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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1957

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Wife Of Noted Dr Schweitzer Dies In Zurich

Mrs Helene Schweitzer age 79, wife of Dr Albert Schweitzer, died in a Zurich hospital. She had joined her daughter Rhena Eckert in Zurich after years at Lambarene in Africa. Cause believed an embolism. Her death leaves Schweitzer with two remaining Lambarene colleagues and a private funeral planned in Switzerland.

Zurich Switzerland Helene Schweitzer Albert Scwetzer Schweitzer Lambarene Central Africa Rhena Fekes Myapitei Strasbourg University Schweizer Bach Mission Hospital Larmbarene Africa Rhena Eckert Emma Hausknecht Mathilde Kotzmann Mrs Schweitzer Dr. Schweitzer Lamba+rene

Arson Fails to Remedy Chores in Norwalk Case

Nancy Joyce Stoner, 20, mother of two, appeared in Superior Court in Los Angeles on an arson charge after admitting her rebellion against housework worsened the situation. She allegedly set fire to dirty laundry and diapers in her three bedroom Norwalk home, causing about 3000 in damage, then fled with her two daughters in a car as her husband Gene was at work. A public defender was appointed. she is free on 500 bond awaiting an appearance to enter a plea on June 11.

Los Angeles Nancy Joyce Stoner Superior Court Sloner Norwalk Gene M Mney Delemier

Governor Daniel to deliver second "report to the people"

Gov Price Daniel will review the state legislature work and outline administration plans in a televised and radio speech next Monday night. The address will originate from Houston station KPRC and air on WOAI WFAA KO KYRC Austin and other outlets, with Texas State network radio coverage.

Austin Price Daniel Wil Soh Daniel Storation Kprc Houston WOAT WFAA Dias KO Kyrc Jaco Radio Liseners Texas Stalg

Weather Forecast From The Air Terminals Report

Fragmented weather forecast text lists temperatures and weather words across multiple cities including Denver New York and San Francisco. The readable parts mention temperatures and general conditions with unclear details and several garbled phrases.

Tornadoes and Floods Batter Texas and Nearby States

Storms lashed Texas and Arkansas with tornadoes and heavy rain causing river flooding and damaged bridges. A tornado alert covered parts of Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri Tennessee and Mississippi while the Midwest faced frost and further rain. No injuries were reported. multiple funnels spurred warnings and isolated spots saw downed trees, flooded roads, and high winds. Local creeks swelled and manmade barriers failed briefly as weather officials warned of more heavy rainfall ahead.

Associated Press Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Missouri Tennessee Wisconsin Minnesota Upper Michigan Weather Bureau Texarkana Ark Kenedy Department of Public Sifely Sealey Houston Colorado City Trinity River Denton Slidellana Pecan Creek Raia Crogs Ye Round Guadalupe River San Antwea Matador Conv San Antonio Wichita Falls U. S. Highway 87 Akrand Sherilf Iowa Park Isalador Roaring Springs Washington Hocksercy Dutchman Senate W S Mansfield Roas Hackberry Creek London Thet Bonhass Clarke College Dubuque Montana Democrat Whiere Natureau Gainesville Joe Beenleonard Sr

Three Basin Men Die In Crashes In Union Area

AEC finds no evidence of radiation doses from a March accident at M W Kellogg Co plant in Houston area. Severe contamination occurred in the plant laboratory but decontamination completed for personnel and homes. lab remains to be cleared. One person had a small blister healing.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission M. W. Kellogs, Co AEC ALC Carl T. Durham Dn.c Congressional Atomic Energy Committee

Indians To Meet Mayflower Again In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City reports a gathering of about 45 Redskins to welcome white settlers aboard the Mayflower replica. Floyd Maytubby, governor of the Chickasaw, speaks for the group as the Indians travel by private planes to Plymouth Rock, joking that their ancestors did not come over on the Mayflower but met the boat.

Oklahoma City UPJ Plymouth Rock Isband Floyd Maytubby Mke Rogers Maytubb

Odessa Mishap Fatal To Youth Aged 17

A rain slick pavement collision Saturday afternoon killed 17 year old Midland delivery boy George Tucker, employee of Permian Reproduction Co. He died at 3 25 p m at Medical Center Hospital, 25 minutes after his station wagon struck a telephone post on East 27th near Nabors Lane. Driver Celestina Gonzales, 23, a machine operator for the same company, was uninjured and held in city jail. no charges filed yet.

