From A to Izzard a Morse Wire Tale of Edna Cole
The piece recalls the evolution of teletypes from Morse code to teletype circuits and honors Edna Cole, a pioneering AP wire operator for The Globe and News. It notes her life, family, and service, ending with a funeral tribute by Dr Eugene Slater who said life is eternal. Edna Cole family and career are highlighted.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Morse
The
Associated Press
Globe and News
Cole
Edna
Hubert Cole
Hubert
Western Union
Texas Election Bureau
Eugene Slater
Edna Cole
Flag Day and Nation’s Heritage in Small-Town Notes
This column reflects on Flag Day and national pride amid world events. It recalls Allan Shivers and Paul Butler’s Washington meeting, praises Rev E B Fincher and family for public affection, and notes a flood of well wishes for the 86 year old pastor. It merges weather whimsy, vacation tips, and local humor with editor Wes Izard’s closing quip.
10 000 British Workers Laid Off Over Rail Strike
London reports the government issued lay off notices to 10 000 workers at royal ordnance factories blaming the nationwide railway strike. Six of 24 munitions plants affected while rail workers press for pay differentials in a 16th day walkout. High level talks continued as government labor negotiators shuttle between parties.
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Royal Ordnance Factories
Ministry of Supply
British Transport Commission
Ministry of Labor
Wilfred Meden
Walter Monckton
John Boyd-Carpenter
National Union of Railwaymen
NUR
Showers Break Heat Spell Across Amarillo Area
A line of thundershowers southeast of Amarillo halted a heat surge as rain totals small were recorded. Forecasters expect more showers with cloudy skies and little temperature change. Reported rainfall included .10 inches from the weather bureau and .01 inches at the Globe News gauge.
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Amarillo
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Globe News
Zephyr Derails Near Sulphur After Washout
Western Pacific east bound California Zephyr derailed one mile east of Sulphur after a cloudburst washed out a short track section. Officials reported no injuries but said most of the train's 12 cars were probably off the track. The train left San Francisco at 11 a.m. PDT bound for Chicago.
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Western Pacific
California
Democratic Chairman declines Shivers Texas visit invitation
National Democratic Chairman Paul Butler refused Gov. Shivers invitation to meet during the Texas tour saying he was too busy. Shivers called the move regrettable for the party and accused the state advisory council of blocking a view from both sides. Earlier a party source said Shivers wired Butler seeking a meeting during the tour.
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Paul Butler
Shivers
Texas
Butler
Texas Democratic Advisory Council
Admiral Radford Urges Overseas Aid as Self Interest
Admiral Arthur W. Radford told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that overseas military aid strengthens the free world while allowing the United States to reduce active manpower. He defended Eisenhower’s 3.5 billion foreign aid program, including 1.4 billion in world wide military aid, as essential, not a giveaway, to counter the Communist bloc.
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Arthur W. Radford
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Free World Team
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Eisenhower
House Foreign Affairs Committee
West Texas New Mexico League results and MLB scores
Baseball scores show El Paso 7 over Pampa 6 and Plainview 7 over Abilene 3 while Lubbock defeats Clovis 9 to 7 in a second game noted late. In the National League Cincinnati tops Milwaukee 6 to 4 as only game scheduled. American League schedule lists no games at Kansas City.
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West Texas
Pressure Planned On School Boards
Houston June 13 News that Texas NAACP officials plan to petition all districts with Negro students to begin desegregation talk within days. A. Maceo Smith said Houston School Board would receive a petition within 10 days. The group aims to push court action if needed and will aid districts with legal and technical help.
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Texas
Texas Naacp
A. Maceo Smith
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NAACP
Private Plan To Meet Test Early in July
The Canadian River Dam private financing plan faces a crucial July test after a July 13 vote by the Canadian River Water Authority to meet in 30 days and decide on the plan. S.B. Whittenburg of Amarillo opposed the motion to vote, while Amarillo Mayor Art Jordan and other officials attended urging timely action. If the plan fails, federal funding remains a possibility, with local bond elections potentially altering outcomes.
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Holbrook
S. B. Whittenburg
Amarillo
Whittenburg
Art Jordan
Jordan
Amarillo Weather Summary for 1955 Day Count
Weather bulletin notes Amarillo recorded sun on 148 of 164 days in 1955. Reported readings at 3 p.m. show wind at 15 mph, visibility 10 miles, sky partly cloudy to clear with cloudy intervals.
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Amarillo
France Bans Auto Racing After Fatal Le Mans Spike
France suspends auto road races nationwide after Le Mans tragedy that killed 82. Government seeks rapid safety rules via international authorities. Ban targets high speed on open roads with spectators to widen safety zones. bicycles and motorbikes unaffected.
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France
Paris
Edouard Corniglion-Molinier
Bernard la Fay
Maurice Bourges- Maunoury
Peron Blasts Church Anew After Riots
President Juan D. Peron denounced the Catholic Church as a wolf in sheep's clothing and vowed justice by the majority. He accused church leaders of treason amid weekend demonstrations that left many wounded and hundreds arrested. He urged nonviolence and said elections will decide church state issues.
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Buenos Aires
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Congress
Lost luggage found by Globe News Lost and Found
J. C. Ray lost his valise containing his clothing. E. F. Middaugh found the suitcase at 2117 Taylor and brought it to the Globe News Lost and Found Department. An ad announced its recovery, and Ray recovered his garments. Ray resides at the Elliott Hotel 4064 Taylor. The paper offers free initial notices for lost or found items.
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E. FE. Middaugh
Taylor
Globe News Lost and
Ray
Elliott Hotel
General Motors Plan Same as Ford Granted
Detroit June 13 CIO Auto Workers won from General Motors the same guaranteed wage plan they secured from Ford a week earlier. The union then moves to begin 1955 bargaining with American Motors Corp. and Nash Hudson. Walter Reuther, president of both CIO and UAW, said the guaranteed wage plan would be the union’s top demand.
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CIO Auto
General Motors
Ford
American Motors Corp
Nash and Hudson
Walter P. Reuther
CIO
UAW
Auto union gains and tensions at GM Ford plants
UAW negotiates three year GM agreement expanding employer paid benefits to supplement unemployment. CIO IUE also wins similar package for GM workers. Unrest flares at GM and Ford plants with wildcat strikes blamed on local issues as headquarters push for rapid worker return.
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TUE
General Electric
Westinghouse
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Ford
Ford Wildcats
Adenauer Arrives for Talks With Eisenhower in Washington
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrived in Washington for talks with President Eisenhower and to discuss Germany's role in NATO and the coming Geneva Four plus one meeting. He affirmed West Germany's Atlantic Pact ties as key to peaceful reunification and freedom. His agenda includes potential Moscow talks and joint planning with the Western allies.
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Konrad Adenauer
Eisenhower
West Germany
Free World
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Germany
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Moscow
Dulles
New York
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