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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1959

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Soviets label US tape on downed transport a hoax

London AP report says Moscow called the US recordings a sensational farce and denied any attack on the American transport. State Department transcripts claimed the crew were killed after the plane was shot down in Soviet territory, with six to 17 airmen accounted for and wreckage found near Yerevan.

London Soviet Union United States Moscow Radio Moscow U.S State Department Department S.S.R Armenia Turkey Soviet Yerevan Yakov Viktorov England Mosca Pyoter

U S Says Russians Compounding Crime Denunciation

The United States criticizes Moscow for denying a Moscow Radio broadcast transcript showing Soviet fighter pilots discussing a four engine transport with 11 missing crewmen. State Dept calls the Russian stance a sensational farce and says the transcript is absolutely authentic.

Washington State Department Russia Ed States Moscow United States Saturn United Norv Lincoln White

Five Die in Fort Hood Crash Near Killeen

A head on collision six miles from Killeen on Farm Road killed four soldiers from Fort Hood and a civilian. Soldiers Joseph Bridges Joe Wright Lawrence Heckles and Dudley Godfrey died at the scene. civilian J E Bearden 36 of Somerville Tex also died. Bearden's passenger John Smith of Belton was injured.

Killeen Tex UPI Joseph K Bearden John Smith Belton Fort Hood Station Highway Bill Stewart Bridges Stewart Cay Farm Road

Valentine Message Spells Love Over Ice River

Norman Berry, 25, carved a six inch snow message on the Genesee River ice near Rochester Airport that reads Beverly Piper I love you. He spent more than an hour forming letters up to 20 feet high in a stunt designed for air travelers and readers everywhere.

Rochester N.Y Norman Berry Rochester Aiport Berry Genesee River Beverly Piper

New Cold Front Aims At State

United Press International reports a new cold front headed for Texas aims to end a brief warm spell. The Panhandle and South Plains face freezing rain and temperatures may dip to 20 to 30 degrees in the Panhandle by Sunday morning.

United Press International Texas Weather Bureau Panhandle South Plains Pathandle Gilbert Pitts Texas Panhandle Lubbock Pitts Dallas - Fort Worth

Soviet China sign expanded economic cooperation pact

Moscow Radio reported that Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev and Chinese Premier Chow En-lai signed a broader economic cooperation agreement in Moscow. The pact signals closer Sino Soviet ties and aims to expand trade and joint ventures.

London UPI Soviet Union China Moscow Radio Nikita S. Khrushchev Chow En-lai Kremlin

Fourteen Championship Fights Close Odessa Golden Gloves

The Odessa Regional Golden Gloves finale at Ector County Coliseum features 14 championship bouts Monday night. Open division titles include Stephen Armesto 113 Odessa Pro-Am Gym and Leroy Reeves 118 Midland Optimist Club already decided. eight novice and six open titles remain. Ringside tickets cost $2, with booths open at 7 p.m. and the fights beginning at 8 p.m.

Odessa Ector County Coliseum Stephen Armesto Odessa Pro-Am Gym Leroy Reeves Midland Optimist Club Odessa American Pum

Norway arrests Russian vessel near Rundvey coast

A Norwegian Navy minesweeper seized a Russian trawler with nets down in Norwegian fishing waters off Rundvey, bringing the ship to a port under armed guard. Russians surrendered without resistance. cargo kept on board while detained for legal action and fines.

Aalesund Norway UPI Info Herting Onra Rundvey

Baker Named Grand Marshal of Military Order of Carahan

Washington reports Lt. Gen. Ira C. Baker, vice president at Douglas Aircraft Co., was named grand parson mount carabin of the Military Order of Carahan on Saturday night. The order includes veterans who served in the Philippines.

Washington UPI Ira C. Baker Douglas Aircraft Co

Jayne Mansfield Bikini Crash Headlines Beach Scene

Screen siren Jayne Mansfield appeared in a bikini beside her husband Mickey Hargitay at a beach near Avenue Atlantic Friday. Curious drivers slowed and three cars piled up in a chain collision. Mansfield said sex appeal is a matter of inner quality, not body proportions.

Rig DE Janerio UPS Jayne Mansfield Miss Mansfield Mickey Hargitay Avenue Atlaniea Miss Mans

Second Man Hurt In Rig Accident

Odessa oilfield worker Jess Jackson McDonald, 43, was killed instantly when heavy traveling blocks broke loose and fell about 15 feet on a Buchanan Lease rig near Big Spring. An injured second worker, H Hast Lawrence, was taken to Hogan Malone Clinic. Crew members escaped serious injuries. Funeral services for McDonald are pending at Royalty Heights Baptist Church. He leaves a wife Hula, parents, four brothers, three sisters, two stepsons, and six grandchildren.

Jess Jackson McDonald Odessa Buchanan Big Spring E. T. Harper Hogan- Malone Clinic Pat) Lawrence Westle Lawrence McDonald Marvin H. McDonald East Fifth Lalsa Bickerstaff and Tibbets Drilling Company Midland Marvin McDonald San Saba McCaniew Royalty Heights Baptist Church John Philpot Simser Memorial Gardens Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home Tom J. McDonald Fast Anic Mabbs M. Clarence McCamey Marvin Tinasp Everett Sanderson Salinas Calif Earl Smith Monahans Bob Breckles YH East J. 0. Bradford M. L. Bradford

Senator Talmadge warns of civil rights rule in the South

Senator Herman Talmadge says the South faces a era of civil rights rule unless states win back control of schools via a constitutional amendment. He predicts the fight could lead to classroom integration and hints the nation may see a third party movement if Congress enacts strong civil rights laws.

Atlanta UPI Herman Talmadge D-Ga South Talmadge Deep South Georgia Congress

Dems Discuss Major Cuts in Foreign Aid

Democratic strategists consider slashing foreign aid by about a billion dollars to help balance President Eisenhower's budget outlook. They aim to cut the 3.93 billion requested in new authority while arguing the budget can still stay balanced, though security concerns are cited by the White House. Lyndon Johnson's cooperation may waver amid GOP charges of deceit and the party's broader stance on defense and domestic outlays.

Washington Eisenhower West Congress Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Senate House Johnson

Ex Iraqi Official Sentenced to Death

BAGHDAD AP Col. Abdel Salaat Azef, former No 2 man in the Iraqi government, was sentenced to death for attempting to assassinate Premier Karim Kassem. The People's Court urged Kassem to grant clemency to his one time aide.

Baghdad Iraq Abdel Salaat Azef Karim Kassem People’s Court Kassem Ime

Snow Likely as New Front Moves Through Permian Basin

Forecasters from the U S Weather Bureau predict a cool air front will reach the Permian Basin this morning bringing light rain that may turn to snow or freezing drizzle. Expect highs near 35 degrees and a low around 18 with continued unsettled weather into Monday. Yesterday’s high was 35 and last night’s low was 32.

Laredo Texas Weather Bureau Oklahoma U.S. Weather Bureau Terminal Permian Basin

West Germany inks atom powered merchant vessel contract

Hamburg officials said West Germany signed a long term deal with two German firms to build its first atomic powered merchant vessel. The contract provides for installing two 10 000 horsepower nuclear reactors in a tanker for testing by 1964.

Atomic Vessel Hamburg Germany UPI West Germany Hex Gerr Man

Army Criticizes the Defense Cut Budget Plans

In Washington, Army leaders condemn a defense budget of 49.8 billion dollars as inadequate for a five year modernization. They urge a six billion dollar inventory increase and a broad set of weapons upgrades including tanks missiles and heavy equipment.

Maxwell B. Taylor Senate House

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