Odessa oilman killed by oil truck on Faskin Lease
William Russell Hill 64 of Odessa died when a heavy oil truck toppled forward after a wench chain broke while loading a tank. Co worker D M Roberts of Odessa described the mishap at the David Inez Faskin Lease 15 miles southeast of Andrews. Hill, a World War I veteran and Free Will Baptist Church member, lived in Odessa 17 years and is survived by his widow Eunice, three daughters, a sister and five brothers. Funeral set for Friday at St Pauls Methodist Church. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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Franklin Hawkins
Midland
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Corpus Christ
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Sidney
Lewis
John
Temaples
House Commerce Committee Moves Rail Aid Plan
Washington UPI The House Commerce Committee was to approve its five point program to aid railroads amid a Senate backed bill. Proposals include ICC power to permit service discontinuations and to guarantee loans for maintenance and equipment. Senate limits loans to 700 million, House imposes none. Senate tightens truck exemptions and rejects private funding trusts, while noting state agencies would control intra state service changes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
House
Richard B. Russell
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Electric co worker dies after power line shock
Wellington Texas AP report states Royce Davis 38 died in Groom hospital from injuries after touching a live power line while inspecting an elevator installation near Groom Tuesday. Washington UP I reports White House comments on Sherman Adams and James Hagerty says no reply yet on subcommittee charges as of Wednesday.
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Groom Hospital
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Groom
Senate grant to labor secretary powers to force compliance
The Senate approved an amendment to the labor bill by 86 to 0, granting the secretary of labor expanded powers to enforce unan compliance with the act. Senator John S Cooper of Kentucky offered the amendment, which was accepted, addressing a key criticism raised by Secretary Mitchell earlier this week.
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Kennedy Subcommittee Pursues Adams Relations and Unions Oversight
The hearings will probe Adams ties with Boston industrialist Bernard Goldfine amid corruption claims. Kennedy backs amendments to grant the secretary subpoena power over union elections and financial reporting, while Cooper seeks exemptions for small unions and access to reports for rank and file members. Goldfine admits paying Adams hotel bills but denies improper influence, calling the smear vile as the president’s aide returns from New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire
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Floods Drive 5,000 Indiana Residents From Homes
Severe floods across Indiana forced about 5,000 people to flee as Wabash River overflowed its banks in Peru and surrounding regions. At least 19 fatalities were reported, many from traffic accidents during dangerous conditions. National Guardsmen aided evacuations under a state emergency order issued by Mayor Beamer.
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Truce Officials Put On Guard In Lebanon
U N Security Council ordered watchdogs into Lebanon to guard its borders against intruders from the United Arab Republic amid a rebel surge. Hammarskjold said the plan would involve civilian and military observers as tensions rise over Beirut and Mount Lebanon fighting.
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Trade Bill Wins Support in Senate and House
Washington AP Lyndon B Johnson endorsed Eisenhowers reciprocal trade plan urging speedy hearings and minimal amendments. The measure would empower tariff reductions up to 25 percent over five years in return for concessions by other nations, amid Republican concerns and calls to tighten provisions.
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D-Ill
Edward Martin
R - Pa
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R - Det
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Frederick G. Payne
Rmaine
Edward J. Thye
R-Minn
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Leverett Saltonstall
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Personal Income Rate Increases Reported by Commerce Department
Washington AP reports the Commerce Department says the upswing in wage payments since last August shows the nation's personal income rate rising by 1 billion dollars year over year in May. part of the gain is due to higher federal and state payments totaling 400 million dollars.
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Weather forecast summary from United States Weather Bureau
Partly cloudy today with scattered showers or thundershowers likely Friday. High around 90s, low tonight around 70s. Tomorrow high near 100, low around 74. Temperatures listed for Abilene and San Antonio with sunset at 7 36 pm and sunrise early Friday. Small chance of rain Proclamation noted.
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Basin Expects Light Showers Ahead
Light showers brought only trace to Odessa area with minor cooling. Forecast calls for scattered showers or thunderstorms Thursday and Friday with highs around 96 to 100 and a low near 72. Conditions reflect a slight dip from midweek temperatures.
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Odessa American
Weather Bureau
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Texas Electric Service Company
Letter asks God for help from a child
A child’s handwritten letter to God in Heven pleads for a mother’s recovery and asks God to keep mommy home. It mentions a father’s view of sending mommy to heaven and promises to pray daily, opened by Postmaster William Runyon with no signature.
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Senators Okay Tax Extension
The Senate Finance Committee approved a House passed excise and corporate tax extension bill by voice vote, sidetracking a six billion dollar tax cut. The one year extension keeps the 42 percent corporate rate and current excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, cars and auto parts, with passage soon expected. Senator Johnson noted the taxes must not expire and the panel tabled Senator Douglas's substitute proposal for broader reductions.
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