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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1960

Page

5

Rockefeller Stands Put Against No 2 Position

Washington AP report outlines Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller meeting with President Eisenhower at the White House. They discussed the vice presidency, Nixon’s potential nomination, and U2 plane issues. Rockefeller refused a major role yet left room for a future run while maintaining he prefers governing New York over a national post.

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Soviet Leader May Visit Brazil Amid Diplomatic Talk

The Russian chief may visit South America, with Brazil exploring closer ties after a Kremlin offer of 100 million dollars in goods over three years. Kosygin recently toured Recife, receiving an official welcome as diplomatic hints stir election year talk.

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Retired Officer Burns To Death In Hotel Fire

In San Antonio a 61 year old retired Army Majors John J. Allen died when his hotel room bed caught fire from a cigarette. The blaze was confined to his room with minor damage, and Allen had just been released Tuesday from Brooke Army Hospital.

San Antonio UPI Major Maj John J. Allen Brooke Army Hospital Maj. Allen

Battle Before Ike Visit Sparks Tokyo Airport Clash Fears

Reports from Tokyo describe fascist groups vowing to fight to protect President Eisenhower from leftist demonstrators during his visit. Police plan crowd control as tensions rise at Tokyo International Airport.

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Odessa Lineman Killed South of Notrees in Electric Accident

A 27-year-old Odessa lineman died after contact with a 2 000 volt line ten miles south of Notrees. The man, Joseph Henderson, fell from about 35 feet as a 12 000 volt surge passed through a rubber glove. Foreman J Mickelson said Henderson was about to descend when the accident occurred. He was pronounced dead at Medical Center Hospital after artificial respiration and mouth to mouth resuscitation en route. Henderson, a six-year fireman prior to electric work, recently moved to Odessa from Andrews and was married to Bobey Lou Keily. He leaves a wife, two sons, a daughter, his parents, and four brothers. Hubbard Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Senate Group Votes To Hike Military Bill

A Senate defense funds subcommittee approved 283 million dollars in additions to the war funds bill to advance the high altitude bomber program plus other increases lifting the total toward 39 billion. Sen. Dennis Chavez predicted further additions as the House and Senate refine the military budget. The plan includes 234 million for Bomarc missiles and portions for airlift expansion and Army modernization, with debates tied to Khrushchev and U2 incidents.

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Missile Base Strike Grows

United Press International reports growing threats of a broad strike by machinists against Convair division of General Dynamics. Negotiations stalled Tuesday, with two new talks dates set after the first meeting failed. At Cape Canaveral the Air Force shifted tactics and moved pickets inside gates while denying technical launch difficulties for Atlas missile tests.

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Tornado and Storm Hit Texas Areas Suffer Damage

The Associated Press reports a tornado struck North Texas near Lake Texoma and damage followed across the state. Boats sunk near Portsboro and multiple vessels damaged north of Dallas. hail, heavy rain, and power outages affected Dallas Fort Worth Waco and surrounding counties with several roads closed and highways impaired.

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Six Africans killed in tribal clash near Pondo land

Johannesburg AP reports six Africans died and 21 were arrested when police intervened in a tribal clash in Pondo land south of Natal. Justice MinesR Erasmus said the incident occurred as tensions flared between groups in the region.

Johannesburg South Africa Pondoland Natal Mine Francis Erasmus Tony

Jurors Acquit Accused Sniper in Paynesville Case

In Paynesville Ohio jurors acquitted a man linked to the Clark home shooting after a lengthy trial. The defense highlighted a lack of conclusive evidence tying the defendant to the crime while the prosecution stressed witness testimony and motive. A confession was retracted and reattempted under polygraph and truth serum procedures, with conflicting accounts from Lois Clark and the accused man. The shooting occurred Christmas night and left the Clark family shaken.

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Planes Collide Kill Two Pilots in McDonnell Test Crash

A McDonnell Aircraft Corp test near Carrollton, Missouri, killed two company pilots and left Navy officers Lt Cmdr Albert Moro and Lt. John F. Ebersbaker unharmed after both jets collided and exploded. Eyewitness Kenneth Souders reported a roar, a ball of fire, and parachutes as the craft crashed seven miles south of the town during a final acceptance test.

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