Amarillo Lumber Fire Sparks $300000 Loss and Narrow Save
A massive blaze at John Farrell Lumber Co. 903 N Fillmore Amarillo destroyed the yard with about $300000 in damage. No injuries reported. Fire crews saved a nearby frame house and records in a vault. Cause under investigation. The firm plans to reopen Monday in a temporary site.
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News-Globe
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Bill Rhew
Amarillo Man Killed In 30 Foot Fall From Car
Albert Ray Smith 32 of Amarillo died at 1 45 am when the car he rode in plunged over a railroad overpass one mile north of Turkey Texas and fell 30 feet. Jerry Yates 18 also of Amarillo the driver was charged with driving while intoxicated fined 200 and costs and held in the county jail. Both men worked for Panhandle Roofing Co of Amarillo. they were en route to Yates parents in Turkey when the crash occurred. The car landed on its top on the railroad track beneath the overpass and both men were thrown clear. A railroad motor car was used to reach the scene due to rough terrain.
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Weather and political clash blur amid regional forecast
Amarillo and vicinity show partly cloudy skies with a high near 53 and a morning low around 32. The Panhandle and South Plains expect similar conditions with minimal temperature change, while northwest areas see showers spreading tonight and warmer eastern regions turning cooler after. In a separate hearing, Reuther condemned name calling as he defended democratic debate and criticized Mundt Goldwater and Curtis, urging constructive discussion.
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Khrushchev Faces Cult of Personality Rise
U S experts see Khrushchev moving toward a Stalinist cult of personality. He may begin steps that echo Stalin's rule and could, if needed, involve police methods to sustain power, despite his past denunciation of Stalin.
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Khrushchev Solidifies Power Amid Moscow Build Up
An Eastern Europe anxiety rises as Khrushchev takes premier role and is pictured beside Lenin while Soviet authorities deny clear public opinion data. The piece compares his rise to Stalin’s method of claiming Leninist lineage to legitimize power.
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West Texas to Open First Ice Arena by July 1
West Texas plans a 2500 to 3000 seat ice arena on Western Ave for ice shows and hockey. The facility is expected to open for skating by July 1, says Harry Gilstrap, Sunday News Globe business editor.
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Sunday News-Globe
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Western Ave
Ice arena plan moves forward with proposed $200000 to $225000 build
Entertainment Enterprises Inc led by Harold V. Childs buys land and plans a three acre site 300 feet south of 45th Ave with 300 foot frontage on Western. The board includes H F Busby Jimmy L Phillips Beatrice Willis Tom Cannon and others. Construction to begin around April 15 with no ties to the Fair Park Coliseum ice project, which directors tabled for April 14 and will likely be dropped.
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Sunshine Returns as Tri-State Briefly Clears Skies
The Tri-State area to see partly cloudy skies and warmer temps as a low moves eastward. Showers disorderly Friday into Saturday brought moisture nationwide with totals ranging from trace to 1.40 inches in various towns. By Saturday night only light drizzle and light snow or rain showers remained in parts of Kansas and New Mexico ahead of a new front Monday.
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Amarillo Weather and TV Listings Highlight 1958
A 1958 Amarillo weather note records 75 sunny days out of 88 in a period, with comparative readings at 3 p.m. Saturday. Mentions wind, visibility, and sky conditions across Houston Dallas Oklahoma City. KGNC-TV colorcast lists Steve Allen and Dinah Shore programs.
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Dinah Shore
Boy Pleads Innocent in TV Squabble at Woodward Arraignment
A 12-year-old Woodward boy pleaded innocent to a murder charge at an arraignment that was disrupted by a TV cameraman and reporter presence. The case involves the Sunday shooting of Floyd Blair during a failed grocery store robbery by the boy and his 10-year-old brother.
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David
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Smith Returned to Jail After Welch Hears Innocence Plea
Murder case details show Young issuing writ and ordering sheriff to return Smith to Welch's court. When principals arrived King left angrily saying he wants no part. Welch proceeded with the plea of innocence but did not set a preliminary hearing date.
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King
Khrushchev Praised by Moscow Radio Amid Leadership Shakeup
Moscow Radio extolled Khrushchev and his leadership, policies and achievements while American authorities warn that lesser known Soviet figures may wait to exploit the rift from his ouster of rivals.
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Khrushchev
Khrushchev Consolidates Power Amid Policy Shifts
Khrushchev abandons collective leadership and assumes premier and party boss roles. He strengthens direct control while increasing exposure to blame for policy failures in agriculture and industry. Experts warn his fate may hinge on how errors in controversial policies are handled within the party, army, or government.
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Khrushchev Faces Russia's Security Dilemma After Purges
Analysts note Khrushchev has avoided Stalinist police methods since purges. With Beria gone, experts fear the Kremlin leader may still drift toward absolutist tactics if personal power and systemic pressures rise, risking a return to terror or blood purge dynamics.
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