Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1960

Page

1

Reds Put More Animals In Orbit Segregationists Ignore Court Order

New Orleans tension rose after a federal court ordered Louisiana agencies to stop blocking integration. A three judge panel allowed the previously all white schools to admit Black students on a graduated basis, spurring demonstrations at Willam Frantz and McDonough schools. Police dispersed crowds as harassment of parents and protesters continued. The Orleans Parish School Board planned to appeal to the US Supreme Court to secure funding and maintain control amid bank objections and state rights protests.

New Orleans Lousiana Allo Willam Frantz Legislature Baton Rouge State Senate House Auy Jack Gremillon Orleans Parish Samuel Rosenberg US Supreme Court Orleans Tegilature McDonough Whiliam Frantz School Frantz Gabbnelle Yolanda Gabrielle Quyciiy

Soviet dog space ship weighs five tons in orbit

Moscow AP reports a third Soviet space ship carrying animal passengers was launched today with two dogs aboard a five ton vehicle. Tass noted the craft’s weight and equipment closely matched August’s. No word on recovery. The dogs Pehetha and Mushka join a lineage of canine cosmonauts as USSR continues space biology tests.

Moscow Tass Jeart Radio Tne Pass Ina Tass Th Sover Union Ussr Ana Belka Strel Ha Sovets Sovet Union Jaddtoon i United States Washington Aare Theational Aeronautics Space Adminstration

Officials Say U S Rocket Hit Cuba

Havana reports say a U S space rocket exploded over Holguin causing loud blasts and alarm with debris identified as made in the United States. No major damage or injuries reported, power outages limited, investigation tied to Cape Canaveral launch.

Holguin Havana Cape Canaveral Fla Revolicon Teil United States Fidel Castro Cuba United Nations Organization of American States Castro US State Department Manuel Faya Ada

AT&T eyes flat-rate long distance by zone system

New York AP reports AT&T planned a sweeping shift to zone based long distance service with unlimited calls within a flat monthly rate. The plan, outlined by AT&T President Frederick R. Kappel, would gradually erase local long distance distinctions and allow New York subscribers to pay a fixed fee for unlimited three minute calls to Chicago or other cities within a zone, with nationwide zones possible.

New York American Telephone & Telegraph Co Federal Communications Commission Frederick R. Kappelpol At&t Boston Caicago Attom Bay S

Heart Attack Hits Ma Ferguson in Austin

Mrs Mari ant A Ferguson 85 suffered a heart attack at home on Wednesday night and was taken to Seton Hospital in fair condition. She previously served as Texas governor and is noted as the first woman to hold the post. A resuscitator was used at her home for about 15 minutes before transport. Her doctor and the fire department provided details.

Austin Mariant A Mia) Ferguson Hollis Harrell Harrell

Kennedy to begin unveiling administration picks today

President elect John F Kennedy plans a weekend flight to Florida then return to Michigan for confer ences with Senate leaders as he starts naming cabinet level appointees. He will meet with governors including Mennen Williams of Michigan and Gov Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut, who has been rumored for Health Education and Welfare.

Washington UPI John F Kennedy Beach Michigan Capitol Hill Senate Kennedy G Moan Mennen Williams Henry M Jackson Hubert H Humphrey Russell Georgia Senate Appropriations Elecy Abraham Ribicolf

President elect announces staff additions and cabinet plans

The President elect revealed Gor G Mennent Wiis of Michigan as assistant and ellary of state as part of a busy day since the November 8 election. Officials indicated a strong likelihood of Kennedy's first cabinet announcement today with additional arrangements expected.

Gor G Mennent Wiis Michican Asaitant Atriex Dotnet Kennedy

University of Caracas Turned Into Fortress

Caracas troops battled Communist led students as the university became a fortress. Authorities reported deaths, arrests, and seizures of radio transmitters while warning of continued clashes. The unrest spread across several provinces and threats of a general strike persisted amid government efforts to reclaim control.

Caracas Venezuela UPI Red Propa Caracas Universityiganda Andres Bello Nots Anabonmde Romulo Betan Jes Srike Nore Anibal Sanchez Gomez Ioops

Weather Forecast From The National Bureau

The forecast from the weather bureau notes regional conditions and temperature outlook. Minor variation across districts is expected with possible showers in coastal areas and cooler nights ahead.

Negro likely to be named cabinet post in Kennedy era

Albany Times Union reports from Capitol sources that President Kennedy may appoint Willam Dawson of Illinois as postmaster general, potentially making the first Black cabinet member in U S history. Dawson hedges on comment, while Connecticut Democratic chair John Bailey is also named as a strong possibility.

Humphrey Festa Fred W Heinkel Joan “Io Agri-Telt Kennedy Joseph Keenan Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Hecifical Workers John F. Kennedy Washington Keenan United Press International Albany NY UPI Albany Times-Union Willam Dawson Dawson Chicago Times-Union Capitol Beng Stongly Times - Unio John Bailey Connecticut Orginal Kennedy

Slaton Groceryman Killed in Bus Collision

A bus and a speeding car collided in Slaton Texas injuring and killing 70 year old Lacy C Holt a local grocer. Police said Hoyt was alone in the car and attempted to pass the bus in front of it leading to the fatal crash.

Slaton, Tex UPI Lacy C. Holt Slaton Hoyt

Revolt Downed in Argentina Amid Abortive Uprising

In Buenos Aires reports say leaders of abortive Peronist uprisings in northern and central Argentina are dead or in custody. Ex-General Miguel A Triguez, who led the main attack on Rosano’s border area, escaped by air to Paraguay with Peronist labor leader Dante Vic and an army officer named Li Franco. Theo requested asylum as political refugees. Retired Col. Julio A. Barredo, Triguez’s field commander, was killed in the fight near the infantry barracks.

Buenos Aires API Argentina Miguel A Triguez Paraguay Dante Vic Ois Li Franco Julio A. Barredo Jarguex

Congo Ousts Arab Diplomat

Leopoldville reports President Joseph Kasaruby demanded UAR Ambassador Murad Ghaled and staff leave the Congo. Kasayoba charged Ghaed and his staff with aiding rebel elements and hatching plots supporting Patrice Lumumba.

Leopoldville UPN Joseph Kasaruby UAR Murad Ghaled Congo Bar Girma Nasser Kasayoba Shay Ghaed Sal Arparengh Mesang Patrice Lanumba

Recount Fight Grows as Illinois Threatens Votes

Illinois Republicans press a recount push after a Democratic landslide, with Stratton of the Hilmei Electoral Board warning of possible non certification if tangible fraud evidence arises. Democrats claim fraud but the board may proceed, while the Electoral College meets in December amid accusations and political maneuvering in Springfield.

Ghcago Witham G Sitation Oilo Kemner Nova Stratton Hilmei Tas Stratton Elec John F. Kennedy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lloyd Foreman Migger Abby Goren New U.S Holgum Easterniand Winch U S Therby Castro Fulgencio Batista Havan Ivana Ma’ Ferguson JFK Mina Richard B Russell Hemel Len Stuart Symington D-Mo Mersour Farmers Association Heinkel Kennedy Burin Robert ‘ Lovett Defense Truman Senate Armed Services Committee Lovett Puncheon Rey University of Caracas ATR Bem Fontcht van Min Chinee Illinois Sivanon Springfield Richard M Nixon Ancrace Benjamin S. Adamowskk GOP Adamowsk Daniel Ward Cheaco Richard J. Daley State Electo Board
Search Courier

Search the Odessa American Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Odessa American?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication