24 Feb 1959
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1959
Page
1
An AP report from Austin describes a legislative probe into Texas colleges and churches accused of promoting atheism in education. Four state representatives spearhead the inquiry, naming institutions including SMU among those charged with lack of faith and indoctrination concerns.
In San Juan Puerto Rico AFL-CIO tensions flare as Meany challenges Reuther amid a revolt within the federation. Meany dictates policy while Reuther and Carey push economic and organizing plans, with a stalemate at secret breakfast meetings and a heated council session signaling a party split. Ministers and legislators react to the infighting and weigh bills on religious beliefs in education.
Washington AP Sen William Proxmire calls for revival of party caucuses to curb Lyndon Johnson's authority as Democratic leader with backing sparse among colleagues. Johnson missed two caucuses in two years while in Texas illness. Neuberger Mansfield defend him amid GOP praise from Dirksen. In Hereford, Sylvester Proxmire, 51, a civic worker, found shot dead, probe ongoing.
In Peoria Illinois a two year old boy named Lawrence Smith started smoking after finding a lit cigarette and has continued, smoking about five cigarettes a day. His mother, Mrs. Lawrence Smith, fears she cannot break the habit.
London reports Britain will keep extensive military facilities on Cyprus after its independence, with two bases plus radar sites to be held open for future use. The island’s future aligns Greece, Turkey, and the U.N.-backed accord, while local reactions mix concern over security and smoke habits of a child named Lawrence.
Qualified Odessa voters head to seven polling places from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a four-question ballot covering 1) 1 200,000 water revenue bonds 2) 345,000 sewer revenue bonds 3) 1 455,000 street tax bonds 4) 238,000 park tax bonds. Voters must own property and pay poll tax within city limits.
Two Illinois state prison inmates James Rini and Alex Ross testified before the Senate Rackets Committee in Washington about juke box racketeering in the Chicago area. They discussed underworld lumberjacking of coin machines by gangster controlled companies to limit competition. The committee might set a date for singer Tommy Leonetti to testify about alleged underworld connections of his former manager. Witnesses testified last week that Chicago mobsters acted as song-pluggers for some of Leonetti's records earlier in the year.
Chicago AP report states Ray Sheldon of Dallas was named first vice chairman of the Young Men's Group at the annual convention of the National Association of Retail Furnishers and Clothiers.
Hollywood coverage centers on five leading actresses vying for best actress with Elizabeth Taylor Susan Hayward Deborah Kerr Shirley MacLaine and Rosalind Russell named among contenders. Male nominees include David Niven Spencer Tracy Paul Newman and Tony Curtis with Sidne y Poitier.
Moscow dispatch says Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and Premier Nikita Khrushchev were reported to be progressing well in their talks. The Geneva spirit appeared to be returning as the summit follow up began amid cold war tensions and a shared aim for better relations between the United States and Soviet allied powers.
Memphis mothers meet with county school officials to voice complaints about Bartlett High School principal John Barnes who admitted paddling students. Barnes said paddlings were to quell challenges to authority after a boycott attempt and lunchroom disruption.
Macmillan and Khrushchev on Monday showed openness to trade and cultural talks despite remaining difficulties. Macmillan canceled a Wednesday elk hunt to pursue further discussions, and observers indicated groundwork for additional talks had been laid.
Hospital notes record a newborn termed Baby Bear born to Georgia Ann and William Herman Bed Bears in Dallas. The fragmentary report mentions maternity ward procedures and a tepee setting with names and identifiers.
A 47 year old Grandfalls man Chartie Clay Wristen was killed late Monday when his pickup struck a culvert seven miles before Orla on US 85. He was thrown from the cab and died after arrival at Reeves County Memorial Hospital. He was survived by his wife Inaqua of Graydalis. Funeral arrangements were pending.
Nine state governors explored a new approach to school desegregation during a two day meeting in Biloxt. Governor Leroy Collins of Florida, chairing the National Governors Conference, urged forming a joint study group with governors, the Administration, and Congress to consider a moderate plan. He said endorsement was unlikely today but possible later if White House and congressional interest aligned with the plan to shift desegregation authority from courts to federal commissions. The session also examined a potential Russia trip for committee members.
Democrats in Chicago expect a strong turnout in the municipal primary with Tim Sheehan and other Democrats aiming to solidify control. Republicans face a potential rout as Daley seeks a fourth term and Maldates pursue mayoral and aldermanic contests amid cautious GOP hopes for stability. The primary is seen as a barometer for party strength in a city with 1.8 million registered voters and a history of machine politics.
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