Jumbo the Elephant Shapes American Language and Fame
The article recalls Phineas Barnum bringing Jumbo to America in 1883 after buying the African elephant from London Zoo for $10,000. Jumbo became a cultural icon, inspiring the term jumbo for large size and stirring London era controversy as well as American fascination. Patty Jones of Hampton invites readers to color and cut out a stand-up Jumbo, with a contest run by Violet Moore Higgins.
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Barnum
London Zoo
London
Patty Jones
Hampton. Com
Violet Moore Higgins
AP Newsfeatures
Mrs. Higgins
Kennedy Uses Inherited Time To Tackle Domestic First
James Marlow notes Kennedy enjoys time after inheriting a presidential slate free of immediate crises. He pursues rapid domestic programs while planning disarmament talks with Khrushchev. Foreign policy decisions await Congress groundwork and shifting priorities as Laos and Congo risks loom.
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Moscow
Siberia
Kennedy
Congress
No Action Taken On Integration In Baptist Schools
Baptist General Convention executive board in Dallas took no action on integrating its schools despite resolutions from Houston Waco and Lubbock groups urging admission of all qualified students. Dr W E Wyatt urged immediate college level integration in Texas including professional schools. only Wayland Baptist College Plainview is integrated among listed institutions.
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T A. Patterson
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Waco
Lubbock
W. E. Wyatt
Hurst
Tex
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Plainview
Baylor University
East Texas Baptist College
Marshall
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Fexan Exhibits Top Brahman In Show
J D Hudgins of Hungerford Texas showed the grand champion Brahman bull at LSU spring livestock show in Baton Rouge. The grand champion Brahman female was exhibited by G L Paret of Lake Charles Louisiana.
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Hungerford
Tex
Louisiana State University
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Lake Charles
Udall Wins Arizona Democratic Nomination in Special Primary
Morris K. Udall won the Democratic nomination for Congress from Arizona's Second District in a special primary in Phoenix. He defeated five opponents with more than half the votes in a light turnout and will face Mack Matheson, Tucson businessman, in the May 2 general election.
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Pilot Predicts X-15 Will Reach Its High Goal
Air Force Maj. Bob White after a Tuesday X-15 engine test flying at 2,650 mph set a manned flight speed record. Officials noted potential upward revision to 2,200 mph as the craft reached 75,000 feet then 77,000 feet during a seven minute flight from Edwards Air Force Base.
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Silver Lake
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Max Conrad completes around-the-world flight in record time
Max Conrad, 457, the flying grandfather, finished an around-the-world flight in 8 days 18 hours 49 minutes at Miami International Airport. He and co pilot Dick Jennings, from New York, shattered the 29 day record for light planes circling the globe. The two engines Piper plane began in Dakar and ended with a stop in Port of Spain before the final leg to Miami.
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Federation Aeronautique Internationale
Denver
Child Flown To Surgeon For Heart Operation
An Australian mother arrives in Los Angeles with her 18 month old son David Chaplin to fly to Baylor University in Houston for a delicate heart operation. Without surgery the child has about four weeks to live. The procedure will be performed by Dr Denton A Cooley after arrival in Houston.
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Gwendolyn Chaplin
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Butane Delivery Service Promotes Domestic and Commercial Appliances
A local company advertises prompt gas delivery and sales of domestic and commercial appliances. The notice highlights services for households and businesses, including appliance setups and fuel supply.
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Call Scurry Sutane Company
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