Odessa faces push to elect chief of police
Reports in Odessa claim eight petitions circulate to place the chief of police position on the ballot. Mayor Gage backs Chief Cariker, while petitions note efforts to have voters decide on electing the police chief. Cariker can run in the next election date if the question passes.
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City Hall Opens Open House With City Staff on Duty
Final plans set for City Hall Open House from 7 p m to 9 p m Thursday and Friday. City employees greet visitors and explain department functions. City manager Dick Pepin invites Odessa citizens to visit and meet city personnel. Visitors may tour the Fire and Police departments and view equipment.
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Ward County Official and Wife Charged in Beating Case
Velma Powell a Korean War widow and night operator at the Monahans telephone office was beaten at her home by Ward County District Clerk J C Avary and his wife Helen authorities say they charged the couple with aggravated assault a misdemeanor Bond set at $500 each Avary who has served as district clerk for over a decade reportedly forced Powell into a car and drove her to their Long Avenue residence where the attack occurred Powell who sustained black eyes facial bruises and shock was hospitalized Avary and his wife deny forcing Powell and a special grand jury will review the case seeking expedited action due to Avary’s public official status further details remain unclear as the investigation continues
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Two Red Planes Clash With U S Over Japan
Over northern Japan near Nemuro peninsula two Russian built Lovochkin 1 fighters ignored landing signals and engaged two U S Air Force F-84 Thunderjets in a 10 minute dogfight. One intruder damaged possibly shot down. both planes inside disputed boundary near Habomai Islands.
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One-Legged Boy Testifies to Forced Begging Case
A 12 year old boy in San Antonio testified to police that he supported his father, the father's mistress, and five siblings by begging from $15 to $50 nightly. He said his father, a 31 year old drinker, rarely works and lives with the mistress he calls Mom. The boy reported funds went for food, utilities, and installments on a 1952 car, with his stake far from secure as child welfare officials consider charging neglect. The case also reveals war bonds cashing totaling $5,000 after the boy lost a leg, and that the father remains married to the mother while living with another woman.
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Witnesses To Testify In Political Murder Probe In Texas
The grand jury investigating the assassination of a South Texas politician resumes hearings with at least four more witnesses expected. District Attorney Raeburn Norris sits out as Judge Laughlin replaces him and hearings move to the courthouse lawn.
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Rhee Opposes Chinese Forces on Korean Soil
President Syngman Rhee urged that Chinese Nationalist troops fight the Communists from Formosa, not Korea, saying Korea should save itself and that China must act with what it has. He warned against heavy US aid and pressed for a capable Korean army for an emergency.
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Butcher testifies Gordy ordered horse meat mixed into hamburger
Kermit Provision Company owner Tom Gordy faces trial in Winkler County on charges of selling horse meat as beef. Former butcher Kermit Alford testified he ground horse meat into hamburger nearly daily on Gordy’s orders and burned 500 pounds of it upon instruction. Alford said the meat was treated to look and smell like beef and that Gordy directed the actions during his one year with the firm.
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Concert Master Erdman Dies at 65 in New York
Frederick O. Erdman 65, head of the concert division at the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, died last night in New York City. He led major concert and publishing initiatives and served as a prominent music industry figure.
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Call Girls Called To Testify In Jelke Vice Case
Erica Harris Marguerite Cordova Nancy Hawkins among call girls slated to testify in the Jelke vice trial in New York. Prosecutor Liebler edged to wiretap plans as Judge Valente limits press access and defense interviews. Transcript leaks hint Barbara Harmon mentored Pat Ward into cafe society work.
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Court Excludes Press From Vice Prostitution Trial
New York state Supreme Court Justice upholds General Sessions Judge Valente’s ruling excluding the press and public from Minot F Jelice’s compulsory prostitution case. Justice Schreiber denied appeals by two news services a syndicate and five newspapers.
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Flaming Love Provokes Wary Odessa Firemen
Odessa fire chief Charles Meadows notes a pattern of large fires following marriages among department members since 1948. He warns officers to delay marriage to avoid jeopardizing their jobs, joking that only a wedding march could match the flames.
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Vice Ring Breaks Up in Houston
Houston vice squad raided the DeGeorge hotel early Tuesday arresting four men and four women on vice charges. The operation included husband and wife teams with men soliciting clients and used a taxicab stand raid earlier that week. Names listed include Bonnie Mae Flanagan Linda Fisher Robbie Fisher Gloria Miller Rusell Miller Margie Sheppard and Robert William Sanders.
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Two Poles to Face Spy Trial in Warsaw Tomorrow
Warsaw reports two Polish men Stefan Skryzyszewski and Dionizy Sosnowski will go on trial on spy charges for allegedly parachuting into Poland from a U S plane. The Communist government announced the proceeding set for tomorrow.
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Eisenhower discusses price, Korea and policy in first press briefing
President Eisenhower said he is not considering a naval blockade of Red China but that such options may be studied by government departments. He warned against future tax cuts and called for new authority to curb price gouging. He supports nullifying parts of secret agreements but not repudiating the Yalta Pact and stressed UN forces in Korea cannot be pulled out while danger exists. He defended his Cabinet picks, affirmed belief in Soviet atomic capability, and noted Korea questions remain under discussion in departments. Van Fleet will visit Ike soon.
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Gasoline Price Outlook Mixed Across Regions
Chicago report says Southwest likely unchanged as oil firms anticipate stable crude supplies. West Coast prices rose 2.1 cents amid crude shortages, while Midwest and Southwest stations doubt bigger increases. Major firms including Esso Standard and Socony Vacuum expect little to no retail rise unless crude costs surge.
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