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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1955
Page
4
Hobbs city hall will issue driving permits for one year plus the fraction of the year until the applicant's birthday. The move follows a new state law to avoid year end license rush. city officials announced the policy.
Lt. Henry Evans of Denison Texas crashlanded his AE 80 at Spangdahlem Germany and escaped unharmed after his aircraft flames out during approach. He stood by the wreck as rescuers arrived.
Each state has jurisdiction over holidays it will observe, designated neither by legislative act nor by the governor's proclamation.
The Defense Department issued an immediate directive to curb shady life insurance sales to service members. It requires overseas insurers to annually seek accreditation and file finances, mandates licensing in US territories, bans mass or captive audiences at camps and ports, and prohibits active duty personnel from representing insurers. The move follows a House subcommittee probe led by Rep Hebert into base selling practices.
Miss Willa Wall twenty two a Dow employee for six months was found shot to death in her room Sunday Justice George Brock ruled suicide. Noble Wall Abilene college student brother had visited since Friday and left a .22 rifle in her room Brock said she appeared to have pulled the trigger with her toe. Deputy marshal Abni Simmons said Miss Wall and her brother with another couple had driven to Houston Saturday night to see The Desperate Hours.
Islanders on the Island of Orleans near Quebec will attend a mid church built in 1717 now serving as a museum. The article notes shifts in New Year and Christmas customs, including Father Christmas visits, the réveillon, and modern holiday meals reflecting English influence and mixed traditions.
Henry Knox was appointed the first United States Secretary of War on September 12, 1789, marking a foundational moment in early American military governance.
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