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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1957
Page
2
Vladimir Skobeltsyn discusses two landmark Soviet science feats. The 10 GeV proton synchrotron at Dubna, weighing 36 000 tons, marks a new era in particle physics surpassing U S facilities in size and energy. Sputniks open cosmic space studies using artificial rays and new meson and anti particle research, with potential tests of general relativity.
C. D. Cox Jr., 32, of Rankin, remained in critical condition at Shannon Merne's Hospital in San Angelo after a welding explosion Tuesday. A welder for The Western Co. he was using an acetylene torch when a drum exploded, throwing him and dousing his clothing with gasoline. Cox is married with two children.
Vancouver BC reports Dr. Cyril Bryner of the University of British Columbia says Russia beat the United States to launch a satellite because Russian scientists are better paid. He notes salaries for scientists are ten times those of plumbers in Russia.
FASTEETH powder sprinkles on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer and reduce paste taste. It is alkaline non acidic and does not pour, helping denture breath by controlling plate odor. Available at drug counters as TEETH.
Visitors view a two mile per minute Firestone test track near Fort Stockton as executives reveal novas like the Perma spare and tubeless and air lock tires. Demo rides on a seven mile oval show hands free steering and speeds near 119 mph. Firestone staff and Odessa writers tour the 5098 acre complex with 37 testing rigs. Funeral notices follow for infant Jackie Lee King in Odessa.
Funeral services for Royce Edmond Pollins 31 of Hobbs will be held Thursday at Green Chapel Funeral Home at 2 30 p m Rollins died in a Monday head on collision near the Texas New Mexico line in Gaines County Also killed was George Richard Pruitt 32 of Andrews services were pending in Ennis Texas Pollins is survived by his wife Shirley Rollins parents and several siblings The two drivers perished when their cars collided three miles east of the state line
A 30 year old El Paso man Glenn Ward escaped serious injury when his car overturned twice 13 miles south of Odessa at midnight Tuesday. Ward was driving on State Highway 51 when control was lost on a curve. The vehicle went off the pavement two thirds of a mile before stopping, crossing county lines from Ector to Crane.
A gift certificate is suggested for Life Sister to obtain up to date Jenses and a glamorous frame for Christmas. It emphasizes improved vision and enjoying stylish eyewear and social display.
A total of 85062.13 in public school and junior college taxes was collected during November. The figure brought the total amount collected since September to 5707805.03. A total of 509162.59 is to be collected. The tax rate for the year is 2.10 per 100 valuation, 196 for public schools and .16 in Odecca Colicze.
The schedule shows Park Director Bill Birdavi traveling to Austin for a statewide physical education and recreation meeting from Friday to Sunday. Three teachers from area schools Bob Clark, Belvy Holmes, and Marilyn Ttz also plan to attend from Wednesday through Sunday.
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