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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1956

Page

6

Hartford Driver Accused in Fox Killing Bounty Incident

In Hartford, Evelyn Verizzi allegedly collected a 51 bounty by driving her car over a fox in the outskirts, a case linked to Mrs Connecticuts largest city. The report notes the incident occurred on a Hartford street and involves an urban setting.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Evelyn Verizzi

Noxzema advertisement promises clearer skin

An ad touts Noxzema for cleaner, softer, clearer skin with three benefits. It claims medicated formula heals blemishes and cuts, prevents rough hands, and advises use after water exposure. Limited time offer: two jars for 89 cents plus tax.

Australian Maj. Carlin storms world in Half-Safe jeep

Maj. Ben Carlin, 43, owner of the amphibious Half-Safe, is midway in a round the world journey with Bangkok as the half way point to New York. After a first leg from Montreal to the Azores, he then toured Europe, planning to reach New York at a total cost of about 35,000 dollars. He faced seasickness and a solo crossing from Calcutta to the Bay of Bengal before rejoining by a friend in Akyab. He vows Alaska and the Aleutians loom before the final push to New York.

Bangkok New York Maj Ben Carlin Maj. Carlin New Delhi Carlin Globe Elinore Montreal Azores Europe Calcutta Bay of Bengal Akyab Australia Thailand Cartin Saigon Manila Formosa Okinawa Japan Alaska Aleutian Islands

Beaver residents rush to cellars as siren sounds

Fire crews hurry to Forgan to battle a nearby fire while Beaver residents flee to storm cellars after a siren alarms a false tornado warning. The alarm turns out not to signal a tornado.

Beaver Okla Forgan

Machines Seen More Numerous In Newsrooms

A veteran newspaperman forecast that 95 percent of U S newspapers will use automatic typesetting within 10 to 15 years. R J Richardson of the Commercial Appeal and Memphis Press-Scimitar said unions resisted change in big cities but now accept progress. William Dwight of Transcript Telegram noted restrictions on new machines but predicted more workers will be employed as technology advances.

Dallas America R. J. Richardson Commercial Appeal Memphis Press-Scimitar Memphis Tenn William Dwight Holyoke Mass Transcript-Telegram Assn

Fly in the Car Causes $400 Damages in San Diego Incident

In San Diego James Hom paid $400 after a housefly distracted him and caused his car to veer off the road into a street sign and a small building. The sedan sustained $400 in damage.

San Diego Calif James Hom Hom

Printing contrast at Ashton presses speeds

Ralph Hunter editor of the Ashton Herald received a letter from Heber Hartvigsen of the San Diego Union claiming their new presses could print 52 500 copies of a 96 page newspaper in an hour. Hunter replied that at that rate one issue of the weekly Herald could keep the Union presses running for one and one third seconds.

Ashton, Idaho Ralph Hunter Ashton Herald Heber Hartvigsen San Diego Union Ashton Hartvigsen Hunter Weekly Herald

Quotes In The News From Around The World

The report compiles brief quotations from leaders artists and officials across Salzburg Monaco Santa Cruz and Moscow. Truman criticizes Mozart piano performance Slavia recalls 1948 Soviet stance Father Francis Tucker addresses Princess Grace rumors Santa Cruz police condemn youth dance disorder Marshal Ito comments on Stalin Yugoslav relations amid tensions.

Monaco Francis Tucker Cupid Grace Santa Cruz Calif al Hnnsman

Problem Of Aged Is Up To Nation

Washington Governor Meyner warned that neglecting older citizens could spur political action. He said the nation must act to address aging issues or risk electing candidates making rash promises of aid that could hurt the economy.

Washington Robert B. Meyner New Jersey Meyner

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