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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1952

Page

5

Doomed Hawthorne mother faces cesarean for fourth child

Mrs. Jean Garrett 21, of Hawthorne California, with Hodgkin disease, will undergo a cesarean section for her fourth child. Doctors say the operation will shorten her life, but she believes the baby has a right to live. Her husband Thomas and their three sons share Christmas hope amid donor letters and prayers.

Los Angeles Jean Garrett Hawthorne Calif Mrs. Garrett Thomas Jr Robert Raleigh

Texas Solons Seek Funds For Dam Plan

Reps. Mahon and Rogers of Texas seek 1 to 2 million dollars in the next year to start work on the 85 million dollar Canadian River dam project. Miller of Nebraska argued for no federal aid. Congress authorized the dam and aqueduct to supply water to High Plains towns. repayment by cities is planned with flood control benefits a minor share.

Washington Mahon Rogers Texas Miller R-Neb House Reclamation Congress High Plains Panhandle House Appropriations Committee

Shivers to Attend Laredo Washington's Birthday Gala

Gov Allan Shivers will join the 56th Washington's birthday celebration in Laredo Texas on February 22. Events include dances parades receptions fireworks band concerts and bull fights with Mexican and U S officials taking part.

Laredo Tex Allan Shivers U.S

Negro Dies in Wreck Near Gilmer Tex

Jody Waters, 50, was killed instantly when the car he rode in overturned four miles northeast of Gilmer on US 155. F. L. Waters, the driver, was uninjured.

Gilmer Tex Jody Waters US. 155 F. L. Waters

British Publishers Like American Newspaperboys

Britain rejects the idea of boy newspaper delivery modeled on the American “little merchant” system. British news agents fear disruption of rail distribution and education authorities may veto such schemes. The debate centers on dignity, child welfare, and practicality for 47 000 agents across towns and villages.

London iIn Britain Anglo - American Productivity Council Albert Whinfrey The News Agents Federation Whinfrey Little Merchant Steapile Kidd Eco

Father Slams Three Children in Brutal House Killings

Arch ie Connett, 31, a California high school teacher, allegedly killed his wife Wynona, 28, and their three children by stabbing and slamming them against walls during a pre Christmas reunion at Wynona’s home. Wynona survived with knife wounds and shock, while the victims were laid to rest amid family arrangements in Denver.

San Jose Calif Connett Archie Connett Wynona Milton Chatton Michael Teresa Carl Paul Carl Gottlieb Denver

Fire destroys historic Waco hall on grant campus

Fire swept through an old building near the Grant campus in Waco. Damage is unofficially estimated, with the blaze nearly leveling the structure. About 30 co‑eds, away on vacation, were not in residence at the time.

Waco

Mechanic Killed in Three-Car Crash Near Forrest City

Leeman T Lettett, 33, a Dallas mechanic, was killed Thursday in a three-car crash near Forrest City Arkansas. The incident occurred on a local road as responders rushed to the scene. Lettett was identified by authorities and the investigation continues.

Forrest City Ark Leeman T Lettett Dallas

Youth Receives Free Heart Surgery At Providence

Frank Gunderson of Thompson Falls Montana underwent a no charge operation for patent ductus arteriosus at Providence Hospital after the Providence Sisters funded the care. The six week case began when a Seattle surgeon explained the condition and the family history includes a 19 year old Alfred Gunderson with the same ailment. The surgeon noted the boy’s recovery promises a normal life.

Seattle Reese Areren Frank Alfred Gunderson

Fragmentary OCR hints at an old pit injury case

Incomplete text mentions a person named Alfred and a time frame of 40 to 30 years, with reference to a pit or pit injury. No clear event, date, or location is identifiable from the fragment.

Dallas Wage Stabilization Board Settles 11 Cases

The emergency Dallas regional Wage Stabilization Committee settled 11 wage cases before Christmas affecting 23,950 workers. The board was formed to substitute for the Wage Stabilization Board after industry members resigned.

Dallas

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