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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1957

Page

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Insurance Board Change Asked in Texas Senate

The Senate approved a voice vote on a resolution authorizing Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey to appoint a five member investigating committee to probe the Insurance Co. of Texas and related entities. Gov. Price Daniel called for a clean sweep reorganization of the state Insurance Commission as House investigators prepare a 2:30 pm session to examine ICT’s boom and bust and the commission’s management.

Austin Senate Ben Ramsey Price Daniel State Insurance Commission Insurance Co. of Texas The ICT Insurance Co Dallas Marshall Bell Sas Ansonio Will Wilson Railroad Commission and Highway Commission Daniel Insurance Frank Owens

Stevenson Plea Angers Drys Over Liquor Board

Dallas drys protest a PA statement by State Liquor Control Board chief Coke Stevenson Jr. in Houston. He claims bootleggers push for more dry areas, blames lawmakers for underfunding and urges more manpower and state car support from local officers. The Oak CLT Civic Lensisy League signs the reply denouncing the board.

Dallas State Liquor Control Board Coke Stevenson Jr Houston Texas Stevenson Texas Boot Liquor Control Board Texas Laquer Control Board Laquer Boars Lewis XN. Stuckey Robert J Moetoger Oak Clt Civic Lensisy League

Bill Would Shift Basin Congressional Districts

Redistricting proposal would redraw district lines to shift counties among basin areas. The plan would gain new seats for Harris County but keep other major metros stable, with changes proposed for districts including Denton Cooke Montague Glasscock Reagan and others as lawmakers deny political implications.

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Weather Report Fragment From Unknown Source

Fragmentary weather note mentions temperatures and conditions in unspecified locations and dates. Details are unreadable. no clear region or forecast can be confirmed from the legible text.

Civil Rights Bills Face Thurmond Attack as Tyranny Claim Surfaces

In Washington Senator Thurmond labeled civil rights legislation tyranny noting it should not be foisted on Americans. He testified to House Judiciary after hearings extending days amid Southern opposition. Officials including Attorney General Davis Grant and Bruce Bennett argued the measures threaten states’ rights and empower federal overreach.

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Ike and Mollet discuss Middle East crisis at White House

United Nations talks proposed four point plan to calm Israeli Gaza crisis. Eisenhower and Mollet at White House for about 90 minutes. Mollet backs Israel security guarantees and opposes sanctions. French priorities include European defense, Algerian reform, and unity moves. Houston incident follows a high speed chase for two gunmen who beat and robbed real estate man J B Cassidy. Poland talks begin in Washington to assess vast aid and trade deals to ease Moscow grip.

Washington Eisenhower Guy Mallet Middle East René Coty France United States Mallet White House Mollet Israel Dulles Nixon Egypt Gulf of Agata Gaza United Nations Algeria Moller Agleria European Unity Europe State Department Houston San Jacinto River U.S. 90 J.B. Cassidy Vicl Cassidy Sid Theaus Jeld C. E. McRae C. D Cone McRae

Eban Reports to Cabinet on Gaza Strip Talks

JERUSALEM The Israeli Cabinet met to discuss Abba Eban's latest reports on the Gaza Strip and Sharm el Sheikh withdrawal dispute following a leaders conference that ran until 2 am Eban returned from the United States after talks with Secretary of State Dukakis and US officials Dag Hammarskjold and Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion won a 72 49 vote of confidence from the Knesset on guarantees before any withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and Gulf of Aqaba areas.

Jerusalem Abba Eban Gaza Strip Sharm Knesset Gulf of Aqaba

Loan To Becks Friend Related Loan To Becks Friend Related

A Senate committee heard testimony that a college classmate of Dave Beck Jr. borrowed $30.00 of union funds to open a Seattle tavern. Robert F. Kennedy said an affidavit from Sam Bassett indicates the loan was arranged by Beck senior. The Teamsters president is abroad and plans to return in late March for further testimony. Earlier, Portland newspaper men testified about a pro-union group trying to take over their city.

Washington Senate Dave Beck Jr Teamsters’ Union International Seattle Robert F. Kennedy Tabor Sam Bassett Teamsters Union Beck Teamster Europe Postland, Ore Pangsutr-Union Our City

Refinery Proposal Hints El Paso Firm Buying City Land

El Paso Natural Gas Products Co reportedly sought to acquire 120 acres southeast of El Paso for a refinery. City officials planned to present the land sale to the council, with prices around 173 dollars per acre, as officials study the request and potential development plans for the area. The firm offered limited comment when questioned by Odessa reporters.

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Guard Training Duration Sparks National Debate

Maj. Gen. Carl L. Phinney declares a three month training period suffices for National Guard members, says six months harms job duties and education. He criticizes Defense Secretary Charles Wilson’s push for six months, arguing it drives volunteers from reserve components and impedes Army and Air Force training plans.

Waco Carl L. Phinney Texas National Guard 20Th Infantry Phinney Cen Lret Texas Sigma Delta ‘Chi Charles Wilson National Guard Army Air Force Marine Corps Navy National Guard Phinney Sad

Child Burned In Home Blaze in Grad Prairie Tex

Odella Thomas a two year old girl died in a house fire in Grad Prairie, Texas. The blaze destroyed the home Monday night, and neighbors and family initial reports blamed a short in the kitchen area. Firemen prevented the mother from entering the burning building as crews battled to control the flames.

Tex Odella Thomas Mir Thomas Tonennoi Sams

Governor Daniel submits Senate confirmation list

Bulletin from Austin reports Governor Daniel forwarded to the Senate for confirmation a slate of six appointees. Names appear to have been withdrawn or postponed at the governor’s request. The move follows political shifts and a request for delay in action on the nominations.

Brennan Faces Senate Queries On Nomination

Senator Joseph McCarthy questioned Supreme Court nominee William J. Brennan Jr accusing him of hostility to efforts exposing Communist activity. The Judiciary Committee allowed McCarthy to question Brennan. another Republican senator from New Jersey supported the nomination.

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