Fire Destroys Two Buildings West of Snyder
Ashes and burned hulls remain of a service station and a warehouse just outside Snyder's west limits after a blaze yesterday afternoon. Cause unknown, fire chief D A Porter said. Loss amount not yet determined. The warehouse held oil field materials and both structures were a total loss. Firemen returned after midnight to extinguish embers from the debris.
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Snyder
D. A. Porter
Porter
Southwest Co
Tem Tex Oil Co
H. H. Templeton
Girl's Fate Big Worry To France
Paris faces a clemency decision over Djamila Bouhired a 21 year old Algerian Moslem woman sentenced to death for complicity in two Algiers bombings that killed one and wounded 40. Her case highlights trial conduct and alleged torture by paratroops amid France's Algeria policy.
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Djamila Bouhired
France
Algiers
Ago Djamila
Algeria
City Fire Unit Tests New Pump After Station Fire
The SPOT MUSE report praised the city fire truck pump for improved pressure and higher water output, noting it should aid firefighting across all fires including oil and chemical blazes. Fire chief Porter cautioned a late alarm allowed extensive damage before responders arrived.
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Shah Still Seeks Heir Amid Divorce Doubts
TEHRAN Iran The Shah of Iran met with his Royal Court Council to explore an heir to the throne without divorcing his childless Queen Soraya A divorce is reportedly favored by Soraya who is in West Germany where her father is Iran's ambassador The Shah previously divorced his first wife in 1948 after fathering a daughter ineligible to ascend the throne
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Iran
Soraya
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Europe
Nickel-Cobalt Plant Due For 1959 Operation
Freeport Sulphur Co reports its nickel-cobalt project using Cuban ore and Louisiana refining will be ready for operation in the summer of 1959. The operation involves a 119 million dollar investment.
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Freeport Sulphur Co
Cuba
Louisiana
Tentative Plans For Towle Park Youth Center Hinted
A six member delegation presented a proposal for a $145,000 Towle Memorial Park youth recreation center before the county commissioners court. The group sought sketches before a bond election and offered Cantrell Burns and Whitaker would donate drawing work at no cost if the bond fails, while the firm would be hired if the bond carries. The court showed reluctance to hire an architect before approval, citing prior experiences and local criticism. Some delegation members left before the discussion concluded, with three remaining to press the plan.
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Towle Memorial Park
Charley Smith
First Southwest Co
Frank LaFeuver
Bill Atwood
Theo Lamb
W. W
Commissioners Court
Doyle Palmer
Cullen Toombs
T. B. Knight
Johnson Calls For Action Not Credit
Sen. Lyndon Johnson testified for an accelerated federal public works program urging action over credit. He supported a four billion dollar plan tied to dams, harbor work, and public buildings and noted Eisenhower’s steps to boost the economy while endorsing its full use to fight unemployment. Johnson also backed a three billion dollar military construction resolution and said deficit financing could be needed to speed projects.
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Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Senate
Johnson
Public Works Committee
Texan
Eisenhower
Congress
Armed Services Committee
Sen. Martin
Finance Committee
Martin
GOP
Surprise action ousts Snyder district superintendent
Snyder schools faced a sudden upheaval when the board voted to terminate the contracts of Supt. C. L. Yarbrough and Business Manager A. T. Nicholas. The split decision, taken at an unannounced Saturday meeting, extends Yarbrough's contract to July 1, 1959 and Nicholas's to September 1. Yarbrough, returning home from Lindale, said the move came as a surprise and that no resignation was requested. Board members said both men were given a chance to resign and that the action reflected a disagreement over operating methods. Dr. Wilton N. Jones had earlier expressed satisfaction with the administration.
