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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1957

Page

2

Fog Shrouds Most of Texas with Drizzle Elsewhere

The Associated Press reports low clouds and fog dim a large part of the state Tuesday, with clear spots only in extreme West Texas and the Panhandle. Predawn temps ranged from 37 in Dalhart to 65 in Alice and College Station as moist Gulf air moved inland. Drizzle fell in Tyler, Longview, College Station, San Antonio, and other Central Texas points, while Western regions saw more rain or snow due to a Pacific storm center. Coldest air lingered in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley.

West Texas Panhandle Gulf Tyler Longview College Station Dalhart Alice San Antonio Great Lakes Region Ohio Valley North Pacific Coast Rockies

Eisenhower Resting After Busy NATO Day Visit

President Eisenhower, in Paris for the NATO summit, is in fine shape after a long day that included two conference sessions. He canceled a dinner but planned to attend later. White House aides stressed no medical issue, noting his mild stroke three weeks ago and his intent to rest tonight. The president remained in good humor as he returned to the U S Embassy residence after talks at the Palais de Chaillot.

Paris Eisenhower NATO U. S White House James Hagerty Paul-Henri Spaak Hagerty Howard M. Snyder Ateo Coty Palais de Chaillot

West Germany Faces A-Bases Clash Of Fear And Time

West Germany contemplates U S offers to station intermediate range missiles and stockpile warheads, fearing a nuclear battlefield despite Allied forces on home soil. Officials delay final decision, citing other urgent issues while NATO considerations loom large.

BOM Germany West Germany U. S United States NATO Rhineland Russia

Crane To Judge Yule Decorations

Three awards will be presented for best Christmas decorations in the residential district after judging Friday night by the chamber of commerce and Castle Gap Garden Club. Both inside and outside decorations will be judged. The annual Yule contest is open to the public.

Chamber of Commerce Castle Gap Garden Club

Civilian Worry Dims Over Army Missile Tests

Ft Sill commander Maj Gen Thomas DeShazo says civilian fears are unfounded as the Army plans future test flights of combat type missiles between bases. Redstone missiles would be destroyed automatically if off course and could be halted by radio signals. No nuclear or high explosive charges will be used. Tests from Ft Bliss to Ft Sill would await proven accuracy and safety. Public concern grows with local Southwest Oklahoma Survival Assn opposing Ft Sill expansion.

FT. Sill Okla Army Thomas DeShazo Ft. Bliss Tex Air Force Air Force Missile Development Center Alamogordo N. M Wendover Utah Oklahoma

UN Opens Probe Of Trials In Hungary

The United Nations Special Committee on Hungary begins an inquiry into reported political trials in Budapest likely prompting an emergency General Assembly session. The five nation group will also meet in closed session over the handling of confidential refugee witness names and a report by Prince Wan Waithavakon on efforts to persuade Russia and Hungary to withdraw Soviet troops. The focus is on charges that top leaders of the last year’s failed freedom bid are being tried.

United Nations N.Y U. XN Special Committee Hungary Budapest General Assembly U. N Dag Hammarskjold Imre Nagy U. S Henry Cabot Lodge United States Alsing Anderson Hammarskjold Povl Bang-Jensen U. N. Secretariat Hammarskorld Lst

Disability Pay Deadline Near

Harold P. Thomas district manager of the Social Security Administration warned residents over 30 to file retroactive disability claims by December 31. To qualify for payments dating back to July, disabled individuals over 30 who have been disabled over six months must file at 113 West Ninth. claims filed after the date would not receive retroactive pay.

Harold P. Thomas Social Security Administration Thomas West Ninth

City Wrappings Bring Free Parking to Town Meters

TUSCOLA TH. The City Council ordered holiday wrappings for parking meters. Each meter is covered by a paper bag bearing the words Free parking, Merry Christmas.

Tuscola, TH

Odessa College stages In Herit the Wind valedictory for Powell

Odessa College Theatre opens In Herit the Wind a semi documentary drama about the Scopes trial. The production marks drama director Jerry Rollins Powell stepping down for a Texas Interscholastic League post in Austin.

Odessa College Jerry Rollins Powell Austin Powell Odessa

Stockton States Youngster Clinic at Well-Baby Clinic

Stockton Fort Stockton announces a Well-Baby Clinic. Conferences on infant care nutrition mental health and sanitation run tomorrow from 9 am to noon in LULAC Hall. Health nurse Amy Gonzales administers registration with free pre-school immunizations for financially unable families. Parents need not bring children for registration. the clinic welcomes all new mothers.

Fort Stockton Lulac Hall Amy Gonzales Pecos County Miss Gonzales

First Aid Course Slated At Crane

A Red Cross first aid course open to the public will be held in Mountain View Hall from January 9 to January 13. Frank Merrick of Medical Center Hospital Odessa will teach. Limited to 30 persons, classes run 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Registration is $1 paid to Mrs. P. O. Vines, Crane Hospital Auxiliary. The course is sponsored by Crane civic clubs.

CRANE Red Cross Mountain View Hall Frank Merrick Medical Center Hospital Odessa P. O. Vines Crane Hospital Auxiliary Crane Civic Clubs

Club Hears Talk On Advertising

Odessa Kianis Club members heard John Guffy describe advertising as a vague concept with no single definition. He discussed its power and noted big spends by auto makers, bakeries, beer firms and furniture stores, urging that if a business isn’t worth advertising, sell it.

John Guffy Odessa Kianis Club Guffey Gulfex

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