Nehemiah Wall Rebuilding as Modern Moral
In a reflection linking Nehemiah to current events, a writer notes Artaxerxes cup bearer Nehemiah securing permission to rebuild Jerusalem, resisting Sanballat and Geshem who threaten attack and scheme to halt work. Nehemiah’s reply remains a guide: I am doing a great work. He urges steadfast focus amid distractions and leisure demands. The piece cites Nehemiah chapters 1 through 6.
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Nehemiah
Wall of Jerusalem
Artaxerxes
Jerusalem
Sanballat
Geshem
OOD
Eisenhower
Route for Interstate Highway Near Amarillo Sees Tentative Approval
Smith and officials from the U S Bureau of Public Roads and State Highway Department toured the proposed interstate route through central Amarillo near 19th and Wolflin. A tentative approval was given pending detailed plans with location of interchanges not yet set. Construction along the western Amarillo corridor may begin within five years with other segments possibly starting in 1958.
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Bill Andrews
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads Regional
Fort Worth
J. M. Page
J. F. Carey
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads District
Austin
T. S. Huff
State Highway Department
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Amarillo
19Th and
Wolflin Avenues
Smith
Conway
Bushland
Glen Rio
New Mexico Line
Letter praises Amarillo police service after purse found
A Kaley oilman and his wife from Independence Kansas thanked Amarillo Police Chief Alexander after the department helped recover a purse left in a restaurant. They traveled to California and received the purse in Los Angeles, praising the service as beyond duty. A separate item notes a hay wagon and team at 2nd and Buchanan.
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Alexander
Harry E. Kaley
Independence
Kan
Kaleys
California
Kaley
Los Angeles
Amarillo
2Nd and
Buchanan
Schedule Highlights for KGNC-TV Matinee and Night
KGNC-TV listings show a 12 30 p.m. matinee theater 2 p.m. Tic Tac Dough at 6 30 p.m. and Rosemary Clooney performing at 9 p.m. The day’s colorcast and shows outline a full afternoon and evening lineup.
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Kgnc-Tv
Howard Miller
Rosemary Clooney
Fed Cuts Stock Margin To 50 Percent In Surprise Move
The Federal Reserve Board reduced stock market margin requirements from 70 to 50 percent effective tomorrow, aimed at countering a worsening business slump and slipping stock values. Analysts call the action surprising and potentially lifting the market temporarily, while some see limited long term impact.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Nearby Cities 1958
Readings show 15 days of sun in Amarillo. At 3 p.m. Wednesday forecasts list Houston Dallas Oklahoma City and Amarillo with varying wind speeds visibility and sky conditions. Houston 13 mph 15 miles clear Dallas 2 15 clear Oklahoma City 9 12 cloudy Amarillo 3 15 fair.
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Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Issesoees
Okla
Coos
Fair
Looting of Amarillo Teachers Homes During Daylight
Burglars hit six Amarillo teachers in daylight Wednesday. A directory from R B Johnston of 2014 Fannin aided the crime as the thieves targeted teachers on a school day. Johnston reported his home entered Wednesday morning with only the directory taken. Principal Donald A Dickerson of 1917 Fannin found his Lawn Dale School residence entered at 5 02 p m the bandits ransacked rooms and took between four and five dollars.
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Amarillo
R. B. Johnston
Fannin
House Approves 549 Million Missile Defense Bill
The House passed a 549.67 million dollar bill to bolster missile defense with a 374 to 0 vote after brief debate. An amendment empowers Secretary of Defense McElroy to set up the proposed advanced research projects agency as part of space and weapons programs.
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House
Defense McElroy Authority
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Eisenhower
Vinson
Armed Services Committee
House Rules Committee
U.S
Strategic Air Command
Russia
Child Bitten By Pet Coon In Amarillo Yard
Eight year old Vena Hodnett was bitten several times by a pet raccoon in a neighbor's back yard on Wednesday. She suffered seven lacerations and remained in fair condition at Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital. The raccoon, owned by John Pippen, was at the city animal shelter for rabies observation. Police noted the animal approached the yard of L B Rinehart before attacking the Hodnett child. neighbors struggled to separate them until Sybil Kellum freed the girl from the animal.
