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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1957

Page

2

Permian Basin servicemen receive transfers and promotions worldwide

Army and Navy personnel from the Permian Basin are reported in new assignments and advances. Names include Pvt. Howard R. Broome of Jal New Mexico stationed at AFB Alaska with the 4th AAA Group HQ Battery, and many others such as Kenneth H. Hyde of Odessa, Mickey D. Monk of Hobbs, Arthur D. Barton of Odessa, and Richard D. Sharpnack of Kermit. The list covers multiple bases from Grand Island New York to Okinawa and Germany, detailing ranks from private to sergeant, schooling, and unit affiliations across the Army Air Forces Navy and Marines.

Armed Forces Army Howard R. Broome M. W. Broome Jal N. M Acks Afb Alaska 4Th Aaa Group Kenneth H. Hyde Mir Curtis D. Hyde Doran Odessa Berkeley Clif Odessa High Mickey D. Monk Cecilia South del Pass Hobbs Jeff V. Monk West Avenue A Lovington Fort Gordon Monk Southeastern Signal School The Western Co Midland Arthur D.barton Richard A. Barton Grand Island N. Y AAA Richard D. Sharpnack Arthur Sharpnack Kermit Fort Luckner Okinawa 65Th Aaa Kermit High Foxworth Gailbert Lumiber Co Romeo Ybarra Raul A. Ybarra South Peach Pecos Germany 11Th Airborne 7Lth Airborne Pecos High Gerald W. Bankhead Carolyn Harold T. Price Seminole Aberdeen Proving Ground Seminole High Joe W. Langham Joe C. Langham South Oak Signal Corps William E. Barnes O. B. Barney Madeline Barney North Lasseter Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Norman Dale Williams EL H. Williams North Eisenhower Billy B. Evans Louis Evans Fort Richardson Evans Rator University of N.M Jamestown Terry R. Tittle Jack Wright South Cypress Pecns Has. Co U. S. Army Missile Command Fort Bragg N.C Garden City Ste Joseph Thee Nick M. Thee Alpine Fort Hood 4Th Armored Div Alpine High Fort Bliss Herbert B. Pruent Jr Schreiner Institute Kerrville Robert L. Katz Harry Katz Sul Ross College M. Burlingame T. T. Burlingame South del Paso

Solon Comments On GIs Case by Rutherford

Odessa congressman J T Rutherford praised due process in the William G Girard case. He urged trial in a U S military court of Americans abroad and warned against prejudging guilt while stressing constitutional rights. Girard, an Army specialist, faces charges for the fatal shooting of a Japanese woman and was handed over to Japanese authorities for trial.

J. T. Rutherford Odessa William G. Girard Rutherford Girard Japan

Sign at rural gas station sparks reader caution

Norfolk Virginian Pilot reports a crude roadside sign observed by Freston Charles at a rural gas station. The sign reads Buzz twice for night service then keep your shirt on while I get my pants on, prompting local curiosity and concern about propriety and safety.

Norfolk Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Freston Charles

Helicopter Fuel Stop Planned at Albany Airport

Arrangements with Francis Taylor Airport set Albany air strip as a fuel stop for the Army helicopter group training at Fort Wolters near Mineral Wells.

Albany Tex Francis Taylor Airport Army Helcopter Group Ft. Wolters Mineral Wells

Truman Sees Baby Returns To Missouri

Former President Truman flies back to Independence Missouri with his 5 day old grandson greeting his daughter Mrs Clifton Daniel at Doctors Hospital in New York. He spoke at Brandeis University in Massachusetts and warned that hysteria over communism is ebbing but urges continued vigilance against its reappearance.

New York Marty Truman Truan Truman Doctors Hospital Clifton Daniel Brandeis University Waltham Mass

College Sets Sales Program in Odessa June Sessions

Odessa College offers a four phase sales training program titled let's analyze and sell aimed at all persons in wholesale and retail. E A Willeford UT division of extension will teach. Program runs June 17 to 20 with nightly 7 30 to 10 p m on campus. Sponsored by Odessa College UT and the Texas Education Agency. Nathan Ivey dean evening division Odessa College can provide more information.

Odessa College E. A. Willeford University of Texas Division of Extension University of Texas Texas Education Agency Nathan Ivey

Disabled To Get Social Benefit in August for Many Cases

More than 100000 severely disabled persons in the United States will receive their first Social Security disability checks in August, says Burke Johnson, Odessa district manager. Eligible workers 50 to 65 who never applied are urged to contact Social Security, with a June 30 deadline for long-term disabilities. If under 50, records may be protected to secure future disability payments. A qualifying disability must prevent substantial gainful activity and last at least six months.

United States Burke Johnson Odessa Johnson

Andrews Opens Summer Program for Youth

Andrews Youth Center launches a summer recreation program starting Monday featuring tennis classes for all ages led by Kelton Brewer Mustang tennis coach. Lynn Harrison will oversee Arts and Crafts, Vernon Johnson heads swimming, Sandra Maberry runs softball and modeling, with Glenm Frazier supervising the swimming pool.

Andrews Youth Center of Kelton Brewer Mustang Lynn Harrison Vernon Johnnson Sandra Maberry Glenm Frazier Igh School

McCamey Chamber Banquet Set for June 20

The McCamey Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Banquet at 7 39 p m on June 20 in the Mc Camey Park Building. John Ben Shepperd former attorney general of Texas will be the main speaker. Edward Davis serves as chamber manager.

McCamey Star McCamey Chamber of Commerce McCamey Park John Ben Shepperd Attormmny Lexas Edward Davis

Texas Family Tours Britain With Bus Voyage

Texas millionaire Charlie Steen and family set off in a youthsized bus for a three month Europe tour. He plans to visit many countries without hotel reservations, driven by Steen who aims to show his sons castles while his wife sees art. The party includes his wife, four young boys, two Texas women, two dogs, and Mrs. Lee Holland from Sweetwater and Mrs. Edna Miner of Houston. Butch the Dalmatian faces quarantine but will join after England, with plans to add a second Dalmatian.

London Charles Steen Britain Moab Utah Steen Europe Texas Charlie Colorado Texas College of Mines Mexican John England Lee Holland Sweetwater Tex Edna Miner Houston Miner Lemar High School Butch

Union Leaders Seem Too Powerful in Senate Racket Probes

Senator Curtis argues hearings reveal self perpetuating union leaders hold excessive power and control over campaigns. Committee plans further sessions to question Bakers Union president James G Cross amid allegations of improper union expenses and a prostitute associated with Union funds. Senator Ervin cites kingly union control and urges rank and file to beware dues spending.

Washington Curtis Neb Senate Los Angeles Kay Lower Sen. Ervin D - NC Union Treasuries

Water Supply Debate For Wichita Falls Described

Engineers told Texas officials Wichita Falls can be served by Lake Kickapoo through 1960 but not beyond. The Ringgold Dam project would add 67 million gallons daily, while protests claim Lake Kickapoo already suffices for future needs.

Austin Wi State Board of Water Engineers Wichita Falls Fort Worth S. S. Freese Wichita County Wichita River Austin Joe Greezahill Ringgold Henrietta Freese Lake Kickapoo Sheppard Air Force Base Little Wichita World Ringford Dam Kickapoo

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