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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1952

Page

4

Teresa Wright Feud With Director Over Panic Stricken

Hollywood reports a talent dispute between Teresa Wright and director Andrew Stone over script rewrites and role build up on Panic Stricken starring Joseph Cotten. Wright fled the set after the final shot and now refuses personal appearances or cooperation on publicity, signaling possible further fireworks in ads.

Hollywood NEA Teresa Wright Andrew Stone Teresa Joseph Cotten

Flying saucers loom over Washington in mixed views

Washington buzzed over flying saucer reports as Maj. Gen. Roger M. Ramey discounted solid craft while psychology professor Jessie Sprowls attributed most sightings to hallucination. Rev. Edward B. Lewis urged curiosity about nature alongside eternal truths from the pulpit.

Washington Edward B. Lewis Union Methodist Church Roger M. Ramey Air Force Jessie Sprowls University of Maryland Gen. Ramey CBS Washington National Alaska Ramey Sprowls WGAY Silver Spring

Young Man Swears Off Smoking On Birthday

Newark New Jersey August 4 James McLaughlin Jr aged 2 gave up smoking as part of a birthday observance. He quit a daily quota of six cigarettes and one cigar reluctantly at the request of an uncle serving in Korea. In reward the uncle sent a brilliant red jacket for Jimmy.

Newark James McLaughlin Jr McLaughlin Ion Korea Jimmy

Chicago dealer runs one cent sale on classic cars

A Chicago auto dealer advertises a one cent sale offering a perfect 1948 car for 995 dollars and adds that for one cent more he will throw in a 1939 model as well.

Chicago

Ten Texans Die Violently Over Weekend

The Associated Press tally reports at least ten killed in Texas violence over the weekend. Fatalities included four shot to death, two in a plane crash, two in traffic, one stabbing, and a nine year old burned.

Associated Press Texas Emiliano Condero Richard Aguilar Pecos John Franklin Jones Fort Worth Houston Lucy Quillan Llano Sam Hoben Andy Broome

Electronic Robot Advances U S Guided Missiles Efforts

Waltham Mass August 4 The Raytheon Company unveils a two million dollar electronic robot digital computer to accelerate analysis for guided missiles. Navy officials say it will perform thousands of calculations in minutes, halt on errors and preserve prior work for quick resumption. The device handles 1900 additions 1900 subtractions 1106 divisions and 1400 multiplications per second. It will operate at the Point Mugu California Fidel air missile test center. The system spans 44 feet over 15 panels and features an advanced control console.

Waltham Mass Raytheon Manufacturing Company Grayson Merrill Navy Bueau of Aeronautics Jane Enginéers Sammie Mirhuites Ieff Point Mugu Caiif

Thief With Poor Credit Attempted Liquor Store Credit

Columbus police hunted a thief who asked for credit at a liquor store then grabbed a cash box containing $20 and fled. Officers said the man, needing to talk with the manager, fled after the attempt.

Columbus Ohio

Texas Radio Schedule Fragment Highlights Evening Lineup

A fragmented log lists KECK 8 00 Texas News through late night programs including concert features, public service shows, world news, music blocks, and sports roundups. Notable entries include Clight and Silver, Sense of Melody, and Lux Radio Theatre with Beulah and Jackmith Dene it.

Ors Cedric Adams Guiding Light Ciscé Kia Néva Randall Ray Pep Spotlight Jan Garber Ed Murrow Lux Radio Theatre Bob Hawk Rex Allen Beulah Jackmith Carle Texas News A. Schroder World News Frites Sons of Pioneers Martin Worldews

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