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Vena Hodnett
Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital
John Pippen
Rio Grande
City Animal Shelter
L. B. Rinehart
Hodnett
Sybil Kellum
When Tragedy Strikes Welfare Aid for Blind On the Job
A city man faces hardship after a tragedy prompts welfare aid for a blind worker. The report outlines relief steps, community support, and available services as he seeks a path back to stability. Page 13.
Lights Out for Balinese Room Closes in Galveston
District Judge Donald M. Markle issued a permanent injunction shutting the Balinese Room, the Gulf gambling venue, and jailed former operators Anthony and Vic Fertitta under $2,000 bonds each for potential contempt. The club has remained closed since a county vice crackdown led by Attorney General Will Wilson.
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Gulf of Mexico
Donald M. Markle
Anthony
Vic Fertitta
Markle
Will Wilson
Vice
Galveston County
Weather forecast for Amarillo and Panhandle region
US Weather Bureau notes fair conditions in Amarillo and surrounding areas with rising temperatures today. lows around 22 and highs near 56. Friday expected to stay fair with little temperature change. Panhandle and South Plains show clear to partly cloudy skies with minimal changes through Friday. hourly readings and precipitation 0.48 inches for the prior 24 hours ending 6 p.m. Sunrise at 7:56 a.m. Sunset 5:58 p.m.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
South Plains
Ama rillo Chamber of Commerce names 1958 officers
C I Stonewall Wall elected president of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce for 1958 after a Wednesday board meeting at the Herring Hotel. The board also selected Jeff Neely as first vice president Gen William Lee as second vice president Art Braley as treasurer andre elected Jack Lacy as executive vice president and secretary manager.
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Amarillo
J. M
Red) Simpson
Ted Lokey Jr
Whittenburg
Curtis
John Boyce Ot
Charles Wolflin
Jerry Ratcliff
Jeff Neely
Gen
William Lee
Art Bralley
Cliff Miinor
Monte Rosenwald
Jack Lacy
Wolflin
Postmaster General bars mail for dog bites
Postmaster General Summerfield announced new rules to stop mail delivery when a carrier is bitten or attacked by a dog. If a dog is deemed a risk, owners may be asked to keep the animal confined or leashed and to pick up mail at the post office until service resumes.
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Summerfield
Texas A&M dissolves athletic committee in hiring row
The Texas A&M College board dissolves its athletic committee to clear up confusion over hiring an athletic director and head football coach. Jack Finney of Greenville says he does not recognize the action unless at a proper board meeting, signaling potential further disputes among directors in the coach search to replace Paul.
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Houston
Texas A&m College Today
Jack Finney
Greenville
Tex
W. T. Doherty
Paul
Doherty
A&m College
Bear Bryant Resigns To Return To Alabama And A&M Board Turmoil
The story outlines Bear Bryant leaving Texas A&M to return to Alabama and reports that a Houston A&M alumnus urged five board directors to resign over the head coaching search. Gov. Daniel seeks full explanations as officials address athletic program authority and the dissolution of the board’s athletic committee.
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Bear
Price Daniel
Jury weighs Scott's fate in Texhoma trial
The 69th District Court in Stratford hears closing arguments as Kelly Scott, 40, an elevator employee, faces charges of maiming and disfiguring his 15 year old daughter Erma. Deliberations by the jury extend after seven hours of testimony and judge Harry Schultz's instructions.
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Stratford
Kelly Scott
Texhoma
69Th District Court
Harry Schultz
Dalhart
Frank McCown
Sherman County
E. T. Coons
Floyd Richards
Bob Ferguson
Scott
George Riffe
Where To Pay in Randall and Potter Poll Tax Receipts
Poll tax receipts for Amarillo residents in Randall County are on sale at Randall County substation 3808 Bowie led by J. L. Clower. Potter County residents may buy at 600 Fillmore office of Hubert Cole. Deadline January 31. Cost is 1.75 dollars. A husband may buy for his wife and vice versa.
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Amarillo
Randall County
Bowie
J. L. Clower
Potter County
Hubert Cole
Fillmore
Cole
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