Sir Roger Makins Talks Public Relations In Dallas Dinner
Wes Izzard reports on a Dallas dinner with British ambassador Sir Roger Makins and British public relations man Austin Wheatley. The piece notes British candor in public messaging, anticipated questions on McCarthy trade with Red China and the welfare state, and promises a follow up report.
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Dallas
Roger Makins
Roger
New Orleans
Houston
Austin Wheatley
Wheatley
Texas
Amarillo
Rotary Club
Baker
Wes Izzard
Puerto Ricans Indicted in House Attack
A federal grand jury indicted four Puerto Rican suspects for wounding five Congress members in a House bullet incident. U.S. Attorney Leo A. Rover said the case was presented in one hour and forty-five minutes with six witnesses, reflecting the gravity of the crime and near-record speed.
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Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
U.S
Leo A. Rover
Rover
Rodriguez
Puerto Rico
Commonwealth
Paul W. Shafer
Rmich
Shafer
Fugitive Portales Cat Safe
A large yellow cat named Peanut attacked a Portales child and is under veterinary observation in Portales. The owner, Mrs. R. S. Bagby, says Peanut is ornery but not clearly rabid. The incident led to assault charges against four women, with arraignment set for Friday. three suspects confessed while Irving Flores Rodriguez denied involvement.
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Portales
Peanut
Merlin Hinderliter
Hinderliter
Jackie Morgan
Bert Morgan
R. S. Bagby
Morgan
Lolita Lebron
Rover
Rainy Day Prize Contest Promises Cash for Rain Date
The Daily News offers prizes for predicting the start of rain or sleet totaling 1 inch in 24 hours. First prize is $15 and an umbrella, second $10, third $5. entrants may submit up to five predictions with name and address. postmark by Saturday midnight. Winners announced after it rains.
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The
Daily News
Wheat May Be Used For Construction
Washington report notes a new process by Stanley F. Reed to make a strong weather proof insulating construction material from wheat. Reed Research Inc claims the product can be produced commercially and sold at lower prices than current materials. Demonstrations were shown at a luncheon, and the research could help place surpluses to use.
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Washington
Stanley F. Reed
Reed Research, Inc
Reed
Ranger Injunction Is Refused In Parr Case In Texas
Three federal judges refused to grant George Parr an injunction against Ranger Joe Bridge and gravely doubt jurisdiction over Allee charges. The court upheld jurisdiction against Parr's civil rights claim while dismissing relief against Bridge and Allee. The ruling notes further briefing on jurisdiction at trial and clarifies no condoning of alleged sheriff actions.
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Houston
South Texas
George Parr
Texas Rangers
Parr
Joe Bridge
Ag A A Pont Allee
Duval County
Allee
Bridge
T. M. Kennerly
Allen Hannay
Ben Connally
Alice
Jim Wells
Decndant
Federal Court of Equity
Archer Parr
Raeburn Norris
San Diego
Fat stock champ unsettled by air cut at bank lobby
Dawn to dawn city news roundup notes Pub the grand champion steer bedded in the First National Bank lobby cool air cut off so it complains. Also the old YWCA building at Fifth and Lincoln offered to Amarillo for 30000 but city takes no action.
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First National Bank
YWCA
Fifth and Lincoln
City of
Amarillo
McCarthy Hits Back At Fair Play Plea in Expressway Debate
Amarillo officials reviewed an alternate expressway plan to save over 50 000 in costs by routing from 29th Fillmore to 36th Harrison avoiding a sharp curve and expensive right of way. City Engineer Stanton M Field gave figures and noted add ons for unforeseen expenses.
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McCarthy
Paul Timmons
Amarillo
29Th and
Fillmore
36Th and
Harrison
City Commission
36Th
Stanton M. Field
Mately
15Th
North 15Th
36Th Avenue
Santa Fe
45Th Avenue
Herman Smith
North Fillmore
West 36Th Avenue
Fancher Upshaw
Daily News
Gene Miller
British Envoy Sees Trade as Cold War Factor
Sir Roger Makins the British ambassador to the United States said trade is a factor in the cold war and could help east and west move closer. He warned Britain does not expect increased trade with Russia to solve all problems between the sides. Fort Worth council scrapped a plan to add fluoride to the municipal water supply, citing no policy change.
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Dallas
Roger Makins
United States
Great Britain
Russia
PLAN
Weather Notes From Amarillo In 1954 May 59 Of 62 Days
The report cites 1954 readings with locations Houston Dallas Oklahoma City and Amarillo showing clear or thin cloud conditions. Amarillo recorded 59 days of sun out of 62 in the period. Compares wind and visibility figures with multiple cities and conditions noted at 3 PM yesterday.
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Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Okla
City
Mechanic Training for Four New Jets Planned at Base
Amarillo Air Force Base will train mechanics for four new jets including the F-102 F-100 F-84 F and F-101. Lt. Col. Hobson announced the base has primary responsibility for the aircraft program and a Training Support Conference opened at the base with about 60 representatives from Air Force and civilian manufacturers. The conference will run through tomorrow as planners map training needs and postings for future tactical operations.
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Amarillo Air Force Base
C. O. Hobson
Headquarters Technical Training Air Force
Scott Afb
Ill
AAFB
Office of Information Service
Consolidated Vultee Corporation
North American Aviation Corporation
Republic Aviation Corporation
Craft
Hobson
Air Force
UAF
Tiny Earth moons eyed as stepping stones to stars
Albuquerque March 3 The armed forces sponsor a sky sweep to find tiny earth moons that could serve as stepping stones to the stars and as platforms for launching missiles in war. Clyde Tombaugh and Dr Lincoln La Paz lead researchers at White Sands proving ground with work on fast moving satellites near the equator.
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Albuquerque
Clyde Tombaugh
Pluto
Lincoln la Paz
Institute of Meteoritics
University of New Mexico
White Sands Proving Ground
New Mexico
Sceys
United States
Tombaugh
Army Ordance
White Sands
Air Force
Akron Reporter Beaten Over Gambling Stories
Ak ron Beacon Journal reporter Don Barienbaugh, 21, was beaten after his car was forced off the road. He suffered a brain concussion and possible skull fracture in Barberton, where police said he was warned to stop gambling coverage.
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Akron
Ohio
Don Barienbaugh
Akron Beacon Journal
Barberton
Barberton Citizens’ Hospital
Martin Seryak
Barlenbaugh
Eisenhower condemns McCarthy clash over Zwicker case
President Eisenhower denounces disregard of fair play amid the McCarthy Zwicker dispute. He defends military officials and pledges support to fair handling in investigations. Zwicker thanks the press at Camp Kilmer for courtesies shown during the two weeks of controversy.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Ralph W. Zwicker
Stevens
Department of the Army
Peress
Executive Branch
Congress
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Gen. Zwicker
Public Information Office
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Channing
North East Eighth
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IOOF
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Jack Porter
Lyndon Johnson
Senate
29Th Avenue
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Ference
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Washington, DC
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Gulfport
Miss
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Cal
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Colo
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Ala
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Utah
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Weather Forecast
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