Vandalism Across States Sparks Debate On Parental Liability
A Amarillo preacher describes a new church vandalized by youths with rocks and BBs, brickwork toppled, and wooden trusses set ablaze. The piece compares incidents in Dallas and Atlanta where youths faced suspensions and prison, while Albany vetoes a bill holding parents liable for vandalism by children.
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The
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Reformatory
Georgia
Albany
N.Y
Averell Harriman
Don inspired spirit at Palo Duro High in Prairie Sage
The Prairie Sage notes a strong Spanish influence at Palo Duro High with student bodies called Dons and Donnas and confirms alma mater motto Glory to the Blue. A sport column recalls Gene Arrington querying time left at a district basketball game, shouting Two forty three before continuing.
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Grand Prairie
Gene Arrington
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Radio use in chicken houses sparks political talk
Nels Sorenson, a prominent farmer east of town, keeps radios in brooder and battery houses to calm flocks and protect egg production. The note links industry practice to reducing panic from outside noises and hints at third party symbols as color TV nears.
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Nels Sorenson
Wes Izzard
Murder charge dropped as missing girl alive in Kansas City
Shirley June Dicus turns up alive and her father Lloyd A. Dicus is cleared of murder. A body found near Kansas City proved unidentified. Dicus, already jailed for forgery, faces bigamy charges as investigators untangle a web stretching from Kansas City to Baton Rouge and beyond.
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Shirley June
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Neosho
Dicus
Betty Boyd Dicus
Gretta June Cornish
Los Angeles
Cornish
Eddie S. Gilliland
Monett
Basil Boyd
Commerce
Okla
Shirley Ann
Shirley Ann Drews
Shivers Attacks Rayburn Over Texas Issues
Governor Allan Shivers denounces House Speaker Sam Rayburn for prioritizing Democrats over national interests. He questions Rayburn’s judgment on Texas politics and defends Lyndon Johnson while urging clear stances on vital issues for any presidential timber.
Rayburn assails Shivers as angry confused and frustrated
Speaker Sam Rayburn denounces Gov Allan Shivers as an angry, confused and frustrated man in a sharp Washington statement. He defends Democratic unity and backs Lyndon Johnson for the national ticket, noting Shivers may be politically weakened as Texas politics heats up. Johnson also comments on Shivers at a separate press briefing.
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Air Force Says Billion-Dollar Budget Needs Grow
The Air Force chief of staff says the service must receive billions more for the next several years to avoid shrinking its fighting wings. Gen. Nathan F. Twining warned the July 1957 budget will require increased funding beyond the current authorization of 16 1/2 billion dollars, with the defense panel releasing unredacted testimony.
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A Courtesy Is Not Forgotten
Washington reports Bernard Baruch met for about a half hour with President Eisenhower. He declined to discuss the visit with newsmen citing secrecy. A Navy briefing outlined bold strides in atomic and missile tech with a plan for 18 ships using these powers.
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Bernard M. Baruch
Eisenhower
Charles S. Thomas
Thomas
Texas Tech Bureau of Business Research Proposed at WTCC Meet
Faculty from Texas Tech's School of Business proposed a Bureau of Business Research for West Texas to study and report on business conditions. The plan, unanimously approved by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee, would gather data from 132 counties and be funded for at least three years by local business contributions. Tech would provide equipment and facilities with annual costs around 20000 dollars. after three years, college funds might support the bureau.
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Vern Clover
Department of Economics
Howard Golden
Tanker Explodes At Houston Area Dock Injuring Crew
A 10,000-ton oil tanker exploded at a dock near Houston while taking on kerosene. Two crewmen were injured when leaping to a dock, one man jumped into the channel and was rescued. The blast sent flames high and caused local panic before the fire was out in 75 minutes. The injured were Chief Mate Howard McCartney and Seaman Jack Metro.
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Humble Oil & Refining Co
Howard McCartney
Lowell
Mass
Seaman Jack 1
Metro
Brooklyn
N. Y
McCartney
matinee theatre listings for KGNC TV schedule
KGNC TV airs a matinee at 2 p.m followed by Howdy Doody at 4 30 p.m. Children and families can plan their afternoon around the afternoon program lineup.
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Kgnc-Tv
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Weather outlook for Amarillo and Panhandle shows fair conditions Friday and Saturday with warmer Friday and mild Saturday. Temperature extremes expected between 29 and 71 degrees. Sunrise 6 37 a m Sunset 7 07 p m.
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A New Adlai Shines in California Meet Mr Stevenson
In Los Angeles Adlai Stevenson challenges Kefauver in California by shaking hands with voters and mingling on the streets after a southern California blitz. He says no new campaign rise is evident, yet the pace shifts as he promotes the June 5 primary.
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Adlai Stevenson
Minnesota
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
California
Stevenson
Amarillo Weather and Campaign Sweep Highlight 1956
The report notes Amarillo had sun on 81 of 89 days in 1956 with clear conditions and light winds. a rival campaigned by circulating among 500 Democrats at a downtown rally. The candidate traveled from a downtown hotel to 8th and Broadway then walked four blocks to a street.
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Okla
City
8Th and Broadway
Kefauver in New Mexico Race Notes
Senator Estes Kefauver visited Albuquerque and said Adlai Stevenson remains the leading Democratic candidate while he gains support. He praised President Eisenhower’s popularity, criticized the Republican standing, and avoided personal clashes with Stevenson. He added California’s upcoming primary will be significant due to its large delegation.
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Estes Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Kefauver
New Mexico
Eisenhower
Republican Party
Stevenson
California
Three Gabor sisters prepare to wed within weeks
Mama Gabor says Magda will marry Tony Gallucci on Easter Sunday in Franklin New Jersey. Eva plans to wed a young doctor April 8 at the Gabor home in Westport Connecticut. Zsa Zsa is set to marry Hal Hayes on April 15 in Los Angeles, each wedding following a prior marriage.
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Jolie
Mama) Gabor
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N.J
Magda Gabor
Arthur
Tony) Gallucci
Long Island
Magda
Eva
Westport
Congress Breaks for Holiday in Washington
Congress adjourned for holiday on March 29 with the House going to recess until noon on April 9 and the Senate adjourning at 2 43 p m until the same date. After reconvening next month lawmakers expect to work with no major breaks until July or early August.
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