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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1954
Page
8
Historians in TMMA Japan reveal a 300-year tombstone near the seaside shaped like a sake cup and bottle. The marker honors a samurai warrior famed for his prowess with sake, prompting his lord to erect the monument in memory of the exceptional drinker.
Rear Thomas B. Brittain, a 39 year Navy veteran, was named Saturday to replace Rear Admiral Albert E. Jarrell as senior member of the UN Military Armistice Commission. Jarrell will return to his sea command over Destroyer Flotilla 1.
In Hollywood on Friday Mildred Younger a 33 year old housewife artist and ex model defeated State Senator Jack Tenney in the California primary. She campaigns in stiff fashion aiding her bid to become the first lady state senator and carries a platform opposing Tenney’s alleged un American positions.
In Erskine Johnson’s TV Radio column insiders predict a four month divorce for James Mason and Pamela amid Canada trip and stork chatter. George Ratt and Pat Pierce spark gossip about a Mexico knot while Mason remains legally wed to a former wife. CBS TV shifts My Friend Irma to film boosting Marie Wilson contract talks as Howard Hughes battles censors over Son of Sintuids Sally Forre- Us. Mae RivRates and Mae Rinbisnemord cited with others. Fred MacMurray and June Havens shown on Rochester marquee not co starring.
Hollywood report quotes Pamela Mason denying rumors about her daughter Portland Mason. She says Portland will start public school and describes their routine, schooling choices, and rare outings. She notes no nurse and emphasizes a normal upbringing without mink coats or psychoanalysis.
Fort Worth based report notes Governor Allan Shivers and Governor Dan Thornton join film stars Bob Hope and Randolph Scott along with W A Moncrief and family to file Utah claims. They describe a limited liability arrangement to explore ore reduction and explosive processing, requesting limited publicity.
The Chilean legation in Ankara warns that Chilean Communists have been instructed by the cominform to act against President Carlos Ibanez's government. The notice is dated June 12 from Santiago.
In Washington the Pentagon jokes about a dozen GI's in Schweinfurt who bought a policy against broken windows after buzzing model airplanes. Rep. Sid Herlong complains Florida lost a bid for the new Air Force academy citing climate and beauty as factors. Rep. William Henry Harrison praises proposed pencil lead cuts from eleven to five to save money.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration reports many letters from potential buyers seeking small helicopters for rooftop landings. The ICAO says they will have to wait a spell before any approvals are granted.
Longview Texas June 12 State Representative D H Buchanan of Longview was at the Little League Baseball Park politicking when a line drive struck him. He had no comment this morning but mostly remained seated rather than standing.
In Seoul on June 12, Prime Minister Paik Too Chin and Home Minister Pak Han Son submitted their resignations to permit a confidence vote on the newly elected National Assembly, signaling a political shuffle.
The National Association of Home Builders is building the National Housing Center here. Pile drivers create loud noise disturbing nearby office workers who complain, while builders offer to buy complainers a set of ear plugs to keep the project moving.
The FBI reports 3600 employees with 10 to 43 years of service. Elder statesman James G. Findley joined in 1911 and remains a capable shot, boasting many watches and medals as proof of his long career and skill.
The museum notes there are no first ladies displayed while the president is serving. No first lady's gown goes on display until after her husband leaves office, the Smithsonian says.
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