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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1957

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Judge's Decision On Girard Case Expected Next Week

A federal judge in Washington heard arguments on whether to hand Girard over to a Japanese court in a case tied to Dulles statements. Attorneys challenged the U.S. government's authority, and McGarrhy signaled he would decide if Girard has a constitutional right to Army rather than foreign court trial. The 7-year old Specialist 3 C. is in U.S. Army custody pending the ruling.

Washington Girard Dulles Wiliam Defense Joseph C. McGurron Uke Dulles Lee U.S McGarraghy Ha International Taror Oliver Gasch McGarrighy Ey Poer 3. C U.S. Army State Dulles Miam Gi Girard R-Vt Senate de ‘Chert Dechert Flanders Florida Serias United States Japan Joseph C. McGallaghy Ameena Thal

Second Dorsey Brother Dies

New York musician Jimmy Dorsey, 53, died at Doctors Hospital after a month there. He had lung cancer and underwent surgery in January, leaving the band to seek treatment. The death follows his famed rivalry and partnership with brother Tom Dorsey in America’s band era.

New York Jimmy Dorsey Doctors Hospital Dorsey Ike Tom Pennsylvani America

Fragmented Weather Update From Unreadable Source

The text shows garbled OCR data about a weather report with many misread words and nonsensical phrases. No clear entities, dates, or locations can be reliably extracted for a concise summary.

Dechert Denial Stirs Fuss Over Evidence

Washington uproar over whether a defense official leaked damag ing evidence in the Girard case. Defense general counsel Robert Dechert said he may have spoken to a Miami Herald reporter but contends he did not intend injustice or prejudge actions. Senators criticized the remarks as unfair to Girard as Japan handles the case in a habeas context.

Washington Girard William S. Girard Defense Department Robert Dechert U. S Ottawa Japan Dechert Pentagon Miami Army le Girard Miami Herald Coral Gables Fla

Tentative Plan Outlined For Queen's Visit

Washington reports that Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip plan a U S tour in October 1957. They will travel from Canada to Washington arriving October 16 and meet President Eisenhower at the airport for a three day official visit. The couple then tour New York before returning to London Buckingham Palace announced the visit. The Canadian leg is also mentioned with a separate consent from Canada.

Washington Britain Elizabeth WM Philip America White House James C. Hagerty United States Canada Jamestown Eisenhower New York City London Buckingham Palace U.S Duke of Prince Philip Dortmund Germany Elizabeth Truman George VI Elizabet Franklin D. Roosevelt Prince Charles Neces Arie

Court Rejects McLarty Plea in Multi-County Case

A Texas court rejected the plea for McLarty, a defendant previously convicted under criminal statutes. The case involved McLang, formerly of Corrs, who was sentenced for drug and related offenses across several counties, with sentences handed down at Haxtsvile.

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Small Hope Held For Trapped Man

A trapped man remains under dangerous conditions after an incident at Weedmont. Rescue workers from MWonts and local teams continue operations, with efforts entering depths near 0 feet below the surface as the search extends through the night.

City Jail Plans Approved Here

City officials approved remodeling and expansion of the police building at Third Street and Lee Avenue to add a new jail, housing capacity for about 25 prisoners and a separate ward for men and women. The project, designed by Grosbive-… architects, estimates costs between 25,000 and 30,000 dollars, funded by prior jail bond and surplus.

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Mayflower II Reaches First American Land at Provincetown Harbor

Mayflower II, replica of the original Pilgrim vessel, slips into Provincetown harbor after a 53 day voyage from Plymouth England. Skipper Alan Villiers guides the craft against 40 knot southerly seas while spectator crowds look on as Coast Guard tug Yankton assists.

Provincetown Mass Uch Provincetown Harbor Plymouth Engeland Alan Villiers Wil Kers England Ac Sininger West Indies Gulf Stream Racer Point Cape Cod Coast Guard Yankton Villiers Mayflower

Airman Dies In Tangled Chute During Exercise

FT. BRAGG NC. Airman Wayne Flugum Flugum 23 Leeland Jews died after being entangled in a parachute line on a C123 during an airborne drill. He dangled over the runway for more than three hours until rescue crews freed him. Medical authorities say the cause was suffocation or air force trauma, with unclear specifics.

FT. Bragg N.C Wayne Hf Flugum Leland

More Rains For Area Forecast

Fast moving thunderstorms with lightning winds and some hail moved across the Permian Basin Tuesday night. Rainfall amounts reached up to nearly one inch and ended the season's first heat wave that pushed temperatures to 98 degrees earlier in the week.

Permian Basin Kermit Qdessas American Fourth Jackson Texas Electric Service Company Third and Dixie Andrews Crane Light Hall Wink Monahans Terminal U.S White Midland Odessa Quapah Lumber Company

Wilson Confers In Galveston On Vice Drive

Wilson meets Galveston officials to discuss a crackdown on gambling and bawdyhouses. Atty. Gen. Lonny Rotsch joined in, with plans to file applications for affidavits against several gamblers, bawdyhouse operators and liquor outlets. Rotsch left with Asst. Atty. Gen. Lonny Zwielner, staff to handle the Galveston investigation.

Wilson Galveston Tex Jen Wii Wilson Cecil Rotach Rotsch Wilton Galvestos Pam Houston Lonny Galveston Tribune Donald M. Markle W. J. Stone Markle Vico Fertita Antony J Sam Serio E. E. Lewellyn Tom 4 Gulf Properties, Inc Joy Salvato Jr Mike Salvato Pete 'Salvate Bellese Room Western Room Cedar Osha Club Buster Jean Davis Gamblera

Eisenhower Hosts Republican Lawmakers at Breakfast

President Eisenhower hosted 40 Republican congressmen at a morning breakfast aimed at easing tensions between the White House and GOP members. The event featured light conversation with emphasis on social harmony, as Brown recounted remarks about school aid and possible consequences for opposing party plans.

Washington Eisenhower House Kaffee Wlatch GOP Enators Republiican Congress Clarence J. Brown Alco Brown Tellou

Soviet Note Rejects Western Middle East Claims

The United States rejected Soviet charges of Western subversion and urged tighter regional security. Britain and France reportedly echoed similar replies as they urged the four powers to stay hands off Middle East affairs. The note was delivered to the Soviet Foreign Ministry.

Moscow United States Soviet Union Middle

Congress Veteran Is Court Critic

A Dallas report portrays Mason, a 40 year Congressional veteran, attacking a Supreme Court decision described as overturning established practice. The text references a National Association of Plumbing Contractors and criticizes the court’s ruling as disruptive to custom and practice, signaling partisan debate over the court’s authority.

Dallas Mason RTI Herag Mason Sax

Eisenhower nearly recovered from stomach illness

President Eisenhower, “almost” back to normal, arranged today’s business as usual. White House press secretary James Hagerty said three doctors attributed the illness to overindulgence in food, noting he did not strictly follow the diet after his 1953 heart attack. He reportedly ate richer foods and larger portions for four to five days, with meals at the White House, aboard the Saratoga, and at Burning Tree Golf Club.

Washington Isenhower White House James ©. Hagerty Eisenhower Hagerty White Home Saratoga St Burning Tite Golf Club Maryland

Russians Leave Sons Go Home

Russian parents of four children attempt to depart Chicago for home with infant son taken by sheriffs deputies at La Salle Street Tuesday. Neighbors, officials, and relatives describe a tense scene as the family sought to board a train despite the infant’s surrender to authorities.

Chicago la Salle Street Mra Nebeida Roe ‘Mir George Kormin Fedor Slomate Burrsian Epbatty’s Dmvisa'ar Divinion Ube

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