Six Prisoners Escape Odessa Jail In Breakout
Six inmates led by a three time habitual criminal escaped Ector county jail in Odessa early today after sawing bars with smuggled blades. Everett Spencer was recaptured near Midland two and a half hours later. five others remained at large as bloodhounds failed to track them. The breakout began on the top floor with a walkaround, board, and bars pried from an outside window.
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Odessa
Tex
Ector County
Everett Spencer
Waco
Ernest Broughton
Richard W. White
Fort Worth
Buddy Wayne Richardson
Billy Jo Sisk
James Ray Parker
Richardson
Broughton
Britain to test first hydrogen bomb next year
Prime Minister Anthony Eden announced in the House of Commons that Britain will carry out a limited number of hydrogen bomb explosions in the Pacific in the first half of 1957. A spokesman confirmed the term refers to a hydrogen weapon and noted the tests aim to avoid heavy radioactive fallout. Observers place the Mant Betlo islands off northwest Australia as the likely staging area.
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London
Britain
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
United States
Soviet Union
Eden
Commons
Ministry of Supply
Biden
Pacific
Bren Os Eden
Tondros
Mant Betlo Islands
Oneen
Avstratia
School Bond Bids Opened In Special Session
The Gatford Board of School Trusteca will open bids on 1.555 million dollars in school tax bonds in a special session Thursday. The issue was authorized by taxpayers in a district election last month.
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Gatford Moard
Trosteca
Feanacre
Adlai Stevenson Victory Sparks Broad Backing in California
Raymond Lahr reports California primary results bolster Adlai Stevenson's bid for the Democratic nomination. Stevenson won about 82 percent to Kefauver's 18 percent, signaling strong voter appeal and prompting supporters to argue his momentum can dispel doubts about beating Eisenhower. Sen. Humphrey and others praised California's cosmopolitan vote as evidence of broad appeal.
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Washington
Adla E. Stevenson
California
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Ilnois
Kefauver
Averell Harriman
Len Stuart Symington
Missouri
Sevenson
Monroney
Chicago
Hubertoh. Humphrey
Humphrey
Victor—Adilal Stevenson
Los Angeles
Navigator Huffman Delays Flight With Missing Stool
Nav igator James Huffman was seen carrying an empty soft drink crate onto a large DCTC plane before its planned takeoff to Frankfurt to inaugurate a Pan American air wave service. Huffman joked they had a $2 million plane but no $5 stool.
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Chicago
Plea to Locate Bulldog After Child Bitten at Cole Field
Parents of Christopher Eeneset plead for help finding a dog after a Saturday bite at Cole Field on Miller Road. They describe the dog as a Nesten Hall breed, say it was rabid, and fear their son may need medical treatment if the dog remains at large.
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Christopher Eeneset
Cole Field
Miler Road
H. M. Raneset
Avenue EK
Gary Williford Chosen to Attend Fort Worth Meet
Gary Williford of Post 61 has been selected as one of five scouts from the Devlins Area to attend the Citizens Now conference of the Boy Scout region. The event will be held in Fort Worth on June 23 23. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alon Williford of 2018 Ninth Street. Ray Hogue, explorer advisor of Post 61, accompanies him.
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Gary Williford
Post 61
Devlins
Boy Stout
Fort Worth
Gary
Tat
Alon Williford
Ninth Street
Ray Hogue
Fans Cast Ballots for All Star Baseball Players
Fans across the country will vote for American and National League all star players for a July 10 game in Washington. Ballots close June 22. Garland Daily News prints a ballot today. Local totals feed eight starters per league and pitchers chosen by managers.
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Casey Stengel
Walt Alston
G d News
Garland
Texas
Washington
D. C
Garland Daily News
Ford C. Prick
Basepail
Commissioner's Office
Fand
Grissom Joins CC Board and Tour Set for Garland Area
Jack Grissom manager of the Safeway Store was elected a member of the Garland Chamber of Commerce board to fill the unexpired term of the late Guy Bullock. The term runs to January 1, 1968. A. McMurray chaired the nominating committee. A second committee led by Paul Price selects a director for Rev. Henry Mood’s unexpired term ending January 1, 1957. Mood resigned to become district superintendent for the North Texas Methodist Conference in Paris area. The board set an open house for the chamber’s new office on Garland Avenue from 2 pm to 5 pm. Max Scheid and Ernest Wrish were named to the Price committee. The Know Your Neighbor Tour to Garland includes a visit to City Hall with refreshments. The tour, organized jointly by Dallas and local Chambers, will visit Garland, Casa Linda, Richard, Som and Wyle areas.
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Jack Grissom
Safeway
Garland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Guy Bullock Grissom
A. ©. McMurray
Paul Price
Henry Mood
Mood
North Texan Methodist Conference
Paris
First Methodist
Jim Plakeway
Chamber
M. C. Cale
Max Scheid
Ernest Wrish
Price
Je. Daly
Ur Chamber
Iraj
Wy Garland
Sp Nedert Hoth
Enue
White Rock
Port Arthur Nine To Meet Hi Park In State Playoff
Port Arthur advances to face Highland Park in the Texas high school baseball state playoffs after a dramatic quarterfinal showing. Highland Park’s Mike Collins powered a 24 run finish with strong hitting, while Port Arthur edged Avriin McCallum in a late rally. The tournament hosts kept pace as Temples withdrew after a tough loss, marking a standout year for Tem temple.
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Port Arthur
Hi Park
Arthur
Paschel
Abiiensis
Eumual
Texas Echaobhoy
Aries
Highland Park
Mike Coline Collins
Anfilo
Colina Ate
Ripley Team Upsets Padgett in Wayward Meet
In a foggy, garbled report, Ripley and Mrs Walter Padgett clash as a local youth meet yields unclear results about a plant growth event and a 20 year span with 19 outs. The fragment hints at a garden club or school display turning chaotic.
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Ripley
Walter Padgett
Datta Ce Dady
Wanshine
Lao
Kiwanians Plan Benefit Auction in Community Hall
Kiwanians seek many items for their second annual benefit auction at the Community Hall. Proceeds support the Four Leaf baseball program and other youth projects. A brand new 1956 automobile will be auctioned along with various goods and appliances donated by local residents. A Mesquite resident, Jory Mardin, will conduct the sale assisted by club officers. No clothing items will be offered. Proceeds help underprivileged children through sponsor activities.
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Pune
Meiers
Garland
Khwaale Cys
Club Offivere
Jory Mardin
Garland Kiwanians
Temco
Sam Campbell
Kiwanis
Ten Yearold Roy Injured in Pool Fall
A ten year old boy named Roy was injured after a fall at a local swimming pool. He was taken to Porter Hospital for treatment and observation. Authorities are investigating the incident but no further details were released.
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Roy
Mailmen vs. dogs in Anaheim no longer safe
Anaheim postmen face rising dog attacks as owners neglect restraining pets. Postman Louie Hoskins warns shipments may stop without dog control. Assistant Postmaster Marshall N. McTie says the issue grows with city expansion and calls for owner responsibility.
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Anaheim
Catt
Herodotus
Louie Howkins
TCU graduate Misa Daugherty earns BA degree
Miss Misa Ane Daugherty daughter of Mrs W C C Daugherty 1235 South First received a BA from Texas Christian University last week. She majored in mathematics and attended Southern Methodist University during summer terms, completing her degree in three years.
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Misa Ane Daugherty
W. CC. Daugherty
South First
Texas Christian University
Miss Daugherty
Southern Methodist University
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