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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1956

Page

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Legal Skirmish On NAACP Case Held At Tyler

Tyler Texas hearings continued on a state bid for a permanent injunction against the NAACP. The State seeks to prohibit the organization from operating in Texas, arguing lack of permit and involvement in political activity and integration lawsuits. NAACP lawyers plan an appeal if the ruling goes against them.

NAACP Tyler Tex Anothe R Fund State National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Austin Dallas Otis T. Donegan Dunagan Texas

Interest Raise Permitted Banks

Washington authorized a 1 percent interest increase on savings accounts and certain deposits in federally insured banks starting January 1. The move raises the ceiling from 2 to 4 percent for deposits longer than six months and from 2 to 4 percent for 90 day to six month time deposits, to spur savings and free capital for investment.

Washington

Publisher Mrs Lee Roundtree Severe Condition in Bryan

Condition remained very serious today for Mrs Lee Roundtree publisher and managing editor of the Brean Eacle for three years in Bryan Texas as her family and staff await further updates from medical staff.

Bryan Tex Us Lee Roundtree Brean Eacle

Weather Forecast From The Fort Worth Papers

The forecast reports dusty today and tonight with light to moderate winds. Temperatures near 20 degrees in the morning and around 19 in the afternoon with possible coastal rain. Cloudy conditions are expected into Wednesday with a chance of rain and cooler air.

Antana

Clinton School Closed After Violence at Tennessee Integration

The Anderson County School Board ordered Clinton High School closed after an attack on Rev. Paul Turner who escorted six Negro students to class. Turner was beaten by white men but suffered no hospital injuries. three policemen and a patrol car kept order as pro segregationists watched.

Clinton, Tern Anderson County School Board Clinton High School Turner Clyde Cook Archer W. Bishop Tennessee Clinton Sidney Davis D. C. Burnett Oak Ridge Davis Burnett

Blunted Chill Expected as Texas Braces for Front

A cold front nears Texas from the northwest while the state enjoys a milder day. The front may drop temperatures in the Panhandle as a dust reducing morning in the South Plains sees six mile visibility near Lubbock. Northeast Texas may see showers with temps ranging from the 30s in Dalehart to the 60s in Corpus Christi.

Associated Press Texas Panhandle Dakotas Minnesota South Piains Lubbock Dalehart Corpus Chasti Ama F Hilo Texarkana Abilene Dallas Houston Wichita San Antonio Brownsville

Mollet Attacked On Two Fronts

Paris reports the government of Premier Guy Mollet under pressure from Egypt policy and Algeria policy setbacks. The Egyptian defeat claim sparks intra government criticism while the Radical Party federation demands LaCeste removal and a North Africa policy overhaul or radical ministers may resign.

Paris Guy Mollet Egypt Algeria Pumgling

Russians Fire On Crowd At Heroes Square In Budapest

In Budapest thousands of women, lining up wreaths at Heroes Square to honor World War I dead, faced Russian troops as shots rang out. A woman was wounded and hospitalized. observers say the melee began as women pressed toward the tomb guarded by armoured cars and soldiers. The protest follows a Russian crackdown last month and included detachments outside the Soviet Embassy.

Budapest Hungary Cotte Stalin Street Frei Roesan

Clinton Faces Desegregation Tension in Clinton Tenn

Racially charged municipal race in Clinton sees White Citizens Council backing segregation advocates as the Anderson County School Board seeks federal help after threats and harassment amid desegregation efforts at Clinton High School. Local officials face a test of enforcing federal court orders while school opens amid protests.

Clinton, Tenn Clinton Clinton High School Anderson County Tennessee White Citizens Council James B. Meredith Gig Meredith T. J. Seeder W. E. Lewallen Dixie Principe D. J. Brittain Jr Clinton High Herbert Brownell Oraede Pg Negrozs Steadste

Fatal Dallas Accident Involving Four Men

A fatal crash in Dallas where Caurice Sanders 44 died after a drag line cable they were holding caused a vehicle power line to snap. Three other men injured in the incident occurred Friday. Police investigated the cabling mishap and identified the men involved.

Dallas Caurice Sanders Kted

Deer Hunting Tragedy Kills Boy and Injures Father

In Muek is Texas a 4 year old boy Muekis was killed while deer hunting. His father Sherman Mery was injured yesterday by a hunter named Sopter who says he aimed to shoot at deer. Local authorities investigate the incident and identify the involved parties.

