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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

3

Regional Weather Forecast for West Texas and Texas Panhandle

Regional forecast highlights partial cloudiness across West Texas and parts of East and South Central Texas with occasional light rain in extreme south regions through Tuesday. Warmer trend with rising temperatures across North Central Texas and Oklahoma portions. Winds shift to northeasterly on coasts and increasing to 25 to 35 mph west of the state. Highs Monday range from 45 to 60, with lows near 25 to 30.

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Clever gal Carol shines at home with Bruce Wax

A playful testimonial praises Carol for efficient house work using Bruce Cleaning Wax on wood floors. It claims she cleans and waxes in one step, halves effort, and impresses guests while noting Bruce Floor Cleaner for lighter waxing on linoleum and wood.

Carol Bruce

Exile Hero Welcome At Ken Tucky Campus Prank

University of Kentucky student Roger Ladenburger received a hero’s welcome after a prank trip from Lexington to Miami. An anonymous donor funded his return to be greeted by Kappa Sigma members, who claimed the gag avenged a harsh paddling during initiation.

Lexington Roger Ladenburger University of Kentucky Ladenburger Miami Kappa Sigma Fraternity Kappa Sigs Cincinnati

Stays In Union New York AFL CIO Merge Votes

The Transport Workers Union executive board voted 37 to 7 to stay with the merged AFL CIO after Union President Michael Quill opposed the merger. Quill supports the majority decision and the plan must be approved by about 126,000 members.

New York Transport Workers Union Aflcio Michael Quill CIO Quill

Cold Weather Grips Nation From Rockies to Atlantic

The Associated Press reports widespread cold across the nation with subzero readings in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Grantsburg Wisconsin hit 15 below zero, the low among notable readings, while the high reached 69 in Vero Beach Florida. Coastal Oregon and Washington saw heavy rain with Astoria Oregon recording nearly 3 inches and Seattle about 1.37 inches in 24 hours.

Rocky Mountain Plateau Atlantic States Hold Minnesota Wisconsin Grantsburg Wis Vero Beach Fla Oregon Washington Astoria Ore Seattle

Murder in Churchyard Sparks Car Chase Charge

Warthren Ga. 45 year old Stone Jackson was charged with murder after allegedly striking Sol Andrews 62 with his car in a churchyard during a dispute over burial location for a child. Sheriff J B Garrett said Jackson fled after the fatal chase and was arrested near Sparta about an hour later. The child’s relation to the men was not disclosed.

Warthen J. B. Garrett Stoneswall Jackson Sol Andrews Garrett Andrews Jackson Sparta

Casals Visits Puerto Rico for Three Month Stay

World renowned cellist Pablo Casals arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico for a three month visit to his mother’s homeland to celebrate his 79th birthday on December 29 and perform.

San Juan Puerto Rico Pablo Casals

Co ed Won't See Visiting Prince in United States

Champaign Illinois reports a University of Illinois coed Jo Ann Stork 21 who flew to Monaco to meet Prince Ranier 32. Ranier sailed to America aboard the United States liner as Monaco faces succession risks and tax questions if no heir arises. The woman says no romantic ties exist despite his charm and notes he enjoyed her palace visit.

Champaign Illin University of Illinois Prince Ranierli America United States Monaco Jo Ann Stork Prince Ranier

Columbia College finds 200000 top grads not entering college

A Columbia College special report states that about 200000 of the nation's brightest high school graduates will not attend college this year. The finding highlights a shift in higher education trends among top students across the country.

New York Columbia College

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