29 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Amarillo Sunday News Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1959
Page
1
The article presents an Easter faith meditation about life beyond the mortal body, emphasizing Christ’s resurrection as proof of a greater destiny beyond earthly decay. It frames the event as a dawning revelation transforming human identity from mere earthbound existence to participation in a divine realm.
A light fingered thief snatched the billfolds of four women in downtown Amarillo on Polk Street. Losses ranged from about $9 to $200 with drivers licenses and IDs taken from each victim. The incidents occurred between 12:20 p.m. and 2:55 p.m. as shoppers were jostled near stores along Polk.
Peiping abolished the Dalai Lama's rule in Tibet and installed the Panchen Lama while imposing military control. China claimed a two day revolt crush with 4,000 rebels captured though bands remain active. The Dalai Lama reportedly abducted and forced to sign the 1951 treaty, with reports he escaped to join rebels in southern Tibet. The Panchen Lama remains nominal spiritual leader. The United States said it is sympathetic to the Tibetan people amid what it calls barbarous intervention.
Washington AP reports that a Defense Department independent survey gave the Navy’s anti submarine system a low performance rating in detecting and tracking nuclear submarines. The finding comes amid growing reports of new Soviet atom powered subs and possible ballistic missile use.
Federal authorities opened a case after a dognapper seized Houston boxing dog La Tosca from Mr. and Mrs. Chavez and demanded $500 in a Spanish note via mail and radio appeals. FBI investigates while the couple awaits the dog’s return and the pregnancy of La Tosca is noted.
The report records 76 sunny days out of 86 in Amarillo in 1959. Weather readings for Saturday afternoon show overcast skies, light rain in Houston and Oklahoma City, with Amarillo at 15 miles per hour and partly cloudy conditions.
In Washington the United States plans to urge Western allies to press the Soviet Union to accept German unity as the top goal in talks. Western foreign ministers arrive for discussions slated to run through the coming Saturday. Hehina von Brentano says reunification would solve Berlin issues, opposes staged unification by steps.
Partly cloudy today in Amarillo and vicinity with a high near 60 and a low around 35 tonight. The forecast calls for continued mild, mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions into Monday with little temperature change.
The Washington Evening Star reports the United States weighing a naval blockade of Russia in the Baltic and Black Seas as a response if the Soviet Union ousts the West from Berlin. No decision on timing. NATO ministers may discuss next week. State Department cautions about commenting on military actions.
The annual event starts at 2 30 p m for children ages 1 to 12 at Will Rogers Range Riders Park. Kids are divided into four age groups to compete for prize eggs while Jaycees and Range Riders supervise and the police direct traffic.
Antrim County Welfare Board in Bellaire Michigan directs able bodied welfare recipients to raise gardens can fruits and vegetables raise fuel and wood stocks and avoid bars or beer gardens to qualify for aid next winter the policy cites a high welfare expenditure last winter and a poor fruit season as context.
A British student died trapped in Derbyshire deep shaft echoes Floyd Collins fate. Niel Moss lasted two days in a 1,000-foot shaft as rescue efforts and crowds surged, while Collins perished after 18 days in a similar tunnel.
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