21 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1954
Page
1
Staff digested over 200 letters opposing the nomination. The charges included claims that Mr. Warren was dominated by a California liquor lobbyist and other criticisms.
In Ector County voters backed a school bond 319 to 75 and approved a tax rate increase 10 to 87. Goldsmith rejected both bond and tax rate, while Odessa and Penwell approves showed mixed results with several localities voting against. Officials said the actual tax rate would not change this year despite the bond approval.
Fragmentary weather item notes conditions and temperatures for a region, but key locations and times are unreadable. The readable bits indicate a routine daily forecast with no notable weather events or warnings.
A report notes that Hungary has released Greek prisoners, with details on timing and authorities involved. Officials confirmed the action as part of a diplomatic gesture, aiming to ease tensions between Athens and Budapest.
Marvin Vaughan, charged with killing a hitchhiking lumberjack near Globe Arizona, says he does not remember the crime. He describes a yearslong pattern of crime, jail time, and travel, and claims amnesia about the alleged killing.
Windsor Ontario reported a disaster that began Saturday when a pipeline incident added the hazard of poison gas. Officials described the event as a serious emergency ongoing as investigators assess the damage and potential exposure risks to residents and workers.
Texas House Speaker Reuben E Senterfitt outlines a simple teacher raise program at a press conference aiming for introduction in a special session. The plan centers on merit raises and local control with district funds, differing from Gov Shivers and TSTA by omitting a $100 building allowance and a fixed $45 million figure. Senterfitt, a Democratic candidate, argues funding should come from taxes and leaves final amounts to the legislature.
Maj. Gen. Kenneth F. Cramer, 533, commander of U.S. troops in the southern area of Germany, died of a heart attack while deer hunting with two Army doctors in Bavarian forests about 300 miles from the Czech frontier. His death comes amid controversy over his push for iron discipline in the draftee army.
Out of business at Panmunjom, the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission withdraws from the United Nations mission and releases 22,000 Korean War prisoners amid legal controversy over their status.
Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens, subpoenaed by Senator Joseph McCarthy, will voluntarily testify before the Senate Investigating subcommittee. McCarthy demanded the names of officers linked to a controversial reserve dentist discharge, calling it a hurried act. The Army said no formal subpoena was delivered but Stevens would appear, with Pentagon notes stating he directed officers to testify.
Unclear text indicates a Presbyterian minister facing church discipline and unfrocking. The fragment mentions Defroit on February 20 with charges of poorness or wrongdoing, but the details are not legible.
A severe blizzard followed the dust storm as tornadoes ripped through Mississippi near Philadelphia Sumrall and Sulphur Springs injuring at least 10. Seven other twisters struck near Angola Louisiana Conroe Texas and Sulphur Springs Arkansas. Five were killed and millions worth of damage reported along with deaths from car crashes and a plane crash in Dallas.
In San Diego Texas District Judge C Woodrow Laughlin refused attorney general John Ben Shepherds bid to dismiss the Duval County grand jury investigating George B Parrs domain. Laughlin said no legal basis existed to force dismissal and noted Parr seeks federal restraint. Parr praised the ruling as a victory and announced plans for further action.
A Kansas City ex convict whose body was found in a ditch Wednesday died from a morphine injection given by a fellow safe cracker, police said. Detective Lt. Jack Hutton identified the burglar as a former associate in the crime, with investigations continuing.
A blast at the Volksgarten dance hall during a 350-person crowd killed three and injured forty five as part of the venue, a former Hitler rally site, collapsed a portion of the building and sent guests fleeing in panic.
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