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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

11

May Business Upswing and June Bright Outlook

May showed a business upswing with better employment, rising steel orders, and longer run production. June is expected to follow, though a summer slowdown looms. Public construction rose to 4.8 billion, while private building trails 1960. manufacturing led the recovery with inventory gains.

Steel Dmand May

Laughlin Air Base Closure Roils Del Rio Texas

Del Rio faces potential major economic impact from Laughlin Air Force Base closure plans. Local banker predicts 800 to 1,000 home vacancies and heavy business losses. others warn of severe yet not total bankruptcy. Officials note base employs 2,400 military and 270 civilians with $800,000 monthly payroll.

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Health notes and a card table tale from old columns

A collage of health diary findings and medical curiosities from the era. It cites Cornell researchers tracking nine months of daily well being and fat metabolism changes, plus two Australian cases of stiff man syndrome. The piece shifts to a bridge hand analysis, depicting deceptive play and discards, ending with commentary on West near-miss strategy and a medical Q and A note by Dr. Van Dellen.

Twe Cornell University West Declarer East South

Ranch Style Beans Ad Promises Easy, Tasty Meals

A vintage ad extols Ranch Style Beans as simple to prepare and universally enjoyed. It highlights their smooth blend and rest period after canning, promising a robust, family friendly flavor that delights all ages. The copy urges readers to grab two or three cans and enjoy the familiar back and white label.

Goren On Bridge: East West Vulnerable Hand Analysis

Goren discusses a bridge hand where East West are vulnerable and South opens or leads. The excerpt notes the dealer as North with a 72 distribution, focusing on signaling and bidding considerations for the position.

Jack

Questions and Answers on Health Habits and Conditions

A reader asks if heavy daily alcohol use harms a 76 year old man with arthritis and a crabby temper. The reply notes age and arthritis may drive temper more than liquor but warns excessive drinking is evident. Other letters address loss of smell from sinus infection and managing neurodermatitis as a nervous disorder with avoidance of aggravating situations.

Causes of Excessive Foot Skin Shedding

The writer notes dryness causes extra dead skin on feet when skin is clear otherwise. It is common after age and in those who bathe frequently. Skin disorders such as eczema or ichthyosis are linked to scaling.

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