Congress weighs junk mail ban on Communist propaganda
Lively debate rises in the Golden Spread as Rep Cunningham presses an amendment to a postal rate bill to bar delivery of foreign political propaganda via the mails. Supporters cite censorship fears. critics warn of constitutional issues and broader security implications.
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Pennsylvania
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Cowmen Keep Independence in Face of Hard Times
In a reflection on cattle business resilience rancher Don Hight risked thousands to drive 1,800 cattle 70 miles to auction pens at Winner in zero weather. He saved trucking costs earning 353 549 dollars, illustrating the old time spirit of self reliance without government aid.
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Don Hight
Winner
Robin sightings spark spring thoughts in quiet yard
Mrs T H Campbell of 2800 Ong notes a robin hopping about her back yard for several days signaling possible early spring. Also mentions tonight's National Indignation meeting as part of a political action program with potential impact on the new Congress.
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T. H. Campbell
Congress
Rogers Asks Re-Election From Texas Seventh District
Congressman Walter Rogers of Pampa filed for re-election in the 28 counties of Texas Seventh District by registered mail. He spoke from Washington on Friday night noting a busy session and many committee meetings. Rogers first won a House seat in 1950 and now chairs the Subcommittee on Mining in Interior and Insular Affairs.
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Pampa
Washington
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House
Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
Amarillo man held for Roswell liquorStore heist and shooting
John Lee Sellers 37, Amarillo hotel clerk, jailed in Chaves County on $20 000 bond for armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon after he robbed Plaza Liquor Store, shot 62 year old George Foster who survived with a superficial wound. Foster says seller apologized and attempted hog tying at the rear of the store.
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John Lee Sellers
Amarillo
Chaves County
Plaza
George Foster
Foster
St. Mary's Hospital
Sellers
Amarilo
Texas Water Commission bill passed by House
The Texas House approved renaming the Board of Water Engineers the Texas Water Commission and expanding the chief engineer operating powers. The measure, sent to Gov. Price Daniel with minor Senate amendments, passed 130 to 1. The session also advanced a $15 million farm road restoration and maintenance funding bill.
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J. W. Buchanan
Dumas
Board of Water Engineers
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Hollywood program sparks viewer comments editorial page
Readers from across the Golden Spread share reactions to the TV show "Hollywood's Answer to Communism" printed on the editorial page. Beginning Monday the program text will appear on The Daily News editorial page to accompany opinions.
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Hollywood
Daily News
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Nearby Areas
Weather bulletin notes considerable cloudiness through Sunday with cool to mild temperatures. Tonight and Sunday may bring light snow or sleet in parts of northwest Texas and northern New Mexico, with highs around mid thirties in Texas and mid thirties to fifties in New Mexico. Precipitation listed as None for the past 24 hours.
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Teday
Texas
Jeyvieece
New Mexico
Dumas Fires Three Gas Department Workers
The Dumas City Commission dismissed three of the four gas department employees for irregularities and misconduct. Bell Glenn remains to handle gas service with help from the water department. officials from the city and Fl Paso Natural Gas Co. offered emergency standby.
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James Thomas
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Glenn
Fl Paso Natural Gas Co
Indignation Convention to Gather in Amarillo Tonight
Political action advocates from across the Panhandle will meet in Amarillo at Municipal Auditorium at 2 pm for the Amarillo National Indignation Convention. Brig. Gen. William P Campbell will speak on The Soaring American Eagle Versus the Growling Russian Bear. The event is one of 77 district meetings aimed at pressuring for governmental changes.
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Municipal Auditorium
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Harding College
Seavey, Ark
Dutch Morale Strengthened by New Guinea Skirmish
In Hollanda New Guinea on January 19 Dutch morale rose after reports of air and naval successes repelling Indonesian landings. The Indonesian deadline for a war or peace decision loomed but the town took its siesta as usual despite the offshore sea battle last Monday.
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Subandrio
Dutch Civil Defense Plans Amid Indonesian Tensions In Papua
Hendrik Veldkamp, director of internal affairs, says civil defense planning in the Dutch in Papua is just starting as authorities stockpile food and medicine for a potential war. He asserts no colonial aims, denies Papuan discrimination, and notes Papuan support for the Dutch amid tensions with Indonesia.
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Hendrik Veldkamp
Veldkamp
Massacre Threat At Sola Shocks Congo Dispatch
U N reported 15 Catholic priests and nuns attacked by Congolese troops and rebels in Sola Katanga. The village burned with no signs of life as UN jets scouted and plans for relief or airlift were debated.
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Thief Steals Cash From City Piggly Wiggly Booth
A thief entered the check cashing booth at Piggly Wiggly No. 19 and stole about 3156 dollars 27 cents in bundles of twenty and ten dollar bills plus coins. A clerk saw a man near the booth and heard him say he found it then left with a woman. police pursue two or possibly three suspects described as Negro.
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Laura Lemon
Lemon
Midwest Snow and Cold Wave Spread Across Regions
Heavy snow blanketed the Midwest on Friday and crept east to the Ohio Valley as a new cold spell pushed into the South. A separate snowstorm moved north through Oregon the Weather Bureau forecasts up to 10 inches along the Ohio River by Saturday morning.
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Oregon
Weather Bureau
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Winter storm dumps heavy snow from Kansas City to Ohio
A major snow event blanketed the central and southern plains spreading cold air from the Canadian border region. Belgrade Montana and Bemidji Minnesota reported 36 below. Snow, 2 to 5 inches, fell across Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Ohio while Oregon saw up to a foot in places. Cold wave warnings issued for Arkansas northwestern half and southern Texas.
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Belgade
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Texas
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Indiana
No. 1 Civilization Award Goes To Termites
Dear Editor laments a termite as the most adaptable civilization, likening it to today’s world thinking. The writer suggests common bureaucrats deserve the top nuisance award. Signed E. Scott Wellington.
Dominican Republic Rejoins Constitutional Government
Dominicans celebrated the end of dictatorship as the United States pledged renewed recognition and economic support. A carnivallike celebration erupted after a countercoup ousted the regime.
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Santo Domengo
Dominican Republic
United States
Dominican general jailed as Balaguer era ends
People celebrated as Maj. Gen. Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria was jailed after a military civilian junta ended his strong-man rule. Crowds hugged and chanted against Balaguer, the Trujillo-era holdover who resigned the presidency on Tuesday night.
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Joaquin Balaguer
Trujillo
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