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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1956

Page

7

Ford Predicts Good Year For Film Industry

Ford Motor Co president Henry Ford II predicted a good year ahead for America the auto industry and Ford at the national automobile show opening in New York He noted over 1 billion dollars invested in 1957 car and truck models signaling continued strong economic contribution. A separate Oregon report notes Shasta promoters discussing northern California ties and Curry County telegram signaling intent to join the California group.

New ‘York Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co America Ford Pfos Brookings Ore

Ford’s 1957 Growth Driven by Record Ford Jobs and Sales

Oregon joins a confident forecast for 1957 as Ford reports over 200000 total employees for the first time. The company notes a record 114.95 dollar hourly wage in October for 44.6 hours weekly and plans about 1 billion dollars in new facilities. 1957 models outsell rivals while Mercury demand outpaces supply and Lincolns sell as fast as produced. Ford also claims the largest auto market share in the past 25 years for a three month span.

Ford

Security Council to convene on Japan and Outer Mongolia bids

United Nations December 8. The Security Council was called to meet next Wednesday to decide on the membership applications of Japan and Outer Mongolia.

United Nations N. Y U. N. Security Council Japan Quter Mongolia

City Traffic Accidents Decrease in November Odessa report shows drop

Odessa police chief J Jess Cariker reports November traffic mishaps totaled 255 with one death and 18 injuries and $58 640 in damage. Moving violation tickets 983 fines $11 934 59. Parking meter revenue $6 150. Criminal side 434 jailed 45 transferred 40 juvenile cases solved 87 youths handled by detectives. Police radio logged 10 401 calls 115 escorts and 64 679 miles. humane officers answered 937 calls and impounded 173 dogs and 86 cats. Meter repair crews serviced 1 922 meters.

Odessa Jess Cariker Cariker Ector County Crime Prevention Bureau Humane

United States and allies urge UN condemnation of Russia

The United States and 12 other nations move to have the United Nations General Assembly condemn Russia for violating the UN charter by intervening in Hungary. The plan seeks immediate debate and may explore credentials of Hungary's delegation. Dag Hammarskjold notes a Dec 16 inspection tour date, with Austria agreeing to host a UN observation team. Yugoslavia, Romania, and Czechoslovakia show varying responses.

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