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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1956

Page

2

Iraq Crisis Appears Under Control

Baghdad reports show Premier Nuri Said maintaining firm control as Iraq remains under martial law with censorship, jailed Communists, and crackdown on opposition. Ambassador Gallman says Said has ridden out the storm amid postEgypt tensions and external influence.

Iraq Baghdad Nuri Said Middle East Said Gallman

A Scolding Tale of a Reluctant Public Figure

A brief remark notes that a failure is defined as someone satisfied merely by a backslap for coughing. The line reflects a minimalist, humorous take on ambition and recognition in social settings.

Cecil Elkins Named to Who's Who at Howard Payne College

Cecil Elkins son of Mr and Mrs Bennie Elkins Route 1 Odessa has been named to Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities for 1956 57 at Howard Payne College He was co captain of the Howard Payne football team and is serving as Senior class president.

Cecil Elkins Bennie Elkins Route 1 Odessa Howard Payne College Cecil Howard Payne

Speedy Integration Aim of CIO Council

The Texas State CIO Council pledged to speed school integration and fight hate organizations in Texas at its annual statewide convention in Austin. A 10 point legislative program and a workmen’s compensation revision report were delayed for tomorrow. Ralph Yarborough spoke at the banquet, urging action against discrimination while CIO leaders thanked consultants from the Texas Commission on Racial Relations and the NAACP. The council also backed cooperation with state agencies on water and drought issues and opposed laws weakening farmers electric cooperatives, calling for a congressional probe into price gaps between grower and consumer foods.

Austin Tex Texas State Cio Council Texas Ralph Yarborough Yarborough Texas Organized Labor Human Rights Committee State Council CIO State Board of Education Texas Cio Ed Kloppe Texas Commission On Racial Relations Edwin C. Washington Jr NAACP Washington Agriculture, Power and Water Committee

Good Hunting In Goshen Ends With Deer Fight

Henry DeLay Jr. of Harwin ton reports a hunt in Vermont failed, but back in Goshen his car clipped a four point buck. He kept the deer and continued home.

Goshen, Conn Vermont Henry DeLay Jr Harwinton

Money Back Guarantee in Odessa Drug Store Ad

A compact ad from Henderson and Collins Drug in Odessa promises a money back guarantee. The notice highlights customer service terms and refund policy, projecting confidence in product quality and consumer trust.

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