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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1955

Page

9

Dalhart Students Win TV Quizdown

Dalhart South Ward School wins KGNC-TV Quizdown by 75 points over Emerson of Amarillo. Winning team members include Roger Banner Larry Melton Garry Selby John Harshbarger Evelyn Mitchell Norman Zimlich Beverly Still Eula Stout Louise Koehler. Runners-up from Emerson list Evelyn Poole Nelson Harvey Jones Harn Patricia Adkins Judy McCabb Kenneth Russell Jerry Don Worsley Larry Barclay Roy Griffin.

Dalhart Kgnc-Tv South Ward School Emerson Amarillo Roger Banner Larry Melton Garry Selby John Harshbarger Evelyn Mitchell Norman Zimlich Beverly Still Eula Stout Louise Koehler Evelyn Sue Flippo Nelson Harvey Jones Harn Patricia Adkins Judy McCabb Kenneth Russell Jerry Don Woolsey Larry Barclay Roy Don Griffin

Public hearings set on hunting fishing rules in Panhandle

A series of public hearings begins 8 p.m. in Hemphill County courthouse to discuss next year hunting and fishing regulations for 28 Panhandle counties. Meetings move to Amarillo, Dalhart, Matador, Dumas, Memphis, Canyon, Wheeler, Hereford, Pampa and other county seats over two weeks to gather input for the Texas Game and Fish Commission.

Hemphill Panhandle Plains Amarillo Globe News Miami Roberts County Wellington Collingsworth Dalhart Dallam Hartley Matador Motley Panhandle Austin Texas Game & Fish Commission Dumas Memphis Canyon Wheeler Hereford Dimmitt Clarendon Borger Paducah Silverton Pampa

Brownell appoints David B Irons to crime unit

Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. named David B Irons of Austin a Democrat as first assistant to the chief of the Justice Department criminal section. Irons succeeds Alan Lindsay who resigned.

Washington Herbert Brownell Jr David B. Irons Austin Justice Department Alan Lindsay

Hypochondriacs and the pull of lingering ailments

The speaker notes that some people prefer their illnesses and parade symptoms, calling such individuals hypochondriacs. The reflection suggests not labeling the reader as one, while acknowledging the human tendency to cling to afflictions.

Spoiled brother faces push to work and cope with disability

In a Martha Mason letter, a sister asks for help with a spoiled brother who had a stroke. The reply urges firm steps to regain self reliance, assigns him a small job, and stresses family must enforce responsibility and money need. The column also provides brief notes on maps, literature, horoscopes, and trivia.

Martha Mason Mrs. Wrought-Up Art Center Galleries Washington Amarillo House of Pictures College, Lubhbock Camden N.T Aries Leo Scorpio Sagittarius

Nickel Indian Chief Big Tree Arrested in Syracuse

Syracuse June 5 John Big Tree Onondaga Indian chief known for the nickel head was charged with driving while intoxicated. The 79 year old was held in bail and to appear in traffic court. He has also modeled for the Pontiac head and appeared in films.

Syracuse N.Y John Big Tree Big Tree Pontiac Taffic Court

How to Teach Johnny to Read at Home

Advice from Rudolf Flesch on parental reading instruction for five year olds and older. Emphasizes self teaching, phonics drills, and selective books to build reading skill before formal schooling, with staged approaches from early kindergarten to fourth grade and summer practice.

Julie Hay Charles E. Wingo J. B. Lippincott Company West Lake Street Chicago Johnny Emmett A. Betts Temple University Philadelphia Wheeler Publishing Company South Parkway Richard Connell William Ernest Henley Rudolf Flesch Harper & Brothers Register and Tribune Syndicate

Start With Letters A M S and Build Skills Slowly

Slow phonics guide urges teaching the A M S sequence letter by letter. Begin with simple associations like apple and short vowels, then three letter words. Emphasize mastery before advancing, combine reading and writing, and introduce stories once basics feel solid.

Read These Stories for Early Reader Guidance

The piece discusses selecting appropriate stories for children at a developmental stage. It notes that simple Dick-and-Jane or Alice-and-Jerry reads are outdated and suggests seeking varied, engaging options to build literacy and interest. The tone resembles a reader guidance column encouraging thoughtful choices.

Crossroads Report Political analogy on bargaining and leverage

Dear Editor letter compares auto industry union bargaining to a man bargaining with his wife. The writer argues unions threaten strikes to win demands and likens it to risk use in other negotiations, including a gambling metaphor. Noting the satirical stance, the piece uses a blunt Midwest voice reflecting local concerns.

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