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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1955

Page

10

Boys Admit Dynamite Theft To Blow City Bridge

Two boys aged 10 and 13 admitted to police Monday that they stole 24 sticks of dynamite from a quarry. They planned to blast a bridge in the city center after seeing American soldiers in a Korean War movie.

Montevideo Uruguay

Iowa Road Financing Burdens Grow in State Economy

University of Iowa economist Robert H. Johnson says Iowa spends 3.3 percent of personal income on road costs, far above the national 1.8 percent. He notes Iowa ranks high in miles of roads but low in vehicle numbers and population, affecting funding balance.

Iowa City Iowa Robert H. Johnson University of Iowa Johnson

Army and Air Force Will Continue Court-Martial of Civilians

Washington reports that the Army and Air Force will press ahead with court-martialing civilians overseas despite a federal judge ruling the authority unconstitutional. The ruling freed Mrs Clarice B Covert in a murder case involving an Air Force officer. The services assert the code section remains constitutional until a higher court says otherwise.

Washington Army Air Force Tosday U.S. District Court Edward A. Tamm Clarice B. Covert England Defense Department

Television grows longer programs changing the medium

Technicians and executives push for 90 minute and longer TV shows, forecasting a shift beyond the traditional half hour and hour formats. Proponents argue extended time allows more varied entertainment, plays, musicals, and journalism, reflecting a public hunger for drama and larger productions.

Denver City Opens Community Building With Open House

The new Denver City Agriculture and Exhibit Building known as the Community Building is complete. An open house is set for Sunday from 2 to 6 30 p.m. The structure cost about 90 000 dollars, covers 7 000 square feet, and includes three main rooms a large kitchen and ample utility space. The auditorium seats 400 and the building features automatic air conditioning with space set aside for parking. A nine member committee will manage the facility.

Denver City G. A. Jones Construction Co

Daisy Fresh Girdles and Bras at Hamm's Smart Shop

Model HAMM'S SMART SHOP offers Daisy Fresh girdles and bras in stock. The display highlights shape wear and intimate apparel with a focus on comfort and fit for daily wear. Customers are invited to try sizes available in-store.

Daisy Fresh

Brooklyn Dentist Cites Bruxism Link to Fatigue at NY Meeting

A Brooklyn dentist told a New York dental meeting yesterday that bruxism is linked to fatigue and inadequate rest. He said long hours and tension contribute to grinding sounds, affecting others in the profession.

J. Brooklyn New York Hage Beanie

Betsy and Bruce Cleaning Wax Cuts Housework Time

A reader raves about Betsy using Bruce Cleaning Wax to clean and wax wood floors in one step. She says the method finishes faster, leaves floors shining, and makes her proud of Betsy and the wax.

Betsy Bruce

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