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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1957

Page

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Daniel Ponders Bill To Demand NAACP Record

AUSTIN UP A bill to require the NAACP to reveal membership was debated as Gov. Price awaited actions. Daniel said he would study the measure before deciding on signing, noting it passed the Senate by one vote and could empower county judges to demand NAACP records if the group hinders public schools. He linked possible justification to the NAACP’s actions and recalled past clashes over his race for governor.

Austin NAACP Price Daniel State Senate National Assn Aiource King George Aralia

Khrushchev Claims Sputnik Rocket Debris Reached U S

Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev told reporters at the American Embassy reception that part of the first Sputnik carrier rocket fell on the United States Sunday. He said the Americans would not return it or acknowledge responsibility, adding that Soviet trust in U S decency was misplaced and pledging a prompt response if Sputnik debris ever lands in the Soviet Union.

Moscow Pir Steretary Nakita Khrushchev United States Tran

Odessa Girl Dies In Blaze In One Room Apartment Fire

Sylvia Rodriguez, age unknown, died in a south Odessa fire that injured three other children. Jessie Lerma, Tommy Rodrigues, and Jit my Garcia were admitted with burns. Mrs Castillon, watching the children, arrived as the one room apartment behind Las Palmas Bar caught fire.

Iiternon

State Officer Hints Political Covering Up

Senate investigators heard Tennessee detective John T. Reynolds say political reasons may explain how he handled investigations of unsolved shootings in a labor dispute. Reynolds acknowledged remarks to Duffy and said he covered up in the Smith case and did not obtain a search warrant for property. The hearing aimed to assess police vigor in solving 173 labor related shootings and terrorism acts in Tennessee and nearby states. Lola Jez nette Freels was slated to testify for the committee.

Washington Amnessee Senate John T. Reynolds Tennessee Bureau of Criminal I LaVern Duffy Staif Duffy Reynolds Clellan Sen. Cureus Rneb William Smith Ters Union Smith Tennesee McClellan Tennessee Teamsters Barbers Cerain Law Enford Robert F. Kennedy Connact Lola Jeznette Freels Hie

Dutch Expelled From Indonesia

Jakarta reports a hard campaign to expel Dutch subjects from West New Guinea. Dutch residents and KLM employees are ordered to evacuate with families, while Indonesians seize Dutch enterprises. Authorities estimate up to 45,000 Dutch nationals of Eurasian descent may be expelled and their property rights discussed.

Jakarta Indonesia Bezsn West New Guinea Subidjo KLM Minisinegkom

Basin Sees Forecast for More Showers Across Region

Fragmented weather notes indicate Basin expects additional showers with light amounts. Some garbled lines reference rainfall inches and regional storm activity, but specifics are unreadable.

Basin

Postponed Test Ends In Fizzle In Florida

A Vanguard rocket failed on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Florida exploding shortly after ignition. Officials said a first stage pressure loss caused the loss of the three stage satellite test. No injuries reported and a new attempt not expected for several weeks.

Defense Department Army Iver Vanjuare Mary Jobin P. Dagen Sail Im Wis Lig Ingston Vanguard Magen J. Paul Walsh Cnaveralag Deri Infor Nation Patrick Air Force Kenneth Grine Wan Cape Phan Washington

Pearl Harbor recalls for Georgia recruiter on 7 December memories

J L Haney, a Georgia based Navy recruiting officer, reflects on Pearl Harbor's surprise attack and his own wartime service. He recalls being away from Pearl Harbor days before the strike, returning to a damaged base, and witnessing the swift destruction of ships including the Oklahoma, Arizona, and Nevada while memories linger vividly.

WY Darnell Peacock Weller J. L. Haney Pearl Harte Chick Haney Navy Pearl Harbor United States Iis Midway Island Pearl Radio Shack J. L. Honey USS Navy Haney Pear Harbor

Gas Explosion Tragedy Hits Villa Rica Business District

A massive gas explosion leveled a Villa Rica, Georgia, business block, killing at least 17 people and injuring 20 to 30 others. Lt Col WH T Clary stated all bodies were recovered from the wreckage, with rescue crews continuing to clear debris. The blast damaged a ten story building housing stores and offices, delaying public safety efforts as investigators assess the aftermath.

Villa Rica WH. T. Clary Istaer Bay Cristos Armaments Oevninginn dAemelisadt Secaarflone Ibates

Militia Quells Biot In Poland Report Details

Fragmentary report describes a militia action in Poland amid unrest. It mentions a woman with a dangerous situation and references aged individuals, Western Mandii and Ceramuniet, with unclear attribution. The text is garbled and local context is damaged.

Biot Poland

Ike's Decision On Trip Denied

The White House released a brief statement indicating President will not attend an international trip. Officials cited scheduling conflicts and security concerns as the basis for denying the travel plan.

Ike Trip

AFL-CIO Nears Expulsion Vote for Teamsters

The AFL-CIO Appeals Committee rejects the Teamsters final plea to avoid expulsion. The convention faces a roll call as top Teamsters, led by Hoffa and Beck, lose voting rights amid yearlong Senate Rackets investigations. Gibbons says Hoffa may visit. Hoffa faces wire tapping charges in New York.

Flantic Ches Senate Washington Teamsters Afl-Cio Bur Einard Mohn McClellan D-Ark Senate Committee Appeals Stupr AFLIO George Meany James Holla Hoffa Nareld J. Gibbons St. Louis Gibbons Moffa Noffa New York Dave Jal

Search Pushed For Abductor

A mass manhunt was launched today as authorities intensified the search for a suspected abductor and to aid the investigation. Officials released details of the case linking a suspect to the incident and urged the public’s help with sightings and tips.

Sonk Ducesg Segard Maria Ro Trhea

Fire destroys Co-Op cotton gin in Hevisny Casas

A fire at Tra teat in Hevisny Casas destroyed a Co-Op cotton gin and damaged a nearby storage tower. The blaze affected seven fields of cotton nearby and caused losses along the Sulphur Springs road between OY and tor. Firefighters reported the blaze as rapid and helped contain it despite partial damage to a cotton way dam.

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