Skelton Calls for Unity Among Texas Democrats
Byron Skelton told a Panhandle gathering that Texas must unite and reject outside or splinter groups. He defended the State Executive Committee’s loyalty, urged trust in its work, and urged harmony to advance the party and its candidates.
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Democratic Party reorganization praised at Amarillo events
Gov. Daniel closed a full day of activity at Amarillo Air Force Base and the Tri-State Fair with a call to revive the party through its elected officers. He urged unity and harmony to seize a golden opportunity for the Democratic Party.
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Curtain Falls on '57 Tri-State Fair
The 34th Tri-State Fair closed with a crowd near 200000 from Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and beyond Governor Price Daniel attended Governor's Day at the fair touring the base air show Panhandle exhibits the cattle barn Rural Youth Day and awards for 4-H and FFA winners including Baking Queen Bonita Kay Dunnihoo Wheat King Ervin Brewer Wheat King Bob Martin and Adult winner P A Martin The 1957 event drew about 191078 attendees with a record Monday crowd and plans for the 1958 fair now under way
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Tri-State
Nine Families Offered Apricot Street Homes For Ten Dollars
Harrisburg report says James Bricker, age 87, offers to sell nine six room brick houses on Apricot Street to their current tenants for 10 dollars each. He says tenants who have paid rents are worthy buyers and only sober people need apply. Ray W. Rinesmith, resident of 34 years, welcomed the offer.
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New Monarch Takes Norwegian Throne After Haakon VII Dies
Oslo reports King Olav V succeeds his father Haakon VII as constitutional monarch. Haakon, 85, led Norway 52 years and died of circulatory illness with no coronation planned. Mourning extends four months. Oct 7 elections halted until Haakon's funeral Oct 1. Royal condolences flow worldwide.
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German four masted bark sinking in mid Atlantic storm
A German four masted bark with about 90 aboard said to be stripped of sails and sinking in a mid Atlantic storm whipped by Hurricane Carrie. Rescue ships sighted flares about 5 p.m. EST and Coast Guard crews tracked the distressed vessel about 600 miles northwest of the Azores as efforts continued.
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Weather outlook for Amarillo and panhandle region
U S Weather Bureau forecasts a generally fair day in Amarillo and vicinity with a high near 77 and a low around 49. Panhandle and South Plains expect partly cloudy conditions today and Monday with little temperature change and similar levels across the region.
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That's the Way They Went Before the Governor
A historical record notes the course of events preceding a gubernatorial decision. It traces actions by officials and parties, highlighting key steps, dates, and the political climate shaping the governor’s response.
Dean Warwick, Canyon News founder, dies at 66
Clyde Warwick longtime Canyon News editor owner and Texas press leader died at 11 p m Friday at his Canyon home after a long illness He born October 15 1885 in Montezuma Iowa He helped found the Panhandle Press Association and led Canyon News to major awards including 1942 Dallas News trophy and 1943 Editing the Day's News citation Funeral services set for 3 p m today at First Methodist Church Canyon
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Captain Convicted of Selling Bomb Secrets Lone Wolf Spy
SHREVEPORT La Sept 21 A Air Force captain bombardier was sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to sell A bomb secrets to Russia for 27500 The case of Capt George H French 36 father of three was revealed after a secret court martial Results included a note dropped on the Soviet Embassy lawn in Washington and an entrapment in a New York hotel rendezvous French a B36 bombardier on leave last April was convicted of selling documents and diagrams about aircraft handling of atomic bombs He was found a lone wolf and not a Communist The sentence also includes a dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay The court martial began Sept 17 at Barksdale AFB and was kept secret The decision can be reviewed appealed or sent to higher military courts In Mount Vernon Frenchs father a packing house worker said I dont know what to think during World War I Capt French earned the Distinguished Flying Cross the Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters and the European Theater ribbon with five Battle Stars He was described as a good boy.
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Weather report highlights for Amarillo in 1957 season
Readings show Amarillo with 232 sunny days out of 264 for 1957. Comparative figures from 3 p.m. Saturday list wind speeds from Houston Dallas Oklahoma City and Amarillo with conditions ranging from clear to cloudy and light rain in other locations.
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Gergians Cheer Faubus at Georgia Texas game
At the Georgia Texas football game 33,000 fans gave Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas a thunderous reception while Gov. Marvin Griffin hosted the Southern Governors Conference. Governors Clement and Chandler were booed. Hodges and Collins were cheered. Maryland's McKeldin was booed.
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Maryland
Baseball Scores From Today's Ere
Milwaukee tops Chicago 6 to 2 as Cincinnati edges St Louis 9 to 8 in 10 innings. Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 3 to 2 while Pittsburgh and New York total 5 to 5. Boston and New York 3, Chicago 7, Cleveland 6, Washington 8, Baltimore 1. Kansas City 6, Detroit 3.
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