Florence Arno spillway dredger intrigues Florence
In Florence Italy on a Sunday morning a man with a long handled shovel dredges gray river sand from the Arno into his boat near the spillway below the Amerigo Vespucci Bridge. Dozens observe as locals speculate about his purpose and whether the city hires such work.
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Amarillo And Vicinity Weather Forecast
The U.S. Weather Bureau reports clear conditions this morning in Amarillo with partial cloudiness this afternoon and Thursday. Little temperature change expected through Thursday with highs around 76 and lows near 56. Sunrise at 5 39 a.m.
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Tornadoes Lash Missouri Again
Daily News Austin Bureau reports new teenage driver licensing law signed by Gov Price Daniel. The act transfers license issuing from county judges to the State Public Safety Department with local offices preparing to process applications.
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Tornado Toll Rises Across Missouri With Two Day Storms
A two day series of tornadoes and boiling winds kills 13 more, bringing Missouri and nearby Kansas deaths to about 50. Fremont reports six dead after a funnel struck the town, Desloge claims three, and Van Buren and a farm northeast of Desloge report single fatalities. اخر
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Eisenhower urges support for foreign aid despite risks
President Eisenhower, defending a 3.865 billion mutual security program, called foreign aid essential to peace and freedom. He warned opponents that cutting aid could raise defense costs, threaten allies, and push nations toward Soviet influence, urging continued investment as the best security per dollar.
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Anti Beck Move Gains Steam in Teamsters F action
John F. English, Teamsters official, says the executive board will meet to consider ousting Dave Beck as president. English, 68, has been chosen to replace Beck as AFL CIO vice president and executive council member. Meany announced English's election to Beck's old AFL CIO posts amid Beck's rackets probe fallout.
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Weather summary from Amarillo and surrounding cities in 1956
The report notes Amarillo had sun on 117 of 141 days in 1956. Comparative readings at 3 30 p.m. Tuesday recorded wind speeds around 18 mph in Houston and 60 mph in Dallas with Oklahoma City at 16 and Amarillo at 15. Sky conditions varied from cloudy to partly cloudy and clear across locations.
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Tax System Criticized by NAM Official at Amarillo Club
G D McEnroe of Duncan Oklahoma warned Amarillo business leaders that the current U S tax structure penalizes thrift and invention. He noted a 52 percent corporate rate plus dividend taxes could seize about 93 76 dollars in taxes for every 100 dollars of corporate earnings, calling the regime confiscatory.
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KGNC-TV Schedule Highlights Matinee and Kraft Theater
KGNC-TV lists a 11:30 a.m. matinee theater, 1 p.m. Kraft TV Theater, and a 7 p.m. evening program on the Colorcast Club 60 lineup. The schedule emphasizes the day’s broadcast blocks and program times.
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Four Freed From Autos in Water at San Angelo Crossing
Four motorists trapped in cars as flood water poured over a low crossing near San Angelo following gate releases at Nosworthy dam. One man washed from the road was rescued. Bill Adair of the emergency corps was swept off his feet and treated for observation. None of the four occupants was hurt. No barriers or warning signs were in place.
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Scores From Western and National Leagues
In the Western League Des Moines defeated Amarillo 4 0 Sioux City beat Albuquerque 13 4 Colorado Springs won 11 9 over Lincoln Pueblo 7 6 Topeka 6. In the National League Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 1 Chicago 4 New York 3 Pittsburgh at St Louis postponed Philadelphia and Milwaukee rain tied 1 1. American League Washington 3 Kansas City 0 Cleveland 8 Boston 2 Chicago 3 New York 1 Detroit 2 Baltimore 1 in 6 innings.
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Jet Stream Blamed for Texas Floods and California Losses
Weather expert Corday Counts cites jet stream over California and Texas as cause of record May rains and multi million dollar crop losses in cherries and strawberries in northern California. Army helicopters dry crops. two crashes reported. governor declares emergency to protect harvests.
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State Funds Pinched By New Money Bills
The Texas legislature passed a $200 million water conservation plan and sent a $47.7 million teachers pay raise bill to the state comptroller. Comptroller Calvert said funds were insufficient and warned the proposal may be returned to lawmakers. The shortfall was estimated around $7 to $9 million, delaying adjournment. The pay raise would total 399 dollars yearly for teachers and principals in small schools would receive 120 dollars more.
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Mollet Resigns as French Premier After Confidence Vote
French Socialist Premier Guy Mollet quits after a 250-213 confidence defeat in the national assembly. President Rene Coty delays acceptance, will consult leaders before deciding whether to ask Mollet to stay, while Mollet vows to quit if asked.
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Weather Change Prompted Quick Equipment Help
Bonham May 21. Heavy rains across Texas prompted a farmer to rush into Adell Brown’s implement shop asking for fast service. He said he left his car windows down and feared rain before returning.
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