polk Street
Cipating
Jupiter missile flight ends early after technical difficulties
The Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile was fired at Cape Canaveral in a spectacular display but the defense department later announced the test did not complete its full flight due to technical difficulties.
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Cape Canaveral
Fra
Defense Department
Jupiter rocket launch thrills Florida coast observers
Spectators along the Florida east coast watched a second Jupiter missile streak skyward at 7:08 p.m. EST, visible for over four minutes as it rose toward the stars. Officials later confirmed the test, clarifying it was a Jupiter and not an allied vehicle.
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Midway
Florida
U. S
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