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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1956
Page
1
The Nation claims Red Chinese troops have seized about 1,000 square miles in north Wa state near Lashio. Officials in Burma say negotiations with Peiping are underway and dismiss invasion reports as unconfirmed and overstated.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports more than 28,000 aluminum workers walked out, halting half of U S production. The strike spread nationwide, closing 21 plants, with Fer Reynolds and Alcoa among the major firms affected as talks continued without a settlement.
A proposed bill would alter social security payments with 62 year olds receiving about $58 monthly, two dependent children caretakers gaining $63, and the guardian getting $4 more if signed. It would suspend the current cut to first $25 and revert later to an older formula where the U S government pays three fourths of the first $20, shifting both state and federal shares.
The garbled passage references political figures like Eisenhower and Nixon and discussions of campaigns, health crises, and party dynamics. It mentions Stassen, Herter, and possible ticket formations, with a sense of contingency and uncertainty around nominations and strategy.
Doctors announced President Eisenhower is in good shape after a June health checkup. The White House said weight ranged around 162 to 163 pounds with no deterioration in heart function following his June illness.
The Associated Press reports a child drowned near Big Spring after a Tuesday storm triggered a flash flood. Tue day thundershowers were forecast to continue across Texas Wednesday as relief efforts began.
Secretary of State Dulles met in London with Prime Minister Eden and Lloyd as talks on Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal began. The U S and Britain weighed force if needed while France supported international control. British naval units assembled near Cyprus and Cyprus. Floods and storms hit Texas towns with rainfall up to three inches and a drowning occurred near Big Spring.
Fragmentary weather note indicates varying temperatures with a low around 72 and potential high near 4 for tonight. It mentions wind or cloud changes and fluctuating readings, but the readable text is incomplete, leaving some specifics unclear.
On day 16 of his court martial McKeon faces cross examination as defense calls Lt. Gen. Puller as a potential witness. McKeon described the night march through Ribbon Creek marsh where six recruits drowned, testifying he judged water depth to reach chest level and detailing the death route of Platoon 71.
Washington reports that the United States ends federal allocation of Salk polio vaccine as plans shift distribution to commercial channels. Health secretary Milton B. Folsom cites efficiency and stronger demand in some areas while Dr. Leonard A. Scheele notes ongoing monitoring and possible reinstatement if needed.
Monterey California authorities and police units search for Capt James T Scilley 33 commander Company K 10th Infantry Division missing with payroll totaling 11890 in small bills. An all points bulletin lists the payroll and demands urgent location of the captain and funds.
The notice lists multiple page references including pages 10 14 18 3 22 26 and a repeated page note. It appears to guide readers to additional material scattered through the newspaper.
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