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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1957

Page

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Ex-Grid Star Byron Townsend Shot While Rabbit Hunting

Former Odessa High and University of Texas star Byron Townsend, 26, was accidentally shot Sunday while rabbit hunting. He lay on Grandview Street until found by a Sunset Motor Lines foreman. a .22 pistol and shells were in his car. Townsend underwent surgery for a bullet in the abdomen and remained sedated in Medical Coret Hospital Monday.

Byron Towns Odessa High School University of Texas Townsend Grandview Sunset Motor Lines J. D. Powell South Jackson Lynn Snyder Snyder Iamself Medical Coret Hospital Rix Floyd Amburgey East Vth

Sheriffs To Aid Former Member In Traffic Accident

The Texas Sheriffs Association launched a fund for a former member left unconscious after a street accident in San Angelo. Dan Atanas, president, said the fund supports the former deputy as he recovers, with Bryson and other peace officers known to assist.

San Angelo Tenas Sheriffe Association Tom Green Oun Bryson Farted Benown Dan Atanas

Weekend violence in Texas claims 13 lives

Associated Press reports a deadly weekend across Texas with 13 fatalities from traffic crashes and shootings. Victims include Houston resident Rosetta Hollins, 62, killed by a gate overturning near Giddings. Carthage farmer Marvin Cordova, 34, shot Saturday night. Ruby Williford, 27, Lake Panola County, in a two car crash near Kountz. Albert Buckles in Corpus Christi two car collision. Jim Beach, 22, Lake Worth, found shot near a Fort Worth motel. and Belton resident Mrs W C Hopkins dies after injuries from a Temple area truck collision. Peace remains as authorities continue inquiries.

Associated Press Texas Rosetta Hollins Houston Giddings Marvin Cordova Carthage Panola County Ruby Williford Lake Kountz Albert Buckles Corpus Christi Jim Beach Lake Worth Fort Worth Boyd W. C. Hopkins Belton Temple Hospital

Texas Warming Norther Is Due

Weather update notes a northern shift bringing warming then a north wind by Tuesday night or Wednesday. Forecasters say highs and lows vary across Texas with no rain expected in North Central and West Texas, while cloudiness increases and temperatures dip to the mid 20s to mid 30s in Beaumont Houston and nearby cities.

Texas Upper Panhandle Perature Dalhart Lufkin Louisiana Hosey Am Fin Beaumont Hostm Palacios Victoria i

Three Children Killed In Blaze In Indonesia

A devastating fire in Indonesia killed three children amid broader economic distress. The blaze damaged plantations and facilities linked to local industry, prompting government and bank concerns about the country’s economic stability. Police and officials investigated the fire as economic tensions and labor unrest surfaced in the region.

Norstad Says Retaliation Is Sure For Reds

General Lauris Norstad, NATO commander, says Soviet destruction of thousands of bases is impossible, asserting retaliatory power remains fully effective with current bomber and missile capabilities. He foresees ongoing improvements as missiles and aircraft expand. Vice President Nixon urges focus on missile personnel after Florida launch failure. Sen. Jackson calls for 30 percent defense budget boost for atomic submarines and wartime footing.

Washington Lauris Norstad NATO Russia U.S. News & World Report Norstad Europe Free World Richard M. Nixon Savelite Florida Henry M. Jackson D. Wash

Argentine DC4 crashkills 62 on way to Bariloche

A four engine Agrolineas Argentinas DC4 crashed 180 miles southwest of Buenos Aires in a thunderstorm killing all 62 aboard. The pilotabort failed emergency landing near Bolivar as storms blocked roads and delayed body removal. Most aboard were Argentine or residents. several other planes returned to airports as the Buenos Aires city airport halted takeoffs.

Buenos Aires Argentina Here Agrolineas Argentinas Ezcira San Carlos de Bariloche Andes Catle Bolivar Buenos Aires City

Driver Killed in Groveton Crash

A driver was killed in a Groveton crash reported with sparse details. The incident involved a vehicle collision leaving little readable information about identities or circumstances.

Checkup Tuesday Will Show Whether She Can Make rp

Eisenhower doctors plan a Tuesday checkup at the White House to decide if he can attend the Paris NATO conference. After a weekend rest at his farm, he is progressing in convalescence from a mild stroke and may travel to Washington if cleared. Mrs. Eisenhower accompanies him on the return trip.

Gettsburg APJ Eisenhow Eisenhower Washington Ister White House State Department Paris James C. Hagerty Walter Reed Army Hospital Washington Paris West Arigh Capital Satur

Seven Fliers Feared Dead In Navy Seaplane Crash

Corpus Christi Ter July 7 A Navy seaplane exploded after takeoff from a Navy base. Navy spokesman said seven men were feared dead with 17 aboard. Witnesses reported a parachute seen before the craft hit the ground as smoke rose from the engine and wreckage spread near Reynolds Aluminum Co north of the Reynolds plant in Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi Ter Navy Ant Dave Paul Corpus Christ Naval Am Ruse PAM Reynelds Corpus Christ Plars Sas Alte Miede Alamity Phine Artiere

hush hush talks prep for nato summit in paris

NATO's Permanent Council opened a week long hush hush meeting in the Palais de Chaillot to study Washington's working paper for the December 1 summit. Diplomats disclosed the paper pledges U S effort for congressional consent to certain measures but stops short of nuclear weapons sharing. Rumors claimed a plan to activate missiles with no U S warheads, while partners could pursue their own atomic programs.

Paris NATO Permanent Council Alliance Palais de Chaillot Washington United States Congressional MacMahon Edisenhower mAss Charles Som

Britain Seeks Greater Control Over U S Nuclear Forces

LONDON reports say Britain desires more political control of American nuclear bombers missiles and rockets based in Britain. Defense Secretary McElroy meets with Duncan Sandys and separately with Selwyn Lloyd and Prime Minister Macmillan as talks continue on European rocket defenses and NATO consultation ahead of a broader deployment toward Russia.

London UPJ Britain U.S Neil H. McElroy McElroy Duncan Sandys Selwyn Lloyd Marie Macmillan America Europe NATO Russia Despy Macmillan Macmillan

Causes Seen for Satellite Fizzle in Vanguard Review

Cape Canaveral reports Vanguard experts believe the satellite bearing rocket failed due to a specific motion event captured on extensive color film from multiple angles. Naval Research Laboratory teams in Washington analyze the footage as engineers work to determine the exact fault and prevent recurrence.

Cape Canaveral Fla Vanguard Washington Naval Research Laboratory Keense Cras Toomhat

Army Helicopter Order Is Placed Fort Worth FAA Attes

A Fort Worth aviation authority announces an order for new military helicopters. The contract covers modernization efforts and related procurement steps. Political and military stakeholders are noted as involved in the approval process.

Fort Worth

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Third Try To Launch Atlas Missile Seen

A garbled OCR style report references a third attempt to launch an Atlas missile at Cape Canaveral. It mentions various names and scattered terms but lacks clear dates or outcomes, offering only fragments of the impending test and associated individuals.

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