Midland George ‘Tucker Permian Reproduction Co Tucker Medical Center Hospital East 27Th Nabors Lane Odessa Ector County K. J. McGee Celestina R. Gonzales Gonzales

Train Pickup Crash Kills Two Men Near Big Lake

A 1966 pickup collided head on with a southbound Santa Fe train 5 miles southwest of Big Lake, killing 18-year-old Edward Marland Alogi and 23-year-old James Robert Armtrong. Allen, 31, survived but injured. Armstrong and Tucker funeral arrangements planned. The driver claimed he was trying to avoid a drag race, and the train engineer sounded the whistle but could not stop.

BIG Lake MR Lake McGee Gonzales Edward Marland Alogi Len James Robert Arm Powell Field Digpact Tucker Lake Allen Leiderman Oi Company Housom Fon Armstrong Wayon Wes Sync Cenii Bobble Pspasta Johnson-Cox San Angelo I.E Beu FE. F. McCray Ciffdren Ronald Tonya Zane Blg Lake

Quiet Ville Jacques Cartier vote marred by theft attempt

In Ville Jacques Cartier Que a quiet municipal election ended amid chaos as six men tried to steal a ballot box at one polling place. A policeman was beaten but reinforcements arrived. Election officials reported no further thefts and voters completed casting after the disruption.

Ville Jacques Cartier Que Po'ke J Clly

Refinery Strike Threat Averted in Houston

In Houston an early wage dispute at the Shell Ox Company refinery ended with a six percent wage increase. A federal mediator halted any strike by late night, preventing a walkout that was due to start shortly after 3 a.m. local time yesterday.

Houston Shell Ox Company

U S Airman In Greece Charged With Negligent Manslaughter

In Athens a Greek prosecutor formally charged American airman Marion Morsalli of Kentwood West Virginia with negligent manslaughter in the death of wartime hero General Stefanos Sarafis. Morsalli was released to Greek jurisdiction, averting a U S military response amid tense anti American sentiment.

Athens Greece Priday U. 5S Aireman Marion Morsalli Kentwood W. Va Telpes U.S. Army Stefanos Sarafis Red Puerrifls

50 Families To Transfer Highway Offices to Odessa

Odessans celebrate a planned relocation of district highway offices to a new site at Headgate Road and Texas Highway East. City officials state the move, after extensive cost study, will consolidate maintenance operations and provide permanent headquarters for the Pecos district. Officials list staff, architecture plans, and a temporary quarters timeline as they prepare for the transition.

Bill Rirgegineer Progs Lstates Olessans Dick G Pepin Falunton Coletta An Jardin Adética Fredar Odessa Falinson Mrking Stod Aden Headire Road Tate

Armed Services Ordered To Cut Spending

Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson ordered the armed services to cut June contracting by 50 million dollars. The Air Force faced the bulk of the cuts with 250 million, the Navy 180 million, and the Army 100 million. The Air Force proposed 100 million in construction and 150 million in procurement for aircraft and missiles, while opposing the installment buying ban. The Army and Navy accepted the directive. the Air Force resisted, arguing it could slow the bomber buildup.

Washington Charles E. Wilson Armed Services Jerse Air Force Navy Army Wilson Wilron Defense Secretary Defense

Nixon Watches Brother Marry in Private Ceremony

Vice President Richard Nixon watched as his youngest brother Ens Edward C. Nixon, 27, married Gay Lynn Woods, 19, in a private ceremony at the Protestant chapel of the Pentagora Kanval Air Station New Orleans. Edward, a Navy helicopter pilot, and Woods, a Sophie Newcomb College junior, left under an arch of swords as officers saluted. The couple planned a short honeymoon in Florida. Nixon was a spectator with best man Dr Theodore Marshburn and relatives in attendance.

Pensacola Fiz UPJ Richard Nixon Edward C. Nixon New Orleans Nixon Gay Lynn Woods Orlean Pentagora Kan Val Air Station Sophie Newcomb College New Orleana Brum Florida Vicw Nirvan Car Rof Eliott Ens Vaas Theodore Marshburn Shawnee Okla Julian Levy and Bars. Verno Bh Werte

Holiday Weekend Death Toll Reported Across Nation

United Press tallies death toll from the Memorial Day weekend with 378 lives lost. Traffic and air crashes contribute, including two fatal plane incidents. many fatalities remain under investigation as authorities review weekend travel safety.

United Press National Safety Camal Efert Opm Dentr To Rey

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