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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1960

Page

3

Odessa man maimed in shotgun neighbor dispute

A 42-year-old Odessa man, W. D. Gambrell, was critically injured when a shotgun blast mangled his arm, leading to amputation. His brother-in-law Sucous F. Walton was arrested on assault with intent to murder after a reported family quarrel that began with a telephone dispute at Gambrells home. Gallant details include Walton admitting the shooting and both siblings corroborating timelines, with Detective notes on the weapon and sequence of events.

John Sliney Odessa Medical Center Hospital W. D. Gambrell Devine Gambrell Sucous F. Walton Walton Justice of the Peace E. E. Nobles Alto Jewell Marne W. D Watton Tus Duxty Ami

Missile strike over spread prompts union warnings

Union spokesmen say strikes against Convair missile plants will spread to At last intercontinental missiles and jet transports. 2,000 workers idle as talks with Convair remain deadlocked. IAM and EAA actions threaten Lockheed and Douglas plants across California and beyond with looming walkouts and wage demands.

San Diego Calif Convai Atlas jAssn Internatonal Assn IAM EAA Calfornie Lockweed Aircraft Corp Missiles and Space Division San Francisco Lockheed van Nuys Sunnyvale Santa Cruz Vandenberg Air Force Base Catt Bolloman Afb Nml Henin FAM Douglas Aircraft Santa Monica United Arto Workers Long Beach Convair Cape Canaveral Vandenberg Ed ‘Wards Air Force Base Warren Air Force Base Wyv Offutt Air Force Base Neb Iange Lockheed Missile Plants

Nixon Still Presses Rockefeller Challenge in California

Vernon and Camden reports show Nixon praising Rockefeller as a major Republican leader while railing against Rockefeller’s delayed stance on major issues. Gruber admitted stealing items worth 59000 from a warehouse, giving many away, with police tracing the theft to him. Nixon held his 47th news conference in 1960, defending his campaign and debating Rockefeller while declining future TV debates or a vice presidential offer, calling Rockefeller a busy, uninterested candidate.

Vernon Calif Josjeph Gruber Camden Rockefeller New York Richard M Republican Party Nixon Mars Gruber Nelson Tum Nica “Stull Washington Ike Rockefell Wes

Ike's Journey Still Planned

Five thousand Japanese demonstrators crowded Hagerty's car in Tokyo for over an hour but White House and Hagerty affirmed Eisenhower would still visit Japan on June 19. Hagerty described the protest as planned, noted no injuries, and doubted the crowd’s allegiance while police highlighted the surprise yet orderly conduct.

Tokyo White House James C. Hagerty Hagerty Eisenhower Japan

Weather Forecast From The Weather Bureau

The report provides a routine weather outlook for the region with general expectations of clear to cloudy conditions and light winds. No extreme events are anticipated in the near term.

Dutch Sailors Held In Death At Brownsville

Two Dutch sailors from Rotterdam were held on murder charges in the fatal beating of Salvador Martinez Loya a 35 year old former Brownsville teacher. D J Lex and Alfonsus Van Dijk were jailed in lieu of $10,000 bond each after confessing to beating and kicking Loya who was found dead off a road near Port Brownsville. The sailors aboard the Dutch ship Abililas Jxereyk.

Brownsville Rotterdam Salvador Martinez Loya D. J. Lex Alfonsus van Dijk Shenf Boynton Fleming Loya Port Brownsville Abililas- Jxereyk

Three Youngsters Saved By Farmer

LEPANTO Ark AP Robert Smith a farmer was fishing Thursday when he heard screams from Ramona Mott 10 Freda Mott 6 and Tony Joyce Taylor II all in peril after falling into deep waters of the Roatway near Ridale three youngsters were saved by the farmer who acted quickly amid near fatal conditions

Lepanto Ark Robert Smith Lves Ridale

Nixon and Rockefeller Meet Amid British Exhibit Event

Vice President Nixon and Governor Rockefeller planned talks at the opening of a British trade exhibit at the New York Coliseum with Prince Philip aboard. Security was tight as the scene aimed to ease Xi Nixon Rockefeller tensions amid televised discussions on election issues.

New York UPI Rocnard M. Nuoe Nelson A Rockefeller Elzabeth II Bnef Winxon-Rockefeler Rockefeller Exitin Nixon Rockhoietler Prince Philip

Draft Call Issued For Acar Strength Increase

Washington report states the Acar will call 7,000 men in August, 1,000 more than July and 12,000 more than June. The announcement underscores rising military manpower needs amid ongoing defense considerations.

Washington UPI Acar

Ike Aide Rescued in Tokyo Helicopter Escape

In Tokyo a mob of some 5,000 leftists attacked a car carrying White House Press Secretary James Hagerty and US Ambassador Douglas MacArthur II for over an hour. A Marine helicopter evacuated them to Handy Barracks after police and security forces wrestled to separate crowds. Hagerty later said he would comment later, while security tightened around the embassy and planned visit.

Tokyo UPL White House James Hagerty Douglas MacArthur II Eisenhower Japan Nobusuke Kishi International Airport Hagerty U.S Ambassador MacArthur Thomas E. Stephens MacArthur Stephens U.S. Secret Service Handy Barracks Socialist Party Democratic Party Sohyo Labor Union Confederation Zendakuren

Body of diver pulled from Santa Barbara coast

The body of a man connected to a science team test aboard the Marie was recovered after a shark attack in the Santa Barbara channel. Coast Guard and deputies searchers reported debris and bodies feared to be missing crew members from a Raytheon group aboard the vessel.

Santa Barbara Calif UPI Badky Sharky Thursay Coast Guards Snea Raytheon Éginter George Edger Goleta Clarence Lane Sax Lane Bat Marie Dewpitt Isea Panl T. Lovette N.C Cmd Sev

Jacksonville Police Question Driver After Car Crash

A Jacksonville, Florida accident report details Policeman D C Coleman examining a four-car crash. He found a white sack in the car and disposed of it. At the hospital, diver James W. Furlow of Atlanta questioned what happened to his missing item as investigators revealed a two hundred quart bag in the car.

Jacksonville Fla UPI D.C

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