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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1959

Page

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Eisenhower to Press Atomic War Deterrence in TV Speech

President Eisenhower plans a nationwide radio television address to stress the futility of atomic war and the united resolve to stand firm at Berlin. Officials foresee no surprises and expect a cohesive restatement of deterence, with Amarillo hearing the speech on KGNC-TV and KGNC Radio.

Washington Eisenhower America Berlin Geneva Amarillo Kgnc-Tv Kgnc Radio

Snow Strands Thousands as Twisters Hit Midwest

A powerful late winter storm roared from the Midwest to the Northeast spawning heavy snow, high winds and tornadoes. It left at least four dead and dozens injured with thousands stranded by drifts and power outages across Wisconsin Nebraska Iowa and Ohio. Tornadoes touched down in Illinois Arkansas and Michigan as winds up to 80 mph knocked down trees and lines. The Sparkman PD Foster freighter was blown aground near Toledo before being towed off.

Associated Press Midwest Wisconsin Nebraska Iowa Des Moines Lincoln Neb Cleveland Cleveland Heights Toledo Ohio Dexter Illinois Chicago Opal Owensboro Moko Arkansas Modoc Great Lakes Gulf Coast Michigan Florida Sparkman PD Foster Detroit

Bandits Stage Deserted Dinner Party Robbery in Mission Hills

In Mission Hills suburb near Kansas City, twenty guests were surprised by masked robbers during dessert. The bandits collected furs jewelry and cash, with losses ranging from two to three hundred dollars. some guests hid valuables and two robbers appeared amateurish.

Kansas City Mission Hills George P. Lacy

Tribe Joyful At Land Loss

About 500 Chippewa Indians in Sarnia celebrate government approval of selling 3,000 acres of their reservation to Crown Trust of Canada for about 6 million dollars. Spokesmen say each member could receive up to 150,000. Proceeds go into a tribal fund to be distributed by the council.

Sarnia Ont Crown Trust of Canada, Ltd

Nightshirt Lincoln idea sparks voter fashion critique

In a Crossroads letter from Wellington, D. E. Scott quips about displaying Abraham Lincoln in a nightshirt to judge candidates. The neighbor suggests voters choose officials who still look impressive in such attire, proposing humorous campaign critiques.

Washington Abraham Lincoln D. E. Scott Wellington

Macmillan Seen as Western Leader in U S Berlin Crisis Talks

British observers ahead of Macmillan's Washington trip view him as the Western bloc leader with credit for any coherence in the allied line. The Sunday Times contrasts Ike's balancing act with Macmillan's proposals while noting Eisenhower's push to fill Dulles' vacuum and avoid a summit clash with Khrushchev.

Macmillan Paris Bonn Washington Berlin London Eisenhower Sunday Times Khrushchev Henry Brandon The Mr. Dulles

Macmillan Gives Direction After Eisenhower Meeting

Washington reporters describe a shift in leadership perception after a high level talk between Macmillan and Eisenhower. Dulles absence is noted as reducing authority though optimism grows for a clearer policy path. The Liberal Observer and Sunday Dispatch warn that America, France, and Germany reluctantly accept Macmillan’s leadership in a period of uncertain national unity.

Washington Dulles Liberal Observer America France Germany Macmillan Christopher Lucas Sunday Dispatch Lucas

Kennedy Receives Threats Aimed at His Children

Senate Labor Committee chief counsel Robert F. Kennedy disclosed anonymous calls threatening harm to his six children. The threats, received over weeks including last December, surfaced as investigators examine labor racketeering and ties between corrupt leaders and extortion schemes. Kennedy did not request protective steps and declined further comment.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Senate Labor Management Committee Kennedy New York Victor Riesel Riesel Said Committee Sen John F. Kennedy D-Mass

TV Schedule Highlights for KGNC Day Lineup

KGNC TV airs Colorcast Truth or Consequences at 1 p.m. Then Haggis Baggis at 1 30 p.m. and an Arthur Murray party at 9 p.m. Local listings show a compact daily schedule with varied entertainment and instructional segments.

Kgnc-Tv Haggis Baggis Arthur Murray

Campus Melee Darkens Yale St Patrick Parade

New Haven officials condemn a St Patrick's Day parade melee at Yale that drew about 1500 students and many police. Griswold calls boorish, McManus calls it disgraceful, and some student leaders fault police roughness while urging calm on campus through Monday.

New Haven Richard C. Lee Yale Griswold

Amarillo Sees Sunny Streak Across 65 Of 74 Days

Regional weather summary notes 65 days of sun in Amarillo during 199 with comparative readings at 3 p.m. Sunday. Winds 5 to 15 MPH, visibility fair, sky fair in Amarillo and Dallas, clear in Oklahoma City, with Houston at 12 to 15 MPH and fair conditions.

Amarillo Fair Houston Fair Dallas Fair Okla City

Train Snowbound In Milwaukee Snowstorm Delays

A Milwaukee train with 150 aboard became stuck in 12-foot drifts during a late winter storm. Three other passenger trains, snarled for hours, finally moved to freedom as darkness and freezing temperatures set in. Train No 216 remained bogged down.

Milwaukee Chicago and North Western Appleton Campbellsport Randolph Here

Pileup Leaves Local Snarl

Shamrock reports a Saturday highway wreck on U S Route 66 causing about 26 hospitalizations and 25 vehicle damages. The daylong incident left Terry Bentley 18 months in critical condition with a concussion while his mother and sister were treated for injuries. Local police rush to identify responsible factors amid a sandstorm and pileups across the region.

Shamrock U. S. Highway 66 Terry Bentley Jean Bentley S. Wall Shamrock General Hospital Thelma

Weather Forecast from Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau issue provides a regional forecast highlighting likely conditions. It notes periods of rain and cooler temperatures with a mix of sun across the area and details expected by the end of the week.

Shamrock Opens St Patrick Day Festivities With Guest Speaker

Shamrock kicks off its annual St Patrick Day observance with Texas Secretary of State Zollie Steakley as guest speaker at 7 30 p m Monday. A banquet at the Na starts the community celebration.

Shamrock Zollie Steakley Steakley

Shamrock St Patrick Day events kickoff with parade and crowning

The town plans a full St Patrick’s Day program with a breakfast at 8 a.m. at a Dixie Restaurant, old settlers’ registration at 9 a.m., and a concert by Lubbock Christian College Choir. Mayor Worley to introduce guests and receive a Trans World Airlines shamrock gift. A parade with 55 floats and 16 bands rolls through downtown starting at N Main, then Madden, ending near Madden’s 700 block. Miss Irish Rose crowned at 2:45 p.m. on the National Guard armory grounds.

Tional Guard Armory Garland Cotton John) Smith St. Patrick's Day Dixie Old Settlers Lubbock Christian College Seibert Worley Ivan T. Borsum Trans World Airlines LW A.m Shamrock N. Main Firsty Madden N. Madden National Guard

Phone Link to Europe Begun

NEW YORK AP A major step begins Sunday with laying of the first submarine telephone cable linking North America to mainland Europe. The 2400 mile undersea line between Newfoundland and France will cost about 40 million dollars and take over four months to complete. The system uses heavy twin cables with repeaters every about 40 miles to carry voice signals. The AT&T spokesman contrasts telephone and telegraph cables noting the greater size and complexity of the new line.

New York Europe Long Lines Department American Telephone & Telegraph Co Newfoundland France Atlantic Continents British Isles At&t

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