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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1956

Page

5

Burglary Duo Failures After Stolen Safe Goes Missing

In LAK EEMO Minnesota two burglars attempted a theft but failed to complete it. They loaded a safe into a stolen truck, lost their way, drove into a driveway and embankment, stalled, and fled after the safe rolled from the back, prompting a farm boy to investigate the clumsy incident.

Lak Eemo Minn Farm Boy

Senate weighs extending Social Security age for women

Washington voters report Sen. Smathers expects Senate support to raise the Social Security eligibility age for women to 65 or older. He notes the stalled House bill already creates a program of benefits and requires careful consideration. Democrats say they will seek to restore House provisions as Senate debate looms on this major measure.

Washington Smeathers D-Flay Senate Smathers Tres House Jrograim Penefus S&s House Finance Committee Sen Byrd D-Va

British executive fears security ban tied to wife’s past politics

London reports say a British executive faces possible loss of a 20 year post after being branded a security risk because his wife once belonged to the Communist party. An AC spokesman and party members deny exaggeration and note ongoing security scrutiny.

London Dicestries Bis Qunt Teng

Fugitive Caught Leaving Tavern Near Brenham

A man indicted seven years ago in a slave trafficking case was captured near Brenham after fleeing from a tavern. The suspect, identified as Daniels, faced charges tied to the Dec 20, 1949 incident involving the alleged enslavement of a brother. Local officers reported the arrest following a tip.

Brenesave Tex Weates Damiels Bubbock Brenham Puesdas Obe Tavern Daniels Ges Hes Barney Daniels Washington and Buriesca Sons Jim Shea Ae Yan Haan Ub Cogs Pex

Drugged Pilot Relives Escape Near Suppressed Jet Flight

An aviation test pilot described a drug induced trance and dramatic escape from a supersonic jet during a long, tense session. The report notes the test environment and details of the procedure used to study cockpit stress and safety responses.

Burbank Spd Herman Fishy Salman Top

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