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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1957

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Midland Soldier Fatally Shot While Guard Battles Escape

Midland soldier Pet. James George, 18, fatally wounded by a guard during an attempt to escape from a work detail near Gate 4. Guard Pic. Donald Cochran, 20, of Birmingham, Alabama, fired after warning. investigation ongoing to determine if actions were within duty. George was previously jailed for AWO L and impersonating an officer. He died en route to hospital.

Carson Cole James George Midland George Thomas George Donald Cochran Birmingham Ala Cochran Bron Ta Ike Arotor Arton Firin Ihae Prisonne Thorugh Marten Covirran A.W.O.L Gate

Annual Soviet Item Headed for U N Hearing

United Nations scenes show Russia preparing a major propaganda push in the 1957 General Assembly to endorse its policy of peaceful coexistence. Vasily Yeguznetsov is to present the perennial item as US envoy Lodge plans a counterattack. A Greek resolution on Cyprus prompts a vote with Britain and Turkey opposed to union with Greece. Canada seeks amendments to tilt toward Britain and Turkey. The final Soviet item is expected to close the debate as the Assembly nears adjournment.

United Nations Russia General Assembly Kremlin Vasily Yeguznetsov Cyprus U.S Henry Cabot J. Lodge Mediterranean Canada Britain Turkey Union of Cyprus Greco

Mitchell Defends Public Disclosure Of Satellite Test

Secretary Mitchell defended public disclosure of Vanguard satellite test failure in New York remarks prepared for the Life Insurance Association of America. He said there is no question disclosure is desirable and that public knowledge is essential for preparedness.

New York Mitchell Asta America

Indonesia Army Tensions Rise Over Dutch Expulsion Clash

Indonesia faces political strains as reports accuse the army of subversive acts linked to efforts against Dutch interests. Masjumi leaders denounce Communist influence while Sukarno tightens security around the presidential palace. Dutch business exodus accelerates amid seizure fears and 24 000 Dutch residents seek exit routes within 78 days.

Masjumi Sukarno Jarno Indonesia Dutch Chamber of Commerce Sumatra U.S Indrmecia

AFL-CIO Expels Bakery Workers Union in New Crackdown

Atlantic City reports AFL-CIO moves to expel a 16 000 member Bakery Workers Union after voting to withhold a charter for a rival bakery union. Meany announces the action as part of a broader purge tied to corruption probes and calls for clean-up directives across affiliated unions.

Atlantic City N. JT AFL — Cio John L. Dice Ciellan Aia Ee Meany Balers James G. Cross Come Oo Dakors di Workers Comm & Dons Afl-Cio Lorvathe Ber Bakery Workers Teamsies Senate United Textile Workers, O Aelcio Dorfman Chicago

Airport Built Mexico City News Note

A brief item reports airport development in Mexico City with references to earlier plans and recent progress. The note mentions local officials and a timeline from the prior month, indicating industrial and transport growth in the capital.

Beck Case Nearing Verdict in Teamsters President Trial

Jury of seven men and five women begins deliberations in King County Superior Court over charges that President Dave Beck misappropr iated 181000 from the sale of a car in January. The defense and prosecution wrapped up their cases in a whirlwind, Beck spending 114 minutes on the stand with cross examination focusing on his authority to sell the vehicle.

Dave Beck International Teamsters Union King County Superior Court George H. Revelle Beck Charles Burdell Burdell Huck Revelle Regal See Becki

NATO Summit Issues Surveyed

Washington pre sident Misennower held a final strategy meeting with the National Security Council on NATO talks. State Department officials called the Soviet move an attempt to derail the NATO meeting as Dulles prepared for Paris and NATO planners drafted ideas to deter Russia with nuclear bases pooling scientific data and joint arms production.

Washington Misennower U.S Russia State Department NATO Paris John Poster Dulles Security Council Igatch Weste Ce Mulic U S

Ozona Woman Dies In Crash Near Big Lake

A two year old Ozona girl died when a car overturned on Ranch Road in Crockett County south of Big Lake. The driver, George Arthur Davis 23 of Big Lake, escaped with broken toes and bruises. Mrs Samity Sue Bussey Ozona died after the crash in which the vehicle rolled over 18 miles south of Big Lake. Funeral services for Dr Hussey were pending at Cody Funeral Home in Ozona. Mrs Bussey had lived in Ozona 20 years. She is survived by husband Joy Bussey son Dobby Arother and her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Beasley all of Ozona. Highway Patrolman Viwood of Big Lake investigated.

