US Envoy among five dead as plane explodes near Ottawa
A US envoy and four others died when a plane exploded shortly after takeoff from Rockliffe Airport, Ottawa. One survivor, Master Sgt. Gwynne A. Long, parachuted down with injuries. Witnesses recalled a fireball and wreckage scattered across fields. authorities did not comment on sabotage. The crash occurred in brilliant sun 11 miles southeast of Ottawa.
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New York Starts Rainmaking Test Over Catskills
A city project begins a $50,000 six month rain stimulation trial with a police plane, Harvard scientist, and water commissioner carrying dry ice to seed clouds. Upstate communities seek court orders to halt tests while the city says seeded clouds pose no greater risk than natural rain.
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Target drones and flying saucers linked in university release
A university spokesman described a cooperation with the defense research laboratory on target drones amid a radio broadcast by Henry J. Taylor about flying saucers. The Air Force has denied saucer sightings while declassification cleared the announcement, noting Thompson’s role on the research board and the drones’ potential to test missile performance.
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Pauli Boner
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Seitz Named Manager of Pampa Oilers
Grover Seitz was named manager of the Pampa Oilers of the West Texas New Mexico League. He will play and run the club in the front office for new owners Mr and Mrs R D Mills who bought the team from R L Edmondson and his son. Edmondson had discharged Seitz and hired Virgil Richardson as manager before the sale.
Chiangmen Repels Invasion On Hainan Island Front
Taipei Formosa March 28 AP Red Gen Lin Piao's Steel Corps stormed ashore at three beach heads on Hainan Island. Nationalists claimed 4,000 Communist dead wounded or captured and seized large equipment. Air and naval units pummeled Reds as 1500 Reds died on beaches. Unclear if major assault or preliminary. Nationalists reported a land on China mainland at Sanmen Bay. See CHINA-Page 14.
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Amarillo to Debate Three-Million School Bond Issue
A town hall style debate tonight at Amarillo College auditorium will air the three million dollar school bond issue. R A Wilson and H Sim Kelly endorse the bond, while C O Towne and Al Reville Jr oppose citing additions at Amarillo High. Moderator Ernest Finney will sum up, then field audience questions.
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North Randall County
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City Delays Verdict on Federal Housing Plan
Amarillo city commission will delay ruling on a plan for 600 federal low cost housing units after additional information from the Amarillo Housing Authority. The proposal, split 400 white and 200 Negro occupancy, awaits further briefing later this week. Mayor Gene Klein announced no action at today's meeting.
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Bank Shortage Blamed On Generous Cashier
Westphalia Michigan AP report details a bank shortage at Westphalia State Bank with FDIC and FBI involvement. Investigators probe possible $300,000 irregularities as cashier Robert Bohr admits letting customers access funds. Town views the case with resentment as records are checked and arrests considered.
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School Board Sets Enrollment Target for New High School
The Amarillo School Board outlines in Statement No 4 that a new senior high should enroll about 809 or more pupils in a natural school area before construction. It argues a larger school offers broader courses, better staff alignment, lower cost per pupil, and a comprehensive program balancing college prep and practical skills. The piece notes a national trend toward comprehensive high schools and references continuation on BOARD-Page 14.
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Board of School
Weather Summary Amarillo and West Texas Outlook
The Weather Bureau reports sunny dry conditions in Amarillo and vicinity with mild days and cooler nights. Forecast highs around 61 degrees and lows near 33, with continued dry weather across Panhandle and West Texas, plus fair windier conditions in New Mexico.
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