TWA expands Amarillo to offer two first class daily flights
The top airline plans March 1 service boosting east west schedules across the Panhandle with two first class daily flights in each direction. Mayor Art Jordan urges continued service and offers support for vigorous sales to load flights at Amarillo. KGNC launches a high school chorus sign off recording project for nightly sign offs with free recording help from Wel don Bright.
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TWA
Amarillo
Panhandle
oOo
Art Jordan
John Collins
New York
Muleshoe
Chamber of Commerce
KGNC
Ken Duke
Weldon Bright
Assurance Given Early in Talks
Prime Minister Eden pledged Britain's full support to President Eisenhower's policy that Russia should ease world tensions by deeds not words. Eden assured Eisenhower of Britain's stance at the first White House meeting to coordinate British and American policies. The conference spokesman said both delegations agreed on Russia's recent moves against the West and the joint view was stated Saturday.
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Washington
Eden
Britain
Eisenhower
Russia
White House
Poll tax payment survey ends with near perfect rate
Report notes a survey of poll tax payments with about 97 percent fully paid and mocks rivals who claim 100 percent. A truck from Wayne's Welding Shop in Hereford bears a jokey slogan while Patio Pottery in Old Town Albuquerque displays fragile chinaware signs. John McDermott of Tucumcari recalls past timekeeping by railroad and sun time. A golfer outpaces a fisherman in one never explained quip by Wes Izzard.
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Wayne’s Welding Shop
Hereford
Patio Pottery & Candle
Old Town
Albuquerque
John McDermott
Tucumcari
Indiana inmate seen near Florence after murder conviction
Florence bulletin reports Leslie Irvin known as Mad Dog, an Indiana jail escapee convicted of one murder and indicted on five others, was spotted in a small town southeast of Florence, according to the Pinal County sheriff's office.
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Florence, Ariz
Leslie
Mad Dog) Irvin
Indiana
Here
Pinal County
300 Million Dollar Damage Suit Opens in Texas
A 300 million dollar damage suit against William Zeckendorf Sr. opened in Dallas before Judge Paul O. Peurifoy. Milton Stern of Dallas and Toronto filed against Zeckendorf and five partners over a proposed multi million dollar industrial center spanning 5000 acres near Grand Prairie and Arlington. New developments include a court-ordered cost deposit by Stern and Angus Wynne Jr depositing 18090 dollars with the district clerk for property in the project area.
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Dallas
William Zeckendorf Sr
Grand Prairie
Arlington
Paul O. Peurifoy
95Th District Court
Milton Stern
Toronto
Canada
New York
Angus Wynne
Bill Shaw
Peurifoy
Senate Agrees To Limit Gas Bill Debate
The Senate agreed to limit debate on the natural gas bill, starting next Monday, with one hour per amendment and up to three hours before final passage. The plan splits time evenly between opponents and proponents, and bars non germane amendments. Senate leaders including Lyndon B. Johnson and Mitch Morse commented on prospects and impacts.
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Washington
Senate
Sen. Pastore
D-Ri
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
The Story of a Frightening Harvest I Black Market in Babies
Washington reports the black market in babies has harmed thousands of families across the United States. Experts like Kefauver and the Children’s Bureau describe cases of broken marriages and emotionally damaged children due to lax adoption laws and interstate trafficking. The piece cites California, New York, and Chicago examples, noting suspicions of illegal adoption, forged birth certificates, and resulting delinquencies, urging federal action to curb the racket.
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Washington
America
U.S
Stn
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
U.S. Children's Bureau
Kefauver Committee
Weather snapshot from Amarillo 1956 report
A 1956 weather note records 29 days of sun in Amarillo with readings at 3 30 p m on Monday. Wind speeds and conditions show partial cloud cover in multiple cities including Houston Dallas Oklahoma City and Amarillo with varying visibility and sky conditions.
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Amarillo
Houston
Gunman Targets Prophet Jones in Detroit Palace
In Detroit on January 30 a gunman invaded the palatial French Castle of Prophet James F. Jones, firing one shot and terrorizing about six of his followers. Ulysses Boykin said authorities suspect an assassination attempt as Jones and his aides reported the intruder fled without harming anyone.
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Detroit
Jones
Ulysses Boykin
Dr. Jones
James F. Jones
D. D
Church of Universal Triumph
Dominion of God, Inc
Midwest
Boykin
Royal coup attempt unsettles throne heirs
A gunman forced entry after Prince Douglas T Rogers answered the door. He struck a blow over the prince’s head as royal attendants scattered. The assailant fled in a station wagon, leaving the prophet’s followers in shock as details emerge.
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Douglas T. Rogers
Roger
Principal's Home Bombed Sparks El Paso Gang Tension
A gasoline bomb damaged Virgil L. Welch's home at Burgess High School in El Paso. Welch blamed gang violence over sweater clashes at the school and warned of threats to his family. The blast caused about 350 dollars in damage as residents extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived.
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EL Paso
Tex
Prin- Welch
Cipal
Virgil L. Welch
Burgess
Welch
Governor's Contest Gets Runner No 4
Liberal Ralph Yarborough says he will run for governor again if he seeks any office this year. U.S. Senator Price Daniel plans to leave the Senate in 1958 unless called to other duties. Two candidates, State Senator Jimmy Phillips and Reuben Senterfitt, have entered the race. Governor Allan Shivers has not announced his plans but may speak in February.
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Ralph Yarborough
Yarborough
Allan Shivers
U.S
Price Daniel
Daniel
Jimmy Phillips
Lone Wolf
Veterans Land Program
Reuben Senterfitt
House
Shivers
Austin
Poll Tax Deadline Nears As Voters Prepare to Pay
Marianne Johnson reports the poll tax deadline is today with a one year pass costing 1.75 dollars. About 20 000 Potter County residents had paid by 5 p m yesterday and 30 000 may be reached by midnight Tuesday. Bill Money cites nearly 5000 payments in Canyon and South Amarillo and projects almost 8000 countywide. The South Amarillo office at 294 W 34th will stay open as long as people remain.
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Marianne Johnson
Dany
Potter County
Hubert Cole
Randa'l
Amarillo
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D-Ore
Monroney
D-Okla
Feder
California
East
Chicago
Golden Gloves
Amarillo Daily News
Daily News
South Plains
Seeveese
Sane
Gunman
By ED Overholser
Associated Press
Justice of the Peace
Canyon
South
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