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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1957

Page

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Odessa Man Robbed at Midland Minute Market

A 25 year old Odessa man was arrested in Midland shortly after midnight in connection with the Century Market stickup on Gramview Drive Thursday night. The victim Mildred McLrwin described a slender pale man with brown hat who entered the store, bought a 46 cent item, then flashed a small steel automatic and forced her into a back room while he scooped money and left. Miller stated the robber demanded all they do vary and change but no checks. The victim said she was alone at the time and could not identify a car. Detectives James F. Johnson and Jack Fillyan investigated.

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Shortage Probe Expands in Ector County Tax Office

District Attorney Towler’s office continues investigation into a 7400 shortage in the Ector County tax assessor collector office as audit teams review records. Tax official Bob Butes says no new shortages expected, while investigator Herman Moffat notes ongoing checks and a detailed audit of a record segment.

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Mexican Envoy To Visit Border

Newly appointed US Ambassador to Mexico Robert Hill died Thursday but planned a border tour of Mexico with wife Mrs Mull. The trip aims to review border loans and address issues of dope and crime that affect U S relations and policy at the border.

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Eisenhower Returns From Paris Trip Delayed By Winds

President Eisenhower arrived at the White House after a Paris NATO talks trip delayed by winds. Welcomed by Mrs. Eisenhower and officials, he walked from Washington National Airport to celebrate the homecoming amid drizzle and optimism about post Paris talks.

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Senators Urged to Ban Wiretap Evidence

ACLU and allied groups press US Senator to prohibit warrants and wiretap recordings. The effort, backed by labor and civil liberties groups, seeks swift legislative action amid concerns about illegal surveillance and privacy protections.

Ex POW Rampage Stuns NM Town Killing Four

A former prisoner of war, Lawrence Weisdorfer, 45, killed his estranged wife’s family and was shot by Bradley Weathers, 59, after a violent rampage in Roy New Mexico. Four members of Weisdorfer’s wife’s family perished including Katherine Weathers, 31, shot while fleeing on crutches. Weathers opened fire as police and witnesses pursued, with one fatal shot ending the attack. The incident followed a divorce settlement finalized days earlier.

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State Budget Director Drawn Into Insurance Scandal

In a Texas Senate investigation, State Budget Director Jesse Irwin and insurance liquidator J. D. Wheeler faced questions about misused assets from failed insurers. Owen pressed Wheeler on old bids, real estate sales, and possible falsified appraisals involving U.S. Trust and Guaranty Co. and Nquiducci insurance properties.

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New Car Prices Push Up Living Costs in November

Washington reports a surge in consumer prices with new car costs rising sharply for the month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes overall inflation hitting peak levels in 15 months, driven mainly by a large car price increase and higher food costs. Analysts anticipate little change in December as business activity slows.

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Family Killed In Dallas Home Tragedy

A Dallas man killed his wife and two young sons then shot himself, investigators say. Police reported a family tragedy at a Highland Park area home with officers saying there was no chance for the children. Officer Glenafyrd noted a murder suicide verdict is expected as evidence teams combed the scene for details.

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Scientist Warns Reds Not Yet Beaten

A garbled report cites a researcher warning that the Reds are not yet defeated and urging continued vigilance. The fragment references US states, pharmaceutical topics, and unnamed entities, with uncertain names and details.

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Council Okays Missiles Plan To Raise To Cost Plumbing Bond Billion

Local council debates a $10,000 bond for the Mast Pillashers Association of Odes to cover plumbing work. Officials discuss whether a $5,000 or $9,000 bond better protects residents while aiming to keep contractors honest amid city growth and public opinion. In other news, Defense Secretary indicates a supplemental billion dollar request for arms and a NATO buildup before Parliament.

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Ambiguous OCR Clip Hints At A-Power Trends

Fragmentary text references A-Power and a thirty year horizon with scattered words about trees, radiation, and a place like Gatiturgs. No clear events, dates, or named entities beyond generic terms.

Major Budget Work In Short Time Faces Ike

Washington May 11 President Eisenhower faces major federal budget decisions with a tight timetable after returning from the NATO summit. Budget Director Humphrey or similar aides weigh a 7 billion dollar spending path while Congress opens in early June. a fast track for defense and other programs is debated amid fiscal projections and legislative deadlines.

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Dulles Meeting Franco In Spain

Unclear fragmented report hints at a meeting involving Dulles and Franco in Spain. Mentions NATO, fees, and a decree but details are illegible. No specific dates or outcomes discernible from the readable text.

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