Birth of an Era Jet Rocket test on Rock Island line
The Rocket reports a test run of the Jet Rocket lightweight train as a possible fix for Rock Island passenger woes. D B Jenks stresses flexible policy and invites testing on the Memphis to Tucumcari route via Oklahoma City and Amarillo. The piece argues for preserving passenger service and improving rail travel over highways.
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Amarillo
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Hazlewood Likely to Seek Another Senate Term
Reports from a birthday Optimist Club event credit Sen Grady Hazlewood with strong support for a second legislature term. Observers note experience and seniority as key assets for the district in a critical upcoming session. Gib Howard reportedly won’t run for district attorney, with Wayne Bagley as a possible successor.
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Optimist Club
Austin
Gib Howard
Wayne Bagley
Shamrock Irish Day to Feature Parade and Matinee Festivities
Shamrock prepares for a big St Patrick’s Day celebration with an 8 a.m. to midnight program. A mammoth parade at 11 a.m. and the coronation of Miss Irish Rose of ’56 highlight the day alongside baton twirlers, a precision drill team, a TV cast, square dancers, fiddlers, and visitors from Quinlan and Goodwell. Marshall Formby as speaker, TWA Shamrocks from Shannon, and NBC Monitor publicity add to the national spotlight.
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Amarillo
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Monitor
Wreckage Found After Air Force Plane Crash Near Palo Duro Canyon
Five Air Force officers died in a crash of an L20 liaison plane found on the Palo Duro Canyon rim seven miles northeast of Silverton. Identifications were by dental charts. remains were to be sent to Clovis or Amarillo AFB.
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Storm Smites East as Sea and Snow Ravage Coast
A fierce nor’easter batters the northeast with 50 mph gales and heavy snow lashing New York to New England. Seventeen dead and ships grounded follow wrecks near Norfolk and Scituate while coast guard efforts race against the fierce seas.
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Weather summary for Amarillo in 1956
Amarillo reports sun for 68 of 76 days in 1956 with clear skies and light winds. Comparative readings at 3:30 p.m. Friday show Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City also clear with modest visibility values.
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Price Daniel Hosts Congressional Coffee for Billy Graham
Sen Price Daniel president of the International Leadership Organization will host a congressional coffee in Washington on Monday in honor of evangelist Billy Graham. Sen Frank Carlson of Kansas will join as president of the International Conference of Christian Leadership.
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Daniel argues states rights curb Communism at Howard Payne
U S Senator Price Daniel told a Brownwood audience that states rights are a weapon against Communism. He warned against centralizing power in Washington and urged that real power should stay with states and communities to support progress and self-government.
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Union Chief Recalls Evolution in Travel
W. P. Kennedy of Cleveland, head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, spoke in Amarillo to 20 central Rocky Mountain chairmen of the Bus Drivers Department. He recalled rail and bus changes over 47 years, noting a shift from steam to diesel, longer trains, more freight, and better equipment while predicting only minor resolutions at the next union meeting.
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Oil Allowable Is Reduced by Texas Railroad Commission
The Texas Railroad Commission cut April oil allowable by 64 159 barrels per day, reducing total to 3 356 857 BPD. The cut stems from granting one fewer production day in April versus March, statewide and in the East Texas field, following a proration hearing with six purchasers testifying. Five purchasers proposed only
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Youth Injured In Collision In Amarillo
An 11 year old Amarillo High student, Joe Wesley Smith, was critically injured in a motorcycle collision with a car at 12th and Polk after school. Grout, 15, also an Amarillo High student, drove the car. the crash occurred at 3 40 p m as students left for the day.
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Amarillo High School
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Misread Symbols of Old South Stir Alabama Debate
In Montgomery March 16 the Deep South report examines racial tension as journalist Frei Post notes a New York columnist’s misreading of Alabama politics. He describes white coats for Black state workers at the Capitol, a privileged prison cadre, and the era’s lingering Old South symbolism.
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Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Panhandle region
Amarillo and vicinity expect fair skies Saturday and Sunday with mild temperatures. Low Friday night around 24, high Saturday about 62. Panhandle and South Plains: fair and warmer Saturday, Sunday partly cloudy and mild. Sunrise 6 55 a.m. Sunset 6 56 p.m.
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Bugs Bunny Easter Coloring Contest Offers Trip to Hollywood
A national Bugs Bunny Easter Coloring Contest invites children under 11 to win a free plane trip to Hollywood with a parent. Warner Bros Pictures hosts. three Bugs Bunny sketches will be provided for coloring. The first sketch appears in The Daily News on Tuesday.
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