Muekis Mery Haveiva Sherman Sopter

Evidence Of Sabotage Sought In Pier Fire

Federal and local authorities searched for sabotage clues after a $15 million Brooklyn waterfront explosion at the Luckenbach pier killed at least nine and injured about 400. Investigators questioned two seamen from the Ruth Lake amid reports of an anonymous Times call promising a major incident. The blaze, the city’s worst harbor fire, caused extensive damage, shattered streets, and left multiple fatalities and many injured across Brooklyn.

New York Brooklyn Luckenbach Steamship Line Edward F.cavanaugh Jr New York Harbor FBI Navy Intelligence Fire Department New York Times Cavanaugh Times Bethlehem Steel Co Luckenbach Martin Scott Calier the Times Officiels Kings County Dist. Atty Edward S. Silver Mineola N.Y Fifth Avenue Red Cross Mer Norwegian Hospital Brooklyn Pier Interho

Fires follow pier blast kill nine on Brooklyn waterfront

A massive explosion on a Brooklyn pier after a gleeful blaze gutted a foam rubber pile and inflamed nearby cargo, killing nine including three boys and injuring 247. Fire destroyed a Christmas wreath plant and a 100 year old New Albany town hall as flames spread to adjacent areas. Damage tallied around 10 million dollars.

Boston Pennsylvania Brooklyn Naval Shipyard Charlestown New Albany

Mansfield Quiet After Decision

Mansfield's schools remained calm after the Supreme Court decision denying a school board petition for further integration measures. The board's last legal recourse appears exhausted as demonstrators did not assemble and no overt effort to advocate segregation was seen at Mansfield High School.

Mansfield Mansfield High School Supreme Court

Hart Begins Campaign Swing Across Texas

James P. Hart launches a campaign swing through central Texas and beyond. He travels with supporters and accompanies Governor elect Price Daniel as they meet with local organizations in Belton Hillsboro and Dallas for conferences and backing.

Ug Acumonial James P. Hart Entral Porch Texas Vernor Price Daniel Vari Ifr Belton Hillsboro Dallas

Parr Witnesses Fail On Replies

In Houston a defense witness testified that it was easy to open the Benavides school district post office box, arguing within federal court that Diego Heras could have access to mail receipts. The defense aims to undermine the government’s key witness, who said he helped the district defraud it of thousands via the mails.

Houston Benavides Wells Bridges George Parr U.S Percy Foreman Gornmment Diego Heras Heras Es Postottice Bok

Warnings Sound Daniel As Troop Plans Shift In Sight

Britain and United States officials discuss troop withdrawals from the Suez area while Daniel signals possible moves after election outcomes. He vows no hasty action and urges UN support for a police force, with plans to reorganize state housing and archives amid Middle East tensions.

Daniel London Britain Austin France Pott Egypt Washington Theithe Suez Canal Bse Hugh Stockwell U.n.iposntees E. L. M. Burns Portytych USN Logistian Latyre Burns’ International Santo Port Sinai Daniel i Middle East Sinai Desert Cairo Russia Anl U.N United Nations

Britain Moves To Guard Pound In U S Aid Request

London reports Britain asks United States and Canada to waive interest and redemption payments due this month on dollar loans. Chancellor MacMillan tells Commons the U S government will seek congressional approval. Pound pegged near 2 80 dollars, gold and dollar reserves in sterling area fell by 279 million dollars in November after British French attack on Egypt.

London Britain United States Canada Ifiaratd MacMillan House F of Commons U.S MacMillan Egypt

Trucker Don Darper Cremated After Houston Oil Rig Crash

LA GRANGE TEXAS A Houston trucker Don Darper 37 was killed when his oil truck crashed and burned yesterday. Local authorities say the fiery crash occurred on the highway near La Grange and the remains were cremated in Houston.

LA Grange Tex Don Darper Houston

Young Outlaw Faces Indictment In Electric Chair Case

Wheeler County Texas coverage reports a 14yearold in Shamrock linked to murder attempts and a plan to seek the electric chair. The scene centers on Jim Whitcard, Victor Lee Steascault, and others as authorities prepare to pursue charges including murder with intent and related offenses.

Wheeler Tex Shamrock Arizona Disina Wheeler County Aegas Prand Ray County Pampa Jim Stephens Phoenix Wag Luke Henley Kolman Junior B. Myers Nix Whitrard Myere

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