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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1956

Page

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Convicts Escape From Prison Band In Houston Ban

Two prisoners from Barmisey prison farm fled during a recording of Behind Prison Walls in Houston. Robert McDowell and Paul Myre stole a car, threatened a driver, and fled toward a northwest Houston residential area. guards and police hunted them as relatives were suspected.

Houston Barmisey Robert Owen McDowell Paul Everett Myre Fort Worth JT McDonnell Myre McDonnell Trusty KPRC Les Gordon Edna Forester

Money Is Lost In Yellow Pages

In Winthrop Massachusetts Rao Reyes 25 misplaced 520 dollars stored in a 1956 yellow pages directory. While babysitter traded the directory for a 1957 edition the money vanished as Reyes and six helpers searched 9 000 copies in a Medford warehouse for the cash.

Winthrop Mass Boston Rao] Reyes Reves Medford

Weather Update Briefing Near End of Month

A concise weather note reports approaching end of month with unsettled conditions. Forecasters expect mixed clouds and showers across regions, with temperatures lingering near seasonal norms and brief dry gaps possible in central areas. Users should monitor local advisories.

U S Promises Allies Weapons With Dual Capacity

In Paris, Defense Secretary Wilson announced the United States will supply modern weapons to NATO allies that can fire conventional or nuclear charges, while retaining nuclear warheads. The plan includes aiding allies to develop their own systems and sharing technical data, with no clear indication of amending U.S. law to ship warheads. Spaak named NATO secretary general as Ismay retires.

Paris United States NATO U.S Defense Charles E. Wilson Wilson US Nation Alliance Pan - Henri Spaak Spaak A United Europe Lord Ismay Eisenhhower Congress Europe Western

Wise Men Urge Unity in NATO Consultative Policy

The three NATO wise men Lester Pearson Gaetano Martina and Lange stressed political consultation as essential. They outlined recommendations adopted by the NATO Council of Ministers urging member nations to keep mutual interests in mind and to consult when forming policy, while noting limits on private consultation.

Paris Ien NATO Atlantic Alliance Lester B. Pearson Canada Harvard ‘Lange Norway Gaetano Martina Italy NATO Council of Ministers Lange Dulles

Execution Date For LaMarca Set

Angelo John LaMarca, convicted kidnap murder of year old Peter Weinberger, was sentenced to die in Sing Sing during the week of January 28, 1957. Nassau County Judge Mario Patoni set the mandatory date in a brief session, with an appeal likely delaying the execution. The Plainview mechanic confessed to abducting the boy on July 4 to ease mounting debts and faced the court with head lowered.

Mineola N.Y Angelo John Lamarca Peter Weinberger Sing Sing Nassau County Mario Patoni Weinberger Bany Prttoni

Miller Elected Second Robbery Suspect Arrested

Shreveport dispatch reports Edwin L Miller and others connected to a bank robbery near Brownwood Texas. Suspects Bateman and Starnes were found at a town hotel in Shreveport while another man was later detained. Local authorities announced charges and ongoing investigations into the robbery.

Shreveport Wayne Bateman Cecl Payne Texas Bank William Ro Stamee Bateman Starnes Beaumont Thorediy Sheriv F. Aus State College Pew Teas “Loocans Haynés Radio Ore Academy of Scwace Gram

Tanya Reunited With Mother On Court Order

Tanya Chwastov, 2, reunites with her Detroit mother Mrs He lena Diaczok after a secret rendezvous at a British embassy custody dispute. The girl will depart tonight for the United States as her mother expresses relief and joy.

London Tanya Chwastov Russia United States Helena Diaczok Detroit Alexis Schwastov

Nehru Prepares U S Visit Flight From New Delhi to London

Prime Minister Nehru flies toward the United States for talks with President Eisenhower and other officials. The trip, about 12 days, includes his daughter Indira Gandhi and a London stop where the Columbine will pick him up for the Washington leg. Prime Minister Eden may meet him in London.

New Delh India Nehru United State Eisenhower U. S Rajendr Prasad Washington Indira Gandhi London Eishower Columbine Eden Jamaica

Odessa school bond election set for Saturday

Odessa voters will decide on a $4.141 million bond issue for the Ector County Independent School District including a new senior high school, a 20 classroom elementary, and school grounds improvements. Heavy turnout expected with seven polling places open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. If approved, construction would begin amid a growing, relatively young population and postwar baby boom pressures.