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Yarbrough
Snyder
The
Daily News Saturday
Nicholas
Wilton N. Jones
Jones
Continental Gets Route Between Dallas and West Coast
CAB examiner Thomas Wrenn recommended Continental Air Lines be granted a Dallas to West Coast route in contest with American Airlines, dismissing petitions from Braniff California Eastern Delta Eastern National and Western. If exceptions are filed within 15 days, the board will issue the final decision.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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Continental Air Lines
Dallas
West Coast
Thomas Wrenn
Continental
American Airlines
Texas City
Braniff
California Eastern Aviation
Delta
Eastern Air Lines
National Airlines
Western Air Lines
Solon Says Natural Gas Bill Dead For Current Session
Washington Rep. O'Hara co sponsor of legislation to ease federal controls over natural gas producers says the gas bill is dead for this year. He notes Speaker Rayburn will likely not call it up for a House vote. Porter letter derailed action and GOP donations tied to a Houston dinner added pressure. O'Hara argues the measure would boost supplies and lower long term prices despite opposition claiming higher consumer costs. He cites rising Minnesota demand and earlier Eisenhower veto of a 1956 version.
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O'Hara
R-Minn
Rayburn
Dtex
Jack Porter
Texas
Porter
Houston
Republican House
Martin (Mass
Congress
Eisenhower
Minnesota
Dressmakers Strike May Be Settled
NEW YORK Striking garment workers and dress manufacturers have reached agreement on money issues and appear headed for a full settlement today or tomorrow. An 11 percent package increase includes base pay rise and severance payroll deduction. Overtime for piece workers set at 8 1/2 percent after 35 hours. Mediation by Mayor Wagner aide Herbert Lehman and Harry Uviller accompanied by ILGWU president Dubinsky and industry leaders.
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International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Fastern
ILGWU
Robert F. Wagner
U.S
Herbert H Lehman
Harry Uviller
Cold Front Brings Freeze Alert Across West Texas
A new cold front chilled Snyder and surrounding West Texas with readings near or below freezing planned for tonight. Snow occurred in the Panhandle then subsided by mid-morning, and Amarillo lifted a snow warning after light flurries. A low pressure trough from Sherman to Dallas–Fort Worth spurred the cooler weather as Snyder registered 35 degrees with cool northerly winds.
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West Texas
Panhandle
Amarillo
Sherman
Dallas-Fort Worth
Weather Bureau
Weather notes for Snyder and region
Readings show Snyder with high 72 degrees and low 35 today at 7 30 am. Saturday brings a high 56 and low 32, also in morning observation. North Central Texas turns cloudy to partly cloudy through Tuesday with cooler nights. West Texas partly cloudy through Tuesday with lows 15 to 25 Panhandle 25 to 35 East and South Central Texas cooler tonight.
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Snyder
Texas
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
Indonesian Troops Invade Rebel Area
Indonesian central government troops stormed ashore at Bengkal on Sumatra’s east coast near the Siak River, clashing with rebel forces under Lt. Col. Achmad Hussein who withdrew to guerrilla bases. Caltex ceased production at two rebel oil fields, evacuating nearly 400 Americans as foreign oil interests face pressure from Jakarta.
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Achmad Hussein
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Calte
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Indonesia
American Standard Vacuum
Royal Dutch Shell
Stanvac
Palembang
South Sumatra
Pakning
Deposits In Banks Tops Since 1951
Snyder banks report record deposits for the time of year with $21,192,135.86 total as of March 4, surpassing the 1951 April peak of $21,945,181.80. Loans total $7,348,656.47 with Snyder National Bank at $12,402,175.92 and West Texas State Bank at $8,789,959.94. West Texas Bank loans $3,709,188.73 and Snyder National loans $3,639,467.74.
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Snyder
Snyder National Bank
West Texas State Bank
West Texas Bank
Snyder National
Boys Sought After Blaze
Dayton police and fire inspectors search for two youths believed responsible for arson at McKinley Occupational School. Five fires damaged the 60 year old three story building while vandals scrawled obscene remarks. Officials compare handwriting with pupils to identify the arsonists. rebuilding costs quoted at 350000 dollars plus 50000 for equipment replacement.
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Dayton
Ohio
McKinley Occupational School
Whiteside Misses Questioning Before Panel on FCC Case
Washington Miami lawyer Thurman A Whiteside failed to appear for scheduled questioning by a House committee probing the FCC case tied to Channel 10 in Miami. The panel held a closed meeting, and no word was provided on why he did not attend.
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Whiteside
Miami
House
Federal Communications Commission
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D-Ark
FCC
Richard A. Mack
Richard A. Hunt
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Grand
Mack
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Public Service
Channel
Col
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Dwight Eisenhower
Moore
Channel 10
A. Frank Katzentine
Miami Beach
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