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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

2

37 Violent Deaths Across Texas Weekend Report

The Associated Press notes 37 violent deaths across Texas over the weekend, with 10 drownings and multiple deaths from shootings stabbings and accidents. Notable fatalities include Ruby Garner a long time Odem teacher killed by a car near San Antonio, and Edward Kelly a 23 year old stabbed in San Antonio.

Associated Press Texas Ruby Garner Odem San Antonio David Hawthorne Harlingen Hawthorne Shirley Hawthorne Edward Kelly W. B. Kelly Abilene Brownsville Luis Castorena Alfonso Castorena

Shrimp Imports Spur Senate Targeted Quota Bill

Sen. Ralph Yarborough of Texas promotes a country by country quota plan to shield U S shrimpers from a surge of imports. The measure would set quotas on imports, with duty free within the limit and tariffs on any excess, aiming to stabilize both domestic and Latin American markets.

Dallas U.S Ralph Yarborlough D-Tex Asia United States Tariff Commission

New Moon Forecast Elevates Gemini in Transportation Focus

Daily Guide notes the New Moon in Gemini will heighten interest and tensions in transportation and communication this week. It warns of possible accidents, delays in starting new projects, and advises planning behind the scenes for a strong start tomorrow and Wednesday. Happy Birthday Gemini.

Gemini U.S UNI Shome

Laster Calling In Telephone Directory Ad Copy

An old ad copy urges faster long distance dialing by number and directs readers to the telephone directory for full details. It promotes cutting waiting time on the line and calls by numbers rather than city names. The message reflects mid century telecom marketing language.

Hearing Opens On Low Price Of Tomatoes

A McAllen hearing opened by the House Small Business Committee seeks why Rio Grande Valley tomato growers receive 14 to 2 cents per pound while tomatoes sell up to 40 cents at retail. The panel, chaired by Reps. Tom Steed and William McCulloch, will hear about 25 witnesses in one day and probe consolidation in buying and distribution. Congressmen Jim Wright and Joe Kilgore will observe.

Mcallen UPI McAlle Rio Grande Brooks Robertson Washington House Small Business Committee Tom Steed D-Okla William McCulloch Ohio Steed Jim Wright Fort Worth Joe Kilgore

Russians Fill Science Post

Konstantin N Rudnev appointed to the Soviet Union top scientific planning job after the death of Mikhail Khrunichev. He becomes chief of the space program, chairman of the State Committee for Coordination of Scientific Research, and deputy premier. Khrunichev died June 1. Rudnev formerly chaired the Defense Technique committee since 1958. Details of his background were not available.

Moscow Konstantin N. Rudnev Soviet Union Mikhail Khrunichev State Committee For Rudnev Khrunichev

Church Pays Rent With A Red Rose

In Manheim the Zion Lutheran Church gave symbolic rent as a single red rose during the 68th Feast of Roses. The gesture honored Baron William Stigel who donated the church site in 1772. Mrs. Don Shettel of Harrisburg represented the Stigel heirs and presented the rose to Sen. Hugh Scott.

Lancaster Manheim William Stigel Don Shettel Harrisburg Stigel Hugh Scott R-Pa

Negative Thinking To Stamp Out Folk Music

A satirical column argues for an undercover campaign against folk singing in America. It mocks folk ballads and whimsy, outlining a parodic identification system and steps toward a phobia, ending with an invitation to join the cause.

Washington UPI America Iome Tacturnia

Shooting Death Ruled Accident at Fort Worth

A Fort Worth justice of the peace ruled Donald Eugene Bates a 24 year old TCU student and Alsco Corp night watchman was accidentally shot Friday night. Bates died from face and stomach wounds near his shack where a .22 rifle and pistol were found. Justice W H Wooldridge delivered the verdict.

Fort Worth UPI Justice of the Peace Donald Eugene Bates TCU Bates Alsco Corp South Fort Worth W. H. Wooldridge

Wilson's Wife Named Secretary at Wellesley Alumnae

Mrs. Will Wilson wife of Texas attorney general was elected secretary of the national Wellesley College Alumnae Association at its 81st annual meeting on the campus. Her three year term begins July 1. She previously led the Austin Wellesley Club and interviewed prospective Central Texas students.

Wellesley. Mass UPI Will Wilson Texas National Wellesley College

Bikinis Banned on Portugal Beaches

The government of Portugal banned bikinis on beaches and warned women buying swimsuits to avoid squeezing into too small a size, signaling tighter controls on beach attire and modesty standards.

Lisbon Portugal

Television Slate Listings By Channel Day

Channel schedules show KOGA TV and ROSA TV with 6:00 sports 6:10 news 6:30 weather and prime time lineups including Danny Thomas Andy Griffith and Hennesey. AMIDATV and EMID TV offer late eve news market reports and dramas. KVASC TV features variety programs and Johnny Jupiter.

Trum Pete and Gladva Buddy Danny Thomas Andy Grifith Hennesey Manhum Teras

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