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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
2
United Press reports Birmingham and Montgomery incidents as Negroes press for school and transit integration. Gunfire and threats accompany protests. twenty one Birmingham marchers face arrest after clashes with police during a push to desegregate transit and facilities.
Columbus observers view the zoo's infant gorilla born last Saturday. Officials from Bronx Chicago St Louis Cleveland and other zoos expected to visit before March 1 when the infant goes on public display. Attendants will screen visitors for colds and ensure safety near the newborn. Local news sections also report Birmingham civil rights tensions and protests surrounding segregation policies.
A newspaper item quotes Dr Kenmoeth B M Crooks from Fort Valley State College Georgia warning that many college students struggle with spelling and reading. He cites a 26 year study and blames lack of drill in writing, addiction to slogans, and teachers who think spelling is beneath them. The piece notes his criticism of student spelling and suggests actions by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Stormville New York United Press reports the comedy Public Pigeon No 1 which features a prison break had its works premiere today before about 2000 inmates at Greenhaven Prison.
An advisory committee to President Eisenhower departs on a seven week, 72,000 mile world tour to inspect the foreign aid program. Led by Benjamin F. Fair, the group will report back with recommendations that could overhaul aid to America's allies.
Denton Texas reports Berk Kaui bold, a junior at North Texas State, promoted attendance at the college radio club. He made numerous calls and personal contacts, and a large crowd gathered. When club officers tried to congratulate him, Kauibold abruptly left the meeting.
Local ad listing highlights hundreds of satisfied customers at Odena MENDERSON and COLLINS DRUG, located at 409 Great Phone. The notice uses a phone number FE 22 4273 to reach the shop.
New York Rep. Adam Clayton Powell accuses House Speaker Sam Rayburn of trying to purge him by denying new offices. Powell says Rayburn gave offices to Rep Frank Chelf because Powell did not back the Democratic ticket. Powell calls caucus purge plans biased against him as a Black member and cites oil rights policy as a factor.
Vice President Nixon surveys the Hungarian refugee center at Camp Kilmer New Jersey as he prepares a final report to President Eisenhower. The administration aims to press Congress to admit more refugees from Hungary and other Communist nations, with Justice Department processing already ordered for Hungary.
Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce ended her ambassadorial tour in Italy after four years with a farewell in Rome. She tossed a coin into the Trevi fountain and departed for New York to Debrief and meet successor James D. Zellerbach.
A weather summary reports a 2 to 4 inch snowfall in northeastern Ohio with drifting and high winds. Most of the nation sees fair weather though scattered snow flurries reach the Great Lakes and northern Ohio Valley into New York. Overnight temperatures range from the 30s to the 50s in various regions with fog in Oregon and Washington.
Montreal report notes Marie Dionne closes her flower shop, the quintuplet pioneer's first personal venture. Unconfirmed loss of 25 dollars over seven months. Neighbors say it drew tourists, but Marie’s delicate health prompted the closure.
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