Amarillo groups organize to curb stage and film smut
A broad coalition led by the Parent Teacher Council in Amarillo plans a Monday morning meeting at Polk Street Methodist Church to push for better movie morals. The council forms a committee to improve cinema morality while noting nationwide revulsion and urging box office boycotts of objectionable plays and films.
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Bushland
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New York
Surplus Wheat Costs Reach $1000 Per Minute
A reader notes the rising price of storing America s surplus wheat surpassing the thousand dollar per minute mark. He recalls the tractor era harming horse breeders and wonders if a government support price on horses would have doomed the industry. Another reader laments bigotry and urges serenity.
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Southern Senators Fight Civil Rights Amendments in Senate
The Senate rejected a time limit on debate and tabled an amendment to empower the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief in civil rights cases. It later adopted a southern-favored amendment, while voting 89-0 to reduce penalties for obstructing court orders in desegregation. Senator Ervin proposed cutting penalties, and Lausche sought broader application to all obstruction orders. The vote underscored split positions on civil rights amid election-year tensions.
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Senate Family Affairs
Sam J. Ervin Jr
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House
Frank J. Lausche
Dohio
Doerfer Resigns FCC Chair as Ford Named Successor
John C. Doerfer resigned under fire as chairman of the FCC. President Eisenhower accepted the move and named Commissioner Frederick W. Ford to succeed him effective March 15. Doerfer, 55, testified he spent six nights aboard a yacht in Florida hosted by George W. Storer. He defended his actions and said he quit to avoid embarrassment. Eisenhower called the decision wise and praised Doerfer’s service.
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Frederick W. Ford
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George W. Storer
Commission
White House
James C. Hagerty
FCC
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Rescuers Press Toward Trapped Miners in West Virginia
Logan West Virginia March 11 rescue director Crawford L Wilson said the advance party broke into an entry toward 18 miners believed trapped. Ventilation was providing 20,000 square feet of fresh air per minute and possible reach within minutes as rescuers race against time amid smoke and gas.
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Capital Somelight Highlights NM Political Activity
Will Harrison, Santa Fe special correspondent for The Daily News, reports on New Mexico political activity. The feature appears on page 26 and outlines current campaigns, key players, and regional implications for upcoming elections.
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Will Harrison
Santa Fe
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Roger W. Babsonee
Ace
Sylvia Porter
Fraud Dear Editor Retreading Faces as Fugitives
A reader from Wellington criticizes Florida operators offering a scheme to retread aged faces into fugitive like images. The neighbor derides the idea as fraud and warns it could land someone in trouble, likening it to selling a car with a hidden motor.
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22 More Years To Loaf
NEW YORK (UPI) for the first time in history Americans have more time to kill than they spend working. Joseph Prendergast executive director of the National Recreation Association notes spare time totals about 2,229 hours a year more than work time. He says in a lifetime we have 22 more years of leisure time than our great grandparents and the share is rising due to shorter work hours more retirement years and longer life spans. He cautions against letting leisure slip by.
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500 Families Stranded in Snowstorm
In North Carolina mountains 500 to 700 families are snowbound as National Guard Army Red Cross and rescue teams mobilize. Adj. Gen. Waynick orders guards into Ashe Alleghany Watauga and Wilkes counties with more snow forecast. Governor Hodges opens western armories to supply food fuel and medicine if needed. Ft Bragg delivers equipment to Ashe county.
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Teachers Elect New Officers for District IX
District IX delegates gathered for a district officers election led by L J Edmonson, principal of Pampa High School, who becomes president, and Ida Lee Cope the new vice president. Other officers named include Mary E Carter Canyon secretary Mack Bush Wellington treasurer Mrs William Hill Shamrock state executive committee and Dean Skiles Dalhart district executive committee. Over 150 representatives attended the business banquet at Amarillo High School. A 3,000 member turnout from 26 Texas Panhandle counties is expected for the general session at Municipal Auditorium with speeches by Jesse Stuart and Sarah Caldwell. Mayor Madison and district officials welcomed delegates as R E Darnell and Ruth Richerson offered NEA and TSTA reports. L J Edmonson will present the president pin. Mrs Caldwell to speak on NEA and educational service.
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Ida Lee Cope
Bivins
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Mary E. Carter
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Mack Bush
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Wiliam_ Hill
Shamrock
Dean Skiles
Dalhart
House of Delegates
Texas Panhandle
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A. F. Madison
Robert Ashworth
D. Richard Bowles
TSTA
Bowles
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Bee County Teachers Association
Austin Teachers Association
District X
Atlas Blows Upon Launch in 5000-Mile Test Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL Fila March 10 An Atlas intercontinental range missile exploded during a 5000 mile test flight after rising briefly from its pad. The blast created a mushroom cloud and lit the sky for miles as spectators watched from the nearby beach. No injuries were reported to crew in a nearby reinforced block house. The cause is not disclosed with a longer range flight previously canceled and a possible presidential decision cited. A new attempt may be made tomorrow.
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Eisenhower
Gates May Ask for More Missile Cash
Defense Secretary Thomas S. Gates Jr said he may ask Congress for more funds to speed Air Force and Navy missile programs. He noted two alternate proposals to boost the Polaris nuclear submarine fleet and discussed increasing Atlas missiles per squadron. A decision on speedups could come in about two months.
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Cuban seizures widen as Castro moves to seize assets
Fidel Castro's government accelerates property seizures in Havana targeting both American and Cuban interests. The Burke and James Hedges, Brothers group valued at 35 million dollars loses 21 companies, with government blaming illegal profits tied to Batista. Moa Bay Mining Co. faces intervention over 75 million dollars in nickel and cobalt holdings. Revolucion accuses Eisenhower of soft rhetoric amid Latin American demonstrations.
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