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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1957

Page

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Permian High School contract bid awarded in Odessa

Odessa board awarded contracts for Permian High School where J W Cooper Construction Co led general bids at 1 455 832, Garner Inc mid 138 519 plumbing and heating, Southwest Electric won electrical at 1 07 Tayr, with total bids 2 083 801 and completion set for July 1, 1949.

Odessa New Penmon High School Action Board Mursday J. W. Cooper Construction Company of Garner Inc Odes Southwest Electric Company of Ades Library of Crockett Junby Vd Wilson Wilson, Patterson and Associates Fort Worth Permian High Estar County Independent School District Board Permina High East Ind North Davin Aj Bol Wilson Blackshear Nearocs S and White High Es Jor Senior High South Crane West Cheafter Permiar High Remis Ross Elementary Ross Wynt Newton Construction Company Permian Hick Ross General Constructions Lubbock Rel Company Odess Grimehay Company P. Kasch Amd Siz x Construction Compf Abilene, S.ho.m Destructinn Company Pai L. G. Gamer Odes, & Bowen Plumbing Company Oya J. A Rover 0 Company ROM Welle Quanna Southaes, Electne Company

Bouncing Checks Surprise Groom

Joseph Stayner of Springfield Tennessee and bride Mace tha F Morrell of Dallas were arraigned in New York following a wedding marked by bounced checks Stayner claimed surprise at the union Magistrate Vernon asked if he married for her money Stayner said yes with his bride remaining silent Redshek set bail at 2500 dollars

New York Joseph Stayner Springfeld Tenn Mace F. Morrell Dallas Stayner Vernon Stagner

Aga Khan Throws Come Of Age Party In London

The Aga Khan marks his coming of age with a private family dinner at the Savoy in London. Aly Khan travels from Switzerland while his English mother Princess Joan hosts about 100 guests, with hundreds more expected for dancing through the night. The leader of the Ismaili Moslems, born last July, has Harvard ties and aims for a doctorate, though duties threaten study time. A potential match, Sylvia Casablancas of Geneva, is rumored to figure in party chatter but no plans to wed are announced.

London Aga Khan Savoy Hotel Aly Khan Switzerland Harvard Universie Khan Sylvia Casa Blancas Fernando Casablancas Geneva Azal Khan Miss Casablancas

Rubble of Hotel Fire Reveals Victim in Greenville Texas

A longtime reeves of the Collery Hotel, Thyearald J. R Carter, is identified among hotel fire debris after a gas explosion. The body was found amid wreckage. Several others injured, owner and operator details noted, condition critical for some.

Greenville Tex Ens Sea Thyearald J. R Carter Collery Perans Detaz

Hell Nets Profit at Memorial Stadium Amid Turbulent Season

Reported gains at the Memorial Stadium project suggest improved finances for WW Vandershee’s Dallas operation. Directors discuss profits, retirement plans, and ongoing conditions affecting daily operations and year end prospects.

Dallas WW. Vandershee Berdea i

Thugs Rob Farm Family and Guests in Texas Home Invasion

In TUSCOLA Texas a group broke into a farm home last night taking about 700 dollars from the owner and his guests locking them in the basement. Eugene Graham told police the robbers stole cash checks and securities believed from a wheat seed sale. Six people were herded into the basement during the raid.

Tuscola Tex Texas Eugene Graham Euamta Graham Seth Sheezun

U S Missile Plans Kept Secret From Senate Hearing

Pentagon missile chief William Holaday told the Preparedness subcommittee he can launch large satellites whenever needed but cannot disclose exact plans in public. He cited risk of aiding the Russians and refused further detail after questioning by Edwin Weis.

Washington Pentagon William Hi. Holaday Holaday Sengate Preparedness Subcommittee U.S Edwin L. Weis Subcommittee American Rocket Society

Iran Quake Kills Hundreds Triggering Aid Rush

Severe earthquakes in northwest Iran destroyed homes across Kurdist an Hamadan and Kermanshah provinces amid a crippling freeze. Official reports say hundreds dead and thousands homeless as rescue and relief efforts ramp up with Iran's leadership coordinating aid.

Eday Holaday Thay Lyndon B. Jenn D-Tesy Tel Rushitwy Johnson Tehran Iran Red Times Sterling Livstry Elburz Firse Borsenecks Pas Sun Society Benanae Zulian Agee Greece Kurdistan Hamadan Kermanshah Fig Iraq Turkey Unio Stucken Ah Reza Pahlevi

Atlas Birds Wait Launching Test Fire At Cape

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla three big intercontinental Atlas missiles stood for a test firing at the Air Force test center with observers on nearby beaches watching. Two Atlas missiles had static fired earlier in the week and workers prepared a third on its launching pad as a potential third attempt to fire a 3,000 mile range missile. First Atlas tests last summer failed and another Jupiter intermediate range missile is expected soon.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Dtexas United States Russia Senate U. S Cate Spain Johnson Navy Navy Vanguard Cape Canaveral Fla Army Corps of Engineers New Mexico el Paso Tex Paul M. Buller Sigma Delta Chi Indiamapolis Ind White House Defense Department Air Force Test Center

Explosion rocks Thiokol rocket plant near Maryland city

A blast at Thiokol Chemical Corp rocket fuel plant near Thorofare Maryland injured several and killed others. Fifty six workers were reported at the facility on U.S. 40, with five in critical condition and multiple fatalities. The gear powered by Thiokol fuel was linked to Project Farside rocket flights.

Ton Kol Chemical Corp Cono Iwingo Farr Maryland U.S. 40 Thiokol Thichol

Sukarno Denies Ouster Rumors

Sukarno held a Jakarta news conference denying rumors he will be ousted. He stood with An Minister Rot Jan Abdulrani and aides amid laughter as reporters pressed questions despite a handwritten statement from Ban ji sh.

Jakarta Sukarno Rot Jan Abdulrani Ban Jish Cartier

Fatally Hurt In San Antonio Mob Incident

A man identified as Po-Rober jport of San Antonio died from injuries sustained in a mob incident on a local street. He was involved in a confrontation with another person, leading to fatal injuries and an investigation by authorities. Further details on the motive or assailant have not been disclosed.

San Antonio Rober Jport

Zoo Sends Chimps to Moroccan King in Royal Courtesy

New York reports King Mohammed V of Morocco received two chimpanzees as part of a goodwill gesture from the Brong Zen society. The gift followed festive demonstrations and entailed a ceremonial transfer to the royal palace amid the king’s visit to Morocco.

New York Mohammed Voo Morocco Menor Fang Dee John Ten Yaa Aimal Palare

Ike Flies To Vital Parley In NATO Summit Report

Fragmented OCR summary describes President’s arrival and expectations for a NATO summit meeting. Mentions White House, allied leaders, and possible focus on defense and energy policy. References to European and U S officials, planning for talks, and the broader Cold War era context.

Crash Victim's Funeral Slated

Fort Worth report says the funeral for the crash victim will be held with local authorities and family arranging services. Details of date and location are pending official notice.

Troops Halved In Little Rock Crisis

Washington reports the federalized Arkansas National Guardsmen in Little Rock are to be reduced from 930 to 432 as the crisis stabilizes. Secretary Wilber Brucker announced the plan, with further withdrawals expected by week’s end, following Eisenhower’s 1957 federalization during the school integration standoff.

Washington Arkansas Little Rock Wednecday Wilberm Brucker Eisenhower U.S le Reck

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