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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1955

Page

4

Escaped Slayer Of His Parents Returns To Texas

Escaped killer How ard M. Pierson 41 who murdered his parents near Austin in 1935 and escaped multiple mental hospitals is en route to Rusk State Hospital after arrest in Syracuse New York. He will be held in the maximum security ward for the criminally insane.

Texas Jacksonville Tex Howard M. Pierson Rusk State Hospital Pierson Syracuse New York Rusk Austin State Hospital University of Texas J. L. ‘Rogers Travis County Lloyd Chamberlain Texas Supreme Court William Pierson Austin Uni Matthew Solenski Auskin Hospital Midwest Travis County Dist O. T. ‘Martin Jr R. C. Rowell

Soybeans Show Protein Gap With Oilmeal Contents

Raw soybeans contain about 33 percent protein while soybean oilmeal averages around 44 percent protein, highlighting a notable nutritional difference between the two sources.

Timepiece Care Urges Annual Cleaning and Inspection

The note highlights the importance of maintaining watch components including the hairspring. It advises cleaning and oiling these parts at least once a year and encourages bringing the watch in for inspection now.

Civil Service Jobs Open Across Air Force and Interior

Civil Service offers multiple positions including skilled aircraft mechanics and engine mechanics at various Air Force sites to replace reassigned airmen. Inland and western states plus Alaska offer forestry trainee posts paying 3175 to 3415 dollars yearly. Radar instructor roles at Keesler AFB Biloxi handle 4525 dollars annually.

Southwest Washington, D. C Department of the Interior Alaska Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Miss

City Accepts Work On 55 Paved Blocks In Odessa

Odessa officials certified 55 blocks completed by Brown and Root with recent inspections, following prior approval of 47 blocks. About 40 more blocks remain, with an ordinance on Jan 10 to cover added work. residents urged to file petitions at City Hall for paving opportunities.

Odessa Brown and Root West Mable Myers Sam Houston West Kelly Belmont Fennell Amburgey West 7Th Graham Whitaker Washington Lee Grant Rowland West 26Th Green Lincoln Washington Avenue Alleghaney Golder Dotsy Texas Hancock Tom Green Jackson Muskingum North Jefferson East Sixth Adams Pittsburgh Jefferson East Seventh Dixie Hillcrest North Wink East Eighth East 10Th East Moody Milburn North Muskingum Eisenhower North Adams North Jackson

New Non Surgical Hemorrhoid Cure Promises Shrinking Relief

Science claims a new healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. The Bio-Dyne discovery, sold as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form, reportedly reduces piles in many cases with customers declaring they are no longer a problem. Money back guarantee.

New York Speeland

Winter water usage climbs with population growth

City water superintendent Alph Wright reported at City Hall that winter daily usage rose to 4.226 million gallons, up from 3.367 million last winter. Meters serviced increased by 1,470 since January, reflecting continued housing and commercial construction and heavier lawn watering.

City Hall Alph Wright Wright

Burglars Batter Empty Safe in Auburn Garage

In Auburn Maine burglars spent the night battering a garage safe, only to find it empty and the door unlocked. No injuries or arrests reported. Local police investigate the break-in and review nearby surveillance.

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