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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1952

Page

6

Oklahoma church breakins blamed on subversives

State Crime Bureau and local ministers said the vandalism of five Oklahoma churches over the weekend likely targets symbols of faith and patriotism. Fire damaged Catholic and Methodist churches with losses around 5000 dollars. interiors of Baptist, Christian and Presbyterian churches were mutilated. one wall bore the phrase go to hell. Guards stationed at churches as authorities vowed to nab the culprits.

Nkawa Oklaw State Crime Bureau Crime Bureau Sid Wilson J. M. Gaskin The Baptist Church United States J. Robert Henshaw

Man To Woman Transformation Cheers Patient in Denmark

Christine Jorgensen, formerly George Jorgensen Jr., in Denmark after sex reassignment surgery. Doctors at Rigs Hospitalet treated him with hormones and operations, secrecy maintained. Jorgensen expressed happiness and plans to return to the United States after training as a photographer. The New York Daily News reported the transformation, noting past military service and study of sex hormones.

Copenhagen Denmark Christine’ Jorgensen George Jorgensen Jr Bronx Christine Rigs Hospitalet Jorgensen United States Christian Hamburger Miss Jorgenen New York New York Daily News Ft. Dix N. J California Hamburger

Three Girls Die in Apartment Fire in West Springfield

Three young sisters perished in a West Springfield apartment fire yesterday as tenants tried to rescue them. Fire officials said the children Virginia Guild, 5, Janet, 18 months, and Jane Balukonis, 3, were playing in a Guild family bedroom when an oil lamp flare up caused the blaze.

West Springfield Mars Virginia Guild Janet Jane Balukonis Guild

Obelisk Dedicated To Nazis Victims In Belsen

An 80 foot stone obelisk was dedicated at Belsen to mark the 20 000 Jews and others murdered in the camp. West Germany President Theodor Heuss urged Germans to bear the burden of Germanys shame and reflect on the evil that occurred.

Belsen Germany Nazi Germany West Germany Theodor Heuss

Iron Lung Helps California Mother Run Home

Mrs. Mary Ann Hullis, a 30-year-old polio survivor in Van Nuys, has lived three years with a portable respirator. She orders groceries and clothes by phone, manages two sons Hank and Johnnie, and enjoys renewed independence with a custom home setup and a reachable fire police emergency list. Her husband, Herbert Huff, supported the plan to create a normal life with ramps and wide doorways.

van Nuys Calif Mary Ann Hullis Anc Prosis Hank Johnnie Forder Hull

Senator Morse weighs party line on Senate organization

Washington reports Sen Wayne Morse may vote with Republicans to organize the new Senate while remaining an independent. Senators react with calls for possible disciplinary action and questions over his loyalty to party lines. Morse insists he will oppose Republicans on policy when wrong but will not join caucuses.

Washington Wayne Morse Republicans Senate Remibli Sengiors Morse Moaswar Dwight D. Eisenhower Adini E. Stevenson Ilinois Eisenhower Sen Welker Idaho Richard Nixon Dan Alorse Republicars Addes

Mother And Taree Children Perish In Fire

A Meadville family perished in a raging fire set by an explosion in a two room hunting lodge at Sackett near Ridgway. Mrs Helen Mason 27 and her children Mary Jane 7 Charles Jr 4 and John 13 months died. The father Charles Mason 35 was burned critically and Norman Keeler 17 suffered a minor facial cut. Police say the blast occurred as the father tried to start a fire with kerosene.

Ridgway Sackett Helen Mason Meadville Mary Jane Charles Jr John Charles Mason

Former Princess Fathia Gives Birth in Los Angeles

Exiled Egyptian former princess Mrs. Riad Ghali aged 21, once titled Fathia, has a son born at St. Vincent's Hospital on Saturday night. Baby weighs seven pounds five ounces.

Los Angeles Fathia Egypt Farouk Riad Ghali St. Vincent’s Hospital

Taylor Named UNESCO Acting Director General

Paris UNESCO named Dr. John W. Taylor 46 acting director general. He is on leave from the presidency of the University of Louisville Kentucky.

Paris United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Unesco John W. Taylor United States Taylor University of Louisville

Texas Faces Holiday Toll: 44 Violent Deaths Reported

The Thanksgiving weekend brought at least 44 violent deaths in Texas, mostly vehicle wrecks. Drivers perished in crashes near Palestine, Beaumont, Waco, and San Antonio, with a major refinery explosion in Nederland killing seven men and injuring three.

Texas Palestine Pure Oil Zo Nederland Elwin _Bric Gibson Amarillo Anthony Chengos San Anonio Southern Pacific Honda Abraham Collins Houston Roy'Lee Little Rising’ Star Lake Brownwood Rodney B. Leach Port Arthur Beaumont John William Head Waco Burleson Santiago Flores San Antonio

Wrong leg amputated in Chicago hospital malpractice suit

Gust Tews, a 65 year old Chicago janitor, sues Evangelical Hospital Association and 67 officials for 500000 damages claiming doctors amputated his right leg instead of the infected left leg after a 1951 accident. His wife Olga seeks 150000 in a separate suit.

Chicago Gust Tews Evangelical Hospital Association Tews Olga Evangelical Hospital Mt. Sinai Hospital

Lincoln auto prices held for 1953 line

Detroit December 1 The 1953 Lincoln lineup will keep 1952 prices in dealer showrooms December 2 with Cosmopolitan four door sedan at 3226 and Capri convertible at 3699. An added $93 increases Capri four door sedan to cover extra trim. The 1953 Lincolns feature a 205 horsepower engine, the strongest yet in any production model.

Detroit Linc

Duty takes toll as attendance falls at St Albans service

Reverend Frederick led a 45 minute Sunday service amid low turnout while a handful of church members urged the bishop to remove him after a previous large gathering. Three members attended the morning service amid protests.

Frederick ‘Nay al Ehanel Bcar St Albans

Troy Gay Arrested for Passing Worthless Checks

St Louis report says Troy L Gay, 19, was arrested after cashing a good check and being found to have 15 worthless checks. Police captured him in the act of cashing the check.

ST. Louis Troy L. Gay

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