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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1957

Page

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One Dies In Eunice Accident

An oil company employee, Bill J. Wilson of Hobbs, was killed in a two vehicle crash about 12 miles east of Eunice on Route 62 Saturday afternoon. The truck driver Frank Ray of Hobbs was injured and Wilson’s body was identified by a coroner. Funeral services were pending in Hobbs.

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Missile Bases Discussed in NATO Talks in London

London defense secretary told reporters ahead of a NATO meeting in Paris that four intermediate range ballistic missile bases may be established in Britain. The United States reportedly offered to set up a series of medium range rocket bases and stockpiles in key Atlantic area centers. McElroy said Eisenhower’s attendance in Paris was likely but not certain, pending doctor clearance. He planned talks with Prime Minister Macmillan and Foreign Secretary Lloyd before a West Germany visit for consultations.

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Fair Cool Day Forecast Sunday

A cold front swept the Panhandle and South Plains with winds 30 to 40 mph and gusts over 59 mph. The front moves out by noon Sunday with generally fair and cool weather foreseen. rainfall included Beaumont 0.31, College Station 0.03, Galveston 0.31, Laredo 0.02, San Antonio 0.02.

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Weather fragment hints at Sunday aviation term

OCR fragment mentions weather and Sunday but details are unclear. contains scattered proper nouns like VOR and VINTAGE aviation terms, with no complete event, location, or entities to confirm a coherent news item.

Witness Urged to Come Forward in Maria Ridulph Case

SYCAMORE December 7 UP authorities urged a hidden witness to identify a man who placed a doll near the scene of 7 year old Maria Ridulph’s disappearance. Swanson Jr. said the doll and other clues are vital to building a case as investigators seek a lead on the kidnapping near the Johnson garage Tuesday night. United Industries head Jack Cage defended himself at a stockholders meeting in Fort Worth, claiming losses were overstated by manipulation, while denying any embezzlement or theft and recalling his past legal troubles.

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Thurmond Pushes National Science Academy Plan

Senator Strom Thurmond proposed creating a national science academy modeled after the service academies to train officers for the armed forces. He joined four other Senate Democrats urging swift action on federal aid for education, sending a message to Labor and Public Welfare Chair Lister Hill.

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U N Secretary Pleased At Trip

U N Secretary expresses pleasure over a Middle East peace mission trip and notes progress amid negotiations. Officials describe the visit as constructive with emphasis on smaller regional confidence steps and ongoing dialogue.

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Heads Posses Fort Worth Dor 7 te Eathes Cerin

Fragmented readable text mentions post the American president and a section one event. Details are unclear but indicate a local Fort Worth context with possible political reference. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions visible to summarize a definite news item.

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Mohammed Lands At New York In Rain

King Mohammed VI of Morocco arrived in New York amid rain for a five day official visit. He met with Mayor Robert F. Wagner at LaGuardia, toured landmarks from the Met to Broadway, and was accompanied by Princess Aisha and sisters. The monarch welcomed the rain, saying it was a blessing as rain blessed Morocco.

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Find It Pages 123 Pages D2 Page a0

Brief reference notes appear to track page numbers and sections in a local paper. The fragment lists page identifiers and layout cues without a coherent event or people to describe.

Vanguard rocket failure prompts low profile reattempts

US officials move to limit publicity after Vanguard launcher exploded. A renewed push to fire a Vanguard baby at Earth aims for secrecy, with investigations into the thrust loss and a clean up of the launch site ongoing. Army and Navy coordinations, with Eisenhower involvement, signal a cautious approach to the next flight.

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Thor Missile Test Ends In Shortfall Amid Milestone Launch

At Cape Canaveral the Air Force launched four Thor IRBMs near the Vanguard site. One Thor landed short of its target arc while a later Defense Department notice called it a success. Two Atlas missiles remain slated for upcoming tests as gantry work continues.

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Alaska Rumor: Who Has Sputnik Part Aboard?

A fragmentary report from Alaska mentions scientists and a dissemination of a rumor regardingSputnik parts. It references a Masia and Suatay context, a retina related claim, and mentions LOU SA and PACH OVent M5 amid unclear events. The piece hints at a public service or inquiry but remains largely unreadable.

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Odessa Victim's Rites Set

Services will be held at a Baptist church for James King Cole 16 of Odessa who died in a hunting trip car crash south of Midland on State Highway. Survived by his parents, brother Chuck Preston Cole 14, and Leonard Bean Ewwadt 11S, with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers include Esmer Dick Ronnie Butler Charles Huckeba Billy McCoy and Jimmy Student.

Doom OdiHish School Garden City James King Colesoy Paul Cole Rosewood Chuck Preston Cole Leonard Bean Ewwadt East Sixth Manner Baptist Church Sunset Memoria Gardens Hubbard Funeral Home Cole Midland State Highwa James Cole Caly Odessa Alsty Little League Nanchy GC. Hammett Fannie Franklin San Antonio Esmer Dick Ronnie Butler

Own Words Used To Condemn US SOSCOW Dec T

Fragmented OCR text discusses US condemnation and press republishing amid Cold War rhetoric. Mentions Washington, media, and national sentiment with unclear names and dates due to damage.

Secret Ballot Law Opposed By Some Unions

AFL CIO sources oppose President Eisenhower's call for federal secret ballot elections for union offices. Leaders favor democratic reforms but reject government dictates. They back safeguarding union funds and federal prosecutions for misdeeds, while clashing over restricted picketing and extending state court jurisdiction.

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Car Overturns Injuring Two Odessa Men

A car overturned on U S Highway 80 near the Terminal cutoff between Midland and Odessa about 6 20 p m injuring two Odessa men. Lawrence Outlaw 28 of 16 West Third Odessa and J P Lackey 49 of Abilene were listed in good condition with possible fractures and bruises at Midland Memorial Hospital. A third man Robert F Most 19 of 917 North Alleghany Odessa was not injured. Police said the car, driven by Moss, swerved to avoid another vehicle that pulled out in front of it.

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French Claim Rebels Killed in Algeria Clash

Report from Algiers says French forces killed rebels in a clash near Lind and another incident occurred as troops pursued insurgents. Details remain sparse with no confirmed casualty figures beyond the claimed rebels killed.

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