Unusual Times and Ancient Peace Seekers
Rob Kazmayer shares a New Year reflection on whether our era is really unusual, tracing past decades from 1358 to 1958 and arguing that inner peace comes from personal faith rather than global conditions, citing Paul of Tarsus as a model for finding calm amid turbulence.
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Henryetta bootleg system nets city up to $1200 a year
Police Chief Don Stormont reveals Henryetta fines bootleggers $20 for liquor sales violations and accepts their dues to operate. The unspoken permit brings in about $1,000 to $1,200 annually, while officials defend practicality amid debates on legality and morality.
Bridge Collapse Mysterious Missing Worker in Philadelphia
A 185 foot steel section of the Chestnut street bridge near Midtown Philadelphia collapsed while a dismantling crew worked. About a dozen workers fell into the Schuylkill River. Robert Mix, 32, of Reading is missing and believed buried. Six others were hospitalized. rescue crews pulled several others from the water.
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Rail Strike Hearing Set on Coast Lines of Santa Fe
Superior Judge Bayard Rhone set a hearing for January on a motion to enjoin the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers from disrupting operations on Santa Fe Railway coast lines. Santa Fe had obtained a restraining order after a announced strike by 650 engineers affecting lines from west of Albuquerque to Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
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Water needs estimate revised for Amarillo plan
Amarillo's revised estimate for water from the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority increases maximum needs from 30 000 to 50 000 acre feet. The figure uses 65 percent of anticipated needs by 2010 instead of 1980. City Commission approved the revised request and the higher figure will be submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation as five and ten year estimates beginning with 1960.
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Celebrants Welcome First Day of 1958
United Press reports Americans welcomed 1958 with nightlife and church observances. Revelers spent from 87.50 to larger sums on top spots or private parties as space age hopes and church devotion shaped New Year’s activities. All-night watch services planned in many cities as 1957’s satellite launches sparked space-age optimism.
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Los Angeles
Russia
Once Owned Amarillo Townsite Early Day Range Rider Dies
Hawley Plemons an early day range rider who once owned Amarillo townsite died at his Matador home at 818 Hackberry after years of failing health. The report notes his role as a pioneer figure in the region. The article also references a national traffic death forecast tied to New Year celebrations and a Midwest snow and sleet storm adding to hazards.
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What Spurs a Boy Into Theater Fiireworks
A 14 year old, Horace Louis Wolf Jr known as Buddy is in juvenile court hearings over a theater firecracker bombing at the State theater in Amarillo. His family life is described and counselors study his connection alongside another 14 year old, Dickie Randall, with prior court involvement for fireworks. The article examines what kind of person might set off fireworks in a theater.
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Daily News
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Albert Randall
Gem Lake Road
Dickie
Horace Louis Wolf Jr
Horace L. Wolf
Horace Wolf Jr
KGNC TV Colorcast Y Tournament of Roses
KGNC TV presents a morning colorcast of the Tournament of Roses pageant at 10 35 a m followed by Kraft TV Theater and other programming in the afternoon and evening schedule.
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Weather forecast for Amarillo and Panhandle region
The U S Weather Bureau reports fair to partly cloudy skies with continuing cold in Amarillo and vicinity, low around 13 and high near 47, Thursday warmer. Panhandle and South Plains expect generally fair weather through Wednesday with clear to partly cloudy skies and warmer Thursday. Sunrise around 5 46 AM and sunset around 5 46 PM.
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Assistant Fire Chief Named in Department Shakeup
Fire Chief Roy Hill promoted Henry J. Schwann to assistant fire chief replacing retiring Asst. Chief Dewey Morris after 36 years. Schwann joined in 1940 and served as district chief since 1952. Senior assistant fire chief goes to J. L. Henley. district chief vacancy to be filled by captains with two years in grade after Jan. 22 exams. Clyde Gibbons remains district chief.
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Henry J. Schwann
Dewey Morris
Schwann
J. L. Henley
Clyde Gibbons
Avalanche of Sales Fail To Dent Profits
New York stocks ended the year on a strong rally with gains across major sectors as investors sought to lock in year end tax losses. Volume reached 5.07 million shares on the NYSE with notable gains in Westinghouse General Electric Goodyear Union Carbide and U S Steel while some names like Kennecott and American Airlines declined. The Dow rose 3.88 and the AP 60-stock average gained 1.10 for the day.
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U. S. Steel
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Boeing
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Offices and Stores Close for New Year Holiday 1958
The first holiday of 1958 will lead to closures for city county state and federal offices except public safety. Banks downtown merchants and most suburban stores will close. School children return Thursday morning with the next holiday on March 14 for teachers convention.
Law Advises Against Duels Under Texas Statute
A 19th century notice warns that any grudge duel challenge violates the law even if no duel occurs or no death results. Penalty cited is 2 to 5 years in jail under Texas Statutes PC 1259.
New Year Football Broadcasts on KGNC and KFDA
A holiday schedule lists New Year's Day programs on KGNC-TV KFDA-TV and KGNC stations. The day opens with the Tournament of Roses Parade at 10 30 a m followed by bowls Duke versus Oklahoma Sugar Bowl Texas versus Mississippi Cotton Bowl Rice versus Navy and Rose Bowl Ohio State versus Oregon with games airing at specified times.
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