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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1952

Page

2

Two Autos and House Damaged In Lincoln Wreck

Police report a late Saturday wreck at W Seventh and N Lincoln involving R B Patrick Jr and Danny M Weaver. Patrick received tickets for illegal passing and failing to yield. House damage estimated at 500 dollars, Patrick’s car 1000, Weaver’s 400. owners unnamed.

W. Seventh N. Lincoln R. B. Patrick Jr Lincoln Drivauderdale Danny M. Wear Patrick Weaver Ben Jenkins Vernon Jones

War Against Disease Cheaper Than Those Fought Against Men

The World Health Organization argues eradicating disease costs far less than war. Malaria rescue costs under 18 cents per person while conventional wars cost thousands. WHO funds education and aid, with the U.S. bearing a third of UN programs. India, Africa, and other regions gain agricultural potential as malaria ends.

New York World Health Organization Russia Western Europe WHO UN International Children’s United States India Italy Greece Afghanistan Ceylon Thailand Africa Central

20 000 Anti Reds Die in Bautzen Prison

The Information Bureau West reported that 20 000 political prisoners have died in Bautzen prison in the Soviet zone since 1945. The claim comes from a letter signed by six prisoners and smuggled out of the facility.

Berlin Information Bureau West Soviet Zone Bautzen

One Thousand Masons Attend Crane Barbecue

About 1,000 Masons from several states gathered in Crane for their annual barbecue. Guests were served in the Community Building, with 200 wives also dining. The Crane Lodge with other lodges prepared 300 barbecued chickens, beef, and 350 pounds of ribs plus trimmings. Charles Klapproth of Midland spoke. Ernest Tippett of Fortuna led ceremonies.

Hill, Top Crane Masonic Lodge Charles Klapproth Midland Ernest Tippett Fortuna

Red Cross Ends Water Safety Teaching Here

An Odessa High School pool course on water safety led by Red Cross Field Representative Rod erick M. McCalley Jr. trained 12 advanced swimmers, 84 intermediates, 74 beginners and 36 in swimming. Certificates were issued in first aid to Stralls Tanks Inc. workers and Linde Air Products staff.

Odessa Roderick M. McCalley Jr Red Cross Tommie S. Cochran Wayne L.miller Judy Ann Gustafson Berniece Fincher Gerald Fugit Bob Clark John Clark Judy Johnson Stralls Tanks, Inc F. B. Corbell Texas Electric Co Mabel Thaller Tacoma Wash Medical Center Hospital

Area Scouters Plan Get Out Vote Drive in Odessa

Scouters from Ector and Andrews Counties met at the Ector County Library to review fall programs and learn about the nationwide Get Out the Vote Campaign. The plan calls for liberty bell door alerts and pocket reminders with the slogan Today's Youth counts on you Use your Freedom to Vote.

Ector County Ector Andrews America Liberty Bell Eastside Odessa Wayne I. Miller Roy Downey G. S. Painter W. L. Covington J. F. Revier

Site Plan Set At Lamar Tech

Lamar State College of Technology plans a master site plan this fall with sixteen major changes to the campus. President F L McDonald says the projects are needed and funding will be sought for urgent items first. The college shows rising enrollment with 1700 students enrolled last fall, up from 1500 the year before.

Beaumont Lamar State College of Technology F. L. McDonald Lamar Tech Texas

Bus Drivers Vote on Strike Today in Texarkana

Texarkana bus drivers of the Texarkana Bus Co. scheduled to vote Sunday on a proposed 5 cent hourly raise retroactive to Aug. 1 as the old contract expired. Federal mediator C. W. Thompson announced the vote. 48 drivers and one mechanic would decide. If rejected, officials warned no buses would operate until a new agreement is reached.

Texarkana Texarkana Bus Co C. W. Thompson A. F. Steel National Union Steel

Czech Red Official Reports Opposition In Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovak Minister of Security Gen Karl Bacilek said opposition groups against the Communist regime are still large and aided by American Counter Intelligence Corps agents crossing from Austria and West Germany to conduct sabotage, terrorism, and contact remnants of reaction. He added other unknowing supporters provide aid through lack of political education.

Vienna Karol Bacilek Autria West Germany Czechoslovakia

One Polio Case Reported in Week by County Health Unit

One polio case was listed in week one in Ector County by the County Health Unit. James Ray Brown, one year old son of Mr and Mrs James F Brown of 1409 E Sixth, was admitted to Medical Center Hospital on Aug 2 for polio treatment. The previous week saw five cases admitted along with other communicable diseases including diarrhea, whooping cough, impetigo, measles, strep throat, sore throat, pin worms, and rubella.

Ector County James Ray Brown James F. Brown Medical Center Hospital

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