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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

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Odessa Chamber Backs Hospital and Road Bond Plans

Odessa Chamber of Commerce endorsed a 2.6 million dollar bond for a six story 240-bed addition to Medical Center Hospital and a 680 thousand dollar road bond for a perimeter system and paving projects. The board followed Public Projects Committee recommendations led by Dusty Rhoades. A. K. Barlow announced the cuts to road bonds to 850 thousand dollars aided by hoped state highway participation. Dr. James W. Rainer cited hospital needs and a 112 extra beds requirement per Garrett Associates. If approved, construction would start in 1958 with completion in 1960. 1,600 signatures were sought to call the bond election.

Medical Center Hospital Chamber of Commerce Chamber Public Projects Committee J. L Dusty) Rhoades Rhoades Wenv Er Cunningham Webber Bard Odessa Ross Garrett Associates State Highway Department 16Th North Golder South Street County Airport James W. Rainer Rainer Garrett Hospital

East Texas Sees More Moisture From Gulf Storm

Rain spread from the Gulf to a low pressure area north of Texas. Severe flooding avoided as rainfall was reported in cities from Dallas to Beaumont with totals up to about 2.22 inches in some spots. A derailment in San Antonio blocked traffic and minor injuries were reported.

Associated Press Gulf Texas San Antonio Missouri Pacific West Texas Wichita Falls Frank McBee Dallas Wao Austin Refugio Beaumont Midland Salazar San Angelo Hout Colorado River Jon Worth Galveston Lubbock Abilene Brownsville Ture Agnostrare Dea

Puppet Regime Plans Talks to Win Minds in Hungary

Vienna dispatch reports the Soviet imposed regime in Hungary will begin preliminary talks with non Communist leaders to broaden the cabinet and reshape the government. Janos Kadar said the ideological struggle remains crucial as authorities seek to reclaim Hungarian loyalty and distance from revolutionary slogans. A government reshuffle and possible talks with the Titoist faction in Romania may follow within the week.

Vienna Hungary Janos Kadar Moscow Budapest Ka Jar Romania Communist Party Imre Nagy

Dreaded Prison System Revived in Hungary

Budapest reports that a Russian backed Hungarian government decree creates detention of public security for those whose actions endanger order. Detention may last up to six months, replacing prior internment. The decree, not publicized in the wide circulation press, echoes Stalin era practices once abolished in 1953 under Imre Nagy.

Budapest Presidential Council Imre Nagy

Brothers Killed in Accident Near Paris Tex

Two men named James Jones and Oscar Jones died in a vehicle accident near Paris Texas. Local authorities report the crash occurred during a two-vehicle collision on a rural road. Investigators are reviewing the scene and identifying other occupants.

Paris Tex James Jones Oscar Jones Fleydada

Dies Praised For Long Work Opposing Reds

New York leaders praised Rep. Martin Dies of Texas for years of anti-Communist work. George Stringfellow lauded Dies as a crusader who helped awaken the country to Soviet menace while noting harassment and attempts to undermine the Un American Activities Committee during his chairmanship.

New York Martin Dies Texas Atharpe George Stringfellow Thomas A. Edison Industries Manhattan The National Sojourners Dies Russia Soviet Union Stringfellow Lies House UnAmerican Activities Committee Department of Justice Congress Ison Doj Com Rand Cory

Broad Agreement Seen In Eisenhower Nehru Talks

Sober. Suspect changes story as Mollet defends Egypt invasion amid UN pressure. Premier cites Soviet penetration and Arab-Israeli tensions, with Hungary and Suez policy under review. Eden denies plans for lie detector test in three Chicago killings after a drunken confession. A Texan pensioner, 79, killed at home. The text reflects postwar Western diplomacy and Middle East debate.

Paris Guy Mollet Middle East National Assembly Mollet Egypt Suez Hungary Eisenhower London Chicago Eden Erwin Staab House of Commons Labor

Lawyer Indicted In Stock Sales

A Tarrant County grand jury indicted Fort Worth attorney J C Mount for alleged illegal stock sales tied to an insurance trust group. Also charged was Al Alward, secretary of Legal Guaranty Trust Co, for unlawful stock sales connected to the firm's alleged manipulations.

Fort Worth Tarrant County J.C. Mount Penee al Alward Legal Guaranty Trust Co

Premier Visiting At UN

Eisenhower and Nehru report broad agreement on world affairs after four day visit. White House communique says talks strengthen bonds of friendship and understanding and aim to promote international peace. Nehru says discussions expanded Indian American cooperation as he heads to New York and Canada for further meetings.

Washington Eisenhower Nehru India United States White House National United Nations New York Canada U.S Jawaharlal Nehru la Guardia

Integrationists Edge Racial Issue Wins Shape Dallas Ruling

A Dallas federal judge ruled that schools need not integrate immediately, citing model psychological knowledge rather than law. Separately, the Fifth Circuit ordered Harris County and St Petersburg facilities opened to Negroes, while Montgomery teachers heightened police readiness as buses boycott nears end. The dispute centers on civil rights, school integration, and public accommodations amid tense race tensions.

Supreme Court U.S William Hawley Atwell Dallas Atwell U6. Supreme Court United Press Telephoto Associated Press Tex U.S. Supreme Cout William H. Atwell Texas U.S. Sth Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Harris County St Petersburg Ela Montgomery Ala Monntgomery Wot Mhae

Nixon Tours Hungarian Refugee Camps Near Vienna

Vice President Richard M. Nixon visited a camp for Hungarian refugees near Vienna, delivering a message from President Eisenhower to Chancellor Raab. The trip, part of a tour of refugee camps along the eastern edge of Europe, highlighted Austrian openness and signaled a new US refugee policy. Nixon met Austrian and Soviet officials, received border-area security briefings, and pledged to do everything possible for the refugees while plans for further border safeguards were discussed.

Vienna Richard M. Nixon Neusied Hungary Nixon Herder Eisenhorers Juliet Raab Austria Metsare Spd Nikon Chacr Cellor Hix Freehoen Agerisa

Brooklyn Bar Chides Atwell For Court Remarks

New York report recalls Brooklyn Bar Association criticism of Judge Willan Hawley Atwell seven years earlier for alleged improper and intolerant statements to attorney F. R. Serri. Serri accused Atwell of racial prejudice amid a Dallas school integration ruling and described intimidation toward a lawyer and a liquor case involving a defended woman.

New York Willan Hawley Atwell Dallas Brooklyn Bar Assa Tt F. R. Serri Serri Atwell Sersi Serr Brooklyn Bar Assarity

Small Loan Law Proposal Aired

AUSTIN reports a plan to regulate on personal lending and monthly charges. State officials discuss a proposal by Reg Tomy Kev ith Sherigan to set caps, an enforcement framework, and penalties for violations. The item highlights potential fines and compliance measures for lenders.

Austin FA Joan Tre Way Tomy Kevith Sherigan

Israel's Stand May Block Gaza and Suez Plans

Cairo sources report Nasser would refuse to abandon Gaza and the Strip's refugee camps, threatening to block a major canal clearance and demand Israel evacuate coastal camps and the Sinai Desert, affecting Red Sea access and Gulf of Aqaba routes.

Israel London Cairo Gaza Spex Gamal Abde Nasser Sis Satvare Speranca Berm Naseer Utah Gulf of Agaha

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