New Mexico Birthplace of Modern Rocketry in Roswell
A column recalls how New Mexico near Roswell became the birthplace of modern rocketry. It notes Dr. Robert Goddard’s early work, support from Lindbergh and Guggenheim funds, and his role as Navy propulsion advisor before his 1945 death. A visiting monument marks his experimental tower outside the Roswell museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh
Guggenheim Brothers
Dr. Goddard
New Mexico
Navy
Roswell
Roswell Museum
American Southwest
N.M
Amarillo Notes On Town Life And Local Oddities
This column from Canyon and Amarillo items reports on everyday life quirks including a missing Tanglefoot fly paper, a 1936 Texas license plate, and local comments on the cotton committeemen trial. It notes Tom Langston’s domino plans, the gas companys blue plastic flame, and a policeman reflecting on eyewitness accounts.
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Amarillo
Tanglefoot
New Luther Hagard, Jr
Canyon
Texas
E. E. Averitte
Tom Langston
Dr. Cornette
Haley Rejects Parr Endorsement In Texas Governor Bid
Gubernatorial candidate J Evetts Haley visited George Parr in San Diego Texas to deliver a statement and decline Parr’s support. Haley warned Parr he would back a Texas push to clean up Duval and oppose Parr instead. Parr welcomed Haley but declined to endorse citing a breach of alliance.
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San Diego
Tex
J. Evetts Haley
George Parr
Dallas News
Dawson Duncan
The
News
Austin
Haley
Parr
Duval County
Texas
Duval
Duncan
Scandal Ends Long Career of Illinois Auditor Hodge
Orville E. Hodge, once a top GOP prospect for governor, resigns as Illinois state auditor after revelations of irregularities in state warrants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Investigators warn more funds may be missing as Republican leaders seek to preserve party chances in November.
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Associated Press
Orville E. Hodge
Springfield
George Coutrakon
Ill
Illinois
Finois
William G. Stratton
Hodge
GOP
Stratton
Candidates Warn Voters In Texas Governor Race
Candidates warn voters as the Texas governor race unfolds. Sen Price Daniel stresses dangers from labor bosses and vows a top water and soil conservation program. Ralph Yarborough calls for cleaning up state government while J Evetts Haley targets a foreign aid program and calls for state owned tidelands. Daniel campaigns across San Antonio Kerrville Lubbock Snyder Vernon Electra Wichita Falls Beeville Robstown Alice San Diego Victoria El Campo Wharton Rosenberg and Houston with a July precinct turnout aim. Haley accuses Washington interference and pledges reforms from Corpus Christi to Houston via Beeville Victoria and El Campo.
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Associated Press
Sen
Price Daniel
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
J. Evetts Haley
W. Lee O’daniel
J. J. Holmes
Daniel
San Antonio
Kerrville
Lubbock
Snyder
Democratic Party
Walter Reuther
Department of Agriculture
Vernon
Electra
Wichita Falls
Haley
Corpus Christi
Beeville
Linton
Robstown
Alice
San Diego
Victoria
el Campo
Wharton
Rosenberg
Houston
Washington
Tidelands
Red Cross Benefit Nets 29 Cents From Porch Show
A neighborhood matinee titled At The Soda Fountain raised 29 cents for the Red Cross. Virginia Wolfe Delores Lebenbauer and Danny Toney served as performers and managers, selling one-cent tickets and penny drinks to audiences on the Toney porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Red Cross
Virginia Wolfe
Delores Lebenbauer
Danny Toney
Beech
Danny
Norman J. Toney
Ike Approves Foreign Aid Allocation Falls Short
President Eisenhower signed a bill authorizing over four billion dollars in foreign military and economic aid for the fiscal year ending June 30. The House approved 3.425 billion actual funds while the Senate Appropriations Committee raised to 4.105 billion, about 9.6 million below authorization, with a Senate vote expected later this week.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Yugoslavia
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Surrounding Areas
The bulletin notes Amarillo records 191 sunny days in 1956 with periods of partly cloudy skies. Dallas and Houston show partly cloudy conditions, while Oklahoma City reports similar weather. Visibility and wind speeds are mentioned but not clearly defined.
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Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Okla
City
Army Tightens Curfew on U S Troops in Germany
In Heidelberg a tightened curfew enforces a midnight in quarters rule for enlisted men six days a week, with 1 a.m. curfews before non duty days. General Henry I. Hodes says the move aims to curb incidents including robbery and assaults and to weed out misfits and law breakers.
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Germany
Heidelberg
U. S. Army
U. S. Army In
Europe
Henry I. Hodes
Hodes
U.S
Frankfurt
Federal Republic of Germany
Five Day Weather Forecast from U S Weather Bureau
Temperatures near normal for the next five days with no major day to day changes. Locally moderate rainfall in widely scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
South Plains
Panhanie
United States to Consolidate Pacific Command structure
The Defense Department will abolish the Far East command in Japan and move the U N command to Korea. Adm Felix Stump will head all American forces in the Pacific Far East, with a reduced Japan headquarters to oversee remaining forces. The overhaul aims to eliminate dual reporting, improve interservice control, cut headquarters and personnel, and centralize command from the U S Pacific coast to Asia.
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Washington
Defense Department
U.S
Pacific
Far East
Adm
Felix Stump
Department
Japan
United Nations Command
Korea
Pentagon
United States
Army
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
U.N
Lyman L. Lemnitzer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Formosa
Okinawa
U. S. Pacific Coast
Asia
U. S
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Pacific and
Domino Tourney Opens Labor Day Weekend in Amarillo
The Amarillo Elks Club hosts the first annual Panhandle Domino Tournament September 2–3 at 501 Fillmore lodge. Expected 64 in partners and 32 in cut throat with a $2 entry fee. Floyd Laceky announced rules include 250 point win, nine dominoes, and draw rules plus scoring by players when no official scorer is present.
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Amarillo Elks Club
Fillmore
Floyd Laceky
Ellis
Laceky
Mai
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