Space craze edges out western heroes in 1950s culture
The Wall Street Journal notes a rush toward space themed toys and media as Martian and Venusian romance replaces old western heroes. Retailers report booming space products and new devices, while magazines and children's books shift toward space adventures and science fiction themes.
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Ambulance Siren Ban Sparks Oklahoma City Debate
Oklahoma City faces a clash over ambulance service as funeral homes will take over emergency runs starting September 8. Harmon Thompson will operate the city fleet while officials consider an ordinance to remove sirens and limit speeds, with doctors to weigh in before a potential ban.
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Oklahoma City
City Commission
Downtown Kiwanis to hear Gov Shivers next Monday
Thad Ansley, president, reports excitement as Governor Shivers is slated to speak at the Downtown Kiwanis Club Monday. Capt. John Anderson vows patrol presence near Margaret Wills School on Plains Boulevard today and going forward.
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Margaret Wills School
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Amarillo Clubs and Scouts Meet in City Notes
Amateur events and group meetings are listed for Amarillo including a Business Club luncheon at noon, the American Exchange Club gathering, and a Scout Leaders Roundtable in Amarillo with involvement from Llano Estacado Council and Camp Don Harrington. Also noted are chess and Elks activities and the Texas State Guard armory meetup.
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Amarillo
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Democratic plan for peace outlined by AICP executive
A large AIC planning meeting and 1970s era plan details emerge as Jim Wheat of Woodville and Gov. Allan Shivers are slated to attend in Amarillo for the September 9 Democratic state conclave. Lawrence Hagg notes the First Senatorial District's role as 2000 room reservations are logged by Rex Baxter. The tidelands issue headlines the gathering amid party maneuvering.
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Woodville
Amarillo
Allan Shivers
Lawrence Hagg
Rex Baxter
Tidelands
EA Lam
LL Dodd
Leo Lly
Two Airmen Charged in Beating Robbery Case
Lloyd L. Cress and Arturo Z. Benavides, Amarillo Air Force Base airmen, face robbery by assault charges after a Wednesday incident in which Carre was robbed of 306 dollars following a brutal beating. The men are jailed in South Amarillo. Benavides may be denied bond.
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Amarillo Air Force Base
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Amarillo
Moore
Canyon Highway
Odessa
Salvage Finds Abundant Helicopter Parts After Fort Worth Fire
Bell Aircraft crews recovered a substantial number of scarce helicopter parts from a warehouse destroyed by a million-dollar fire in Fort Worth. Officials cited undetermined cause and insurance uncertainty while noting production remains unaffected. Salvage work could influence the potential repair value and future output for armed forces.
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Summer heat returns to the Tri State area
The Tri State region sweltered back with upper 90s highest, 97 in parts, 95 in Chil Dress Guymon Hobart and Tucumcari. Roswell at 94, Dalhart and Lubbock around 90. southerly winds at Amarillo 10 mph with gusts to 20. Weather predicts continued heat but a possible cool front by week’s end.
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Eisenhower Launches 10 Point Peace Crusade in Philadelphia
Gen. Dwight Eisenhower appealed to a 17500 crowd at Convention Hall and to a national audience to join a 10 point program for peace. He urged replacing “little men” in power with a trusted administration while opposing aggression and isolationism. The plan favors peaceful aid, UN support, economic and military strength, and active diplomacy to prevent war.
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Foreign Delegates Tour Panhandle Agriculture in Plains Farming Focus
Representatives of 29 nations on a 4000 mile Western tour of the sixth International Grassland Congress visited Amarillo Experiment Station Bushland and the Rafter Ranch, noting Panhandle ranching and corn agriculture while learning global methods and sharing views with local farmers. The group, all academics and officials, toured Nebraska Wyoming Idaho Montana Utah Colorado earlier and planned stops in Woodward Oklahoma and St Joseph.
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Protest Erupts as House Movers Trim Trees in Amarillo
In Amarillo a neighborhood block on Van Buren witnessed loud protests as a house moving crew cut branches from trees blocking the path of the Miller residence at 1616 Polk en route to 1618 Van Buren. Residents accused the workers of tree damage while the old home, purchased by Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Cornelius, was moved slowly to its new site amid shifting tensions.
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Amarillo
van Buren
Mr. Miller
Miller and D Rice Lead Brooklyn in 10-5 Loss to Boston
Miller and D Rice took the mound for Brooklyn as Boston defeated them 14 to 5. Lees started for Brooklyn, with Camanelia Walker and Surkont contributing in relief.
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Submarine Starts Next Wednesday in Amarillo Daily News
The story of underseas warfare is told in Submarine by Cmdr. Edward L. Beach. It reveals a vivid, at times bitter and sentimental account of wartime life. Submarine begins next Wednesday in the Amarillo Daily News.
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Amarillo
Rooms Sought for Democratic Delegates in Amarillo
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce appeals for spare rooms for Democratic delegates for Monday and Tuesday nights. Rex Baxter heads the housing committee and has booked all town lodging. private homes are asked to offer stays. Provide your address and phone to Rent a room for those nights.
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Amarillo
Col McCormick Predicts New Major Party by 1956
Chicago Tribune editor Col Robert R McCormick predicted a new major party by 1956 as many people feel unrepresented by Republicans or Democrats He said he might vote for Eisenhower if better than Stevenson and urged support for patriotic Congressional candidates across parties The Constitution party forms ticket aiming for Electoral College votes with MacArthur and Byrd in contention though MacArthur says he is not a candidate.
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