Blakley Emphasizes Citizenship Earned Not Inherited
Junior Senator William A Blakley of Texas argues in a Abilene speech that citizenship is earned through effort and responsibility. He praises local roots and constitutional law while opposing globalist interpretations of freedom and warns against abandoning the Connally Amendment.
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Texas
William A. Blakley
Dallas
Sen. Blakley
Abilene Christian College
United States
Mystery of the camel near Waynoka solved
Photographer George Williams reported a camel sighting along a road in Oklahoma. Local leads traced the animal to the Woods County Chamber of Commerce which is developing a Little Sahara sandhills park south of Waynoka. Three camels, two adults and a young one, belong to the park project.
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George Williams
Oklahoma
G. G. Gatien
Santa Fe
Waynoka
Okla
C. L. Hinds
B. Hayes
M. C. Hurd
Woods County Chamber of Commerce
Little
Sahara
Gigantic pre sale sale announcement in window
A store displays a sign promising an upcoming pre sale sale. The message blends playful wording with sales hype as shoppers plan to work and save for future purchases. Public figure Wes Izard is not referenced beyond the sign text.
Castro Tightens Grip with Troop Moves Across Cuba
Prime minister Fidel Castro bolstered control by sending troops into Catholic church buildings and other potential opposition centers, as Cuba faced intensified internal security measures.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Cuba braces for invasion as youth guard seals Havana sites
Thousands of Castro loyalists mobilize with militia and troops guarding key Havana locations. Teens Manuel Pereda and Ovidio Garbizo stand by seafront guns as Soviet tanks and Czech weapons fortify hotels, churches, schools, and government offices.
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Castro
U. S
Manuel Pereda
Ovidio Garbizo
Federal School Aid Plan Urged by Kennedy Task Force
A federal education aid plan totaling about 2.5 billion dollars annually was presented to President-elect Kennedy by his education task force. The plan calls for grants and loans to states to raise school standards, fund teacher salaries, and support construction. The report outlines three grant options and emphasizes nationwide equity, with additional funds for colleges.
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New York
Kennedy
Inside the News It’s Back in the Saddle Again
Oklahoma Legislature old guard senators return to action as Phil Dessauer explains the setup on page 18. A New Mexico firing order for political appointees emerges early with Will Harrison detailing casualties in Santa Fe on page 3.
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Old Guard
Oklahoma
Phil Dessauer
The
Daily News
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Will Harrison
Labor Department prophecy and living standards
Dear Editor, a Labor Department prophet predicts American living standards will rise 25 percent by 1970. My neighbor jokes this means more coffee breaks but wonders if he can endure a 24 percent higher cost of living. he fears privilege fuels more aspirin demand. D. E. Scott Wellington.
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Labor Department
Kennedy Official Victory Declared by Nixon
Vice President Nixon declared John F. Kennedy the President after the joint session counted electoral votes. He offered heartfelt best wishes and urged acceptance of the verdict as the cause of freedom, justice, and peace for all mankind.
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M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
United States
Congress
Nixon
Kennedy
Texas Insurers Seek 13.8 Percent Auto Rate Increase
Texas insur ance officials pressed for a 13.8 percent rise in liability premiums as the State Board of Insurance weighed the impact of the Safe Driving Insurance Plan. The hearing also touched on a 4.2 percent collision increase and a 17.5 percent medical payments rise. Public claim costs and accident frequency were discussed as timelines for full plan impact extend into 1962.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Insurance
R. W. Strain
Texas Automobile Insurance Office
Association of Texas Fire and Casualty Companies
Strain
John Fred Stephens
Employers Casualty Co
Dallas
CPA Glover enters Senate race with pay as you go stance
Amarillo certified public accountant Arthur Glover announced for the U.S. Senate on Friday labeling himself a "Pay as You Go Democrat" and promoting "The Brand of Texas" platform. He said his campaign would mirror his years campaign and filed by mail Friday night after losing to Rep. Walter Rogers in the previous congressional contest 15,000 to 42,000.
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Texas
Arthur Glover
Amarillo Certified Public Accountant
U.S. Senate
Glover
Congress
Rep
Walter Rogers
Pampa
Senate
Riots Hit Liege as Belgian strikes flare violently
In Liege 1600 protesters clashed with troops and police in a brutal riot over Premier Eyskens austerity measures. Forty seven people were injured including police and rioters, with two gunshot wounds, as windows and offices were damaged.
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Brussels
Belgium
Liege
Weekly Detective Payoff Described in Beaumont Case
Beaumont testimony before the Texas House investigation details a regular weekly payoff of large denomination bills to Beaumont Detective Chief Jim Stafford at a private Texas Club. Former Dallas representative Tom James testified he witnessed the exchanges, with officials in Jefferson County and Beaumont admitting widespread gambling and prostitution and unnamed funds totaling over 200000 dollars.
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Beaumont
Jefferson County
Charles H. Meyer
Port Arthur
Garland B. Douglas
Douglas
Revin
Texas Club
Jim Stafford
Revia
Stafford
European Jet Tour Second Meeting At Amarillo YMCA
A second meeting for spring travelers will be held January 25 at the YMCA in Amarillo. A colorful booklet outlining the 17 day tour will be distributed and details on transportation lodging tips meals and guide services will be provided along with a film of historic tour spots. The booklet is available at The Globe News or mailed on request.
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YMCA
Amarillo
Globe News
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Surrounding Areas
Amarl to vicinity clears, mild with highs near 57. Northwest Texas sees clear to partly cloudy and cooler nights with highs around 52 to 42. New Mexico reports fair conditions Saturday and Saturday night with little temperature change and highs near 55.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Civerva
Carepee
Ncacse
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LaSalle Convent School
Frederick Hovde
Purdue University
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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Washington
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Houston
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House of Representatives General Investigating Committee
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