Ector County Ector County Independent School District Odessa Andesson A. J. Moore Windsor Drive Odessa Pta Council Lfor Loczl Cris

New Raids by IRA Groups Target Northern Barracks

In Belfast and County Fermanagh, three police barracks and lines were attacked early today by IRA partisans. A crude dynamite blast opened a door at Lisnaskea barracks. exchanges of fire repelled the raiders. A bomb aimed at Roselea barracks caused no damage. Derevlin sentries opened fire as men crept toward the installation. the attackers retreated after return fire with a submachine gun.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army Lisnaskea Fermanagh Roselea Derevlin

Polling Places Announced For School Voters

Odessa voters prepare for a $4 141 000 school bond election with about 15 000 eligible as polling sites open 8 a m to 7 p m. Districts include Southside Five Station North Golder Fire Station Courthouse East 38th Street Fire Station Goldsmith School Notrees Penwell centers with judges and clerks listed.

Odessa Public Projects Committee Chamber of Commerce 8. C. Hendrick Joe Ruehs Paul Agnew Sr A. R. Copen Southside South Grant Alton Sikes W. J. Smith J. W McPherson North Golder Kermit Highway G. K. (Son) Kelly A. J. Williams Howard Mankins M. N. Thompson East 38Th Street East County Road Oris Coats R. O. Willoughby E. C. Adams S. A. Robinson Goldsmith School A. N. Hailes Margaret Long Nana Scott A. D. Cone Notrees Community Center E. E. Center S. W. Boatman W. N. Brown Penwell Community Center D. E. Francis I. J. Williams Bessie Francis Tippette Texas and Pacific Line Grant Jtracks Kenmit Highway Railway East Eighth Eighth East Asth

Impregnable barrier vows at Camp Kilmer border

An immigration official said Communist agents trying to sneak in among Hungarian refugees would today face an impregnable security barrier at Camp Kilmer New Jersey.

Camp Kilmer N. J

Ceepel Workers Defy Tanks In Sitdown Strike

Budapest reports show Ceepel workers at the steel and chemical complex staging a two day sitdown to protest military and factory control. Russian officers and Hungarian militia surrounded the plant while tanks and armed guards blocked access. About half the workforce walked off. officials claimed only a small portion remained at work.

Sf Strategie Pointe Suppen Artare Pebre Facto Paritave Mf Peratarm Peipie Budapest Yadin Warmeo

Cross Is Freed On Murder Count

Cross Budy Cross, 24, was found not guilty of murdering Hugh Femell George in a Big Spring tavern shooting. A 12 juror panel deliberated three hours before Judge Charled SelinaY instructed they could convict only of murder with malice and not manslaughter.

Big Spring Tex O. R Budy Cross Hugh Femell George Charlee Selinay Cross George Croce Tavern

Force Revealed in New London Cray Bada Story

Fragmentary OCR reveals names and phrases about allied forces and cooperation. The text mentions New London and Burkes, with unclear context and several garbled terms. No clear event, date, or outcome can be established from the readable portions.

Israel Stalls Sinai Troop Pullout Amid UN Guards

Port Said reports cite Egyptian and British French actions as troops withdraw. Israel insists on UN guarantees before further Sinai withdrawal and warns against reoccupation by Egypt. The UNEF moves to a buffer zone as tensions rise with Gaza and Jerusalem demonstrations.

London Jerusalem Israel Sinai Peninsula United Nations Egypt Port Said United Nations Emergency Force UNEF E. L. M. Burns Sinai U.N Merut Labor Federation Gaza Strip Jerusalem Post David Ben-Gurion Herut Gaza

Exiled Haitian Leader Magloire Reaches Jamaica

Former Haitian President Paul Magloire fled to Kingston Jamaica with nine family members after a sit down strike forced his departure from Port au Prince. He made no public statement on arrival and gave no clear plans, while Haiti endured three days of strikes and mass protests before his exit.

Port AU Prince Haiti Paul Magloire Jamaica Magloire Kingston Maglore Dre

Seat Not Quite Indestructible

New York report describes an experiment testing a "practically indestructible" seat. The participants rapidly discovered the chair could be damaged by repeated strikes, revealing limits to the claim and noting practical vulnerabilities in the otherwise sturdy design.

New York New

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