Todd and crew die in private plane crash dubbed The Lucky Liz
Aboard the private plane named The Lucky Liz Todd, 50, perished with three others in a crash five hours after urging his wife to stay home with a virus He had recently claimed a reborn life through marriage and spoke to UCLA students about democracy and a Russia trip, recalling quips about Liz and Barnum in a rapidly moving life story.
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Storm Drench Strikes Northeast as Snowstorm Slays 49
A three day snowstorm buffeted the Atlantic coast from Virginia to Maine leaving at least 49 dead and over a million dollars in damage. Officials monitor thaw risks as rivers threaten floods north to New England. Pennsylvania bears the heaviest snowfall with up to 40 inches.
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Woman of the Year in Texas Named Mrs. Jessie Boardman
Mrs. Jessie D. Boardman of 2907 Taylor named Mother of the Year by the American Mothers Committee. She is a retired college instructor active in civic and church work, with two children and past teaching positions at West Texas State College and Arkansas State Teachers College. Her husband died in World War I.
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Panhandle Science Fair Highlights School Leaders and Youth
The first Panhandle Science Fair closed after two days at the Tri-State Fairgrounds with about 4,000 contestants dismantling exhibits. Amaryllo College faculty member Pat O Keefe, as fair director, estimated around 15,000 spectators viewed the displays and programs expanding scientific leadership opportunities for area students.
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Amarillo College
Science fair eyes expansion and ongoing community support
Dr. Joseph Ray of Amarillo College notes strong enthusiasm to repeat the fair next year and plans to broaden the Texas Panhandle Science Fair Council into a broader Science Education Council. He proposes science clubs, a speakers bureau, and expanding council membership with more area teachers and West Texas State College representatives to boost student science participation. A council meeting is planned soon.
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Amarillo Weather Forecast Highlights Cloudy Periods
The U S Weather Bureau reports cloudy conditions with occasional rain for Amarillo and vicinity this morning, clearing to partly cloudy by late afternoon. High around 45, low near 35. And for the Panhandle and South Plains scattered showers and thundershowers through early today, then partly cloudy with cooler South Plains. New Mexico sees considerable cloudiness with showers, snow in mountains, partly cloudy later, with warmer northwest afternoon.
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Weather Summary Chronicle for Amarillo 1958
In 1958 Amarillo reported seven sunlit days within a seven day period. Comparatives show readings at 3 p.m. Saturday with wind and visibility details. City reports list Houston Dallas Oklahoma City and Amarillo with cloud cover and rainfall notes.
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Expensive New Mexico Roads Crumbling in Near Past
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that several costly New Mexico highways show cracking and crumbling soon after opening. Chief highway engineer L. D. Wilson cites wet weather and a new paving formula as key factors, with projects on Glorieta four lane, State Road 111 to Vallecitos, U.S. 84 at Parkview Rio Arriba, and U.S. 66 east from Clines Corners already deteriorating.
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Hereford Man Killed in Highway 60 Collision
Charles Morris Brady, 21, of Hereford, died after his car rear faced a semi trailer on Highway 60 two miles east of Hereford. Louis Drerup, 21, was treated for facial cuts and injuries. truck driver Ralph Mengers and owner O B Spencer were uninjured. Brady’s body went to Kreig-Marcum Funeral Home. arrangements pending.
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Welcome home ceremony for Mars round trip pioneer urged
Timetable for Space University reports Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger predicts a welcome home for the first person to circle the earth to Mars or another planet. The German born scientist spent 15 of 44 years in rocketry and currently directs research projects at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency.
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Famed producer Mike Todd among four killed in Liz crash
Graceful turbulence ended in the Zuni Mountains as the twin engined plane The Liz crashed near Grants New Mexico at 3 05 am. Todd 50 along with Art Cohn Bill Verner and Tom Barkley perished. Elizabeth Taylor did not fly and was reportedly sedated after news.
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Red Cross Campaign Sets Final Report Date
Weather permitting volunteers aim to reach an $87 730 goal with a final report set for 4 p m March 28 at the Red Cross offices 1800 Harrison Stanley Crowe head of the fund and membership drive says the goal should be reached by then D C Dodge Jr division chairman notes weather has hindered progress this month and affects the finish date
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His Insurance Oyster Series Probes Texas Life Firms
The Globe-Times editor Thomas Thompson writes a five part series on Texas life insurance featuring Tony Alberto, a promoter who promotes Texas as an oyster. The investigation highlights unregulated companies and investor losses as the industry grows.
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