Dream life of Cinderella House gets golden touch
A couple hundred workers and top grade materials transformed Mrs. Virginia Gray's home at 1416 Van Buren in under six hours during Amarillo's Paint Up Fix Up Clean Up Campaign. Unions provided manpower and Amarillo merchants supplied materials as carpenters repaired the porch roof and rebuilt sections and painters refreshed the exterior.
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Amarillo Armed Forces Day highlighted by General Twining
Air Force Chief of Staff General Nathan Twining addressed Amarillo during Armed Forces Day as 50,000 spectators lined Polk Street. He spoke on the need for technical support crews and stressed the Air Force's training mission on the Texas high plains, praising local hospitality and cooperation with the base.
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Walter Agee
Lyndon Johnson
Air Force Eyes Flying Saucers After Twining Talk
General Nathan Twining fielded questions on flying saucers at a Saturday press conference. He said about 90 percent of reports are baseless while about 10 percent remain unexplained and the Air Force is seeking answers. He noted some reliable witnesses but warned against panic.
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Twining
United States
Weather Observations and Conditions Report
In 1954 sun was visible for 122 days of 135 with 3 PM readings noting wind and visibility. Houston readings show clear conditions with wind speeds around 9 to 12 mph, some broken skies and scattered clouds at 12 to 15 miles visibility.
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Narillo
Houston
Quick Action From France on US Intervention Bid
Washington reports urgent talks under way with France to craft a concrete French proposal for American intervention in Indochina. U S officials say France has not yet pledged support or set terms for intervention. Conditions cited include a coalition, congressional approval, independence for Indochina states, and a restructured French command.
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United States
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Thundershowers Roll Across Panhandle
A line of thundershowers moved across the Panhandle from west to east last night bringing moisture to many areas. Dumas and Guymon reported up to an inch while Amarillo saw a 9:30 PM start with .63 gauge reading and power interruptions in Pleasant Valley. Scattered showers may continue today and Monday with additional rainfall likely in eastern New Mexico.
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Guyman
Bill Miller
Spearman
Document Plans Korean War On Russians
The Defense Department released detailed intelligence studies claiming Russia started the Korean War and that up to 20,000 Soviet troops were in Korea in 1951. The reports, issued as Geneva talks unfolded, aim to expose Russian and Chinese roles in Korea and Indo China.
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Indo-China
Benefits Suggested For Rail Employes
A presidential board urged railroads to provide welfare, vacation, and holiday benefits worth 150 million dollars yearly to about one million non operating workers. It approved medical insurance shared by workers and employers, an extra week of vacation after 15 years, and holiday pay continuity, while denying double time, extra Sunday pay, and other union demands.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Johnson urges Air Force strength in Amarillo speech
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson urged a powerful air force second to none in a Saturday address before chamber of commerce, air force and civic leaders. He criticized repeated delays in buildup plans and praised Amarillo Air Force Base as key to national air power, urging other communities to cooperate with the Air Force. He warned of global fate between slavery and freedom influenced by air power.
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Amarillo
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Tech and Oklahoma Bids Are Tabled in Waco Meeting
A motion to invite Texas Tech and Oklahoma into the Southwest Conference was tabled at a Waco meeting yesterday. The faculty body did not close the expansion issue. A motion to include the University of Houston as a member died for lack of a second. Details appear in the sports section.
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