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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
1
In Oklahoma City two brothers aged 11 and 12 were drawn to a bulging purse at the Bethel Center. They spent lavishly, tipping a shoeshine, buying kisses, and handing out cash until authorities intervened. Juvenile officers have recovered about $14.90 as restitution while the boys face their father's anger.
Clyde Melton, 30, charged as an Army deserter, was arrested in Andrews by Deputy John Suggs, Odessa detective Sidney Raley, and FBI agents. Special Agent Harvey Foster said Melton worked as a truck driver in Odessa and had lived there with his wife while deserting from Ft. Knox on May 8. He is held in Andrews County jail awaiting military authorities.
President Truman said he would replace the resigned Wage Stabilization Board members this week and extend economic controls beyond April 30. He noted a replacement for Roger Putnam as economic stabilization administrator and indicated Michael V. DiSalle could be considered. Labor and business groups oppose wage and price controls, while production curbs ease for scarce metals and auto output is planned at 1.2 million for the next quarter. Walter Reuther arrives to advocate the CIO’s anti-controls stance amid AFL calls to continue limits.
The report notes brisk pre Christmas weather across Texas and the nation. Texas cities like Brownsville reached 67 while Dalhart saw 49. The East sees showers and warm spots with 59 in the Northeast, while the Midwest endures snow and 20s to 30s. California enjoys sun with 75 in Los Angeles and Pacific Northwest gets rain and snow.
Dallas reports that about 100000 workers in the Southwest lose hope of wage increases for now as eight regional Wage Stabilization Board industry members resign in protest over Truman era coal wage boosts. Abernathy notes remaining cases will be handled by the National WSB and ESA in Washington. Labor members voice disappointment at industry quitting.
In Austin on December 11 the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighed bail for Nago Alaniz and Mario Sapet in the ambush murder of Jake Floyd Jr. at the Floyd home in Alice. Attorneys argued the court should reconsider earlier bail rulings. Sapet faced prior conviction issues. No decision expected soon as neither defendant attended the scene.
ABILENE Dec 11 A 26 year old mother Mrs Ted Christy confined in an iron lung for two months gave birth to a healthy baby girl yesterday The birth occurred with the iron lung opened for five minutes and the mother continued to breathe with mechanical aid Doctors called the delivery easy and satisfactory The baby though premature was placed in an incubator and Mrs Christy has another daughter 21 months old
More than 1700 invitations were sent to Odessans and area residents for the open house of the new Chamber of Commerce building at 211 W Third. The event runs Sunday from 2 to 6 p m with public invites and formal notices to members and special guests.
Washington AP report on three days of arguments over racial segregation in public schools, with Virginia and South Carolina defending separate systems and advocates urging a ruling against segregation. Justices heard against and for the 1896 separate but equal doctrine amid nationwide implications.
Retail stores will stay open until 8 p.m. from December 22 to 24, easing last minute Christmas shopping. The change was announced by Jerry Hardwick, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Committee.
United Nations Special Political Committee approves an eight power plan seeking direct talks between Israel and Arab states for a final Palestine peace. Israel backs the proposal, while Arab nations call it unacceptable and push for a larger mediation commission and Jerusalem headquarters.
The U S government filed a federal antitrust suit in Newark New Jersey to break up Procter and Gamble Colgate Palmolive and Lever Brothers into smaller companies The Association of American Soap and Glycerine Producers named as a defendant alleges the firms control at least 75 percent of national soap sales and about 90 percent of newer detergent sales The 710 million dollar household soap and detergent market is cited by the Justice Department as the basis for action
Chinese and North Korean forces renew fierce assaults on Little Nori Hill and Big Nori along the Imjin River. South Korean troops withdraw at dusk amid heavy artillery barrages and air bombardment by Allied and Red forces. Frontline reports cite thousands of rounds, hundreds dead or wounded, and repeated counterattacks as MIG jets join the fight near Pyongyang targets.
President Truman harshly questioned Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower over Korea. He doubted a new solution, recalled MacArthur's 1950 assurances, and rejected a three‑way White House meeting as unproductive. He labeled Eisenhower's campaign remark demagogic.
San Quentin Calif December 11 1952 Killer Billy Cook remains defiant and silent as he awaits execution for the murder of one of his six victims. The 24 year old killer from Joplin Missouri shows little emotion while awaiting the gas chamber Friday after a final meal decision pending.
Fort Worth soldier Pvt. James E. Long, 21, sentenced to death by court martial for rapemurder, will be allowed a final visit from his stepfather Sidney Woods. Woods, a Carswell Air Base civilian, can fly to Tokyo where Long is held in a stockade before execution. Date of the execution remains unannounced.
An 18 year old truck driver, Jimmy Thornhill, was critically injured near the Magnolia Plant in the Pegasus oilfield southeast of Odessa. A crosshead broke, a steel piece fell about 20 feet striking him on the head. He suffered a skull fracture and compression and was rushed to Medical Center Hospital for emergency treatment.
Promoter Jack Solomons announced that Sugar Ray Robinson will defend his world middleweight title against Britain's Randy Turpin, likely in Britain, next June. The fight is slated as a high profile showdown with both champions seeking to solidify their status.
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