Big Stitt Big Lake Samity Sue Rus George Arthur Davis Rankin Hospital Drs. Hussey Cody Qzona Ovens Bussey Joy Bussey South America Dobby Arother Ozona Sam Beasley Crockett County Vi Wood

Senator Flanders Says MIT Expert Blocks Missile Drive

U S Senator Flanders Republican of VI says Dr Killian Eisenhowers scientific adviser is acting without authority and that the missile program cannot accelerate until a top official with full power is named He urges tighter control of satellite and missiles testing and moving future tests to the Pacific The Cape Canaveral satellite attempt failed at launch from Florida

Washington Flanders R. Killian Eisenhower America United States Senate Pacific Cape Canaveral Fla Florida Killian Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Kilian

Toll and Record Deaths Reported In City Crash

A late year toll lists deaths including 22 and 33 year olds in a car crash reported today. The incident highlights highway hazards as authorities release preliminary details from the scene.

Fatal Blazes Follow Cold Wave In South

Fires across the South amid a severe cold wave killed at least 18 people and damaged property from Georgia to Florida. Rural Georgia house fire killed eight people including six children near Ella, Bardstown infirmary in Kentucky saw two deaths, a three story hotel fire in Greenville Texas claimed at least one, and a fraternity house fire at the University of Mississippi forced nine students to jump from windows. Fire in a Marshall Missouri block destroyed two buildings, and an oil stove blast killed a residence occupant in Bemus Point New York. Chicago police investigated 35 South Side fires as cold weather and arctic fronts devastated crops in Florida and surrounding states. Winter freeze expected again tonight with subzero readings in parts of the Southeast.

Associated Press South Ella Bell Nelson County Infirmary Bardstown South Shore Beckham Greenville Tes University of Mississippi Marshall Daily Democrat-News Bemus Point New York State Chicago South Side Tennessee Florida Plant City

Candidate Dodges Little Rock Job

A local candidate dodges the Little Rock municipal post inquiry while city manager Dean Daulex of Tex telegraphe comments on the issue. The central political context remains unsettled as observers question the candidate’s readiness and the$, with formal statements from officials and no clear date set.

Little Rock PT Qurmed Daiwa Jnh Ose Dean Daulex Ciy Tex Telegraphe Karen Ae Central Hash Sail

Fire Prevention Office Smolders

A fragmentary report notes a fire prevention office incident with unclear location and details. Readable items reference an office building, possible damage, and response actions, though specifics remain obscured by damaged text.

France weighs limits on US missile bases at summit

Premier Felix Gaillard opened a cabinet session to outline conditions for allowing United States ballistic missiles on French soil amid rising tensions at the ATO summit in Paris. Soviet leaders warned Europe could become a graveyard if war broke out, accelerating the East-West clash.

Paris Felix Gaillard France United States U.S Europe Soviet Union Nikolai Bolganiy Eisenhower Princ M2 Macmillan Gaufnes Qee Sebiet Reptia Prude United Sites

Strike Leader's Wife Attacked Near Home in Nassau County

New York union leader says his pregnant wife was assaulted near their Nassau County home by a man who claimed the attack was a warning if the strike continued. Nicholas Puccarella, the vice president of the striking Signal Electricians' Benevolent Association, reports his wife Popey Buccarella, 2, is unharmed and expects a baby in two weeks.

NEW York Geo Subway Nassau County Nicholas Puccarella Secslative Signal Electricians Alan Popey Buccarella

Mercury Rise Seen For State Weather Relief

The United Press reports southerly winds today bring relief from a deadly Texas cold wave. The Weather Bureau predicts a warming trend across the state into Friday. Ren Williams, 42, of Telephone pacar Basham, was found frozen to death in a pasture on Wednesday as harsh weather persisted. Justice of the Peace Namp Harper noted the man wore no coat or hat.

United Press Tex Toc US Weather Bureau Texas Williams Telephone Pacar Basham Justice of the Peace Harper Sa

Three Children Burned To Death in Kentucky Fire

A South Shore Kentucky home fire killed three children who were found dead inside. Investigators said the blaze destroyed the residence and authorities believe foul play or事故 is suspected as the parents and another adult were ruled out as suspects. details remain unclear as rescue and investigation continue.

South Shore East Rentne Char Staate Coleman James Rosie

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