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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1957

Page

5

Eisenhower to object to jury trial changes in civil rights bill

The Eisenhower administration will voice strong objections to southern House amendments that would require jury trials in civil rights contempt cases. Attorney General Brownell will send a formal protest letters likely Monday or Tuesday. Northern and southern lawmakers clash over whether the government should seek injunctions to stop civil rights violations, with predictions of a real political fight ahead before any final vote.

Washington Eisenhower Southern House Eiseshowe R Herbert W. Brownell Jr Cass Brownell Keating Edwin E. Willis D-La Ife Carl Albert Okla

Orillia firm grants Mercer associate membership

Orillia Water Light and Power Huntley Plumbing Company approved grantway 2024 membership for Harry Mercer assoct General Contractors. Mercer, with 40 years of service, retires after a 12 year plumbing contracting career, marking a transition within the company and its temporary help structure over two weeks.

Huntley Plumbing Company Grantway Harry Mercer Assoct Ated General Contractors Thas Mercer

Bodies Found in Hayward to Tucson Air Race Crash

In Tucson Arizona two men died when their light single engine Bonanza crashed near Edwards Air Force Base California during the Hayward to Tucson air race. Alvin Hewitt president of Aero Duct Inc South Gate California and Addison B Conroy vice president were aboard the wrecked craft. Hewitt 47 was the pilot. Don Wells of San Leandro and Bob Douthitt of El Centro completed their flights today with Douthitt the previous year's winner.

Tucson Ariz California Alvin Hewitt Aero Duct Inc South Gate Calif Addison B. Conroy Hayward Calif Hewitt L Edwards Air Force Base Don Wells San Leandro Bob Douthitt Fl Centro

Judge Dismisses Escape Charges in Charleston Jail Case

Municipal Judge James A. McWhorter dismissed escape charges against two jail prisoners in Charleston. He censured jail officials for not supervising inmates adequately. Inmate Woodrow Zirkle left via an open door and Inmate Harry Ellison walked from a car washing job, prompting calls for closer trustee oversight.

Charleston W. Va. G James A. McWhorter Woodrow Zirkle Harry Ellison McWhorter

Rosary Club Leader Ed LaRoe Hospitalized for Illness

In Whitewright Texas Ed LaRoe head of the Rosary Club saw attendance decline after a two week hospitalization for illness. He led the club with a steady hand as members adjusted to his absence and planned to resume activities.

Whitewright Tex

Money Back Guarantee Promises in Odessa Ad

Henderson and Collins Drug in Odessa promotes a money back guarantee claiming hundreds of satisfied users. The ad lists address 409 NM and phone FE 2 4272 for Grant.

Odessa Henderson & Collins Drug Grant

Newsman braves Haiti revolt to file story amid mobs

United Press correspondent Francis McCarthy recalls covering the Haiti revolution from Port au Prince where stones and clubs fed a mob scene. He and photographer Cunningham faced gunfire, barricaded gates, and a deadly street explosion while seeking safety at the American embassy and cable office.

United Press Francis McCarthy Cuba Haiti MacCarthy Pearl Harbor Guadalcana Manila Port Au Prince Journaliste Amiricane Armando Cintave Polite Cunningham Hetlegodriver Dervil Lucien Daniel Fignole

Harrowing Haiti Mob Rampage Targets Army Chiefs Regime

United Press dispatch from Port au Prince recounts a 36 hour mob assault on media and symbols of the government. Looters seized newspapers, records, turntables, and office safes while crowds gathered at Champs de Mars after Lt. Col. Armand demanded Brig. Gen. Cantave resign. Guns and fighting were limited to a few hours as the revolt unfolded amid fear and chaos.

Haiti Pierre Armand Leon Cantave Army Beau Rivage Truman Boulevard All-American Cables Port Au Prince James Cunningham U.P Champs de Mars Armand Cantave le Matin Rue -Americaine

Silly Season Near As Heat Brings News Clichés

United Press reports from abroad warn that the annual hot weather silly season is looming as dispatches describe a Paris or Nantes scene with predictable quirks. The piece notes how editors brace for lighter, less serious stories as summer heat rises.

New York Nantes France

Beck Relatives Pay Cut Linked to Beck Jr Testimony

Washington report alleges John F. English helped rackets investigators locate Dave Beck and relatives. Beck Jr. and three relatives faced subpoenas after being cut off from Teamsters payroll, with Beck not seeking re election cited as context.

Washington John F. English Teamsters Union Senate Teamsters Dave Beck English Beck Dave Beck Jr United States Beck Jr Joseph FE. McEvoy Fred Verschueren Sr Beck Sr McEvoy Verschueren West Coast Anheuser-Busch Co

U S Polish Aid Pact Nearing Signing in Washington

United States plans a 93 million dollar aid package to Poland as the government in Warsaw seeks independence. The package includes 35.7 million in cotton 32 million in wheat 10 million in fats and oils 4 million in coal machinery and 13.3 million for transport costs. Poland to repay in zlotys and receive a 30 million loan from Eisenhower’s emergency fund via the Export-Import Bank.

Washington Poland Warsaw U. S House Senate United Press Eisenhower Export-Import Bank

Save That Cup of Joe Brings City Move to Halt Breaks

PORT CLINTON Ohio an old city habit faced disruption as Safety Director Charles Ruddock ordered the six man Street department to stop coffee breaks until workers have two hours on the job. Breaks if taken must be in the city garage with penalties a week’s suspension for first offense and dismissal for the second.

Place Royale Killarney Ireland Ia Lake Pete Oberamergan Joe Smith Oberamergan Smith N. J Rachael Lilliput Gem-In-Hock Alph Omega New York Trefflich Broadway Richard Empathy ASPCA Empathy Tracic Port Clinton Ohio Charles Ruddock Sixman Street Ruddock

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