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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1955
Page
5
Opinions on this week's mock air raid drills vary with some calling the spectacle immature and possibly harmful to U S image while others see value for government workers and emergency readiness. Critics fear propaganda leverage and a wartime mindset, while supporters point to insights on communications and coordination amid global events.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Amarillo Police Department will host a old fashioned ice cream social Sunday from 5 to 7 PM near the south entrance to Thompson Park. Funds go to auxiliary activities and invited guests include Police Department members and their families. Home made ice cream and cake on the menu.
A Commerce Department spokesman announced the approval to export about 500 Chevrolet passenger cars to Communist Bulgaria. The decision signals ongoing trade with Eastern Bloc markets during the period.
The elevators at Rockefeller Center in New York City have transported more than a billion passengers since their 1932 installation, marking a significant milestone for the iconic complex and its transit service.
TODAY UNDER YOUR SIGN urges outdoor weekend plans for June birthdays with wise guidance on discretion and politeness. The section notes Susan B. Anthony’s 1872 Rochester voting fine and provides star sign advice for Aries through Pisces plus a photo booklet offer from Martha Mason at The Amarillo Daily News.
A group of Okmulgee county Negro teachers and patrons urged the State Board of Education for a one year delay in school integration saying locals need time to adjust. They also asked that Negro teachers be integrated with students and that hiring be based on qualifications, not race. Spokesman Mathew W. Jennings reported broad support for delaying while boards hire Negro staff and communities acclimate.
Senator Clinton Anderson argued atomic energy could power future weapon aircraft and vehicles. He proposed a future where atomic engines run bombers patrol skies and provide nuclear power for trucks and trains, while oil markets may shift to electricity, submarines, ships, and central heating.
The Boys Ranch finishes a four unit building for staff and families. The dormitory will be remodeled to house about 36 additional boys, expanding capacity while interior work continues on the new apartments for four families.
A dense list of churches in Amarillo with addresses and pastors. Entries include Adventist, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Nazarene, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Unitarian, and more, with specific street locations and pastor names. The directory covers downtown and outlying areas, highlighting diverse denominations and community worship sites.
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