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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

5

Henry McLemore U Proposed As Ford Foundation Satire

A humorous spoof envisions Henry McLemore University funded by the Ford Foundation with extravagant promises. It lampoons campus life, absent-minded professors, football coach hiring, and overthetop amenities, from campus signage to a Used Diploma Lot.

Ford Foundation Mim Henry McLemore University Foundation Mary Tin Pan Alley McLemore U Model T

Highland Park Baptists urge pastor to reconsider resignation

In Chattanooga Tennessee Highland Park Baptist Church adopts a resolution urging Pastor Dr Lee Roberson to reconsider his resignation. The church also demands 15 deacons sign a loyalty pledge or resign within 10 days. Roberson announced he would resign effective January 15 after 13 years at the church which has about 65 deacons and 13 000 members.

Chattanooga Tenn Highland Park Foreign Missions Roberson

North Dakota Farm Families Home Freezers Reach 41 Percent

In 1954 about 41 percent of farm families in North Dakota owned home food freezers. The statistic reflects postwar adoption of home refrigeration amid improving farm incomes and modern household appliances.

North Dakota

West German Senate to Meet in Berlin Next Year

The West German senate led by President Kai-Uwe von Hassel will convene in Berlin early next year. The Bundesrat session signals unity between West Germany and West Berlin, following the Bundestag's recent meeting there.

Kiel Germany Berlin Bundesrat Kai-Uwe von Hassel Bundestag West Berlin West Germany

Aiken Warns GOP Against Undercutting Farm Aid

Senator Aiken of Vermont cautioned Republicans against diminishing Democratic farm benefits urging Congress to study Secretary Benson's soil bank plan. The plan proposes paying farmers to reduce acreage by shifting land to grass and trees to cut surpluses and boost long term soil fertility. He warned political pressure could push payments higher if approved. Aiken forecast Democratic victory would hinder farm program aims.

Washington Sen Aiken Vermont Senate Agriculture Committee Congress Ted Benson

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