Old Rome lesson echoes in modern decline warnings
A note from Dick Roberts cites a Guideposts reprint of Edward Gibbon’s five causes of Rome’s fall. It likens decadence, taxes, vice, oversized armies, and fading religion to contemporary society, recalling Rome’s crumbling Colosseum as a warning about ease and leisure overrunning work and virtue.
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Young Republicans Sponsor Low-Cost Bean Supper Rally
The Amarillo Federation of Young Republicans hosts a $1 bean supper at Sam Houston Park this evening featuring candidate Tower. Observers note the old political style contrasts with youth energy, as fresh organizers hope for votes amid a nostalgic outdoor rally vibe.
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Cadillac Tales and Tolbert Teases Texas History
Floyde Garwood recalls a T O M tale as a Cadillac wheels away in a gift and a parked car swap. Frank Tolbert’s informal Texas history notes that Cadillac’s founder nearly eyed Louisiana as a French province and that Texas sits just above the national average in Cadillac ownership, with rich Texans still nickel count and lunchs in paper sacks.
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Panhandle Hit Hardest
The Daily News reports the Panhandle region suffered the most severe impact from the storm. Regional staff note widespread damage across towns, with power outages and disrupted transportation hampering relief efforts. Local agencies coordinate aid as residents begin cleanup and assess structural losses.
Panhandle Hail Storm Damages Homes and Crops
A severe hailstorm with tornadoes hit Panhandle on Tuesday, causing an estimated one million dollars in damages to property and crops. Residents report orange sized hail for over an hour, with roofs, windows, and stained glass shattered and trees stripped. Schools and churches sustained heavy damage, and residents describe the town as devastated by the 40 minutes of hell.
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Korean Envoy Pleads U S Backing for Government
Korean Ambassador Lee Wook Chang urged the United States to support the ousted South Korean government of Prime Minister John CC Chang by backing the moral stance expressed by U.S. officials.
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Economy Out Of Cellar Says Hodges
Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges said the U S economy is out of the cellar citing a record 410 3 billion in personal incomes for last month and higher factory sales and new orders than in March He noted steel and auto sectors driven the improvement plus defense contracts Manufacturers sales in April rose 4 percent from March though still about 5 percent below year earlier levels
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Weather report for Amarillond Vicinity and Northwest Texas
The U S Weather Bureau reports cloudy conditions in Amarillond vicinity with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms today and Thursday. Temperatures range from a low of 58 to a high of 88. Northwest Texas remains partly cloudy through Thursday with scattered afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms. Highs from 89 in the north to 92 in the south. Low confidence note appears in the forecast text.
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Power toothbrush hits headlines in Crossroads report
In New Mexico amid windy, partly cloudy conditions, residents note daily tech advances like power steering and self-wiggling toothbrushes. A playful line about a neighbor’s gadgets appears alongside weather stats and a quirky test about self-pumping rocking chairs as D. FE. SCOTT Wellington signs off.
Power of Control Shown By Shepard In Capsule Interview
Astronaut Alan B. Shepard stresses the theme of control in a capsule during a new interview released today. The feature appears on page 10 under Inside the News.
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Senate Postpones Sales Tax Choice in Texas Debate
Texas senators spent nearly seven hours debating two sales tax plans one backed by the governor and the other by the Senate State Affairs Committee before recessing until Wednesday. The 16 to 13 vote paused the decision as Sen Henry Gonzalez of San Antonio led lengthy token filibuster efforts.
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Gets Jail For Effort
New York May 16 AP. Dist Atty Hogan rejects the idea that a student can flunk all courses and still graduate with honors. A Manhattan detective arrested Jay M. Gordon 23 who claimed to be a securities analyst. Gordon attended Columbia University.
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Rio Grande Valley Tops Amarillo 5 to 3 in Texas League
Rio Grande Valley defeated Amarillo 5 to 3. Tulsa beat Austin 2 to 0. San Antonio won 8 to Victoria as a Texas League slate moved along with other results from major leagues.
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Kennedy Opens Canada Visit in Ottawa
President Kennedy begins a goodwill tour of Canada with calls for neighborly effort toward a hemisphere of freedom. Prime Minister Diefenbaker welcomes him as Canada pledges participation in addressing era challenges amid tensions from Cuba. Flight to Ottawa ends with a welcome salute as Kennedy arrives at Uplands Station.
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Kennedy to set out U S challenges in coming message
Senate leader Mike Mansfield said President Kennedy would send Congress a statement before leaving for Paris. The Montana Democrat indicated the message would outline national challenges and how to meet them, denying reports of a second State of the Union with wage and price controls or a draft increase.
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Amarillo Weather Report and Comparative Readings
The sun has shone over Amarillo for 128 days out of 136 in 1961. Comparative readings at 3 p.m. Tuesday show overcast skies and varying wind and visibility conditions across cities including Amarillo, Houston, Dallas, and Okig.
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Will Shakespeare Sweeps Emmy Awards
William Shakespeare dominates the Emmy ceremony in Hollywood with Macbeth earning program of the year and two best dramatic achievement awards. Judith Anderson and Maurice Evans win for best single performances. Raymond Burr and Barbara Stanwyck headline star wins. Fred Astaire and Jack Benny take comedy and variety honors. George Schaefer collects directing prizes for NBC Macbeth.
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