Billboard tops with Vaya Con Dios at No 1 for 11 weeks
The year’s No 1 song is Vaya Con Dios by Les Paul and Mary Ford, lasting eleven weeks atop Billboard. Publisher's Weekly names The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas as best-selling novel, while The Greatest Show on Earth earns Best Picture. Betty Hutton and Cornel Wilde star in the award-winning film.
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Odessa Chronicle Highlights 1953 Local and National Events
1953 events span education advances with Dowl ing Elementary opening in March and expansions at Travis Zavala and Odessa High. Odessa High ends Lubbock’s 29 game streak then loses AAAA title to Houston Lamar 33 7. John Ben Shepperd becomes Texas attorney general in 1953, Ike inaugurated, Odessa voters reject elected police chief, armistice ends Korean War, Tokyo air tragedy and Rosenbergs executed are noted alongside Yeager breaking speed record and hydrogen bomb test. Information drawn from archives.
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Sewell exits Volkswagen to focus on Ford Lincoln growth
Odessa dealer Sewell sold his Volkswagen franchise on June 22 after acquiring it two years earlier by Midland dealer Chris Robin who plans to move the operation to the Tall City. Sewell aims to start Sewell Ford Lincoln construction this winter at the east Odessa hub to serve Odessa Andrews and Midland communities.
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Odessa Woman Arrested In Stabbing Of Boyfriend
Odessa police released names in a domestic stabbing at the Medical Center Hospital area. Jasmine Duran, 22, stabbed Joseph Cross in the 2500 block of North Tom Green Avenue during a dispute, sending him to the hospital with serious injuries. Duran was arrested Friday for first degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and held without bond at Ector County Detention Center. she had seven outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The investigation is ongoing.
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Man hospitalized after head gunshot in Odessa
Odessa Police Department released details of a gunshot victim found on Third Street at Bernice Avenue around 6:05 p.m. Saturday. The man was transported to Medical Center Hospital in critical condition. police detained a person for questioning.
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Third Day at Wagner Noél with Brandon Heath and Warren Barfield
The Lead Us Back Tour 2015 16 visits Wagner Noél Performing Arts Center this fall with Third Day Brandon Heath and Warren Barfield. Show at 7 p.m. on October 2. Tickets via Wagner Noel box office or online. Reserved seats 20 or 36 dollars, VIP 74, pass code THIRD DAY.
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