Bitter memories linger for Lost Battalion POW Patterson
J.T. Patterson, a 22 year old private, endured 42 months as a prisoner after the Siege of Java. He survived a sinking ship and a brutal transit, later witnessing Japan’s surrender as guards deserted. Reunited with his brother Clifton in the Philippines, he returned to the U.S. and served until 1986, maintaining ties with the 288 surviving Lost Battalion members as a close, familial group.
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J.T. Patterson
U.S
Patterson
Pateroon
Marine O
131St Field Artillery
Mo Ie
Java
Omini
Japan
United States
Amy
Philippines
Clifton
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Odessa
Pearl Harbor witness recalls bombing and fear on that day
Ross, a Marine veteran, recalls planes flying low above Pearl Harbor as bombs fell and ships sank. He describes the stunned crowd, lack of ammunition, and immediate efforts to pull swimmers from the water while fearing another invasion.
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Ross
Pearl Harbor
Amrakie
Pacaic
Pacific
Naval Ouse
Rees
Red Cross
Ross Sant
Iland
Japan
Yong
Nederland
Port Arthur
Ham
Cronkite modest about work and media role
Walter Cronkite, age 80, says if he hadn’t emerged as a trusted news figure another anchor would have, stressing the medium matters more than the individual. He accepts the James Smithson Medal for broadcast journalism and discusses his career and memoir A Reporter's Life.
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Cronkite
Washington
Walter Cronkite
America
James Smithson
Texas
Justice Dept Orders Disarming Agents With Convictions
The Justice Department directs agency chiefs to have all law enforcement personnel return firearms if they have a conviction. FBI and DEA agents must sign within 10 days confirming no misdemeanor crime per violence. Lying on the form would be a federal crime. Some agencies encourage voluntary surrender. some officers are already disarmed.
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Justice Department
FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration
Gregory King
Department
King
Odessa sister search spans 14 years in con artist tale
A long-running missing person case centers on an Odessa woman seeking her sister who vanished 14 years ago with a suspect who impersonated multiple roles from police officer to Egyptian king. The notice previews a Sunday feature across Life and other sections. Other items include oil and gas outlook, Easter Seals aid, military shift, and holiday travel tips.
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Odessa
Market have Dad es opposed to a disastrous one
A garbled market note mentions opposition to a disastrous outcome and hints at decline, with references to Europe and the United States. The readable text suggests economic concerns and recovery efforts, though specifics are unclear. The fragment implies a discussion of market sentiment and policy impact across regions.
Gallant crew recounts WWII crash near Bougainville
Merriman recalls a daylight raid on Japanese emplacements when their plane was hit and hydraulics failed, forcing a crash in the South Pacific. One crew member was wounded. the co-pilot was uninjured and the crew recovered over 13 years of reunions.
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Thomas
Merriman
Bougainville
South Pacific
Washington, D.C
Odessa American printer heed and USPS notice text
Fragmentary OCR shows a masthead and mailing details for the Odessa American newspaper. It mentions USPS 402-960, address 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX, second class postage paid, and postmaster changes. It also notes the publisher reserves right to reject advertisements and disclaimers about errors or omissions.
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Salvation Army Community Center
Odessa American
Fourth
Theifty Nickel
N. Ave
Texas Commerce Bank
Grant Ave
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa Amercan
Imer
Merger Talks Mention Costs in Oil Production Debate
A government inquiry discusses a potential merger in the oil sector noting merit in cooperation. The committee highlights that pumping costs often exceed oil value, suggesting price reductions could ease operations and protect facilities. FCC proceedings examine telephone and electricity services.
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Saint 4 Committee of Dodies
FCC Cement Peeviewn Wah
Cal the Odes $4 Amencan near the Satve
For information about a sale or price point, a brief note mentions a four dollar amount and a location nears a Save- concept, prompting readers to seek details from the cited source.
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Disney Paris
France
Delaine
Snowite
Disney
Paris
Mike Wautlet
Santa Claus
Community Blood Center
Appleton
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IPAA
Life & the Arts — the
Easter Seals
Permian Basin
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