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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1952
Page
4
Health tests covering eyes ears and teeth will be given to all Wink students before the new school year. Examinations start August 25 for first through third grades and continue by grade through August 28 for seniors. Findings go to parents and vaccination reminders are issued for smallpox and typhoid.
Lawrence Mario Giannini, 58, president of Bank of America, died in his sleep at a San Francisco hospital after illnesses. He led the bank since 1936, expanded to 600 plus branches worldwide, and served as a director of Transamerica. A successor will be named at the board meeting on Sept. 10.
Alaska defense chief Gen Nathan S Twining told the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce that the heartland concept makes the territory invulnerable to a surprise attack. The plan focuses on a strong core near Anchorage and Fairbanks to enable rapid operations to the far interior and coast. General Omar Bradley praised progress and said he is encouraged by Alaska’s defense program and no longer worried.
President Truman forecast corporate direct taxes at 24.8 billion dollars for the current year, down from 27.8 billion. He cited weaker profits and excess profits tax adjustments, while individual income taxes rise to 344 billion. Lawmakers noted lagging retail business and potential broader retrenchment to aid tax reductions.
Aly Khan heads for Chicago tonight after a several day stay in Hollywood with estranged wife Rita Hayworth. No reconciliation is reported though they have been seen together in public, including a lunch near Hayworth's studio.
Washington reports the Office of Price Stabilization is drafting a rule to lift ceilings on most metal products. The move would allow price increases for items that contain steel aluminum and copper.
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