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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1956

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West German proposal seeks NATO backed East European freedom charter

In Paris NATO ministers discussed a West German plan for a charter of freedom for East European nations. The proposal urges nonmilitary moral pressure toward self determination and independence from Soviet control, with backing from Dulles and Brentano. The plan also pushes NATO to unite politically while avoiding armed action. The Brentano five principles call for self government, independence, nonimperialist subjugation, and peacelike international order.

Paris West Germany Kremlin East Europe U.S Heinrich von NATO Soviet Union Soof John Foster Dulles Tolloss Brentano Imde Germany Atlantic Europe Dulles

Ruling on Ellisor appeal protests fade in Houston

U S Court of Appeals ruling that Ellisor had right to counsel at sentencing drew protest from State District Attorney Dan Walton who calls the decision a dangerous precedent. Walton will seek rehearing arguing federal procedure rules should not govern state courts and that Ellisor’s sentence was a ministerial act with counsel not present.

Houston State District U. 5 Court of Appeals At New Or Ed Duggan James Crosby Merlel Wayne Ellisor T. M. Kennerly Dan Walton Walton Ellisor

Briefs In NAACP Case Move Sought In Texas Injunction

Tyler AP reports attorneys prepared briefs for District Judge Otis T. Dunagan to decide whether to move a permanent injunction suit filed by the NAACP out of East Texas. The hearing ended abruptly after three rebuttals as written briefs were ordered before final argument. The state seeks to make the injunction barring the NAACP from doing business in Texas permanent.

National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Texas Los Angeles Activi Red NAACP Bes Pallas UCLA Tyler Calfornia State Senate Denver Delmer Ronbi Deaux Estes-Jooreing Prises Rosebud Reserve South Dakota Sheiden Abrams

Pattern Of Intrigue Prober Links Red Death Cases Since 1936

Combs, using files from 18 years as committee counsel, names five people he says were murdered or vanished linked to a Communist infiltration pattern in the shipping, academia, and defense circles. He cites George Alberts, a maritime ey ier who was clubbed to death in San Francisco Bay. Jstiet Start Posntz of New York who disappeared in 1837. a Sacramento-based biographer killed in Aberdeen Washington. Gen Walter G. Krivsky found dead in Washington DC in 1941. and Evert Hodeen, UCLA student dead in 1940s. Combs argues the deaths show a methodical effort to purge informants and sabotage major organizations in the state of Washington and beyond.

Combs George Alberts San Francisco Bay Jstiet Start Posntz New York Aberdeen Wathimi Washionon Hey Walter G. Krivsky Scet Army Ontelikere Europe Wahhineton D.C Commons Evert Hodeen UCLA Stanford Comba Skeece Comemeener

Counties Urged To Push State Road Projects

State Highway Commission chairman E H Thornton warned counties that delay in buying right of way for proposed roads could trigger cancellations. Jefferson County delegates urged priority funding, offering to sell $10 4 million bond issue immediately if deeds are provided. Officials outlined plans for U S 80 esplanade from Beaumont to Amelia and 200 foot wide rights of way for 9 divided highways, with interstate funding split 4 percent federal and 10 percent state.

Austina State Highway Commission E. H.thornton Santa Claus Thornton Highway Department Jefferson County James A. Kirkland Port Arthur Couery D. C. Greer Beaumont Amelia Liberty County Texas

Ike Flies Back To Meet Nehru

President Eisenhower returns to Washington to receive Indian Prime Minister Nehru and to launch a new phase of Hungarian relief. Nixon will travel to Austria to coordinate refugee aid and consult with officials, visiting displaced Hungarians and supporting resettlement efforts. A special committee was created to oversee American aid to Hungarian refugees.

Augusta Eisenhower Washington Jawaharlal Nehru White House Nehru Columbine London Nixon Austria

Doctor Claims Disorder Overwork Made Burglar Of Him

Redwood City California Dr John F Riordan an anesthetist at San Mateo Countys Community Hospital is described as a cat burglar driven by mental illness County health director Dr Harold Chope says overwork worry and the doctors own admission of a single burglary link to mental strain Riordans arrest followed a series of Belmont incidents He lived near the hospital has a 2 vote 7 year old daughter and says he remembers only one burglary The health official says he will remain on the payroll despite the case

Redwood City Calif John F. Riordan Riordan San Mateo County Harold Chope Chope Community Hospital Dr.Cope Dr. Riordan Belmont San Francisco John Francis Riordan San Matto United Prast

Budapest workers strike as Russian control tightens

Tens of thousands in Budapest quit work after returning to factories amid a two day general strike protesting the arrest of Budapest Central Workers' Council leaders. Russian police under Gen. Serov reportedly take over Kadar's government as tanks block Parliament. At least six killed in clashes. martial law makes death penalty mandatory for crimes under its decree.

Budapest Central Workers’ Council Janos Kadar Russia Ivan Seroy Kadar Moscow Hungary Serov Frankfurt West Pyn Suigmund Moricsi iSquare Eger Belgrade Austria

Horvath Said To Replace Premier In Budapest

East European sources report Imre Horvath will return to Budapest to replace Janos Kadár as premier amid rumors of Soviet willingness to dump Kadár. Horvath walked out of the U.N. debate on Hungary and said the assembly violated the U.N. charter. The U.N. condemned the Soviet actions by a 55 to 0 vote.

United Nations N.Y Imre Horvath U.N Budapest Janosadar Hungary Kader General Assembly Assembly Soviet Union Yugoslavia Finland India United States

Maid Of Cotton Finalists Named

MEMPHIS Tena Oh The 23 finalists in the 1957 Maid of Cotton contest to be held here Dec 27 28 were announced today The winner will succeed Pat Cowden of Raleigh NC The finalists include four Texans Sherry Sicex Longview Sharon Henson Austin Margaret Wen Renlich Dallas Llewellyn Watson Lasara The winner will visit over 40 major cities in the United States Canada Beruda and Europe She will receive an extra cotton wardrobe and a new automobile The contest is sponsored by the National Cotton Carnival Memphis Cotton Carnival Association Cortes Exchanges for Memphis New York and New Orleans

Memphis Tena. Oh Pretty Pat Cowden Raleigh N.C Sherry Sicex Longview Sharon’! Henson Austin Margaret Wen Renlich Dallas Llewellyn Watson I Lasara Canada Bersuda Europe New York New Orleans

Parr Jury Goes Into Third Day

In Houston a federal court jury enters its third day in the mail fraud case against South Texas boss George Parr and eight associates. No verdict time announced. Acquittal would not clear Parr as state and federal probes continue, with further refilements and related charges possible.

Houston Tmrd Suth Texas George Parr Parr Pat

RCAF Searchers Race Winter Coast to Find Lost Airliner

Royal Canadian Air Force crews launched a search today for 62 people missing after a Trans-Canada airliner disappeared over British Columbia's coast range. Weather was uncertain with fog and clouds. four aircraft could not depart and the mission faced delays, with a dawn reassessment planned at Lee Island base near Vancouver.

Vancouver. B Royal Canadian Air Force British Columbia Coast Range Lee Island Vancouver Operatitms

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