Winter Blitz Brings Snow and Cold to Panhandle South Plains
Bitter Arctic air hit the Panhandle early Tuesday with 45 mph winds, snow and ice spreading across the South Plains. Amarillo dipped to 19, with 1–2 inches of snow possible northward while Abernathy, Lubbock, Plainview and Floydada faced slick, dangerous roads and zero visibility.
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Packing the House Rules Committee The Vote Looms
The article reports a 6 to 2 committee vote to increase Rules Committee membership from 12 to 15, adding two Democrats and one Republican to tilt the scales. It notes fear of a closed rule hindering amendments and urges telegrams to representatives and contact through Walter Rogers and Sam Rayburn, with Amarillo Chamber of Commerce assisting.
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TV Background Music Draws Wide Opposition Across City
Residents from Pleas ant Valley to Mobeetie react against background music on TV as it drowns out dialogue. Clyde March, Bill Murray and Lena Arnold join Nosey Joe in voicing disfavor with audible music overpowering on screen dialogue.
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Lena M Arnold
Locally Made Guillotine Found in Amarillo Junk Heap
A home built guillotine replica discovered on a trash heap south of Amarillo by Mike Baird and Dean Butcher of Silverton is authentic in design but was kept as a hobby project. It was placed in a junk pile fearing job consequences and will soon be shown at Sunset Center before likely moving to Panhandle Plains Museum in Canyon. Kenneth Kohler Jr. oversees arrangements.
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Silverton
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Sunset Center
Kenneth Kohler, Jr
Mystery plane wreck may end Nungesser disappearance case
A Maine lobsterman found wreckage off Jewell Island in Casco Bay that authorities say could be Captain Charles Nungesser's missing French World War I fighter. Nungesser, credited with 46 aerial victories, was wounded 17 times and received numerous Allied bravery awards after his white biplane vanished during the Paris to New York crossing in May 1927.
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Water Main Break Disrupts Downtown Manhattan
Large water main rupture leaves hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers thirsty and unwashed in downtown Manhattan. Heat, electricity and phone service suffer in areas due to shorted wiring. Fire officials urge caution as hydrants run dry but fire fighting pressure is restored by nightfall.
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Edward F. Cavanagh Jr
Torrid Show Highlights Cold Wind at County Fair
Judges placed Angus and Hereford cattle in breeding divisions and swine shows while a brisk Quarter Horse sale drew a crowd. Hereford breeders ended with a banquet as day two forecast colder weather and possible snow with roping, grass and livestock judging, and rodeo events scheduled.
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Meddling on the Un American Activities Committee
D. E. Scott of Wellington remarks that some Americans want to dismantle the Un American Activities Committee which monitors Fifth Amendment confessions. He voices support for the committee as a safeguard against perceived treachery while criticizing opponents as world ward heelers.
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Weather outlook for Amarillo and Southwest states
Weather Bureau reports cloudy conditions with light snow today across Amarillo and Northwest Texas, colder today and tonight. Snow or sleet possible in New Mexico and portions of Texas, with much colder conditions continuing into Thursday. Highs range from the teens to upper 20s in various areas.
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Santa Maria Liner Eludes Naval Search Across Caribbean
The $24 million hi jacked liner Santa Maria evaded U S British and Dutch naval units in a day long Caribbean search. Exiled Portuguese political figure Humberto Delgado claimed the vessel was seized as a political blow against Portugal's dictatorship and urged restraint. The 29,906 ton ship carried 950 crew and passengers.
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Brazil
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Storm Flails South Plains Amid Ice and Wind Damage
Blizzard like winds and freezing rain hit Lubbock and the South Plains, snapping nearly 50 utility poles while telecommunication services failed. Linemen C L Brock and C J Morrison worked behind a pole to brace a temporary repair.
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QUESTION TIME Tour Party At Y Tonight
Tonight a second tour meeting for the European Jet Holiday 17 day swing will be at 7 30 in the YMCA. About 100 signups for the $995 tour and plans for a second Boeing 707 with TWA are noted. Reservations urged.
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Rules Group Okays Switch In Members
A leadership backed plan to place more Kennedy program backers on the House Rules Committee moved toward a crucial test. The measure passed the Rules Committee 6 to 2 with Democrats voting. Rep. Clarence J. Brown did not vote and Rep. B. Carroll Reece was absent. Two GOP vacancies exist. The dissent came from Chairman Howard W. Smith and William M. Colmer.
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House Rules Committee
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Rules Committee
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
B. Carroll Reece
Tennessee
Howard W. Smith
Virginia
William M. Colmer
Mississippi
Rayburn Plan Would Expand House Seats To Ease Deadlock
The plan backed by Speaker Sam Rayburn would add two Democrats and one Republican to break a Rules Committee deadlock. If approved by 15 members all aligned, Kennedy's program could gain smoother passage. Republicans and Southern Democrats call it packing and fear loss of amendments.
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Weather Summary for Amarillo and Nearby Cities
Amarillo reports 24 days of sun in 1941 with 3 pm readings on Tuesday. Wind N-NE at 22 MPH with 12 miles visibility and cloudy sky. Dallas N-NE 16 MPH with 6 miles visibility. Houston S-SW 13 MPH with 10 miles visibility. Okia city N-NE 20 MPH with 5 miles visibility. pirate liner reference noted on page 2.
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Inside the Adam Looks at Eve today on page eight
A brief note indicates a feature titled Inside the Adam Looks at Eve appearing on page eight. The item notes page location but provides no further details about content, participants, or developments.
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Eve
Wayland Trustees disband Flying Queens basketball team
Wayland College trustees voted to discontinue the Flying Queens of Wayland after 15 years due to financial hardship. President A Hope Owen cited rising expenses for scholarships and faculty as the college shifts funding to strengthen its liberal arts program. Hutcherson through alumni support helped the team but could not offset costs.
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