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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1960
Page
2
A mixed set of classified ads and business opportunities across Odessa Andrews area. Items include salons, cafes, car wash, tavern for sale, real estate, auto service, liquor stores, and lease opportunities. Names, addresses, and phone numbers vary, with prices and terms sprinkled throughout.
In Austin AP report, Texas lawmakers face juvenile delinquency issues and seek more than $13.5 million for the next two-year period. The Texas Youth Council urges a broad parole system, school and hospital program expansions, and new facilities, while budget officers study funding and costs.
Washington UPI Rep Howard W. Smith Democrat Virginia denied that any formal coalition of Southern Democrats and Republicans was forming to oppose President-elect Kennedy. Smith, chair of the House Rules Committee, said there is no such alliance and he would not join it. He described a recent meeting with Republican Leader Charles Halleck and Rep William Colmer as purely informational.
In Houston AP report a murder case against Clarence Collins moves toward the jury. The trial centers on the 1959 slaying of Mrs Wilma Selby with Miss Patra Bounds a key witness amid multiple trials. Jury to be charged as attorneys finalize instructions and defense rests after 32 witnesses.{"mode":"full","isActive":false}
Coroner's jury in Chicago ruled on Thursday that Roger Touhy known as The Terrible, a prohibition era gang leader, was murdered by persons unknown. Touhy aged 61 was shot to death on December 16, 1959, twenty three days after his release from prison.
Obituary summaries report that 95 year old operatic tenor Windheim, famed for Mime and Swart of Warners, died at Doctors Hespval after a career at the Met in the 1820s 1824s and other stages. Also noted is Ray D Eseman 75 longtime managing editor of the Indianapolis News 1926 to 1984 who died Wednesday.
The Texas Railroad Association said it will push a bill in the 57th Legislature to allow lower freight rates for shipments to cities counties and other Texas government units. It cites federal agreements and notes savings potential citing El Paso pipe orders as example. It also seeks to shorten Railroad Commission processing time for rate applications to seven months and points to applications dating to 1934.
Dr Klaus Hofman of the University of Pittsburgh and a six member team have developed an ACTH hormone. The university said the synthesis marks the first successful creation of the cortisone producing hormone and the largest protein like molecule yet synthetically produced by man with full diplegical activity of natural ACTH.
Sealed proposals addressed to the mayor and council of Odessa Texas will be received until 10:00 AM December 13 18 in the office of CE Spangler City Purchasing Agent for furnishing Blight 3 pick up trucks. General specifications and proposal forms may be obtained in the hall of Odessa Texas. Jewel Saunders Secretary to the Council.
Sealed proposals addressed to Odessa’s mayor and city council for repairing City Hall Building Job No 61 000 14 must be received by 9 00 A M December 15. Bidders submit cashier s certified check at least 9 percent of bid and furnish performance bond 100 percent from an authorized surety. City reserves right to reject bids, inspect site, and require adherence to wage rates set by the city.
Sealed proposals to construct the sanitary sewer intercenter line in Odessa Texas will be received by the City Council Secretary until 9:05 AM on December 13. Bids opened December 14 in the Council Chamber. Cashier’s or certified checks required with bid. bid guarantees due within ten days of notification of award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities.
Classified index lists sections from 10. Special Notices through 90k autos wanted and 90c Trailers Luggage. It enumerates categories like employment, merchandise, real estate, automotive, and services with numerous subheads intended for a newspaper classified pages.
Sealed proposals to construct maintenance buildings and bus shelters on Ector County Independent School District property in Odessa Texas will be received. Bids include separate general plumbing heating and electrical contracts or combinations. A cashier’s check of at least seven percent is required with bid. The district may reject any bid and will open bids at a stated time.
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