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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
2
Virginia Selective Service officials sold about 100 tons of draft records for 11.15 per ton. The shipment filled 1,016 four-drawer office files and covered draft records from 1940 through 1947.
The White House reportedly found records suggesting congressional leaders were told in advance of a plan to request 4.9 billion dollars in new foreign aid. Officials noted that the briefing's closing moments revealed the key figures for military and economic aid, with estimates varying from 3.024 billion for military aid to about 1.9 billion for economic aid.
Four candidates have filed for Hobbs city commission seats. Ward 5 contenders are A A Kemnitz and Merle Ralls, with incumbents Earl Pennington and Ed F Laughlin also running. Filing closes December 27 and the election is set for January 10.
The four surviving Dionne quintuplets are expected to spend Christmas at their parents home in Callander Ontario. Marie and Annette, patients at Notre Dame hospital, are reported very well and will go home for the holiday. Cecile and Yvonne, student nurses, may take Christmas or New Year’s and likely choose Christmas. Marie and Annette recently sought rest for fatigue. visiting with sisters has proved a tonic. Marie had hoped to join a Quebec convent and Annette studied art at Nicolet, Quebec.
Baltimore police stored a grey burial suit with a note awaiting an owner. James A. Barnes found the box with a white shirt and tie behind his house and does not want the attire. The shopless suit remains unclaimed at the precinct.
Mrs. Vaughn posted 7500 bond today for her husband a Denver City oilfield worker charged with the murder of Rev. Chester Stevens the Weatherford pastor. Vaughn said the slain minister had made improper advances to his wife and the couple planned to return to Denver City.
Hobbs Junior Chamber of Commerce faces a potential third election to decide its president. After two ballots, James Richard Ridgeway initially led, then Hershell Utter won before ineligible voters and board members prompted a new vote. The outgoing president says a third round may be needed, with office to start January 1.
VAN NUYS Calif A tiny 12 foot drone for aerial surveys of enemy positions has been developed by Radioplane Co a subsidiary of Northrop Aircraft Inc The craft is ground controlled by radio waves travels up to 227 mph and can be recovered intact by a parachute system Designed for short range reconnaissance it can be scaled for higher speed and longer range if needed
Mrs. Doris Sturgis of Douglas Arizona recounted a late night phone call in which she answered and stated her name only to be told by the caller that they had the wrong number and to hang up. The brief incident leaves questions about the source of the call and its intended recipient.
Hobbs city commission approved a bicycle licensing and registration law to take effect March 1. The measure requires each bicycle owner to register and obtain a license plate registration card and a safety rules booklet from the police department. It also mandates reflectorized tape and lights for night riding. Police predict the ordinance will reduce bike thefts, which Chief Earl Westfall says average 59 to 75 bikes annually.
In Jefferson City Missouri Circuit Judge Sam C Blair received a Christmas card from inmate J Johnson at Missouri State Penitentiary The card carried a penciled writ of habeas corpus The judge did not show mercy and denied the writ.
The 49th Armored Division of the Texas National Guard adopts Lone Star Division as its official nickname after a division wide contest held yesterday.
Charles M. McCann analyzes King Hussein's push to join the Baghdad Pact and its impact on Arab unity. He notes rivalries among Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, Baghdad Pact links with Turkey and Pakistan, and British influence via Glubb Pasha guiding Jordan's Arab Legion.
Three new directors join the Chamber of Commerce Board for three-year terms starting in January after ballot counts. Incoming are Dr. John Graves Jim Bewley and Ben Cowling. Officers to be elected next month. outgoing directors include President John F Moore John Gammill and Ben Meek, with other directors listed.
Mrs. Bea Hessler of Lovington declares as Democratic nominee for Lea County treasurer. A seven year Lovington resident with 18 years in business and accounting she seeks the post current held by Mrs. Lee Owens who cannot run again. Hessler chairs Precinct 7 and is active in civic and Democratic functions.
In Corvallis a poultryman named Martin observed his flock’s egg production rise with music and decline when a radio program stopped. A lobby group led by Robert Brownell pressed for action on power issues affecting the farm’s operations.
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